HOME THEATRE & HIFI

New Products 2006

 Image and Sound
Digital Home Theatre Technology
Quality Worthy
of the Name
“Home Theatre”.
I Advanced Facilities Preset Remote Unit with Illuminated Input
Indicators (RX-V659, RX-N600 and RX-V559)
• Portable Audio Compatibility The remote control unit features input buttons that
Portable audio players are everywhere these days, not illuminate when pressed, so it is easy to tell which
only outside but in the home too. Yamaha components source has been selected.
let you use these devices with outstanding convenience
and quality so you can make the most of your portable Selectable 9-Subwoofer Crossover Frequencies
audio sources. (RX-V659, RX-N600, RX-V559 and RX-V459)
These models provide a choice of nine subwoofer
Front Panel Mini Jack Input (RX-V559 and RX-V459) crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120,
A mini jack input on the front panel makes it 160 and 200 Hz. In addition to providing a wider
convenient to connect portable audio players. range than other receivers, the steps from 80 to
120 Hz are only 10 Hz apart for more precise
selection.

Compressed Music Enhancer • Custom Installation Compatibility

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
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(RX-V659, RX-N600, RX-V559 and RX-V459)
When music is encoded in a digital compressed format
such as MP3, frequency response suffers in the high
and low ranges. Yamaha employs sophisticated digital
signal processing with our exclusive algorithms to
enable playback that reproduces the original quality of
the music.
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(RX-V659, RX-N600 and RX-V559)
These receivers 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-V559 and RX-N600).
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Frequency (kHz)

The Compressed Music Enhancer restores the original, live sound of

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 our
development of Digital Sound Field
Processing in 1986, we opened a new era
in home entertainment. All of our audio
and video expertise is now engineered into
LSI that we design and manufacture
ourselves, and these powerful chips are
expanding and enhancing entertainment
possibilities in the exciting
area of home theatre. You
can experience the quality
and convenience that only
Yamaha provides and enjoy
the full potential of home
theatre with the wide range
of Yamaha systems shown on
the following pages.
Digital ToP-ART (Total
Purity Audio Reproduction
your music, especially deep, strong sounds like bass and drums.
Technology) is a Yamaha
On-Screen Display product development
(RX-V659, RX-N600 and RX-V559) philosophy that combines advanced digital
These receivers display operating status, iPod operating engineering and circuit design to maximize audio
commands and radio information (varies by area) on signal purity. It is used in three sections of the
the screen. This is very convenient, because you can receiver, the High Performance Digital Circuitry and
High Current Amplification (explained below) and
adjust the receiver settings while viewing the screen.
the high performance CINEMA DSP circuitry, each of
which employs the world’s highest-grade parts and
Universal Dock for iPod most sophisticated LSIs. Digital ToP-ART enables
(for RX-V659, RX-N600 and RX-V559)
Yamaha components to deliver superb sound quality
YDS-10 and bring out the full potential of Yamaha’s amazing
The optional YDS-10 Universal Dock lets you CINEMA DSP technology.
connect your iPod to the receiver. You can
listen to your iPod music and watch iPod High Current Amplification
images and movies on your monitor via the Yamaha developed High Current Amplification, to
receiver. You can also operate your iPod via the overcome two problems common to ordinary
receiver’s remote receivers. The first is a difference in voltage between
unit with the On- the power supply and amplifier circuits. This was
Screen Display and solved by using custom-made, high-grade block
charge your iPod. electrolytic capacitors and a copper grip for one-
Works with: point grounding. Another current drop is generally
iPod nano, seen between the amplifier circuits and the speaker
iPod mini terminals. To avoid this problem, we used an extra-
iPod (Click and large, low-impedance transformer and gold-plated
Wheel). speaker relay contacts. As a result, Yamaha
components achieve low impedance, high current
power from input. This drives the speakers much
iPod not included more smoothly and dynamically, for better sound
from all sources, including 2-channel audio.

