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Yamaha
Digital Home Theater
Components
Natural Sound Audio Components
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Yamaha’s involvement with sound began with the production of our first reed organ in 1887. Shortly thereafter, we began making pianos and other
instruments, and today we are the world’s largest producer of musical instruments. We also operate a worldwide music school, design concert halls and
produce innovative electronic instruments. Our audio components have long been recognized as the standard bearers of fine quality, and with the
development of Digital Sound Field Processing in 1986, we opened a new era in home entertainment. All of our acoustic and audio expertise is now
engineered into LSIs that we design and manufacture ourselves, and these powerful chips are
expanding and enhancing entertainment possibilities in the exciting new field of home theater.
Recently, we’ve also introduced state-of-the-art video components, and now offer everything
necessary for the finest in music and movie enjoyment at home.
Dedicated to the Creation of Fine Sound for Over a Century.
Image and Sound Quality Worthy of the Name “Home Theater.”
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Digital Home Theater Systems
Digital Sound Projector
Digital Home Theater Technology
Projectors / Plasma Display Monitors
Digital Home Theater Receivers
Slim-Line Components / CinemaStation
DVD Players
Digital Home Theater Speakers / Subwoofers
HTiB (Home Theater in a Box)
MusicCAST
PianoCraft
Natural Sound Audio Components
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CONTENTS
Welcome to a World of Total Quality
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YSP-1 System
Digital Sound Projector
The YSP-1 has a slim design that perfectly complements
the PDM-4210 Plasma Display Monitor. It can be wall
mounted below the monitor or located in the front or
corners of the room. As all-in one sound solution, there
is no need to find locations for multiple speakers or run
cables across the room. These two components are an
ideal combination for elegant home theater.
YSP-1 System:
Maximum Convenience
The YSP-1 provides true multi-
channel surround sound from a
single unit! Using proprietary
technology featuring a multi-
driver array, it precisely aims
sound beams to create a
realistic five-channel effect.
Home theater has never been
this elegant and convenient.
YSP-1 System Two Ways to Maximize Your
RX-Z9 System:
Maximum Quality
What should high-end home
theater look and sound like?
Yamaha supplies the answer
with the RX-Z9 System. An
unrivaled combination of top-
class components for stunning
visual clarity and stupendous
surround sound. Get ready to
explore the full possibilities of
home theater entertainment.
YSP-1/RX-Z9 System
Home Theater Enjoyment
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RX-Z9 System
The DPX-1200 (P.22) is a DLP projector that provides images of
stunning clarity and rich, natural color. You’ve never seen movies
look this good in a home before. Matched with Yamaha’s top
quality home theater audio components, the RX-Z9 Receiver
(P.24), the DVD-S2500 DVD Player (P.32), EF Series Speakers
(P.34) and YST-SW315 Subwoofer (P.35), you have a system that
offers a breathtaking cinematic experience.
RX-Z9 System
9.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
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RX-V1500 System
RX-V2500 System
High Performance Systems Designed for
Genuine Movie Fans.
These two home theater systems let you
enjoy movies at home the way you’ve
always wished you could – with a high
clarity, widescreen picture and rich,
powerful sound all around you. They offer a
huge selection of surround sound programs
to perfectly match every type of movie (and
music, too!), with Yamaha’s most advanced
technology ensuring that both sound and
images are sharp and clear. They also
feature the amazing YPAO system that
automatically analyzes the sound field and
optimizes various settings to provide the
best possible sound for that room and
speaker setup. Discover just how good home
theater can be.
Taking advantage of innovative Yamaha technologies like
Natural Black and 3D Linear Color Balance, as well as DCDi
processing, the LPX-510 LCD Projector (P.22) delivers
beautiful picture quality with exceptionally high contrast.
Team it with the RX-V2500 Receiver (P.26), the DVD-S2500
DVD Player (P.32), EF Series Speakers (P.34) and YST-SW315
Subwoofer (P.35), and start really enjoying movies at home.
RX-V2500 System
7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
RX-V2500/RX-V1500 Systems
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This system also features the superb video performance of
the compact and convenient LPX-510 LCD Projector (P.22).
The RX-V1500 Receiver (P.26) and DVD-C950 DVD Changer
(P.32) both provide extremely high quality, and you get the
benefits of Yamaha’s advanced speaker technology with
225 PMD Series Speakers (P.34).
RX-V1500 System
7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
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RX-V757 System
7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
RX-V657 System
The RX-V757 (P.26) provides everything you need (and a lot
more) for a versatile, high quality home theater system.
Combined with the high-performance DVD-S1500 DVD Player
(P.32), the result is a system that any movie fan will be
delighted to own. The 225 PMD Series Speakers (P.34) are an
elegant match for any monitor.
RX-V757 System
Sound with Awesome Depth and Clarity,
Plus the Advantage of YPAO.
Both of the receivers in these systems use
Yamaha’s leading-edge CINEMA DSP
technology to deliver the very best in
surround sound, with a wide selection of
program choices. And the YPAO calibration
system automatically adjusts setup
parameters for you to ensure that the
system will sound its best. The DVD Changer
lets you switch quickly between five
sources.
RX-V757/RX-V657 Systems
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RX-V657 System
7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
The RX-V657 (P.27) is nearly the equal of the RX-V757 and will
provide all the power, versatility and convenience that a high
quality home theater system should have. This system also
includes the DVD-C750 DVD Changer (P.32) and the impressive
125 Series Speakers (P.34) and YST-SW215 Subwoofer (P.35) for
thrilling surround sound.
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RX-V557 System
6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
RX-V457 System
RX-V557 System
Superb Video Quality Is Complemented by
Dynamic CINEMA DSP Audio.
These two systems give new meaning to the
phrase “value-packed.” The receivers use
CINEMA DSP technology for astoundingly
rich, deep and clear surround sound and
have a much wider range of features than
you expect. Choose one and start
discovering what a difference high quality
surround sound makes to movie enjoyment.
The RX-V557 System has surprisingly high performance
capabilities and versatility, thanks to a host of advanced
Yamaha features like Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and a wide
selection of surround programs. The DVD-S657 DVD Player
(P.33) is first rate, and the NS-BP4500 Speaker Package
(P.35) is designed for optimum performance with
multi-channel movies.
RX-V557/RX-V457 Systems
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RX-V457 System
6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater System
With most of the capabilities and nearly the same power as
the RX-V557, the RX-V457 Receiver (P.27) is ready to serve as
the central component of a full-function home theater
system. The DVD-S550 DVD Player (P.33) and the NS-436
Speaker Package (P.35) deliver beautiful sound from both
movie and music DVDs.
Multi-Channel Surround Sound Enjoyment from A Single Component.
The YSP-1 is a genuine multi-channel home theater system — all in one unit! A true breakthrough in audio technology, it delivers sound from the
five front, surround and center channels to listeners just as though they were surrounded by five speakers. It can be positioned in the front center
or corners of the room. The thin design is an elegant match for flat panel monitors and simplifies placement. And naturally, there is no need to
find locations for multiple speakers or to run cables across the room. YSP-1: the elegant, all-in-one solution for home theater sound.
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YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector
The Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1 is an
exciting breakthrough in home theater technology.
Now you can get optimum multi-channel sound
directivity to enjoy the full benefits of home
theater all from one easily installed component.
No more multiple speakers, no more clutter,
no more hiding wires... just the pure excitement of
bringing your movies and music to life.
The YSP-1 is designed to be an ideal, slim
design match for your video display set. Although
it is only one component, there are actually 40
speaker drivers inside that project precisely
focused beams of sound aimed for optimum
surround sound effect.
Multi-Source Enjoyment
As a home theater sound system,
the YSP-1 will generally be used for
movies on DVD, but it also brings
greater enjoyment to digital audio,
satellite TV, cable TV and other
multi-channel sources. It has built-
in decoders for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6.
Thin Profile Designed to Match Flat Panel Displays
If you own or are planning to purchase a flat panel
monitor, you probably wish you could also have thin
speakers, rather than the usual boxes on the front
and sides. The YSP-1 has a long, slim profile and
nicely matches the styling of thin monitors.
Revolutionary Surround Sound True Multi-Channel Sound
As amazing as it seems, the YSP-1 can actually
deliver five channels of sound that surround
listeners the same way that sound from five front,
center and surround speakers does. Hear it and you
will believe it!
Simple Connection and
Flexible Placement
DVD
Satellite TV
Cable TV
Digital Sound Projection Technology
Precisely Focused Beams of Sound
Although it is one component, there are actually
40 small drivers and 2 woofers inside. The delay time
of each driver is controlled by a Digital Sound
Processing circuit, enabling the system to project
“beams” of sound which are precisely aimed for
optimum surround sound
effect. Naturally, high quality
two-channel (stereo) sound can
also be reproduced, as well as
three-channel sound if desired.
Beam Mode Selection
Five-Beam: All five
channels—L , R, C, Ls and
Rs—are given separate
orientations. Sound is
beamed off the walls to
create the effect of a
surround system with rear
speakers. Stereo: The left
and right woofers, with
the multiple beam
speakers acting as
tweeters, reproduce the
effect of conventional
stereo speakers. Stereo +
Three-Beam: The L and R
channels are produced
using stereo mode while C,
Ls and Rs are produced
using beaming. This mode
is effective when the
YSP-1 placed in a corner.
Three-Beam: Three beams
are produced: L+ Ls, R+ Rs
and C. A surround sound
effect is created by
reflecting the sound off
the walls.
Precise Calibration Produces Accurate
Multi-Channel Sound
You input a variety of parameters (once only)
to obtain the correct surround sound field.
First, you select room size (large, medium or
small), room shape (square or rectangular) and
speaker position (wall or corner). You can also
make fine adjustments with precise distances
from the listening position. Test tones are
provided to adjust beam angles via the remote
control for maximum surround effect. If you
will be moving the YSP-1, there are three
memory locations for storing different groups
of settings.
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The YSP-1 applies sophisticated Digital Sound Projection
Technology to precisely control the orientation of the sound by
focusing it into beams. The result is true 5.1-channel surround
sound without the need for extra speakers! With 42 digital
amplifiers driving 40 1-5/8” full-range drivers and two 4-3/8”
woofers, the Digital Sound Projector delivers 120W of total power
with dynamic bass response.
Multiple channels (two channels in the figure) are superimposed to
create the sound. In a 5.1-channel configuration, the beam
speakers together create the sound of 5.1 superimposed channels.
Sound is projected at the
listener from five directions:
straight ahead, reflected off one
wall, and reflected off two walls
(so it is heard from the rear).
Video Signal
Analog Signal
Video Signal
Digital Signal
YSP-1 Rear Panel
Digital
Signal
On-Screen
Display
Analog
Signal
The YSP-1 rear panel offers 2 optical/1 coaxial digital and
2 analog inputs, subwoofer output and RS-232C interface.
VCR
DVD Player
Flat Display
Connection
with Display, VCR
and DVD Player
Digital Sound Projector
Option
SPM-K1 Wall Hanging Bracket
Main Specifications
Speakers Section : 1-5/8” x 40 beam drivers,
4-3/8” x 2 woofers • Digital Amplifier : 120 W total
power: 2 W x 40 + 20 W x 2 Dimensions (W x H
x D) : 40-9/16” x 7-5/8” x 4-5/8”
•Weight : 28.7 lbs.
Listening
Position
L R
Even if the YSP-1 cannot
be positioned flat against
the front wall (leaving
“dead” space), the quality
of the surround sound
will not be affected.
If the room has an alcove
or other irregularity, the
settings can be adjusted
to compensate, so the
surround enjoyment can
be assured.
Delay Control
Digital Amplifiers
Virtual Speaker
Positions
Speaker Array
Sound is focused
into beams.
Listening
Position
L R
Five Beam Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo + Three Beam Mode
Three Beam Mode
sections of the receiver, the High Performance Digital
Circuitry and High Current Amplification (explained
below) and the High Definition CINEMA DSP circuitry
(explained on P.18), each of which employs the
world’s highest grade parts and most sophisticated
LSIs. Digital ToP-ART enables Yamaha receivers to
deliver superb sound quality and bring out the full
potential of Yamaha’s amazing CINEMA DSP
technology.
High Performance Digital Circuitry (RX-Z9)
This section exemplifies the Digital
ToP-ART concept of maximizing the quality of the
digital circuitry while minimizing analog circuitry,
and also maintains a straight and logical circuit
layout for optimum signal purity. It includes a variety
of sophisticated technology, beginning with Burr-
Brown 192kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters
for all channels with DSD (Direct Stream Digital)
compatibility. Accurate-Touch Volume Control LSIs
(Yamaha YAC520) are also used for all channels. The
Highest Sound Quality
Yamaha presents advanced solutions for
maximum home theater enjoyment.
Yamaha has taken home theater audio and video technologies to new levels of achievement.
Long world-renowned for our CINEMA DSP surround sound technology, we now offer both
projectors and plasma display monitors for superlative visual enjoyment as well. Here’s a brief
introduction to our major technologies.
digital bass and treble tone controls have turnover
frequencies for the front L/R and center channels.
Eight-channel analog input signals are processed by
96kHz A/D conversion for highest quality. All
circuitry is on a four-layer processing board in a
fully shielded cabinet for reduced digital
interference.
High Current Amplification
Although power rating is often the first thing
people look at in a receiver, high power output does
not necessarily mean good sound. High current
level is a much more important factor, so Yamaha
developed the High Current Amplification system,
which overcomes two problems common to
ordinary receivers. The first is a difference in
voltage between the power supply and amplifier
circuits caused by current fluctuations. This was
solved by using custom-made, high-grade block
electrolytic capacitors and a copper grip for one-
point grounding. Another current drop is generally
seen between the amplifier circuit and the speaker
terminals, caused by the cables, speaker output
relays, copper circuit boards, and so on. To avoid
this problem, we used an extra-large, low-
impedance toroidal transformer and gold-plated
speaker relay contacts. As a result, Yamaha
receivers achieve low impedance, high current
power from input (power supply circuit) to output
(speaker terminals). This drives the speakers much
more smoothly and dynamically, for better sound
from all sources, including 2-channel audio.
Choice of Signal Paths for Optimum Quality
Yamaha receivers give you a choice of specialized
signal paths, ensuring that you can obtain the
Yamaha has a genuine commitment to providing
absolutely the finest sound quality possible in every
component we create. With over a century of
experience in sound production (we made our first
reed organ in 1887) and our status as a world
leader in acoustic and electronic musical
instruments, we are passionate about creating and
reproducing sound in the most beautiful and
natural way. Over the years, with each new series
of receivers, we have improved and refined audio
performance, and Yamaha Digital Home Theater
Receivers maintain this tradition with an impressive
array of technology and features.
Digital ToP-ART Concept
Digital ToP-ART (Total
Purity Audio Reproduction
Technology) is a Yamaha
product development philosophy that combines
advanced digital engineering and circuit design to
maximize audio signal purity. It is used in three
Digital
Input
High-Definition CINEMA DSP Circuitry High Performance
Digital Circuitry
High Current
Amplification
Selector
Minimal
Analog
Processing
Direct Stereo
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
DAC
DAC
DAC
DAC
DAC
DAC
192 kHz/24-Bit
DACs for
11 Channels
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
VOL
Accurate Touch Volume Control
(-80—+16.5dB)
YAC-520 LSIs for 11 Channels
• Front L
• Front R
• Center
• Surround L
• Surround R
• Surround Back L
• Surround Back R
• Presence L
• Presence R
• Subwoofer L
• Subwoofer R
Multi (8)-
Channel
Input
i.LINK
Decoder
DIR
96 kHz/
24-Bit
ADC
SEL
YPAO
(Yamaha
Parametric
Room Acoustic
Optimizer)
(YSS-930 x 4)
CINEMA DSP
and HiFi DSP
(YSS-930 x 4)
Highest Sound Quality Advanced Facilities Best Surround Realism Highest Picture Quality Video Technology
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highest slew rate (rate at which signal changes;
affects high frequency response). Furthermore, the
massive toroidal transformer and large capacity
block electrolytic capacitors (28,000µF) ensure a
consistently stable power supply.
