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2005 Yamaha Digital Home Theatre Components Natural Sound Audio Components...
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Dedicated to the Creation of Fine Sound for Over a Century. 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.
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Welcome to a World of Total Quality Digital Sound Projector MusicCAST Plasma Display Monitors / Cinema Projectors Digital Home Theatre Technology Digital Home Theatre Receivers DVD Players Digital Home Theatre Speakers / Subwoofers Home Theatre Packages Slim-Line Components / CinemaStation PianoCraft / HDD Recorder Natural Sound Audio Components...
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YSP-1: the elegant, all-in-one solution for home theatre sound. YSP-1 Revolutionary Surround Sound The Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1 is an exciting breakthrough in home theatre technology. Now you can get optimum multi-channel sound directivity to enjoy the full benefits of home theatre all from one easily installed component.
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Digital Sound Projection Technology 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 4cm full-range drivers and two 11cm woofers, the Digital Sound Projector delivers 120W of total power with dynamic bass response.
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Interactive Home Music Network System Give Everyone in the Family Instant Access to Their Favourite 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 favourite music on a high-capacity hard disk and let each person select and listen to their own music in any of eight different locations.
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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®...
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• 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. Delivers incredibly smooth, high-definition image quality for an exceptional home theatre viewing experience.
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The wide range of Yamaha features ensure that your viewing, listening and operating experience is the very best that it can be. Yamaha Plasma Display Monitors use the most advanced technologies to deliver superb performance. e-ALIS Method Panel Technology (PDM-5520)
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• Cinema Balance Filter • Motorised iris control • Vertical/horizontal lens shift • Faroudja DCDi* processing • Short focus lens with high power zoom • Yamaha Cinema Filter • 1.5x motorised zoom • 15° vertical keystone correction • Motorised focus control • 6 user preset memories • Smart Zoom for projecting 4:3 sports broadcasts onto a full 16:9 screen •...
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Latest 720P DarkChip3™ Device High Resolution Lens Yamaha has gone beyond the capabilities of other projectors with the use of a new high resolution lens that maintains resolution sensitivity to the edge of the lens. Four anomalous dispersion glass components, result in half the chromatic aberration while maintaining a short focal point and high zoom magnification.
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Yamaha presents advanced solutions for maximum home theatre enjoyment. Yamaha has taken home theatre audio technologies to new levels of achievement. Long world-renowned for our CINEMA DSP surround sound technology. Here’s a brief introduction to our major technologies. Highest Sound Quality...
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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.
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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”...
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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.
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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.
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Effect Music Surround Right Sound Field Yamaha developed to let you listen in private to movies and other multichannel 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”...
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This flagship RX-Z9 goes beyond the capabilities of previous high-end Yamaha models with High-Definition CINEMA DSP technology, the ability to automatically optimise 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. RX-Z9...
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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.
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The RX-V2500 is a high performance, technologically advanced receiver that will provide all the power and control necessary for any high quality home theatre system. Major features include 7-channel discrete amplification (910W: 130W x 7), Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART design concept, YPAO Automatic Optimisation, 19 surround programmes including 2 THX programmes, full movie sound format compatibility as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx, SILENT CINEMA, Night Listening Mode, 9-band subwoofer crossover selection and component video up conversion.
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YPAO Automatic Optimisation, which automatically adjusts the output from each speaker for the best possible sound at your listening position. Other major features include 7-channel discrete amplification (840W: 120W x 7), Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART design concept, 16 surround programmes including 2 THX programmes, full movie sound format compatibility such as Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Night Listening Enhancer, and component video up conversion.
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RX-V657 7.1-Channel Digital Home Cinema Receiver 7.1-channel receiver offering many exclusive Yamaha functions including YPAO automatic optimisation, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and component video up conversion. • 7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7) • Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification •...
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• Speaker A, B or A+B selection (via remote unit) Powerful 500W 5.1-channel surround sound with Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and many other exclusive Yamaha features for a thoroughly enjoyable home theatre experience. • 5-channel 500W powerful surround sound (100W x 5) • 2 component video inputs •...
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Digital Home Theatre Receiver Comparison RX-Z9 Channels RMS Power (8 ohms, 20Hz–20 kHz) 170W x 7 + 50W x 2 Amp Configuration Discrete Digital ToP-ART High Current Amplification Accurate Touch Volume Control High Dynamic Power Linear Damping Analogue Mixdown Rotary Input Selector...