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Pure Direct (RX-V659)
Pure Direct is a HiFi listening mode that provides the
highest possible signal purity. The music signal
follows the most direct path, and power to
unnecessary circuits is shut down.
Direct Stereo (RX-N600, RX-V559 and RX-V459)
Direct Stereo causes the input stereo signal to
bypass the DSP circuitry so that the pure signal is
output without any processing or data loss
whatsoever.
192kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels
(All Receivers)
These receivers use extremely high
performance 192kHz/24-bit DACs
High grade Burr-
for all channels. They perform Brown DAC and
accurate sound field reproduction ADC devices
for high quality multi-channel
sources, and for two-channel stereo, provide
outstanding separation and precise musical
delineation. They deliver superior low level linearity
with excellent full-scale performance.
I High Picture Quality
Component Video Up-Conversion
(RX-V659, RX-N600 and RX-V559)
Component video up-conversion
(composite to S-Video and
component, S-Video to
component) as well as video
down-conversion (S-Video to
composite) is automatically
Digital processing
applied to incoming signals. video circuit board
Digital Video Processing with TBC
(RX-V659, RX-N600 and RX-V559)
Analog Devices’ high performance encoder and
decoder digitally processes the video signal to
ensure high image quality. A Time Base Corrector
(TBC) eliminates time base errors such as curved or
bent lines that should be straight.
Time Base Corrector off (left) vs. Time Base Corrector on (right)
3 HDTV Compatible Component Video Input
Terminals (Fixed and Assignable) (All Receivers)
Component Video inputs offer higher picture quality,
for use with units such as DVD players that have
Component Video output. The frequency response of
the component video signal is 5Hz – 60MHz, making
it compatible with HDTV (1080i/720p). Because we
know that many people like to use several high
quality video devices, we have given Yamaha
receivers three component video inputs instead of
the usual one or two. You can enjoy three different
sources without having to change connections.
Digital Home Theatre Technology
Conventional Quad-Field Presence (Front Line) Sound Field
7.1-Channel Systems CINEMA DSP
Dialogue Effect Music
Surround Left Surround Back Surround Right
Sound Field Sound Field Sound Field
I Surround Realism Yamaha Uses Actual Sound Field Data
Yamaha has developed a technique called Single
Yamaha CINEMA DSP Digital Technology Point Quad Miking to precisely capture the acoustic
(All Receivers) patterns of sound spaces. This complex data is
Conventional multi-channel systems base their sound
on Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, using relatively
stored and processed on extremely sophisticated LSIs
designed and manufactured by Yamaha.
simple matrix and steering techniques to create
surround sound effects. Yamaha’s CINEMA DSP Digital High Performance CINEMA DSP LSI (RX-V659,
technology is much more sophisticated. It naturally RX-N600, RX-V559 and RX-V459)
decodes the latest movie sound formats, but it also These receivers use Yamaha’s recently
draws on a huge memory of real-world data from developed LSI with 64-bit floating
actual venues (especially for the music programmes) point quantization processing, for
and input from movie sound technicians. high-speed, high-density digital sound New CINEMA
DSP LSI
field processing.
Way Beyond Ordinary Surround Sound
Our latest technology, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Night Listening Enhancer
actually creates four independent sound fields (see (RX-V659, RX-N600, RX-V559 and RX-V459)
above) that merge to envelop you in an unmatched The Night Listening Enhancer offers two modes,
surround sound experience. You hear movies and Cinema and Music, with three-level selectability,
music with accurate sound localization, smooth which will ensure that you don’t miss movie
movement across the sound space, exceptional clarity dialogue or quiet passages, or lose overall surround
and remarkably realistic presence. It will seem as if spaciousness even during low-volume listening late
the walls of your room have disappeared and you are at night.
in the middle of your own immense theatre!
SILENT CINEMA (All Receivers)
The SILENT CINEMA mode allows
private listening enjoyment of
multi-channel music or movies,
with accurate simulation of
surround sound through ordinary
headphones.
Audio Delay for Adjusting Lip-Sync
(RX-V659, RX-N600, RX-V559 and RX-V459)
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
Sound field measurement in performance hall (top left),
simulation of hall acoustics (top right), The Bottom Line (bottom
audio. The LSI accurately aligns the signals and even
left) and Single Point Quad Mike (bottom right) allows the lip-sync parameters to be adjusted using
the Audio Delay mode.
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7.1-channel receiver designed for extremely high

sound quality and featuring CINEMA DSP and
iPod compatibility using the optional YDS-10.