Effective Linear Damping
Level variations due to high impedance tend to
reduce an amplifier’s damping factor (ability to
control unwanted speaker cone movement at low
frequencies), and frequency variations cause it to
fluctuate. Yamaha’s Linear Damping circuit cancels
the effect of these variations, maintaining a high,
stable damping factor for superior sound
articulation and frequency response.
High Grade Construction with Independent
Chambers and Anti-Vibration Design (RX-Z9)
The RX-Z9 uses a heavy-duty, rigid chassis
construction with separate individual chambers for
left and right power amplifiers, power supply and
control section to prevent any chance of
interference. This thick chassis has electromagnetic
shielding. The extremely large aluminum-extruded
heat sinks have anti-resonance characteristics and
ensure effective heat dissipation. Yamaha’s
ToP-ART base and feet provide stability and further
vibration-damping. The other receivers use many of
these same design features.
Only the Finest Parts are Used
At this degree of extreme sound quality, each and
every part in the receiver makes a difference.
Yamaha technicians tested, selected and in many
cases custom-designed all parts, and then tested
them in groups to ensure that they sounded good
together. Particularly noteworthy parts, in addition
to the transformer and capacitors, include:
Schottky Barrier diodes that allow fast switching
for high S/N ratio (RX-Z9/RX-V2500).
High performance FE Mica capacitors and Metric
Mylar Film capacitors using polypropylene
material.
Thick PC board wiring with 5/8”φdiameter
copper jumper cables.
Two direct signal path speaker relays with gold-
plated crossover connections and shielding.
purest signal quality possible. Pure Direct provides
the shortest possible signal path for two-channel or
multi-channel analog inputs, with no signal
processing and no display. Straight outputs the
original analog or digital signal without any post-
processing. i.LINK provides a digital connection for
DVD-Audio Linear PCM, Super Audio CD DSD
(Direct Stream Digital) and other high quality audio
sources. Direct provides a direct connection for
analog stereo/multi-channel input and digital
stereo/multi-channel (via i.LINK) input, with a
dimmed display.
Symmetrical Power Amplifier Circuitry (RX-Z9)
The High Current Amplification system uses a
symmetrical, full push-pull circuit configuration
with a complementary FET input stage. This ensures
balanced output with no signal interference and
DSP
Analog/DSP
High-sound quality, high
reliability gold-plated relays
Balanced signal transmission
for lower noise and distortion.
Multi-Channel In
Pure
Direct
(2ch)
YAC-520
Volume Control
Preout
Pure Direct
(2 Channels, L/R)
Pure Direct
(Multi-channel, L/R)
Analog
L/R Input
Selector
-
+
In NFB
Bias Circuit
+B
-
B
-
+
Speaker Out
Control Section
Power Amplifier
(Right) with Large,
Anti-Resonance,
Aluminum-Extruded
Heat Sink (Right)
Providing Effective
Heat Dissipation
Gold-Plated
Extruded, Extra-
Large Speaker
Terminals
Two Direct Signal
Path Speaker Relays
with Gold-Plated
Crossover
Connection and
Shielding
Power Supply Chamber with Extra-Large Toroidal Transformer and Extra-Large Custom-Made
Block Electrolytic Capacitors (28,000µF)
Power Amplifier
(Left) with Large,
Anti-Resonance,
Aluminum-Extruded
Heat Sink (Left)
Providing Effective
Heat Dissipation
(1) Extra-Large Toroidal Transformer, (2) Extra-Large
Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors (28,000 µF),
(3) Gold-Plated Extruded, Extra-Large Speaker Terminals,
(4) Two Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays, (5) High Sound
Quality Schottky Barrier Diode and (6) High Quality Selected
Parts (RX-Z9)
1
2
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RX-Z9 Front Channel Signal Flow
Basic Circuit Diagram
DSP Chamber
Video Chamber
Preamp Chamber
Digital Home Theater Technology
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Advanced Facilities
On-Screen Display with GUI and Dedicated
Remote Control (RX-Z9)
The RX-Z9 and RX-V2500 have the best looking
and easiest to use on-screen display you’ve ever
seen. This is due in part to the high quality video
circuitry, which provides sharp, clear images. The
GUI (Graphical User Interface) includes extensive
yet easily understandable setup menus and has
been designed to make it easy to
select and adjust desired
functions.
And to further simplify
operation, The RX-Z9 has
provided a second remote control
dedicated to GUI use. The large
round cursor control in the
center makes it easy to navigate
the on-screen menus and enter
desired commands. It also has
power, volume and mute buttons.
acoustics of the room.
It comes supplied with a small Optimizer
Microphone, which you simply place in the
position where you most frequently listen.
Activating the YPAO function causes test tones
to be emitted from the speakers. These tones are
analyzed and based on the results, a variety of
audio parameters are precisely calibrated to
optimize the sound at the listening position.
Among the factors analyzed are speaker
connections and phasing, speaker size, sound
pressure levels and speaker frequency response.
In short, the RX-Z9 not only delivers better
sound, it delivers the BEST sound for each and
every room.
The RX-V2500 has an improved system that
is faster (less than three minutes), also adjusts
frequency response, and provides three
programed EQ patterns, plus the ability to
manually adjust parametric EQ settings. Six
YPAO settings can be held in memory and
recalled via two system memory buttons on the
remote control. YPAO is available with the
RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757,
RX-V657 and DVX-S650.
Each generation of Yamaha receivers brings an
evolution of our popular features while adding
innovative enhancements to improve the
operating experience. This is why even though
our receivers are the most technologically
advanced, they remain remarkably easy to use
and enjoy. Although these receivers look like
formidable machines, you’ll soon appreciate just
how convenient and enjoyable they are to use.
YPAO Sets the Best Sound for Your Room —
Automatically!
Some receivers have a graphic equalizer (in fact,
this one does too) which admittedly, can be a bit
difficult to use. Parametric equalizers are even
more effective, but only audio professionals can
use them. The RX-Z9 is the first receiver to give
you the benefits of a 10-band parametric
equalizer, which automatically adjusts the audio
output to provide precisely the best sound for the
Small
Small Small
Large Large
SW
Large
Small
+0.5dB 0dB
+0.5dB 0dB +1.5dB 0dB
0dB +3dB 0dB
SW
-2.5dB 0dB
+1.5dB 0dB
+4.5dB
+3dB +2.5dB
+0.5dB +0.5dB
SW
-0.5dB
+4.5dB
SW
YPAO Acoustic Customization: 5 Tuning Fuctors
1) Speaker Connections
Checks for missing connections and
subwoofer phase control (here the right
surround speaker is not connected).
2) Speaker Distance
Measures speaker distances from
the listening point and corrects
for differences down to 5cm.
3) Speaker Size
Checks speaker sizes (large or
small) and subwoofer
crossover frequency.
4) Speaker Frequency Response
Measures and optimizes each
speaker’s frequency response using
the parametric equalizer.
5) Sound Pressure Level
Measures and aligns the
sound pressure levels of all
speakers.
RX-Z9 YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
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These receivers are XM Satellite Radio Ready,
allowing you to hear over 130 digital channels of
music, news, sports, talk and entertainment from
America's number one
Satellite Radio service.
With the addition of the
XM Connect and Play
digital antenna accessory
(sold seperately) just
subscribe to XM Satellite
Radio and hear radio as it
was meant to be!
XM Satellite Radio Ready
(RX-V757, RX-V657, RX-V557
and RX-V457)
XM Play Digital Antenna
(Sold Separately)
RX-Z9 GUI
Remote Unit
Optimizer Micrphone
Digital Home Theater Technology
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Main Zone Zone 2
Main Zone Second Room
5.1ch
Off
On
Main Zone Second Room
On
7.1ch Off
Zone 2 Power Amplifier Assignment
Custom Installation Compatibility (RX-Z9,
RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757, RX-V657 and
RX-V557)
• Multi-Zone Capabilities
These receivers have a variety of features that
allow flexible custom installation for enjoying
sound in two or three rooms (zones) of your
home. The RX-V2500 and RX-V1500 provide
audio output to Zones 2 and 3, and the
RX-V2500 offers video output (including
S-Video) for Zone 2 as well. The RX-Z9/
RX-V757/RX-V657/RX-V557 deliver audio output
to Zone 2. Zone 2 power amplifier assignability
and speaker terminals mean that Zone 2 can be
fully independent with its own 2-channel power,
while you still enjoy 5.1-channel sound in the
main room (except RX-V557).
• Convenient Control
A switch for selecting Main Zone or Zone 2
power is conveniently located on the front panel
(except RX-V1500). All five receivers provide a
remote control for Zone 2, and the RX-V2500
also offers Zone 2 and 3 volume control, mute
and input selection.
• Other Features
All six receivers include trigger output for
automatic powering of other components
(RX-Z9/RX-V2500 has two), remote control IR
code input and output (RX-Z9/RX-V2500 has
two), and an RS-232C interface for using a PC or
touch-screen controller to configure the receiver.
They also provide speaker A, B or A+B selection.
Subwoofer Crossover and Phase Selection
(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757,
RX-V657, RX-V557 and RX-V457)
Adjusting the balance between the subwoofer
and the other speakers can result in significantly
better sound quality. By selecting the proper
crossover frequency, the subwoofer can
compensate for the low-range deficiencies of the
other speakers. These receivers allow you to
select nine crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90,
100, 110, 120, 160 and 200 Hz. In addition
providing a wider choice than most other
receivers, the steps between 80 and 120 Hz are
only 10 Hz apart for more precise adjustment.
There may be cases where the low
frequency output from the front speakers
Since the surround back amplifiers are automati-
cally assigned, no physical re-wiring is necessary.
For example, while Zone 2 is switched off, the
Main Zone can enjoy 7.1 surround sound. When
Zone 2 is switched on, the Main Zone can still
enjoy 5.1 surround sound, plus Zone 2 can enjoy
stereo playback. No need for re-wiring!
Anytime Easy Switch!
No Re-Wiring Necessary!
When Zone 2 is turned on.
When Zone 2 is turned off.
overlaps with the higher end of the subwoofer
output, meaning that part of the frequency
range will be output by both the front speakers
and the subwoofer. This is not a problem as
long as the phases of the sound waves from
the two sources match, but if they are out of
phase, they will cancel each other out,
resulting in those frequencies being lost. In this
case, the phase switch can be used to
eliminate the problem (except RX-V1500).
Easy-Operation Learning-Capable
Control Unit with LCD Dispaly
(RX-V2500, RX-V1500 and
RX-V757)
The remote control can “learn” the
functions of other components, so
you can use it as a single remote
for the entire system. It can be
preset with control codes for TV,
DVD, VCR, CDR, and other
components. They also are all
controllable from the remote, and
Volume, Mute, Input Select controls
are available for each zone as well.
Power Control for Each Zone on the Remote
(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757,
RX-V657 and RX-V557)
Main Zone Power On/Off
Zone 2 Power On/Off
Zone 3 Power On/Off
(RX-V2500/RX-V1500 only)
Switches for Main Zone and Zone 2 Power are
available on the Front Panel (RX-V2500,
RX-V757, RX-V657 and RX-V557)
RX-V2500 Hidden Panel
RX-V757 Front Panel
System Power On/Off
7.1ch program is played back in Main Zone while Zone 2 is tumed off.
Surround back amps are automatically assigned as Zone 2 amps.
Main Zone Zone 2
How Sound Propagates
(Previous Models)
Direct Sound
Early Reflections
How Sound Propagates
(RX-Z9)
Double the Speed
Triple the Density
0—44kHz (RX-Z9)
0—22kHz (Previous)
Expanding Frequency Response
Yamaha was able to fit all the High Definition
CINEMA DSP circuitry (that’s a lot of
processing power!) on a single board in its
own chamber, for greater efficiency and
isolation from possible interference.
Best Surround Realism
localization, smooth movement across the sound
space, exceptional clarity and remarkably realistic
presence. It will seem as if the walls of your room
have disappeared and you are in the middle of
your own immense theater!
Yamaha Uses Actual Sound Field Data
Yamaha developed a technique called Single Point
Quad Miking to precisely capture the acoustic
patterns of sound spaces. This complex data is
stored and processed on extremely sophisticated
LSIs designed and manufactured by Yamaha.
4-Layer DSP Processing Board
All of the DSP IC chips and related circuitry are
located together on a 4-layer board, which
provides a number of advantages. The dimensions
are smaller (2/3 previous types), so signal paths
are shorter and there is more space for the large
power supply components. Digital interference is
reduced and impedance is lower as well.
Yamaha’s Exclusive YSS-930 32-Bit Floating
Point Quantization LSI
(RX-Z9, RX-V2500 and RX-V1500)
This powerful LSI performs all Dolby Digital and DTS
decoding with extreme accuracy, as well as all
digital sound field
processing,
capabilities that
previously required
two or more chips. It
also outperforms
other chips in
the precise
synchronization of images and sound.
Audio Delay for Adjusting Lip-Sync
A Yamaha LSI provides synchronization of images
and sound, which is called lip-sync. The video
signal goes through the video processor circuit
before it is displayed, which takes time, so it lags
behind the audio. The LSI accurately aligns them
Conventional multi-channel systems base their
sound on Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, using
relatively simple matrix and steering techniques
to create surround sound effects. Yamaha’s
CINEMA DSP Digital technology is much more
sophisticated. It naturally decodes the Dolby
Digital and DTS movie sound formats, but it also
draws on a huge memory of real-world data from
actual venues (especially for the music programs)
and input from movie sound technicians. This
data is stored and processed on Yamaha-
developed LSIs, the most powerful audio chips in
the world.
Way Beyond Ordinary Surround Sound
Our latest technology, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP
actually creates four independent sound fields
(front, surround left, surround right and surround
back) that merge to envelop you in an
unmatched surround sound experience. You hear
movies and music with accurate sound
Fs: 96kHz
Fs: 48kHz
Double the Signal Capacity
RX-Z9 0—44kHz
Previous 0—22kHz
Expanding Frequency Response
Direct Sound
Early Reflections
High Definition CINEMA DSP Technology (RX-Z9)
The RX-Z9 has six times greater DSP capacity than previous models, thanks to an increase from 48kHz to 96kHz/24-bit A/D converters that can accept 96kHz signals for
direct digital conversion and processing. Higher density processing enables approximately triple the amount of early reflection data to be handled, for significantly richer
surround sound performance.
The RX-Z9 also employs 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion and DSP processing and Yamaha’s 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSIs (four YSS-930s) for high
precision decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats.
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Conventional
7.1-Channel Systems
Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Dialogue MusicEffect
Presence (Front Line) Sound Field
Surround Left
Sound Field
Surround Back
Sound Field
and even allows the lip-sync parameters to be
adjusted using the Audio Delay mode.
CINEMA DSP Programs and THX Programs
One of the main advantages of CINEMA DSP is the
large choice of sound field programs available. The
basic program for movies is Enhanced, which
greatly improves the sound of the surround fields.
