FEATURES

Built-in 7-channel power amplifier

◆Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω)

Front: 100 W + 100 W

Center: 100 W

Surround: 100 W + 100 W

Surround back: 100 W + 100 W

Sound field features

◆Proprietary YAMAHA technology for the creation of sound fields

◆Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder

◆DTS/DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24 decoder

◆Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic II/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx decoder

◆Virtual CINEMA DSP

◆SILENT CINEMA™

Sophisticated AM/FM tuner

◆40-station random and direct preset tuning

◆Automatic preset tuning

◆Preset station shifting capability (preset editing)

Other features

◆YPAO: YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer for automatic speaker setup

◆192-kHz/24-bit D/A converter

◆A SET MENU that provides you with items for optimizing this unit for your audio/video system

◆8 additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel input

◆PURE DIRECT for pure fidelity sound with analog and PCM sources

◆On-screen display function helpful in controlling this unit

◆S-video signal input/output capability

◆Component video input/output capability

◆Video signal conversion (Composite video ↔ S-video → Component video) capability for monitor out

◆Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks

◆Sleep timer

◆Cinema and music night listening modes

◆Remote control with preset remote control codes and “learning” capability

◆Zone 2 custom installation facility (U.S.A., Canada, Australia and Europe models only)

XM Satellite Radio

◆XM Satellite Radio programming (using the “XM connect and Play digital antenna accessory”, sold separately)

•y indicates a tip for your operation.

•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on th e main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses.

•This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and product, the product has priority.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, “Surround EX”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

“SILENT CINEMA” is a trademark of YAMAHA CORPORATION.

“DTS”, “DTS-ES”, “Neo:6” and “DTS 96/24” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

The XM name and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.

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