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Digital Home Theatre Component Surround Programmes RX-Z9 Compatible Decoding Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX DTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS 96/24 ES (6.1) DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie...
DVD Players High quality DVD-Audio/Super Audio CD player will be the focal point of an impressive home theatre system. DVD-S2500 DVD Player DVD-Audio/Super Audio CD Playback The DVD-S2500 is compatible with both DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD. These multi-channel music formats provide a surround sound music experience that is much more natural and lifelike than normal stereo.
• CD upsampling • DVD-Audio and Super Audio CD playback compatibility • 192kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter • 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 •...
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Thanks to its own patented technologies, such as Advanced YST or QD Bass, Yamaha subwoofers offer powerful and precise bass reproduction from robust housings with compact dimensions.
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Weight 21 kg/unit We developed the HX Series as a home theatre reference speaker system worthy of the Yamaha name. With a Waveguide horn for superior spatial expression, light and stiff white spruce diaphragms (WSD), 3-way mitered cabinets and more, these are the ultimate choice for top quality home theatre enjoyment.
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High performance speakers designed for home theatre systems. The EF (Elliptical Form) Series feature Waveguide horns, PMD (Polymer-injected Mica Diaphragm) 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.
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HT Series Home Theatre Speaker Systems To meet varied system requirements, Yamaha has developed a variety of speakers. Your Yamaha dealer can recommend the ideal speakers to bring out the full potential of your home theatre system and stereo system. NS-70...
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A Must for Home Theatre 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.
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Yamaha has the Home Theatre solutions for this growing consumer segment. Easy to set up and easy to use, Yamaha package’s offer ideal choices for you that demand easy to buy, yet high performance Home Theatre systems.
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YHT-540C Digital Home Theatre 6.1-Channel Package • Digital Home Theatre Receiver HTR-5840 • Digital Home Theatre Speaker System NS-50F (More information on p.31) • Digital Home Theatre Speaker Package NS-P70 (More information on p.31) • Advanced YST/QD-Bass Technology Subwoofer YST-SW215 (More information on p.32) 6-Channel 510W Powerful Surround Sound (85W x 6) Tower Front Speakers to Reproduce Powerful Sound Elegant Cherry...
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Digital Home Theatre 6.1-Channel Package • Digital Home Theatre Receiver HTR-5840 • Digital Home Theatre Speaker Package NS-P116 6-Channel 510W Powerful Surround Sound (85W x 6) Yamaha Exclusive Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Night Listening Enhancer YHT-165 Digital Home Theatre 5.1-Channel Package •...
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YHT System Series Comparison — YHT system series are only available in Australia. High Sound Quality Channels Discrete Amp Configuration Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification 192kHz/24-Bit D/A Converter Accurate Touch Volume Control Pure Direct Direct Stereo Subwoofer Cutoff Frequency / Subwoofer Phase Select High Dynamic Power Linear Damping Analogue Mixdown...
DVD Player 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 • Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6 compatibility...
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Home theatre has evolved into an advanced species, and it’s called CinemaStation. These Yamaha systems bring you high-performance sound from a digital amplifier, five speakers and a subwoofer, and best of all, Yamaha’s most advanced sound technology, like CINEMA DSP and YPAO.
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• 4 DSP programme 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 programmes plus SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening Mode •...
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Extremely convenient home theatre with beautiful wood paneled speakers. • Powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSI (YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP processing • 4 DSP programme icon buttons (on front panel and remote unit) • Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II compatibility •...
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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.
Audio Components RX-777 AM/FM Stereo Receiver • ToP-ART• CD Direct Amplification with switch (discrete configuration) • Linear Damping • DVD- Audio/Super Audio CD ready • Gold-plated input terminals (all terminals) RX-596 AM/FM Stereo Receiver • ToP-ART • CD Direct Amplification • Linear Damping •...
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This emphasises the music’s dynamic qualities and provides a sharper sound image. Enjoy Uninterrupted Music Yamaha CD changers give 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.
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Europe EISA Amplifiers MX-D1 Germany stereo * The DSP-Z9 provides the same performance and features as the RX-Z9 except for tuner functions. Outside Australia, availability varies by country. Please contact your local dealer. Australia New Zealand • • YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Sound Group Holdings Ltd P.O.