The "largest" of these sound fields is Spectacle,
which recreates the open feeling of large-scale,
epic motion pictures. The Sci-Fi, Adventure and
General programs provide the optimum sound fields
for those movie genres. There are also THX
programs*.
* THX Ultra2/Select are the surround programs for home use,
based on the THX Theater processing developed for movie
theater surround sound.
New Night Listening Enhancer
During low-volume listening, such as late at night,
dynamic range suffers and you may miss some
sounds. The Night Listening Enhancer offers two
modes, Cinema and Music, with three-level
selectability, which will ensure that you don’t miss
movie dialogue or quiet passages, or lose overall
surround spaciousness. It works for all surround
programs, including Dolby Pro Logic IIx.
Enjoy Surround Sound through Headphones
SILENT CINEMA makes it possible to hear large-
scale surround sound through ordinary headphones!
This is a variation of CINEMA DSP technology that
Yamaha developed to let you listen in private to
movies and other multi-channel sources for hours
without listening fatigue.
Surround Sound from Only Two Speakers
With just two left and right speakers, the Virtual
CINEMA DSP mode will create two additional
“virtual” rear speakers, giving you the sense of
being in a full-scale surround sound field. So even
in rooms with no space for rear speakers, you can
enjoy the exciting effects of Dolby Digital and DTS
movie sound formats.
Surround Right
Sound Field
Digital Home Theater Technology
Output
Dialogue
Filter
Center
Compressor
Decode
DSP
Output
Loudness
Filter
Front
Channel
Compressor
Decode
DSP
Night Listening Enhancer
Cinema Mode
Equalizes center channel frequency response for clear dialogue.
Music Mode
Uses loudness filter for clear musical sound.
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As one of the first companies to popularize
“home theater” and a leader in the field,
Yamaha is naturally committed to visual as well
as audio excellence. We want our customers’
enjoyment of movies and other video sources to
be totally satisfying. Our home theater line
includes a number of high performance
products, including projectors, DVD players and
a plasma monitor, but in terms of our home
theater receivers, we design them to deliver the
finest possible video signal to the display
component.
Video Up Conversion
(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757,
RX-V657 and RX-V557)
One way of ensuring the highest video quality
for your home theater system is to use the best
possible video signal. The receiver automatically
upgrades the input signal (composite to S-Video
or component, S-Video to component) to the
one that your monitor/TV can accept. This
means that you simply use the best possible
cable between the receiver and the monitor/TV,
and then whatever the source is, you are
assured of getting the highest possible quality.
DCDi Processing
(RX-Z9)
The RX-Z9 is the first receiver
to offer Faroudja’s DCDi
Processing, which is
selectable and ensures that
images are smooth and
natural, without staircasing
or jaggies.
Noise Shaped Video™ (RX-Z9)
This technology, from Analog Devices, uses
oversampling and advanced techniques such as
multi-bit sigma-delta processing and bit-
shuffling to improve converter performance by
Highest Picture Quality
moving converter noise to an
area of the spectrum where it
can be removed by an analog filter. This improves
the accuracy of signal representation, allowing
images to be displayed at much higher resolutions.
Progressive Scan Video Output and Other Video
Technologies (RX-Z9)
The RX-Z9 is the first receiver to provide Progressive
Scan Video Output, for use with high definition
monitors. With almost twice as much video data, it
provides a sharper, noise-
free picture with clearer
details. The progressive
circuit is an 3:2 Pull-Down
Detection type, and gives
you the benefit of
progressive scanning even if
your DVD player does not have it. Other video
technologies include 216MHz/12-bit Video D/A
Conversion, Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction, Cross
Color Suppression, Aspect Ratio Conversion, a Time
Base Corrector that prevents the wavy distortion
seen in video tapes and TrueLife Enhancer by
Faroudja that brings out details in the picture
producing a more lifelike image.
HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatible
Component Video Monitor Out
The frequency response of the component video
monitor out signal is an extremely wide
5Hz–100MHz (RX-Z9; RX-V2500, RX-V1500,
RX-V757, RX-V657, RX-V557 and RX-V457 are
5Hz–60MHz), ensuring compatibility with HDTV
(720p, 1080i) monitors.
Image Adjustment (RX-Z9)
To ensure that the high quality image looks precisely
the way you want it to, the RX-Z9 includes an
extremely detailed Image Adjustment function. You
can select three modes, Cinema, Standard or
Dynamic, and within those modes, you can “fine-
tune” five parameters: Enhancer, 3D NR, Contrast,
Brightness and
Saturation. You
can then store
your final
adjustments in the
user memory for
recall at any time.
Before TrueLife Enhancer (Left) vs. After TrueLife Enhancer (Right)
DCDi Off (Left) vs. DCDi On (Right)
Time Base Corrector Off (Left) vs. Time Base Corrector On (Right)
Without Film Mode (Left) vs. With Film Mode (Right)
Digital Video Processing Board
All digital video processing circuitry is on a single
board, housed in its own separate chamber to
completely avoid interference from other circuitry.
Digital Video Up and Down Conversion (RX-Z9)
Faroudja DCDi
processing LSI (FLI 2310)
Above images are simulated.
YGV-619 video processor LSI
(Yamaha original)
Component
Video
S-Video
S1/S2 compatible
Composite
Video
Component
Video
S-Video
Composite
Video
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sharp, clear picture with the smooth, high-definition
quality you see in a movie theater. The ALIS Method
employs a screen surface comprised of vertical channels
of continuous phosphor material. The pixels are defined
electronically rather than physically, allowing each
picture element to be smaller than normal. This creates a
higher pixel count for a smoother, seamless picture, with
edges and curves clearly defined. The PDM-4210 uses the
latest ALIS Method technology, which features new
plasma gas and luminescent material that are more
effective than previous types. The result is a brighter
picture (1,100 cd/m2) and higher color temperature,
which makes white areas such as clouds in the sky stand
out more vividly. The panel can also display a wider range
of colors (16.7 million), with enhanced color purity.
Natural Black Drive System
The Natural Black Drive System automatically
determines the brightness of the screen and applies the
gray scale (contrast) best suited to the scene in order to
reproduce both bright and dark areas with small details
clearly visible. The contrast ratio is an outstanding
1,000:1 under daylight condition, making it possible for
the PDM-5520/PDM-4210 to deliver sharp, natural-
looking images.
Digital Linear Color Control
Digital Linear Color Control continually maintains the
ideal balance between the three main colors (red,
green, blue) for optimum color reproduction in every
scene from very dark to very bright. The sharpness and
tint of each color are independently controlled, so you
can adjust the tint more precisely.
Long Life of 60,000 Hours
Another benefit of the e-ALIS/ALIS Method Panel
technologies are lower power consumption and longer
panel life. The Yamaha Plasma Display Monitors will
provide high quality images for 60,000 hours,* about
twice as long as a typical CRT monitor.
* Until panel brightness reduced to 40%. Yamaha measurement.
Video Technology
Digital Home Theater Technology
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DPX-1200: Advanced technologies
deliver extraordinary performance.
"Natural Black" Concept
To provide superior
contrast, Yamaha has developed the Natural Black
concept, combining advanced technologies, parts and
functions to achieve truer, deeper levels of black than
ever before.
Taking Projector Performance to a New Level
The DPX-1200 makes use of a wide range of new
technologies to deliver extraordinary video
performance. Contrast is an incredible 5,000:1,
brightness is 800 ANSI lumens, picture sharpness is
outstanding and color reproduction is stunningly
natural.
Newest Light Engine: 720P
DarkChip3™
This DLP chip is Texas Instruments
newest and most advanced Digital
Micro Mirror Device. As the name
implies, it provides deeper blacks and
improved contrast in dark areas.
Seven-Segment Color Wheel
The DPX-1200 incorporates a
seven-segment color wheel, with
an ND filter-equipped green
segment, resulting in excellent
color reproduction. The seven-
segment structure reduces dither,
while color reproduction is excellent, with greens
being more true to life than ever (achieving the HD
monitor “green” standard). Green resolution is 10-bit,
which also improves the representation of black tones.
LPX-510: “Natural Black” and
advanced functions for enjoying
widescreen movies.
High Performance LCD Panels
The LPX-510 uses LCD panels capable of projecting
high resolution 720p HDTV images and 10-bit video
processing gives it the ability to reproduce 1.07 billion
colors. 16:9 aspect ratio compatibility means that
widescreen movies can be viewed in their entirety.
3D Linear Color Balance
The 3D Linear Color Balance function maintains the
proper balance between the three signals from the
LCD panels, adjusting color irregularities through a
range of 15,360 correction points for accurate color
in any type of scene.
Lens Shift, Motorized Iris and Zoom
Vertical and horizontal
lens shift capability means
that the projector does
not have to be positioned
directly in front of the
screen. The motorized iris
control can be used to
improve contrast and
focusing, and the motor-
ized Zoom will expand the
image up to 1.5 times.
PDM-5520 and PDM-4210: Yamaha
Plasma Display Monitors use the most
advanced technologies to deliver
superb performance.
e-ALIS Method Panel Technology (PDM-5520)
The PDM-5520 uses a highly advanced e-ALIS
Method (extended Alternate Lighting of Surface)
panel whose pixels are defined electronically rather
than physically, allowing each picture element to be
smaller than normal. This creates a higher pixel count
for a smoother, seamless picture. The panel employs
new plasma gas and luminescent material that are
more effective than previous types, and the area
coated with the luminescent material is greater. This
results in the industry’s highest level of brightness,
1,000 cd/m2, with the ability to display 1.07 billion
colors for spectacular color richness and purity.
ALIS Method Panel Technology
This plasma display panel uses an advanced ALIS
(Alternate Lighting of Surface) Method to deliver a
Black reproduction by DPX-1200 and conventional projectors.
Yamaha Natural Black makes
subtle degrees of black in
textures, shadows stand out
more clearly.
With other projectors, black
contrast may be soft and
fuzzy rather than sharp
and clear.
720P DarkChip3
Conventional Panel
Electric
Discharge
Electrode
Two rows of phosphors
emit light together.
Phosphor rows emit light alternatively,
doubling the life of the panel.
Electrode
1/60 sec 1/60 sec 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Electric
Discharge
ALIS Method Panel
Picture position
at lens shift zero.
Picture position
adjustable by lens shift.
Seven-Segment
Colour Wheel
e-ALIS Method Panel
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Address Display
Odd Line Even Line Address Electrodes
Display Electrodes
Scanning Display
electrodes (384)
Displays 768 lines with 384 scanning electrodes
e-ALIS Method Panel Technology
The e-ALIS (extended ALIS) Method Panel technology was developed
to enable the use of the ALIS Method on large screens. Adopting
the shared electrode structure that is a special feature of ALIS on
the front panel permits the display of highly detailed images of 768
lines with 384 electrodes. 1/60 second (1 field) is divided twice into
odd number lines and even number lines to perform address, then
emits all pixels. During the next 1/60 second, the same operation is
done to display a 1/30 second image (1 frame).
The Natural Black Drive System allows the PDM-5520/PDM-4210
to outperform other plasma displays with deeper blacks and
sharper overall contrast.
Incorporating the most advanced technology
and numerous convenient functions, this
projector offers the highest performance in
its class.
• Yamaha Natural Black concept • 5,000:1
contrast ratio • Latest DMD 720P DarkChip3™
device • High resolution lens • Motorized iris
control for higher contrast • 7-segment color
wheel • Faroudja TrueLife Enhancer • Natural
color adjustment system • Lamp power selector • Faroudja DCDi*
processing • Silent operation • HDMI compatibility • Motorized
vertical lens shift, iris, focus and zoom controls • One-line menu
with graphical menu configuration
<Accessories> • PJL-427: Optional lamp cartridge • PMT-L31:
Optional installation brackets for low ceiling
* DCDi is not applicable to images from film sources.
With the LPX-510, Yamaha makes it easy to
enjoy widescreen movies at home with
beautiful film-like picture quality.
• High contrast film-like picture quality with
“Natural Black” • Latest 0.7” 720p liquid crystal
panel • 720p HDTV format compatibility, 16:9
widescreen display • 3D Linear Color Balance
• Cinema Balance Filter • Motorized iris control
• Vertical/horizontal lens shift • Faroudja DCDi* processing
• Short focus lens with high power zoom • Yamaha Cinema Filter
• 1.5x motorized zoom • 15° vertical keystone correction
• Motorized focus control • 6 user preset memories • Smart
Zoom for projecting 4:3 sports broadcasts onto a full 16:9 screen
• Automatic aspect conversion • Six-step lamp power control
• HDMI terminal • RS-232C interface and trigger out
(12V/200mA) • Low-noise operation
<Accessory> • PJL-520: Optional lamp cartridge
* DCDi is not applicable to images from film sources.
LPX-510 Home Cinema Projector
DPX-1200 Digital Cinema Projector
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The previous DPX-1000 has been honored with an EISA Award for High-End AV Product 2003-2004.
The prestigious EISA Awards are chosen by media representatives from up to 20 European countries.
Control Panel
Control Panel
Projectors
Projectors DPX-1200 LPX-510
Panel 0.8 inch DMD 720P DarkChip3™ x 1 0.7 inch HTPS TFT active matrix LCD x 3
Resolution 1,280 x 720 pixels 1,280 x 720 pixels
Brightness 800 ANSI lumens (iris off) 1,000 ANSI lumens (iris: off, Cinema Balance Filter: off)
350 ANSI lumens (iris: fully on, Cinema Balance Filter: on)
Contrast Ratio 5,000:1 (iris on) 1,200:1 (iris: 75%, Cinema Balance Filter: off)
1,000:1 (iris: 100%, Cinema Balance Filter: on)
Projection Lens F=2.7 – 5.0, f=24.3 – 38.9 mm F=2.06–2.79, f=21.4 mm–31.7 mm
Lamp 270 W SHP 200 W–150 W UHP lamp, 1,500 hours (200W continuous)
Acceptable Input YPbPr 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i
RGB VGA, SVGA, XGA VGA, SVGA, XGA
Color Format NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M and PAL-N NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M and PAL-N
Power Consumption 375 W (standby: 0.1 W) 290 W (eco standby: 0.4 W)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 19-1/2” x 7-9/16” x 18-5/16” 17-11/16” x 4-11/16” x 13-9/16”
Weight 30.4 lbs. 13.7 lbs.
Projectors / Plasma Display Monitors
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Delivers incredibly smooth, high-definition image quality for an
exceptional home cinema viewing experience.
• ALIS Method panel technology • Natural Black Drive System for 1,000:1
contrast ratio • High brightness: 1,100 cd/m2• High resolution: 1,024 x
1,024 pixels • HDTV capability • Digital Linear Color Control • Long life:
60,000 hours* • Two picture modes • Four white balance modes • Low
power consumption • Side-by-side picture • Picture-in-picture • Multi-
language on-screen display • 2 x 12W audio power • Timer functions
• Five video and five PC size modes • RS-232C interface • Simple remote
control unit
<Options> • PDS-242: Stand • PWK-242: Optional wall-hanging brackets
* Until panel brightness reduced to 40%. Yamaha measurement.
PDM-4210 Plasma Display Monitor
The world’s most advanced PDP technologies give the PDM-5520
performance capabilities unmatched by conventional plasma monitors.
• e-ALIS Method panel technology • Natural Black Drive System for
1,000:1 contrast ratio • High brightness: 1,000 cd/m2• High resolution:
1,366 x 768 pixels • Digital Linear Color Control • Long life: 60,000 hours*
• 1.07 billion colors • Two picture modes • Four white balance modes
• Low power consumption • Side-by-side picture • Picture-in-picture
• Multi-language on-screen display • 2 x 12W audio power • Timer
functions • Five video and six PC size modes • RS-232C interface
• Simple remote control unit
<Option> • PDS-355: Stand
* Until panel brightness reduced to 40%. Yamaha measurement.
Plasma Display Monitors
Plasma Display Monitors PDM-5520 PDM-4210
Effective Display Area (H x V) 1,229 mm x 691 mm, 1,410 mm diagonal 922mm x 522mm, 1,060 mm diagonal
Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 16 : 9
Number of Pixels (H x V) 1,366 x 768 pixels (e-ALIS Method panel) 1,024 x 1,024 pixels (ALIS Method panel)
Pixel Pitch (H x V) 0.90 x 0.51 mm 0.90 x 0.51 mm
Transmission of Front Filter Dark tint face 32% Dark tint face 32%
Brightness White Peak Panel brightness : 1,000 cd/m2Panel brightness : 1,100 cd/m2
Contrast Ratio (Panel) 1,000:1 1,000:1
Acceptable Input YPbPr 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p (60), 1080i (50/60), 1035i (60) 480i/480p, 576i/576p, 720p, 1035i, 1080i
RGB VGA-UXGA, 1080i (50/60) VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA (compressed)
Color Format PAL, SECAM, PAL60, NTSC4.43, NTSC3.58, PAL-M, PAL-N NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL60, Modified NTSC
Wide Mode (Picture Size) Video: 5-modes Panoramic, Zoom, Cinema, Full, 4:3 TV/Video: 8 modes — Panoramic, Zoom, Cinema, Full, 4:3, 14:9L, 14:9Zoom,
14:9 (WSS available)
PC: 6-modes 4:3, Full, Real, Normal, Zoom 1, Zoom 2, Zoom 3 PC: 6 modes Full, Real, Normal, Zoom1, Zoom2, Zoom3
Power Consumption 520 W 365 W
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 54-7/8” x 33-3/4” x 4-1/8”; 140 lbs. 40-9/16” 25-1/16”x 7-5/8”; 77.6 lbs. (monitor only)
PDM-5520 Plasma Display Monitor
Wine
Brown Black
Yellow
Four Color Variations
YWB-4210 Optional Wooden Bezel for PDM-4210
9-Channel Amplifier Capable of Delivering 1,290W
When you power up your carefully assembled, top-
class home theater system, you expect beautiful sound
and video quality, but you also want plenty of raw
power. Especially at dynamic peaks, such as explosions
or the climax of rock songs, you want to be thrilled
and awed, without a hint of distortion marring the
moment. The RX-Z9 is built to satisfy your urge for
power, surrounding you front, sides and rear with
seven channels capable of outputting a huge 170 W
each, plus another 50W from the two presence (front
effect) channels. That’s a total of 1,290W. Movies will
sound as if you’re in the director’s chair, and you can
even enjoy multi-channel sources from only four or
five speakers (even without a subwoofer, although
this is not recommended), thanks to an analog
mixdown mode. Another point to consider is that
because of this high power capability, at normal
listening levels the amplifier won’t be working as
hard, so distortion levels are virtually zero.
Superior Digital-to-Analog Converter System
For the important digital-to-analog converters,
Yamaha has chosen the PCM1792 manufactured by
the high-end audio expert, Burr-Brown. The RX-Z9
uses these DACs for all channels. The PCM1792 is a
high-performance, precision 24-bit DAC with ultra-
low distortion of only 0.0004% (THD + N) and S/N
Only Yamaha could set these goals for a home theater receiver
This flagship RX-Z9 goes beyond the capabilities of previous high-end Yamaha models with High-Definition
CINEMA DSP technology, the ability to automatically optimize the sound for the listening room, superior
audio and video quality, and the operating ease that Yamaha is famous for. The high end moved up a step.
ratio of 129dB. It offers superior low level linearity,
with excellent full-scale performance under varying
operating conditions. Its major benefit is
performing accurate sound field processing for high
quality multi-channel reproduction such as Dolby
Digital and DTS. For two-channel stereo, the
PCM1792 provides outstanding separation and
accurate musical delineation. An additional
advantage is its 192kHz/24-bit conversion
capability, making it compatible with the latest
(and future) high resolution digital audio sources.
39 Surround Sound Programs
The RX-Z9 offers a huge range of 39 surround
RX-Z9 Rear Panel Connections
•7 Optical, 4 Coaxial Digital Inputs (fixed and assignable)
•3 Optical Digital Outputs (fixed and assignable)
•7 A/V and 4 Audio Inputs, 3 A/V and 2 Audio (Audio Signal)
Outputs, and Zone 2 Audio Outputs
•6 Component Video Inputs (fixed and assignable) and 2 Monitor
Component Video Outputs
•2 Monitor (with S-Video) Outputs, 7 Video Inputs /3 Video
Outputs (with S-Video), and Zone 2 Video (with S-Video) Output
Pre-Main and Center Couplers, Surround, Surround Back and
Presence Preouts, and Subwoofer Outputs
8-Channel External Decoder Input
RS-232C Interface for Custom Installation
•2 Trigger Outputs for Automatic Power on of Other Components
(+12V, 15mA)
Remote Control IR Code Input/Output
Zone 2 Coaxial Digital Output Terminal
i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Digital Audio Interface
Pure Direct 2-Channel Inputs
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RX-Z9 Digital Home Theater Receiver
The RX-Z9 has been honored with
an EISA Award for Home Theater
High End Component 2004-2005.
The prestigious EISA Awards are
chosen by media representatives
from up to 20 European countries.
and achieve them!
Fixed (), Fixed/Assignable () and Assignable () Terminals.
RF (AC-3) terminal for LD input () is assignable as coaxial
digital terminal.
*:HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatible Component Video Out
The frequency response of the component video monitor
out signal is 5Hz – 200MHz, making it compatible with
HDTV monitors.
RX-Z9 Inputs and Outputs
Analog Digital Video
Coaxial Optical Composite S Video
Component Video
In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out
PHONO 䡲䡲
CD 䡵䡵
MD/TAPE 䡲䡲䡲䡲
CD-R 䡲䡲䡵䡵
DVD 䢇䡵䡲䡲
DTV/LD 䡵䡵䡲䡲
CBL 䡲䡲
SAT 䡲䡲
VCR 1 䡲䡲䡲 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
VCR 2 䡲䡲䡲 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
DVR 䡲䡲䡵䡵䡲䡲䡲䡲
Video Aux 䡲䡲
Monitor Out 1 䡲䡲*
Monitor Out 2 䡲䡲*
ZONE 2 䡲䡲 䡲䡲
Multi-Ch
Pure Direct 2 Ch
sound programs to choose from. For video material,
you can select the program that matches your video
source, with 12 choices from games and TV sports to
Sci-Fi movies. For music, you have 21 choices
ranging from European concert halls to disco
ambience. Each sound field is created from acoustic
data recorded at the actual venues, stored and
processed by highly sophisticated Yamaha
technology. There are also 16 straight movie format
decoding programs and 6 THX programs, including
Ultra2. Naturally, you can experiment with different
programs for each source, and you can also use the
GUI menus to adjust numerous parameters for each
program. With CINEMA DSP, you will never be bored
or dissatisfied with the sound of your system!!
YPAO (Yamaha Automatic Parametric Room
Acoustic Optimizer)
Some components have a
graphic equalizer (in fact, this
one does too) which admittedly,
can be a bit difficult to use.
Parametric equalizers are even
more effective, but only audio
professionals can use them. The RX-Z9 is the first
amplifier to give you the benefits of a 10-band
parametric equalizer, which automatically adjusts
the audio output to provide precisely the best sound
for the acoustics of the room.
How does it work? The amplifier comes supplied
with a small Optimizer Microphone, which you
simply place in the position where you most
frequently listen. Activating the YPAO function
causes test tones to be emitted from the speakers.
These tones are analyzed and based on the results, a
variety of audio parameters are precisely calibrated
to optimize the sound at the listening position.
Among the factors analyzed are speaker connections
and phasing, speaker size, sound pressure levels and
speaker frequency response. In short, the RX-Z9 not
only delivers better sound, it delivers the BEST sound
for each and every room.
Ideal for Use in Custom Installations
The RX-Z9 has numerous features designed to
facilitate use in customized multi-room installations.
These include Zone 2 coaxial, video (including S-
Video) and audio outputs for multi-room control
capability, two trigger outputs for automatic power-
on of other components, speaker A/B and A+B
selection, an RS-232C interface and remote control
IR code input/output compatibility. In addition, the
Rec Out Selector also functions as a Zone 2 selector.
Extensive Connections for All the Components
You Want!
As shown here, the range of connections on the
RX-Z9’s rear panel is large enough to meet all of
your system building needs. Note that a number of
these terminals are fixed and assignable, meaning
that they can be independently assigned to sources
of your choice or defaulted to fixed settings.
Video Inputs on Front Panel
A panel on the front of the receiver flips up to
reveal a number of controls and video input
terminals. These include video and audio terminals
as well as optical digital and S-Video inputs. This
makes it convenient to connect a game machine for
DVD games or even movies, or other devices such as
a camcorder.
Subwoofer Crossover Selection
The RX-Z9 provides a choice of nine subwoofer
crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120,
160 and 200 Hz. In addition to providing a wider
range than other receivers, the steps from 80 to
120 Hz are only 10 Hz apart for more precise
selection. This choice of crossovers lets you “fine-
tune” the audio system by selecting the optimum
frequency to maximize receiver/speaker efficiency
and also ensures best performance from a wider
variety of speakers (small to large).
Dialogue Lift
Clear dialogue is important for movie enjoyment,
however, when using front and center speakers
positioned below the screen, dialogue may not be
heard with maximum clarity. The Dialogue Lift
function causes part of the front and center
channel sound to be output from the presence
speakers, so you hear the dialogue more clearly.
Other Notable Features
High Current Amplification
High dynamic power, low impedance drive
capability
Linear Damping
A/V Rec Out/Zone 2 selector
8-channel external decoder
input terminals
Audio Delay for
adjusting lip-sync
S-Video 1/2 wide
selective signal
compatibility
Digital tone controls
40-station preset
tuning
Direct-access
(macro-command,
learning and preset capable) remote unit
RX-Z9 YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel
Digital Home Theater Receivers
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YPAO room sound optimization makes the most of this receiver’s high
sound quality and surround realism.
• 7-channel 910W powerful surround sound (130W x 7) • YPAO with 6
system memories • YPAO PEQ manual setting • GUI On-screen display • Pure
Direct • 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels • RS-232C interface/2 trigger
outputs/2 IR ports • Zone 2/presence speaker out (power assignment) and
Zone 3 volume • 3 component video inputs • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS
96/24 compatibility • Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync • Selectable 9-band
subwoofer crossover / Subwoofer phase select • Night Listening Enhancer
• 19 surround programs with 2 THX Select programs • Component video up
conversion • 9-channel speaker outputs and Dialogue Lift • Rec
out/Zone 2 selector • Main/Zone 2 direct on/off • Direct-access
(macro-command, learning and preset capable) remote control unit
with macro-command buttons and illuminated buttons
Top-class 7.1-channel receiver delivering 700W of sound power and superb
picture quality, as well as outstanding features like YPAO, Quad-Field
CINEMA DSP, Night Listening Enhancer and XM Satellite Radio ready.
• 7-channel 700W powerful surround sound (100W x 7) • XM Satellite Radio
ready • Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification • YPAO for
automatically optimizing the sound in your room • Component video up
conversion (full) • On-screen display • Pure Direct for high quality sound
reproduction • Zone 2 out (assignable power amplifier), IR port and speaker B
for custom installation • Dialogue Lift for enhanced dialogue sound output
• Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround programs • Phono input
• Learning-capable remote control unit with LCD indication
• Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA
RX-V757 7.1-Channel Digital Home Cinema Receiver
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A high-performance, high-value receiver featuring Yamaha’s unique
CINEMA DSP and YPAO acoustic optimization, plus much more.
• 7-channel 840W powerful surround sound (120W x 7) • YPAO • Pure Direct
• 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels • RS-232C interface/trigger output/IR
port • Zone 2/presence speaker out (power assignment) and Zone 3 volume
• Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 compatibility • Audio Delay for adjusting
lip-sync • Selectable 9-band subwoofer crossover • Night Listening Enhancer
• 16 surround programs with 2 THX programs • Component video up
conversion • 9-channel speaker outputs and Dialogue Lift • Front panel Video
Aux inputs • 8 digital inputs (5 optical/3 coaxial) • Digital tone
controls for front, center, presence and subwoofer
• Direct-access (macro-command, learning and preset capable)
remote control unit with macro-command buttons
RX-V1500 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel includes S-video input and
optical digital input terminals for connecting game machines,
digital equipment, and so on.
RX-V2500 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel includes S-video input and
optical digital input terminals for connecting game machines,
digital equipment, and so on.
YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
Receivers
Full-function, 510W high-power 6.1-channel receiver with special
features like Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and Night Listening Enhancer.
XM Satellite Radio ready, too.
• 6-channel 510W powerful surround sound (85W x 6) • XM Satellite Radio
ready • Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification • Dolby Digital EX,
DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 compatibility • Direct Stereo for
high quality two-channel sound reproduction • Night Listening Enhancer
(Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA • Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14
surround programs • 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels • Selectable 9-
band subwoofer crossover / Subwoofer phase select • Audio Delay for
adjusting lip-sync (0–160ms) • 2 component video inputs and 3 digital
inputs • Preset remote unit • 3 S-Video inputs
Digital Home Theater Receivers
7.1-channel receiver offering many exclusive Yamaha functions including
YPAO automatic optimization, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, XM Satellite
Radio ready and component video up conversion.
• 7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7) • XM Satellite Radio
ready • Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification • YPAO for
automatically optimizing the sound in your room • Component video up
conversion (full) • On-screen display • Pure Direct for high quality sound
two-channel or multi-channel reproduction • Zone 2 out (assignable power
amplifier), IR port and speaker B for custom installation • Dialogue Lift for
enhanced dialogue sound output • Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround
programs • Night Listening Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA
• 8-channel external decoder input • 6 digital (4 optical and 2
coaxial) inputs • Preset remote control unit
RX-V657 7.1-Channel Digital Home Thaeter Receiver
6.1-channel receiver offering outstanding sound and picture quality, with a
wide range of desirable features such as 540W power, Quad-Field
CINEMA DSP, XM Satellite Radio ready and component video up conversion.
• 6-channel 540W powerful surround sound (90W x 6) • XM Satellite Radio
ready • Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification • Component video up
conversion (full) • Zone 2 out, IR port and speaker B for custom Iinstallation
• Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 compatibility
• Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround programs • Night Listening
Enhancer (Cinema/Music) and SILENT CINEMA • 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all
channels • Selectable 9-band subwoofer crossover / Subwoofer phase select
• Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync (0–160 ms) • Aluminum
front panel
RX-V557 6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
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YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
The previous RX-V440 has been honoured with an EISA
Award for Best Home Theater Receivier 2003-2004. The
prestigious EISA Awards are chosen by media representatives
from up to 20 European countries.
RX-V457 6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
Elegantly Slim-Line DVD Player with advanced technology and features
for outstanding performance
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • DVD-Video, SVCD, VCD, Audio CD and
JPEG/MP3 (multisession) playback • DVD+RW/+R, DVD-R/-RW and CD-
R/RW playback • 54MHz/12-bit video D/A conversion for high picture
quality • Picture CD playback with display • Audio equalizer and 3D
reverb • MP3 fast forward/rewind/special playback • Playback of discs
with both JPEG and MP3 tracks • NTSC/PAL Conversion
A Slim-Line receiver whose performance is as sophisticated as its design.
• High power 100W x 6 (Max) Yamaha original digital amplifier
• Convenient setup on-screen display with GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• Easy setup and operation • Compatibility with latest movie sound
formats including Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discrete
6.1, and DTS Neo:6 • Powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSI (YSS-938) for
CINEMA DSP processing • 14 surround programs with SILENT CINEMA
and Night Listening mode
The DV-SL100 rear panel offers optical/coaxial digital
audio output, mixed 2-channel audio output, composite,
and S-video and component video output terminals .
(Specifications are on pg.33).
The RX-SL100 rear panel offers 2 optical and
1 coaxial digital input (fixed and assignable) ,
and subwoofer output terminal.
Hidden Control Panel includes
headphone terminal for SILENT
CINEMA enjoyment and optical
digital input terminal.
Easy Connections
Six one-touch speaker terminals are furnished
in a slim space, colored for easy connection.
RX-SL100 Digital Home Theater Receiver
DV-SL100 DVD Player
NS-P236 6.1-Channel Speaker Package
GUI (Graphical User Interface) for Easy Use
Basic Menu Speaker Size
You’ll barely notice these small speakers, but their clean, powerful
sound will make every movie a memorable experience.
• 7-speaker package consisting of 5-satellite (front L/R, surround L/R and
surround back), center speakers and subwoofer
• Advanced YST subwoofer for powerful bass
response • Dual 2” full-range drivers for high
sound quality (5 satellites and center)
• Flexible placement • Magnetic shielding
(all speakers) 6.1-Channel Speaker Setting
Presenting the home theater systems that will impress your friends even when the power is off.
When the power is on, you’ll enjoy movies and music with surround sound that is unrivalled for a realistic sense of presence and overall depth
and clarity. When it’s off, you’ll be proud to own a system that sets the standard for contemporary design elegance.
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Slim-Line Components / CinemaStation
Home theater has evolved into an advanced species, and it’s called CinemaStation. Elegantly styled, they’re
also supremely easy to use. The DVX-S650: proof that evolution is a good thing.
Home theater has evolved into an advanced species. www.CinemaStation.com
This is the home theater system you’ve been waiting for!
Impressive performance from beautifully slim, stylish components.
[Receiver] • YPAO: Automatically optimizing the sound in your room
• 4 DSP program icon buttons on remote unit • On-screen display
with GUI (Graphical User Interface) • 55W x 5 Yamaha original
digital amplifier • Powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSI for CINEMA DSP
processing • 12 surround programs plus SILENT CINEMA and Night
Listening mode • Quad-Field CINEMA DSP for enjoying formats such
as Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 • Component
video output • 40-station FM/AM preset tuner
[DVD player] • Progressive Scan • 192kHz/24-bit audio
D/A conversion • Wide disc compatibility: DVD-Video,
DVD+RW/+R, DVD-R/RW, Audio CD, CD-R/RW, VCD,
SVCD, MP3 and JPEG
[Speakers] • Advanced YST and QD-Bass technology
subwoofer for powerful bass response • 8” 130W high
power cube subwoofer • High-grade MDF speaker
cabinets • Magnetic shielding (all speakers)
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight: • Center Unit : 14-3/16” x 21-5/16” x 14-3/16”; 13.2
lbs. • Front Speakers: 13” x 71-1/2” x 7-1/8”; 8.8 lbs. • Center Speaker: 4-7/8” x 14-5/8” x
4-3/4”; 5.3 lbs. • Surround Speakers: 8-1/4” x 5-1/2” x 3-3/4”; 2.6 lbs. • Subwoofer: 11-
7/16” x 14-3/16” x 12-1/4”; 22 lbs.
Professional sound equalization with just one
microphone in 3 minutes
You just place the small microphone at
the listening position and touch a
button. In less than 3
minutes, the system
analyzes the
acoustics of the
room and adjusts
various speaker
parameters to provide
the best surround sound.
One touch to the ideal surround sound.
Yamaha makes it quick and easy to select the 4
most popular surround sound programs: Movie,
Music, Sports and Game. Just touch a button on the
remote control and you’ll hear the sound field
change as that program takes effect.
Easy access to the functions you want
The compact, well-designed remote control
makes operating your system a simple matter.
You have fast access to all the GUI (Graphical
User Interface) on-screen menus, as well as
one-touch selection of four surround programs
via the icon buttons.
MOVIE
MUSIC SPORTS GAME
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CinemaStation DVX-S650 DVD Home Theater System
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RX-Z9 RX-V2500 RX-V1500 RX-V757 RX-V657 RX-V557 RX-V457 RX-SL100
Channels 9 7 7 7 7 6 6 6
RMS Power (8 ohms, 20Hz–20 kHz) 170W x 7 + 50W x 2 130W x 7 120W x 7 100W x 7 95W x 7 90W x 6 85W x 6 100W x 6 (Max)
Amp Configuration Discrete Discrete Discrete Discrete Discrete Discrete Discrete Digital
Digital ToP-ART 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
High Current Amplification 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Accurate Touch Volume Control 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
High Dynamic Power 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Linear Damping 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Analog Mixdown 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Rotary Input Selector 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
High Definition CINEMA DSP
Dolby Pro Logic IIx 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
DTS 96/24 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
DTS Neo:6 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
192kHz/24-Bit DACs For all channels For all channels For all channels For all channels For all channels For all channels For all channels
Tone Controls Digital (L/C/R) Digital (L/C/R/Pr/Sw) Digital (L/C/R/Pr/Sw) Digital Digital 䡲䡲
Pure Direct 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Direct Stereo 䡲䡲
2-Channel Stereo 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Straight / Effect Switch 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Audio Delay (0–240 ms) (0–240 ms) (0–240 ms) (0–160 ms) (0–160 ms) (0–160 ms) (0–160 ms)
YPAO with Optimizer Microphone 䡲䡲
(with 6 memories)
䡲䡲䡲
Set Menu Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Auto/Manual Basic/Manual Basic/Manual
Surround Program 39 19 16 14 14 14 14 14
THX Processing Ultra2 Select Select
i.LINK Digital Audio Interface
SILENT CINEMA 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Virtual CINEMA DSP 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Night Listening Enhancer 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Selectable Subwoofer Crossover 9-band 9-band 9-band 9-band 9-band 9-band 9-band
Subwoofer Phase Select 䡲䡲䡲䡲
9-Channel Speaker Outputs 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Dialogue Lift 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Multi-Channel External Decoder Input 8ch 8ch 8ch 8ch 8ch 6ch 6ch
Pre-Main Couplers 2 front and 1 center
Preout Terminals 6 (2S/2SB/2Pre) 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB) 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB) 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB) 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB)
Subwoofer Out 2 (front/rear) 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
On-Screen Display (with GUI) (with GUI) 䡲䡲䡲 䡲(with GUI)
Component Video Inputs/Outputs 6/2 3/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1
Video (S-Video) Inputs 8 (8) 6 (6) 7 (7) 5 (5) 5 (5) 4 (3) 4 (3)
Component Video Up Conversion Digital, up/down 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Progressive Scan Processing DCDi
Assignable Power-Amp 䡲䡲䡲䡲
RS-232C Interface 䡲䡲䡲
Zone 2 Out (with coaxial) (with S-Video) (audio only) (audio only) (audio only) (audio only)
Zone 3 Out (audio only) (audio only)
Zone 3 Volume 䡲䡲
Main/Zone2 Direct On/Off Switch 䡲䡲
+12V Trigger Outputs (x 2) (x 2) 䡲䡲䡲䡲
IR Ports (x 2) (x 2) 䡲䡲䡲䡲
Speaker A, B or A+B Selection (Via remote)
䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) 12 (8/4*) 8 (5/3) 8 (5/3) 6 (4/2) 6 (4/2) 4 (3/1) 3 (2/1) 4 (3/1)
Front Panel Video Aux Terminals With optical/S-Video With optical/S-Video With optical/S-Video With optical/S-Video With optical/S-Video 䡲䡲With optical
Phono Input 䡲䡲䡲䡲
Sleep Timer 䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲䡲
Remote Control Direct access Direct access Direct access Learning-capable Preset Preset Preset Preset
Front Panel Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Plastic Aluminum
Volume Knob Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum Plastic Plastic Plastic Plastic
Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 210/260/340/580 W 165/205/260/340 W 155/195/250/330 W 135/170/200/245 W 130/165/195/240 W 120/155/190/235 W 115/150/185/230 W
Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz)
200 (front/center) 140 (front, speaker A) 140 (front, speaker A) 120 (front, speaker A) 120 (front, speaker A) 120 (front, speaker A)120 (front, speaker A)
Frequency Response
10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 10Hz–100kHz +0, -3dB 20Hz–50kHz +0, -3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz–20 kHz, CD)
0.005% (85W/8ohms) 0.04% (65W/8ohms) 0.04% (60W/8ohms) 0.06% (50W/8ohms) 0.06% (50W/8ohms) 0.06% (40W/8ohms) 0.06% (40W/8ohms) 0.04% (35W/6ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV) 100dB 100dB 100dB 100dB 100dB 100dB 100dB 98dB
Component Video Monitor Out Frequency Response
5Hz–100MHz -3 dB 5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB 5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB 5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB 5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB 5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB 5 Hz–60 MHz -3 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D) 171/8x 85/16x 189/16171/8x 63/4x 171/16171/8x 63/4x 171/16171/8x 63/4x 169/16171/8x 63/4x 169/16171/8x 63/4x 163/8171/8x 65/16x 163/8171/8x 23/16x 13
Weight 66.1 lbs. 34.2 lbs. 34.2 lbs. 27.6 lbs. 27.6 lbs. 24.2 lbs. 24.2 lbs. 14.1 lbs.
* Including AC-3 (LD): fixed and assignable to coaxial digital input
Digital Home Theater Receiver Comparison
Digital Home Theater Components
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:HiFi DSP Programs :CINEMA DSP :Tri-Field CINEMA DSP Capable :Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Capable :THX Programs
RX-Z9 RX-V2500 RX-V1500 RX-V757 RX-V657 RX-V557 RX-V457 RX-SL100 DVX-S650
Compatible Decoding Formats
Dolby Digital 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
Dolby Digital EX 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
(Matrix 6.1)
DTS Digital Surround 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
DTS 96/24 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
(Matrix 6.1)
DTS 96/24 ES (6.1)
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇
Dolby Pro Logic 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
Dolby Pro Logic II Music 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
Dolby Pro Logic II Movie 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
Dolby Pro Logic II Game 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
DTS Neo:6 Music 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
DTS Neo:6 Cinema 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
HiFi DSP Programs
Munich A 䢇䢇
(Classic Hall)
Frankfurt
Stuttgart
Munich B
HALL Vienna 䢇䢇䢇
Amsterdam
Hall G in U.S.A
Hall H in USA
Live Concert 䢇䢇
Tokyo
CHURCH Freiburg 䢇䢇
Royaumont
Village Gate
JAZZ CLUB Village Vanguard
The Bottom Line 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
The Roxy Theatre 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
ROCK CONCERT Warehouse Loft
Arena
CLASSICAL/OPERA Classical/Opera
Disco 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
ENTERTAINMENT Party
9 Ch Stereo 䢇䢇
(7/5 Ch Stereo)
(7/5 Ch Stereo)
(7 Ch Stereo)
(7 Ch Stereo)
(6 Ch Stereo)
(6 Ch Stereo)
(6 Ch Stereo)
(5 Ch Stereo)
HiFi DSP Subtotal 21 8 5 5 5 5 5 5 4
CINEMA DSP Programs
ENTERTAINMENT Game 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
TV THEATER TV Sports 䢇䢇
(Variaty/Sports)
(Variaty/Sports)
(Variaty/Sports)
(Variaty/Sports)
(Variaty/Sports)
(Variaty/Sports)
(Variaty/Sports)
(Live Sports)
Mono Movie 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
Pop/Rock 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
(Music Video)
MUSIC VIDEO DJ
Classical/Opera
Pavilion
MOVIE THEATER 1 Spectacle 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
Sci-Fi 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇䢇
MOVIE THEATER 2 Adventure 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
(Action)
General 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
(Drama)
ENHANCED Enhanced 䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇䢇 䢇
(Theater)
CINEMA DSP Subtotal 12 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 8
THX Programs
Cinema 䢇䢇䢇
Ultra 2 Cinema
Music
ES Matrix 6.1
ES Discrete 6.1
Surround EX 䢇䢇䢇
THX Program Subtotal 6 2 2
Programme Total 39 19 16 14 14 14 14 14 12
Digital Home Theater Component Surround Programs
High quality DVD-Audio/Super Audio CD player will be the focal point of
an impressive home theater system.
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback
• Faroudja DCDi processing • HDMI + HDCP compatibility: 480p, 576p,
720p, 1080i digital video out capability • Dual i.LINK (IEEE1394): DVD-Audio
and Super Audio CD digital audio data transfer capability • 216MHz/12-bit
video DAC • 192kHz/24-bit (DVD-Audio) and Super Audio CD compatible
audio DAC • Video Off mode • RS-232C interface • MP3 (multisession and
ID3Tag) playback • Picture CD and JPEG (multisession) playback
• Gold-plated terminals for all pin jacks • Aluminum front panel
DVD-S2500 DVD Player
The DVD-S2500 rear panel offers optical and coaxial digital audio output terminals,
component video output terminals (progressive/interlace), S-Video and composite
video output terminals, mixed 2-channel audio output terminals, 5.1-channel
discrete audio output terminals, HDMI terminal, dual i.LINK (IEEE1394) terminals, RS-
232C interface, remote control IR code input/output and a terminal for a detachable
power cable.
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HDMI LSI (left) and i.LINK (IEEE1394) LSI
Uses new video and audio technologies for superior performance and
allows playback of both DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD discs.
• DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback • Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL)
• CD upsampling • Audio Direct mode • Faroudja DCDi processing for
smooth and natural images without staircasing or jaggies • 192kHz/24-bit
audio DAC for high sound quality • 108MHz/12-bit video DAC for high
picture quality • On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphical User Interface)
• DVD-Video, SVCD, VCD, JPEG (multisession), Audio CD and MP3
(multisession) playback • DVD+RW/+R*, DVD-R/-RW* and
CD-R/RW*,**,*** playback • Gold-plated terminals for all pin jacks
• NTSC/PAL conversion • Aluminum front panel
DVD-S1500 DVD Player
The DVD-S1500 rear panel offers optical and coaxial digital audio output, component
video output (progressive/interlace), S-Video and composite video output, mixed 2-
channel audio output, 5.1-channel audio output terminals and a terminal for a
detachable power cable.
GUI (Graphical User Interface) for Easy Use
Designed for extremely high sound and picture quality, the DVD-C750
also offers a wide range of advanced features for greater movie and
music enjoyment.
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • 108MHz/12-bit video DAC • Video picture
mode • CD upsampling • DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback
• 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC • Yamaha Patented “PlayXchange” • Versatile
format and disc compatibility • On-screen display • MP3, JPEG,
DivX and WMA multisession playback with navigation display
• Picture CD (such as JPEG) playback • JPEG/MP3 simultaneous
playback • Multiple zoom • CD Text display • NTSC/PAL conversion
DVD-C750 DVD Changer
The DVD-C750 rear panel offers optical and
coaxial digital audio output, component video
output, S-Video and composite video output,
mixed 2-channel audio output and 5.1-
channel audio output terminals.
Yamaha Patented PlayXchange
The DVD-C750 gives you the
benefits of extended playing time
and direct selection from all
discs. And with PlayXchange, you
can change discs while the
current one continues to play.
5-disc changer featuring Yamaha’s PlayXchange, wide media compatibility
and advanced technologies for top-class sound and picture quality.
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • Faroudja DCDi processing for smooth and
natural images without staircasing or jaggies • HDMI interface with indicator
• 216MHz/12-bit video DAC • DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD compatibility
• 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC • CD Upsampling • Yamaha patented
“PlayXchange” • On-screen display • MP3, JPEG, DivX and WMA
multisession playback with navigation display • Picture CD (such as
JPEG) playback • JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback for slide show
DVD-C950 DVD Changer
Yamaha Patented PlayXchange
The DVD-C950 gives you the
benefits of extended playing time
and direct selection from all
discs. And with PlayXchange, you
can change discs while the
current one continues to play.
DVD Players
The DVD-C950 rear panel offers optical and coaxial digital audio output, component
video output, S-Video and composite video output, mixed 2-channel audio output
and 5.1-channel audio output terminals. It also provides HDMI interface, RS-232C
interface and IR port.
Yamaha Patented PlayXchange
The DVC6760 gives you the benefits
of extended playing time and direct
selection from all discs. And with
PlayXchange, you can change discs
while the current one continues to play.
The DVD-S550 rear panel offers optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, component
video output, mixed 2-channel audio output, and S-Video and composite video
output terminals.
Exceptionally good image and sound quality, with wide-ranging
format and disc compatibility.
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • CD upsampling • 108MHz/12-bit video DAC
• 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC • DVD-Video, SVCD, VCD, Audio CD,
DVD+RW/+R*, DVD-R/-RW* and CD-R/RW*,**,*** playback • MP3, JPEG, DivX
and WMA multisession playback with navigation display • Picture CD (such
as JPEG) playback • JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback • 6-step multiple
zoom • Easy operation with GUI (Graphical User Interface) • CD Text display
• 4 video picture modes • Screen saver • 3-step dimmer • Sleep
functions • Night mode • NTSC/PAL conversion
DVD-S550 DVD Player
Silver finish available
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* Only compatible with discs that have been finalized when recording is completed. Some discs may not
play due to disc characteristics or recording conditions. ** Only compatible with discs that have been
recorded in CD-DA format or Video CD format and Super Video CD format. *** Some MP3, JPEG, DivX or
WMA discs may not play due to disc characteristics or recording conditions.
DVD Players
Non-stop home theater enjoyment from five discs loaded at once.
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • 108MHz/12-bit video DAC • Video picture
mode • CD upsampling • Super Audio CD playback • 192kHz/24-bit audio
DAC • Yamaha Patented “PlayXchange” • Versatile format and disc
compatibility • On-screen display • MP3, JPEG, DivX and WMA
multisession playback with navigation display • Picture CD (such
as JPEG) playback • JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback for slide
show • Multiple zoom • CD Text display • NTSC/PAL conversion
Slim Progressive Scan DVD player with outstanding picture and sound
quality, plus DVD-Audio/Super Audio CD playback.
• Progressive Scan (NTSC/PAL) • 108MHz/12-bit video DAC • DVD-
Audio/Super Audio CD playback • CD upsampling • 192kHz/24-bit audio
DAC • Audio Direct • Versatile format and disc compatibility such as VR
format recorded DVD-RW (with CPRM) and DVD+R Double Layer (DL)
playback • MP3, JPEG, DivX and WMA multisession playback with
navigation display • Picture CD (such as JPEG) playback with
thumbnail display • JPEG/MP3 simultaneous playback for
slide show
DVD-S657 DVD Player
DVC6760 DVD Changer The DVC6760 rear panel offers optical and
coaxial digital audio output, component video
output, S-Video and composite video output,
mixed 2-channel audio output and 5.1-
channel audio output terminals.
DVD Players DVD-S2500 DVD-S1500 DVD-C950 DVD-C750 DVC6760 DVD-S657 DVD-S550 DV-SL100
Super Audio CD Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
DVD-Audio Playback Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
MP3 Playback Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession
JPEG Playback Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession
DivX Playback Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession
WMA Playback Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession
DVD+R DL Playback Yes
VR Format Recorded DVD-RW Playback
Yes
Video D/A Converter 216 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit 216 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit 54 MHz/12-bit
Audio D/A Converter 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 115 dB 115 dB 105 dB 105 dB 105 dB 110 dB 105 dB 105 dB
Dynamic Range (DVD 48 kHz, 24 Bit) 107 dB 107 dB 95 dB 95 dB 95 dB 100 dB 100 dB 100 dB
Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz) 0.0017% 0.0017% 0.0035% 0.003% 0.003% 0.003% 0.003% 0.003%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 171/8x 315/16x 123/8171/8x 23/16x 123/8171/8x 215/16x 163/4171/8x 215/16x 163/4171/8x 215/16x 163/4171/8x 2x 123/16171/8x 2x 123/16171/8x 23/16x 117/8
Weight 12.3 lbs. 7.1 lbs. 12.1 lbs. 12.1 lbs. 12.1 lbs. 5.7 lbs. 5.7 lbs. 7.1 lbs.
The DVD-S657 rear panel offers optical and coaxial digital audio outputs, component
video output, mixed 2-channel audio output, and S-Video and composite video
output terminals.
225 PMD/125 Series Speakers NS-225F NS-M225P NS-C225 NS-125FP NS-M125P NS-C125
Woofers Dual 31/8PMD cone Quad 21/2PMD cone Dual 31/8PMD cone Dual 31/8white cone Dual 31/8white cone Dual 31/8white cone
Tweeter 11/8aluminum- 11/8aluminum- 11/8aluminum- 7/8balanced-dome 7/8balanced-dome 7/8balanced-dome
magnesium dome magnesium dome magnesium dome
Magnetic Shielding Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Twin Bass Reflex Ports Yes Yes
Round-Shaped Bass Anchor Yes Yes
Input Power (Max/Nominal) 120 W/40 W 120 W/40 W 120 W/40 W 120 W/40 W 120 W/40 W 120 W/40 W
Frequency Response 60 Hz–50, kHz 65 Hz–50 kHz 65 Hz–50 kHz 60 Hz–35 kHz 70 Hz–35 kHz 70 Hz–35 kHz
Sensitivity 86 dB/2.83 V/1 m 86 dB/2.83 V/1 m 86 dB/2.83 V/1 m 86 dB/2.83 V/1 m 86 dB/2.83 V/1 m 86 dB/2.83 V/1 m
Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D) 95/16x 415/16x 95/1643/16” x 143/16x 51/4175/16x 311/16x 51/495/16x 415/16x 95/1641/8x 133/8x 51/433/8x 41/8x 55/16
Weight 17 lbs./unit 5.3 lbs./unit 6.2 lbs. 15.9 lbs./unit 4.4 lbs./unit 4.4 lbs.
These slim, high-performance speaker systems are exactly what today’s home theater
enthusiasts are looking for. Their luxurious open pore finish is matched by powerful,
accurate sound reproduction from PMD cone woofers and aluminum-magnesium
dome tweeters with DC-Diaphram™ (integrated diaphragm and voice coil).
The EF (Elliptical Form) Series feature Waveguide horns, PMD cone woofers
and highest quality internal Monster Cable wiring for total enjoyment of
digital movie sound and music sources, plus elegant Yamaha traditional piano
finish cabinets.
NS-777
3-Way, 4-Speaker
Bass-Reflex Speaker
System
NS-555
3-Way, 4-Speaker
Bass-Reflex Speaker
System
NS-333
2-Way Bass-Reflex
Speaker System
NS-C444
2-Way Acoustic Suspension
Center Channel Speaker
System
EF Series Speakers NS-777 NS-555 NS-333 NS-C444
Woofers Dual 8” PMD cone Dual 61/2PMD cone 5” PMD cone Dual 5” PMD cone
Midrange Driver
5” cone with Waveguide horn 5” cone with Waveguide horn
Tweeter 1” aluminum dome 1” aluminum dome 1” aluminum dome 1” aluminum dome
with Waveguide horn with Waveguide horn with Waveguide horn with Waveguide horn
Magnetic Shielding Yes Yes Yes Yes
Bi-Wiring Connectivity Yes Yes
Input Power (Max/Nominal) 250 W/100 W 250 W/100 W 150 W/60 W 250 W/100 W
Frequency Response 30 Hz–35 kHz 35 Hz–35 kHz 60 Hz–35 kHz 55 Hz–35 kHz
Sensitivity 89 dB/2.83 V/1 m 88 dB/2.83 V/1 m 87 dB/2.83 V/1 m 89 dB/2.83 V/1 m
Impedance 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D) 107/8x43
5/16x15
3/883/4x38
9/16x13
9/1677/8x12
5/8x8
3/8201/4x7
1/2x8
3/8
Weight 53.7 lbs./unit 44.1 lbs./unit 12.1 lbs./unit 16.1 lbs.
225 PMD Series Home Theater Speaker Systems
The 125 Series sports thin styling to match flat TVs and plasma displays.
Excellent sound quality is assured through the use of dual 31/8white cone
woofers and a 7/8balanced dome tweeter, along with twin bass reflex ports
in the tower speakers.
125 Series Home Theater Speaker Systems
EF Series Home Theater Speaker Systems
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NS-225F
2-Way Bass-Reflex
Speaker System
NS-M225P
2-Way Acoustic
Suspension
Speaker System
NS-C225
2-Way Dual-Woofer
Acoustic Suspension Center
Speaker System
NS-125FP
2-Way Bass-Reflex
Speaker System
NS-C125
2-Way Bass-Reflex
Center Speaker System
NS-M125P
2-Way Bass-Reflex
Speaker System
NS-6490
3-Way Acoustic Suspension
Speaker System (High Gloss
Piano Finish)
NS-AW150
All Weather Speaker
System (Black finish)
(White finish available.
Model number:
NS-AW150W)
NS-IW760
2-Way In-Wall
Speaker System
NS-IW360C
2-Way Ceiling
Speaker System
NS-AW350
All Weather Speaker
System (Black finish)
(White finish available.
Model number:
NS-AW350W)
Speaker Packages NS-FP9500 NS-FP4600 NS-SP1600 NS-P436
System Frequency Response 28 Hz–40 kHz 30 Hz–40 kHz 30 Hz–50 kHz 30 Hz–60 kHz
Magnetic Shielding All speakers All speakers All speakers All speakers
Front Speakers 3-way acoustic suspension 3-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension
Drivers Quad 4" woofers, 3/4" tweeter
Quad 4” woofers, 3/4” soft-dome tweeter
21/2
cone, 1/2” dome tweeter
1 coaxial, 1 full-range drivers
Surround Speakers 3-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension
Drivers Quad 4" woofers, 1/2" tweeter 3” woofer, 1/2” balanced-dome tweeter 21/2” cone, 1/2” dome tweeter 1 coaxial, 1 full-range drivers
Center Speaker 3-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension
Drivers Quad 4" Woofers, 3/4" Tweeter Dual 4” Woofers, 3/4” soft-dome tweeter Dual 21/2” cone woofers, 1/2” dome tweeter 1 coaxial, 1 full-range drivers
Subwoofer Advanced YST/QD-Bass Advanced YST/QD-Bass Advanced YST/QD-Bass Advanced YST/QD-Bass
Drivers 8” 6.5” 6.5” 6.5”
Output Power 130 W 100 W 100 W 120 W
NS-P436
Home Theater 6.1-Channel
Speaker Package
(High Gloss Piano Finish)
YST-SW215
Advanced YST and
QD-Bass Subwoofer
NS-FP9500
Home Theater 6.1-Channel
Speaker Package (Front
Speaker Stands Included)
NS-FP4600
Home Theater 5.1-Channel
Speaker Package
NS-SP1600
Home Theater 5.1-Channel
Speaker Package
YST-SW315
Advanced YST and
QD-Bass Subwoofer
Yamaha subwoofers use sophisticated technologies
such as QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass, down-
firing drivers that radiate the sound in four
directions) and Advanced YST (Yamaha Active Servo
Technology) to ensure the highest levels of sound
pressure and overall performance.
To meet varied system requirements, Yamaha has developed a variety of speakers from 3-way type to all
weather speakers. They are available singly and in convenient packages. Your Yamaha dealer can
recommend the ideal speakers to bring out the full potential of your home theater system.
Subwoofers YST-SW315 YST-SW215
Advanced YST Yes Yes
QD-Bass Technology Yes Yes
High-Efficiency Power Amplifier Yes
Multi-Range Drivers 10” cone 8” cone
Magnetic Shielding Yes Yes
High Cut Filter (Continuously Variable) 40–140 Hz 40–140 Hz
Phase Control (Normal or Reverse) Yes Yes
Auto Standby Yes Yes
BASS (Bass Action Selector System) Yes Yes
Dynamic Power 270 W 150 W
Frequency Response 20–160 Hz (–10 dB) 28–200 Hz (–10 dB)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 133/4x 1615/16x 151/16117/16x 143/16x 1211/16
Weight 41.9 lbs. 25.3 lbs.
Other Speakers NS-6490 NS-AW350/W NS-AW150/W NS-IW760 NS-IW360C
Woofers 8long-throw cone
61/2" high compliance
5" high compliance Dual 6.5” cone 8” cone
Midrange Driver 4cone
Tweeters 7/8balanced-dome 1PEI dome 1/2" PEI dome 1” soft-dome 1” soft-dome
Magnetic Shielding Yes
Input Power (Max/Nom.)
140 W/70 W 130 W/40 W 120 W/35 W 130 W/40 W 120 W/35 W
Sensitivity 90 dB/2.83 V/1 m 87 dB/2.83 V/1 m 85 dB/2.83 V/1 m 88 dB/2.83 V/1 m 88 dB/2.83 V/1 m
Frequency Response 45 Hz–23 kHz 45 Hz–40 kHz 55 Hz–40 kHz 50 Hz–24 kHz 45 Hz–24 kHz
Impedance 8 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms 6 ohms
Dimensions (W x H x D)
101/2x 1613/16x 131/471/8x 131/2x 83/1653/16x 10x 6711/16” x 237/16” x 3101/4φx 4
Mounting Depth
23/433/4
Weight 13.2 lbs./unit 6.4 lbs./unit 3.7 lbs./unit 5.1 lbs./unit 4.3 lbs./unit
Digital Home Theater Speakers / Subwoofers
Subwoofers A Must for Home Theater Other Speakers Home Theater Speaker Systems and Packages
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Digital Home Theater Packages Sensational movie
sound as only Yamaha can deliver it.
You’ll be amazed at how much more fun watching movies is with realistic and dynamic surround sound. Yamaha receivers feature the CINEMA DSP
system for perfectly realized theater sound. The subwoofers use QD-Bass technology and the Advanced YST system for extra bass power. The speakers
are extremely high quality AND conveniently compact. Best of all, the receivers and speakers are “fine-tuned” to sound their best together.
HTiB (Home Theater in a Box)
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DTX-5000 Digital Home Theater 6.1-Channel Package
DTX-1000 Digital Home Theater 6.1-Channel Package
DTX-3000 Digital Home Theater 6.1-Channel Package
DVD-Audio/Super Audio CD
Playback
DCDi Progressive Scan with 3:2
Pull-Down
6.1ch Powerful Surround Sound
(105W x 6)
DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby
Pro Logic IIx
S-Video Up Conversion
Front A/V Input
Flat Designed Speaker System to
Match Plasma Monitors
Quad 4” Woofers and 1” Tweeter
— 3-Way Speaker System
Aluminum Extruded Front Speaker
Stand Included
5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD
Changer
6.1ch Powerful Surround Sound
(100W x 6)
DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby
Pro Logic IIx
Component Video Input
Adjustable Subwoofer Crossover
Front A/V Input
Direct Stereo
2.5” Dual Woofers and 1/2”
Tweeter for All Channels
Floor Standing Speaker System for
All Channels (except center
speaker)
Progressive Scan Single DVD
Player
6.1ch Powerful Surround Sound
(100W x 6)
DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Component Video Input
Direct Stereo
Adjustable Subwoofer Crossover
2-Way Speaker System with
Removable Grille
Silver Glossy Finish Cabinet
NS-AP9500
Digital Home Theater
6.1-Channel Speaker Package
6.1ch System
Total760
W
HTR-5750
6-Channel Digital Home
Theater Receiver
DV-S5770
DVD-Audio/Video and
Super Audio CD Player
HTR-5740
6.1-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver
DV-C6660
Progressive Scan DVD-
Video 5-Disc Changer
NS-AP8500
Digital Home Theater
6-Channel Speaker
Package
YST-SW030
Advanced YST
and QD-Bass
Subwoofer with
130 W
6.1ch System
Total730
W
HTR-5740
6.1-Channel Digital Home
Theater Receiver
DV-S5650
DVD Progressive Scan
Player
NS-AP3500
Digital Home Theater
6-Channel Speaker Package
YST-SW010
Advanced YST and QD-Bass
Subwoofer with 100 W
6.1ch System
Total700
W
Yamaha’s first HTIB series designed exclusively for the Home Theater lovers!
An increasing number of home theater lovers want the look, features and performance of
separate components, but simply don’t have the interest, time or expertise to select the proper
equipment. Yamaha has the Home Theater solutions for this growing consumer segment. Easy to
set up and easy to use, Yamaha HTIB’s offer ideal choices for you that demand easy to buy, yet
high performance Home Theater systems
5.1ch System
Total720
W
5.1ch System
Total650
W
5.1ch System
Total720
W
5.1ch System
Total750
W
YHT-F1500 Digital Home Theater 6.1-Channel Package YHT-860 Digital Home Theater 5.1-Channel Package
Progressive Scan Single DVD Player
(New Slim Design)
Yamaha Original Digital
Amplification
6-Channel Powerful Surround
Sound (100W x 6)
GUI On-Screen Display
Front Digital Input
Flat Designed Speaker System to
Match Plasma Monitors
Quad 4” Woofers and 1” Tweeter —
3-Way Speaker System
Aluminum Extruded Front Speaker
Stand Included
For DVD User or Purchaser
105W per Channel Powerful
Surround Sound
XM Satellite Radio Ready
Component Video Up Conversion
S-Video Input / Output
Direct Stereo
4 Tower/On-Wall and Center
Speakers equipped with Quad 2"
Woofers with 7/8" Tweeter
Extruded-Aluminum Stands
8" 120W Powerful Subwoofer
RX-SL100
6-Channel Digital
Home Theater Receiver
(see pg.28)
DV-SL100
Progressive Scan DVD
Player (see pg.28)
NS-AP9500
Digital Home Theater
6-Channel Speaker
Package
HTR-5850
Digital Home Theater
Receiver
NS-AP7400/NS-P187
Digital Home Theater
5-Channel Speaker
Package
SPS-7400
Speaker
Stands
YHT-760 Digital Home Theater 5.1-Channel Package
5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD
Changer
Super Audio CD Playback
XM Satellite Radio Ready
5-Channel Powerful Sound
(120W x 5)
S-Video Input / Output
CD Upsampling
2-Way Front Speakers
(6.5" Woofers)
MDF Wooden Satellite Speakers
Removable Grill Cloth (Subwoofer)
10" 120W Powerful Cube
Subwoofer
HTR-5835
5-Channel Digital Home
Theater Receiver
HTR-5830
5-Channel Digital Home
Theater Receiver
NS-AP6500M/NS-AP6500E
Digital Home Theater
5-Channel Speaker Package
NS-AP2600
Digital Home Theater
5-Channel Speaker Package
SW-P3600
Advanced YST
Subwoofer with
120 W
YST-SW011
Advanced YST and
QD-Bass Subwoofer
with 100 W
DV-C6761
DVD Progressive
Scan Changer
DV-S5750
DVD Progressive
Scan Player
YHT-560 Digital Home Theater 5.1-Channel Package
Single Progressive Scan DVD Player
5-Channel Powerful SurroundSound
(110W x 5)
DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic ll
Component Video Input
4 Video Input / 1 Video Output
14 Surround Programs
5.1-Channel External Input for
DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
2-Way Gloss Painted Satellite
Speakers
Removable Grill Cloth
6.5" 100W Cube Subwoofer
5-Channel Powerful Surround
Sound (110W x 5)
DTS, Dolby Digital, Dolby
Pro Logic ll
Component Video Input
Preset Remote Control
4 Video Input / 1 Video Output
5.1-Channel External Input for
DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD
14 Surround Programs
Speaker A or B Selection
New 2.5" Speaker Driver with
Aluminum Dust Cap
8" 100W New Cube Subwoofer
YHT-160 Digital Home Theater 5.1-Channel Package
HTR-5835
5-Channel Digital Home
Theater Receiver
NS-AP6500M/NS-AP6500E
Digital Home Theater
5-Channel Speaker Package
SW-P3600
Advanced YST
Subwoofer with 120 W
5-Channel Powerful Surround
Sound (120W x 5)
XM Satellite Radio Ready
DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby
Pro Logic llx
Front A/V Input
S-Video Input / Output
Direct Stereo
2-Way Front Speakers (6.5"
Woofers)
MDF Wood Satellite Speakers
Removable Grill Cloth (Subwoofer)
10" 120W Powerful Cube
Subwoofer
YHT-360 Digital Home Theater 5.1-Channel Package
HTR-5830
5-Channel Digital Home
Theater Receiver
NS-AP2600
Digital Home Theater
5-Channel Speaker Package
YST-SW010
Advanced YST and
QD-Bass Technology
Subwoofer with 100 W
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6.1ch System
Total730
W
5.1ch System
Total650
W
DTX-5000 DTX-3000 DTX-1000 YHT-F1500 YHT-860 YHT-760 YHT-560 YHT-360 YHT-160
Channels 6.1 6.1 6.1 6.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1
RMS Output Power 105W x 6 100W x 6 100W x 6 100W x 6 105W x 5 120W x 5 110W x 5 120W x 5 110W x 5
Yamaha Original Digital Amplification
5-Disc DVD Changer 
Single Disc DVD Player  
DVD-Audio / Super Audio CD Playback
Dolby Pro Logic IIx / DTS 96/24 
Surround Program 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14
Component Video Up Conversion
Digital Inputs (Optical / Coaxial) 3 / 1 2 / 1 2 / 1 3 / 1 3 / 1 2 / 1 2 / 1 2 / 1 2 / 1
Front Panel Digital Input
Front Panel A/V Input  
Component Video Inputs 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
S-Video Inputs 3 3
Speaker A/B, or A+B Selection  Speaker A or B Speaker A or B
Front Speakers (Woofer) Quad 4" Dual 2.5" 2.5" Quad 4" Quad 2” 6.5" 2.5" 6.5" 2.5"
(Midrange) 3"
(Tweeter) 3/4" Soft Dome 1/2" Dome 1/2" Dome 3/4" Soft Dome 1/2" Soft Dome 3/4" Dome 1/2" Dome 1" Soft Dome 1/2” Dome
Center Speaker (Woofer) Quad 4" Dual 2.5" Dual 2.5" Quad 4" Quad 2” Dual 3" Dual 2.5" Dual 3" Dual 2.5"
(Tweeter) 3/4" Soft Dome 1/2" Dome 1/2" Dome 3/4" Soft Dome 7/8" Dome 3/4" Dome 1/2" Dome 3/4" Dome 1/2” Dome
Surround Speakers (Woofer) Quad 4" Dual 2.5" 2.5" Quad 4" Quad 2” 3" 2.5" 3" 2.5"
(Tweeter) 3/4" Soft Dome 1/2" Dome 1/2" Dome 3/4" Soft Dome 7/8" Dome 1/2" Dome 1/2" Dome 1/2" Dome 1/2” Dome
Subwoofer Output Power 130W 130W 100W 130W 120W 120W 100W 120W 100W
Subwoofer Driver 8" 8" 8" 6.5" 8" 10" 6.5" 10" 8"
DV-S5770 Single Player DV-C6660 5-Disc Changer DV-S5650 Singe Player DV-C6761 5-Disc Changer DV-S5750 Single Player
Super Audio CD Playback  
DVD-Audio Playback  
MP3 Playback Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession
JPEG Playback Multisession Multisession Multisession Multisession
DviX Playback Multisession Multisession
WMA Playback Multisession Multisession
Progressive Scan 
CD Upsampling 
Video D/A Converter 108 MHz/12-bit 54 MHz/10-bit 54 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit
Audio D/A Converter 192 kHz/24-bit 96 kHz/24-bit 96 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 115 dB 105 dB 105 dB 105 dB 105 dB
Dynamic Range
(DVD 48 kHz, 24 Bit)
103 dB 100 dB 100 dB 95 dB 100 dB
Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz) 0.0017% 0.003% 0.003% 0.003% 0.003%
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 171/8x 23/16x 123/8; 7.1 lbs. 171/8x 49/16x 163/4; 13.2 lbs. 171/8x 215/16x 117/86.2 lbs. 171/8x 215/16x 163/4; 12.1 lbs. 171/8x 2x 123/16; 5.7 lbs.
HTR-5890 HTR-5860 HTR-5850 HTR-5840 HTR-5835 HTR-5830
Product Color Black Black/Silver Black/Silver Black Silver/Black Black/Silver
Channels 7 7 6 6 5 5
RMS Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) 140 W x 7 110 W x 7 105 W x 6 100 W x 6
120W x 5 (6 ohms, 0.9% THD)+120W
110 W x 5 (8/6 ohms, 0.9% THD)
Digital ToP-ART 
High Current Amplification 
Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Full Decode Full Decode Full Decode Full Decode Matrix 6.1 Matrix 6.1
Dolby Pro Logic IIx 
DTS Neo:6 
DTS 96/24 
D/A Converters 192kHz/24-bit 192kHz/24-bit 192kHz/24-bit 192kHz/24-bit 192kHz/24-bit 192kHz/24-bit
Selectable Subwoofer Crossover 9-step 9-step 9-step 9-step
Subwoofer Phase Select 
Audio Delay (0–240 ms) (0–160 ms) (0–160 ms) (0–160 ms)
YPAO with Optimizer Microphone 
Surround Program 14 14 14 14 14 14
SILENT CINEMA  
Night Listening Enhancer Night Listening Mode
Speaker Terminals 9ch 9ch 6ch 6ch 5ch + Subwoofer 5ch
Dialogue Lift 
Multi-Channel External Decoder Input 6ch (8ch compatible) 8ch 6ch 6ch 6ch 6ch
Preout Terminals 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB) 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB)
Component Video Up Conversion 
Dimensions (W x H x D) 171/8x 63/4x 1611/16171/8x 63/4x 169/16171/8x 63/4x 169/16171/8x 63/4x 169/16171/8x 65/16x 163/8171/8x 515/16x 123/8
Weight 33.1 lbs. 27.6 lbs. 24.2 lbs. 24.2 lbs. 24.2 lbs. 19.8 lbs.
DVD Players
Digital Home Theater Receivers
HTiB (Home Theater in a Box)
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Interactive Home Music Network System
Give Everyone in the Family Instant Access to Their Favorite Music in
Their Own Room — or Anywhere Else in the House!
Finally! A multi-room home entertainment system that you
can easily set up yourself. MusicCAST will store your entire
family’s favorite music on a high-capacity hard disk and let
each person select and listen to their own music in any of
eight different locations.
In addition to the normal portable Clients, MusicCAST is
now also available with In-Wall Clients for custom installation.
With outstanding convenience and new features, this system
takes family music enjoyment to a whole new level.
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MCX-1000 Digital Audio Server
Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8” x 5-3/8” x
17-1/16” Weight: 25.3 lbs.
MCX-A10 Digital Audio Terminal
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8-1/4” x 9-5/8” x
3-1/8” Weight: 4.4 lbs.
Dimensions (W x H x D): 8-1/4” x 8-1/4” x
3-1/8” Weight: 2.6 lbs.
MCX-SP10 Optional Speaker System
Clients are used to
retrieve music content
stored on the
MusicCAST server, for
instant access to music
in any location within
your home.
High sound quality exclusive MusicCAST speaker system.
The MusicCAST server stores and broadcasts music content
wirelessly to any location within your home.
THE SERVER
THE CLIENT THE IN-WALL CLIENT
In-wall mountable,
network ready Clients add
versatility to the
MusicCAST system with
great new featutes such as
Favorite Function buttons,
IR Flasher Support and
Yamaha AV Link.
This multipurpose in-
wall amplifier is
perfectly matched to
the MCX-C15 Client. It
provides high quality
power to speakers, as
well as subwoofer and
video OSD outputs.
MusicCAST
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MCX-C15 Distributed Audio Controller
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-3/4” x 4-3/4” x 4-3/16”
MCX-CA15 Distributed Audio Amplifier
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4-3/4” x 4-3/4” x 4-3/16”
Remote
Control Unit
MCX-C15 Family
In/Out Box
Simply wireless: You can enjoy and control music in
as many as eight locations: one Server and seven Clients
(wireless plus wired).
Store 1000 hours of music: A huge amount of
music is at your fingertips. The hard disk stores up to
1,000 hours of music in MP3 format.
User friendly: Operating the system is easy for
everyone in the family. The Server has a GUI (graphical
user interface) with on-screen menus and the Clients
have large panel displays.
Multiple sources: You can also enjoy music, etc.
from other connected sources, such as digital radio, FM,
LP or tape.
Create your own CDs: You can even make your
own CDs from playlists composed of songs you have
selected, by using the built-in CD recorder. For extra-
high sound quality, record CDs with the Advanced
Audio Master Quality Recording function.
Use your amplifier / receiver: You can control your
Yamaha AV amplifier / receiver by connecting it via the
RS-232C port to certain Yamaha amplifier/receivers.
Instant music information: The built-in Gracenote
CDDB® Music Recognition ServiceSM features full on-
screen display of information, such as artist, album,
and track names along with music genre. The latest
information is available via internet access.
Wireless, Multi-Room, Multi-Selectable Music Library.
THE SERVER THE CLIENT
MCX-C15 / MCX-CA15
New MusicCAST Client System, MCX-C15 and MCX-CA15,
Offers New Features and Enhanced Flexibility.
THE IN-WALL CLIENT
In-wall installation: Great control within
reach, yet out of the way...bring home the
convenience of this intelligently integrated in-wall
mountable MusicCAST Client into your living
environment. With variety of installation
configuration available, now every room is fully
customizable to enjoy the benefits the MusicCAST
music distribution system can provide.
Favorites selection: The four Favorites buttons
allow direct playback of various sources. Each can
be assigned the following functions: playlist,
analog or digital inputs from Server, tuner presets,
local Aux input from MCX-CA15. Favorite
selections can be made even when the MCX-C15
is in sleep mode.
IR flasher support: The MCX-C15 supports
limited IR transmission functions for custom
installation. IR signals from the MCX-C15 can be
transmitted to the MCX-CA15 or the I/O Box, and
can drive an IR flasher for remote control of other
components. The function works on only 38kHz
modulation frequency.
* IR flasher units are not available from Yamaha.
Yamaha AV link: The MCX-C15 can generate
extended IR commands to control a Yamaha AV
amplifier / receiver, if more power than the
MCX-CA15 is desired. The following functions can
be controlled via the MCX-C15 remote control:
volume, input selection, tuner preset selection,
sleep and standby modes. RX-V2500
MCX-1000 MCX-A10 / MCX-SP10
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PianoCraft: Natural Sound Enjoyment from a High Performance, Elegant System.
A lot of fine craftsmanship goes into Yamaha’s world-renowned pianos, and that same dedication to sound and design excellence is
behind the creation of the award-winning PianoCraft series. You have a choice of compact, high quality systems, each of which includes
two speakers and the capability of adding a subwoofer.
The PianoCraft E100 System won the EISA award for Best Compact System 2000-2001. The prestigious EISA awards are chosen by media representatives from 19 European countries.
Auto reverse
Music search
4-digit tape counter
12-segment peak level meter
Frequency response (metal tape):
30 Hz-18 kHz ±3 dB
Wow and flutter (W RMS): 0.09%
89/16x 37/16x 117/16(W x H x D); 6.6 lbs.
PianoCraft Option (Not available in some areas)
KX-E300 Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck
MCR-E600 Micro Component System MCR-E300 Micro Component System
RX-E600 Receiver
High power output: 40 W x 2 (RMS)
• Linear Damping • High dynamic
power, low-impedance drive capability
• Discrete configuration amplifier
• Subwoofer out • Tone controls
• Versatile timer functions • 40-
station preset tuning • 61/2x 1113/16x
83/4(W x H x D); 9.5 lbs./unit
DVD-E600 CD/DVD Player
• Progressive Scan processing
(NTSC/PAL) • 54MHz/12-bit video DAC
• Picture CD playback • MP3
navigation display • 89/16x 41/4x
1311/16(W x H x D); 7.7 lbs.
NX-E400
2-Way Bass-Reflex Speaker System
• 110W maximum input power • High
gloss piano finish • 61/2x 1113/16x
83/4(W x H x D); 9.5 lbs./unit
CRX-E300 CD Receiver
[RECEIVER SECTION]
High power output: 25 W x 2 (RMS)
• Linear Damping • High dynamic
power, low-impedance drive capability
• Discrete configuration amplifier
• Subwoofer out • Tone controls
• Versatile timer functions • 40-
station preset tuning
[CD PLAYER SECTION]
CD Text display • CD-R/CD-RW
playback • Copy time control • Optical
digital out • 89/16x 65/8x 125/16(W x
H x D); 11 lbs.
NX-E300
2-Way Bass-Reflex Speaker System
• 110W maximum input power • High
gloss piano finish • 61/2x 10x 73/16
(W x H x D); 7.5 lbs./unit
PianoCraft / Natural Sound Audio Components
Cassette Deck KX-W321
Wow and Flutter W RMS 0.08%
W Peak ±0.15%
Frequency Response
Metal
20 Hz-19 kHz, ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Dolby B NR 66 dB
Dolby C NR 74 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D) 171/8x 53/4x 11
Weight 11 lbs.
CD Changers CDC-685 CDC-585
Yamaha Patented PlayXchange 5-disc 5-disc
CD-R/CD-RW Playback Playback Playback
CD Text Display Yes Yes
I/O Port for Custom Installation Yes
Harmonic Distortion + Noise 0.003% 0.003% 0.003%
Frequency Response 2 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB 2 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 106 dB 106 dB
Dynamic Range 96 dB 96 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D) 171/8x 49/16x 157/8171/8x 49/16x 157/8
Weight 12.7 lbs. 12.7 lbs.
Tuner TX-492
THD 0.3% (1 kHz)
Frequency Response 30 Hz-13 kHz ±0.5 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mono 82 dB
Stereo 76 dB
Dimensions
(W x H x D) 171/8” x 33/8” x 155/8
Weight 7.1 lbs.
Receivers/Amplifier RX-777 RX-596 RX-496 RX-396 AX-596
ToP-ART Yes Yes Yes
CD Direct Amplification with Switch Discrete configuration Yes Discrete configuration
Min. RMS Output Power/Channel 100 W 80 W 75 W 50 W 100 W
(8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz) [THD] [0.019%] [0.025%] [0.04%] [0.04%] [0.015%]
High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Dynamic Power/Ch (8/4/2 ohms) 140/220/290 W 120/180/200W 105/150/178 W 70/89/100 W 140/220/290 W
Linear Damping Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 240 (speaker A) 240 100 100 320 (speaker A)
Remote Controllable Master Volume Control Motor-driven Motor-driven Motor-driven Motor-driven Motor-driven
THD (CD, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 0.012% (50 W/8 ohms) 0.01% (40 W/8 ohms) 0.02% (35 W/8 ohms) 0.02% (35 W/8 ohms) 0.008% (50 W/8 ohms)
Frequency Response 20 Hz-100 kHz ±1 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB 20 Hz-20 kHz ±0.5 dB 20 Hz-100 kHz +0.5/–3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 110 dB 110 dB 108 dB 108 dB 110 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D) 171/8” x 6” x 153/8”17
1/8” x 6” x 153/8”17
1/8” x 53/4” x 123/8”17
1/8” x 53/4” x 123/8”17
1/8” x 6” x 155/8
Weight 21.6 lbs 20.9 lbs. 18.1 lbs 14.1 lbs. 23.4 lbs.
PlayXchange is a registered trademark in the U.S. Yamaha has received
a patent for PlayXchange technology in the U.S. (Patent No. 5,115,419).
"SILENT" is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
d-cinema” is the slogan of Yamaha A/V products and technology,
reflecting our focus on digital technology and our leadership in
creating and refining digital home theater.
Yamaha’s unique technology for the creation of sound fields is
capable of powerfully reproducing the three-dimensional
environment that movie sound engineers aim to convey, in any audio
format from monaural to the latest 6.1-channel digital surround. It is
compatible with DVD and all other A/V sources.
Yamaha CINEMA DSP technology has received a patent in the
U.S. (Patent No. 5,261,005).
RX-777
AM/FM Stereo Receiver
• ToP-ART • CD Direct Amplification with
switch • DVD-Audio/SA-CD ready • Gold-
plated input terminals (all terminals)
AX-596
Integrated Amplifier
• ToP-ART • CD/DVD Direct Amplification
with Switch • DVD-Audio/SA-CD ready
• Gold-plated input terminals
(all terminals)
KX-W321
Auto-Reverse Double Cassette Deck
• Two (normal/high) speed dubbing
• Relay play • Dolby B/C NR
• Auto tape type selection
TX-492
AM/FM Stereo Tuner
• 40-station random access preset tuning
• Auto preset tuning • Absolute Linear
Phase IF Amplifier circuitry
CDC-685
CD Changer
• Yamaha patented PlayXchange
• CD-R/CD-RW playback compatibility
• CD Text display • I/O port for custom
installation
CDC-585
CD Changer
• Yamaha patented PlayXchange
• CD-R/CD-RW playback compatibility
• CD Text display • Peak search and
tape edit
RX-596
AM/FM Stereo Receiver
• ToP-ART • CD Direct Amplification with
switch • DVD-Audio/SA-CD ready
• Remote controllable motor-driven input
selector and volume control
RX-496
AM/FM Stereo Receiver
• Pure Direct switch • 5 audio inputs
with 2 tape monitor positions • I/O port
• 40-station random access preset tuning
RX-396
AM/FM Stereo Receiver
• 3 audio inputs with tape monitor
position • I/O port for custom installation
• 40-station random access preset tuning
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MX-D1
Stereo Digital Power Amplifier
• Yamaha original power engine chipset: modulator LSI and power MOS-FET Drive LSIs • Constant gain PLL
modulator circuit • Cross feedback loop circuit • Advanced analogue feedback circuit • Active power control
system • High-speed protection circuits • PWM digital drive high-efficiency power supply • 500W x 2 output
power with ultra-low (0.002%) distortion • 4-layer epoxy resin coated PC board containing fiberglass with
highest performance parts • Gigantic WBT input and speaker terminals • Discrete SEPP amplifier circuit
• Output filter (large effect on sound quality): custom-made double core, low-impedance toroidal coil and
extra-large custom-made block electrolytic capacitors • Yamaha piano-finish
MX-D1 Main Specifications
[AUDIO SECTION] • Min. RMS power (8/6/4 ohms , 1 kHz, 0.1% THD): 500 W + 500 W • Dynamic power/channel (2/4/6/8 ohms):
1,000/1,000/850/700 W • Input sensitivity/impedance (500 W/8 ohms, unbalance; balance): 1.3 V/25 k-ohms; 2.2 V/10 k-ohms • Frequency
response: 1 Hz-100 kHz ±3 dB • Total harmonic distortion (1 kHz, 10 W/8 ohms, 20 kHz LPF): 0.002% • Signal-to-noise ratio (20 kHz LPF): 120 dB
[GENERAL] • Standby power consumption: Less than 0.1 W • Dimensions (W x H x D): 17-1/8” x 2-15/16” x 17-3/16” • Weight: 22.9 lbs.
Audio Components
For details please contact:
YAMAHA CORPORATION
P.O.Box 1, Hamamatsu, Japan
Yamaha Electronics Corporation
USA, P.O. Box 6660 Buena Park, CA 90622
Visit us at our website : http://www.yamaha.com
UEN 10503 T Printed in Japan
Product Area Publication Issue Recommendation
Video Projectors / Plasma Display Monitor
DPX-1100 Germany AudioVision Sept. ’04 audiovision Highlight
DPX-1100 UK What HI-FI? Sound & Vision Nov. ’04  (in a group test)
DPX-1100 Australia Sound & Image ’04 Projector Winner
DPX-1000 Europe EISA '03/'04 European High-End AV Product 2003–2004
DPX-1000 France Son Video Jul./Aug. ’03 
LPX-500 U.S. E-Gear ’03 Editors’ Choice Top 40 Award
LPX-500 Brazil HOME THEATER ’04 Best LCD Projector Award
PDM-4210 Australia Audio & Video Lifestyle Magazine ’05 2005 Best Buy Awards, Best Plasma Screen.
A/V Receivers / Amplifiers
DSP-Z9* Europe EISA ’04/’05 European Home Theater High-End AV Component 2004-2005
RX-Z9 Australia Audio & Video Lifestyle Magazine ’05 2005 Best Buy Awards, Best Home Theatre Receiver over A$2,000—3,999
RX-Z9 U.S. Sound & Vision ’04 The Winner of Annual Reviewer’s Choice Awards
RX-Z9 Australia Sound & Image ’04 Winner: AV Amplifier/Receiver over A$4,000
DSP-Z9* Taiwan PRIME AV Jan. ’05 Best Performance in 2005
RX-V2500 Germany Internet Magazine areaDVD Jan. ’05 
RX-V2500 Germany AudioVision Mar. ’05 Sehr gut / Preistipp
RX-V2500 Germany streoplay Mar. ’05 HIGHLIGHT
RX-V2500 Norway DVD & Hjemmekino Aug. ’04 Completely Control
RX-V1500 UK What HI-FI? Sound and Vision Dec. ’04  (in a group test)
RX-V1500 Germany DVD vision Jan. ’05 KAUFTIPP
RX-V1500 Germany areaDVD Dec. ’04 
RX-V1500 Taiwan PRIME AV Feb. ’05 Best Recommended
RX-V750 Germany VIDEO Nov. ’04 TEST WINNER
RX-V650 UK What HI-FI? Sound & Vision Nov. ’04  (in a first test)
RX-V650 Germany AudioVideo Foto Bild Dec. ’04 Best Cost Performance (Preis-Leistungs-Sieger)
RX-V650 Germany VIDEO Nov. ’04 TEST WINNER among 5 Models
RX-V650 Taiwan PRIME AV Dec. ’04 Best Recommended
RX-V450 U.S. Sound & Vision ’04 The Winner of Annual Reviewer’s Choice Awards
RX-V450 Germany AUDIO Sept. ’04 Best Buy
RX-V450 Germany stereoplay Dec. ’04 Sehr gut
RX-V450 Taiwan Hometheater Feb. ’05 Best Value
RX-V440 Europe EISA ’03/'04 European Home Theater Receiver 2003–2004
RX-V450 Taiwan Hometheater Feb. ’05 Best Value
Digital Sound Projectors
YSP-1 Germany stereoplay Mar. ’05 HIGHLIGHT
YSP-1 Germany AUDIO Mar. ’05 Sehr gut
DVD Players
DVD-S1500 Germany AUDIO Mar. ’05 Test Winner
DVD-S1500 Sweden HiFi Musik Feb. ’05 Pure, Elegant Sound
DVD-S550 Sweden Hemmabio Nov. ’04 Test Winner
DVD-S550 Norway Lyd&Bilde Nov. ’04 Superb Player
Subwoofers
YST-SW1500 Germany Heimkino Aug. ’03 Very Good
YST-SW315/YST-SW215 Germany VIDEO Aug. ’03 Recommended Model: Deep Bass
Systems
DVX-S120 Japan HiVi Dec. ’03 No.1 in Home Theater Subcategory Surround System
DVX-S650 U.S. TIME ’04 One of the Most Amazing inVentions of 2004
MusicCAST U.S. Electronic House ’03 Product of the Year
MusicCAST U.S. Sound & Vision Dec. ’03 Winner: Sound & Vision Reviewer’s Choice Award
MusicCAST UK What HI-FI? Sound & Vision Nov. ’03 
MusicCAST (MC-X1000) Australia Smart House Magazine ’05 Best of the Best Awards, Best Music Server
PianoCraft (MCR-E500) Australia Smart House Magazine ’05 Best of the Best Awards, Best Micro System
PianoCraft (RDX-E600) Sweden Hifi Musik Dec. ’04 Best Sound
HTIB (DSP-AX750SE+DVD) UK Stuff Nov. ’04  Hot Buy
HTIB (DVD-S550/RX-V650) UK What HI-FI? Sound & Vision Mar. ’05  Supertest WINNERS
Recorders
CDR-HD1300E Europe EISA ’02/’03 Best CD Recorder of ’02/’03
Amplifiers
MX-D1 Germany stereo Mar. ’05  Excellent
* The DSP-Z9 provides the same performance and features as the RX-Z9 except for tuner functions.
MAIN AWARDS (June 2003–Mar. 2005)
The XM Satellite radio service is only available in the 48 contiguous United States (not available
in Alaska and Hawaii).
XM name, XM Ready and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio, Inc.
Dolby, Pro Logic and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation.
•DTS, DTS-ES and Neo:6 are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
THX and the THX logo are registered trademarks of THX Ltd.
Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a
trademark of Dolby Laboratories, Inc.
Burr-Brown products are trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc.
"DCDi " is a trademark of Faroudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Inc.
NSV is a trademark of Analog Devices Inc.
“i.LINK” and the “i.LINK” logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of
Texas Instruments, Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
VCR Plus+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corp.
•TruBass and the SRS symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs., Inc.
Screen images are simulated.
Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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