RX-V659* 7.1-Channel Digital Home Theatre Receiver

• iPod compatibility via optional YDS-10 • Compressed Music Enhancer • Component video up-conversion
• Digital video processing with TBC (Time Base Corrector) • 3 HDTV compatible component video inputs
• Pure Direct for high quality sound reproduction • 7-channel 150 W/ch (max) powerful surround sound
• Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification • 192 kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels • High dynamic
power and Linear Damping • On-screen display • 64-bit floating point quantization CINEMA DSP LSI • Quad- Black finish available
Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround programmes • Night Listening Enhancer ensures that all programmes
Enjoy Your iPod with Yamaha AV Receivers
(including Dolby Pro Logic IIx) can be heard clearly at low volumes • SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
• Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 compatibility • Phono input •
Presence sound field • Zone 2 control and Zone on/off switch on front panel • Zone 2/presence assignable Yamaha AV receiver
power amp
• Subwoofer 9-band crossover frequencies • Subwoofer phase select • Speaker A, B or A+B selection, with Remote
Virtual CINEMA DSP capability in Zone B • Sleep timer • Preset remote unit with illuminated input indicators Your iPod control

RX-V659 Exclusive Features

YPAO Sound
Optimization
The YPAO system automatically
analyzes the acoustics of the room
and adjust various sound parameters
to provide the optimum sound at the
listening position.
High Sound Quality Circuit Design
The RX-V659 features special sound
• Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are not available in some areas.
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quality circuit design with
performance proven in other high-end
Yamaha receivers. A jitter reduction
circuit ensures a clear sound image
and detailed sound expression
capability during playback of digital
sources like DVD and cable TV. A low-
noise power supply contributes to a
strong sound with a broad and
spacious sound field.
Dialogue Lift TV or monitor
When using front and centre
speakers positioned below the
screen, dialogue may not be
heard with maximum clarity. The
OSD for controlling iPod iPod photo/video iPod music
Dialogue Lift function causes part
of the front and centre channel
sound to be output from the
presence speakers, so you hear
the dialogue more clearly.
RX-V659 extensive connections
• Dock terminal for optional YDS-10
• 4 optical, 2 coaxial digital inputs (fixed and assignable)
• 5 A/V and 3 audio inputs, 2 A/V and 1 audio (audio signal)
outputs, and Zone 2 audio output
• 5 S-Video Inputs and 2 S-Video Outputs
• HDTV compatible 3 component video inputs (fixed and
assignable) and 1 monitor component video output
• 1 monitor (with S-Video and composite) output
• Front, centre, surround and surround back preouts, and
subwoofer output
• 8-channel external decoder input
• Programmable control output for automatic power-on of
other components (+12 V, 15 mA)
• Power-amp assignable and remote in/out for Zone 2
• Front L/R (A, B or A+B selectable), centre, surround L/R,
surround back L/R and Presence/Zone 2 speaker outputs
 Digital Home Theatre Receivers

High-performance receiver offering a wide range of entertainment

possibilities including CINEMA DSP for realistic movie sound and iPod
compatibility via the optional Yamaha YDS-10.
• iPod compatibility via optional YDS-10 • Compressed Music Enhancer
• Front panel mini jack input for portable player connection • Custom
installation compatibility • Component video up-conversion • Digital video
processing with TBC • 3 HDTV compatible component video inputs
• On-screen display • 6-channel 145 W/ch (max) powerful surround sound
• 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels • Direct Stereo for high quality
2-channel sound reproduction • Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround
programmes • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 compatibility • Night
Listening Enhancer and SILENT CINEMA • Audio Delay • Subwoofer 9-band

RX-V559* 6.1-Channel Digital Home Theatre Receiver

crossover frequencies • Subwoofer phase select • Speaker A, B or
A+B selection, with Virtual CINEMA DSP capability in Zone B
• Preset remote unit with illuminated input indicators

Optional
YDS-10
Universal
Dock for iPod
Black finish available

• Dimension
(W x H x D): • Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are not available in some areas.
79 x 33.5 x 70 mm
iPod not included

Powerful and versatile receiver featuring Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and

functions for the convenient use of portable audio players.
• Compressed Music Enhancer • Front panel mini jack input for portable
player connection • 3 HDTV compatible component video inputs • 6-channel
140 W/ch (max) powerful surround sound • 192kHz/24-bit DACs for all
channels • Direct Stereo • Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround
programmes • Dolby Pro Logic IIx and DTS 96/24 compatibility • Night
Listening Enhancer and SILENT CINEMA • Audio Delay • Subwoofer
9-band crossover frequencies • Subwoofer phase select • Speaker A, B or
A+B selection, with Virtual CINEMA DSP capability in Zone B
• Preset remote unit

RX-V459* 6.1-Channel Digital Home Theatre Receiver

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The Compressed Music Enhancer restores the original, live sound
of your music, especially deep, strong sounds like bass and drums.

High-performance receiver provides excellent value. Many desirable

features including CINEMA DSP, SILENT CINEMA, realistic surround
programmes and three component video inputs.
• 5-channel 105 W/ch (max) powerful surround sound • 3 HDTV
compatible component video inputs (fixed and assignable) • 192 kHz/24-bit
D/A converters for all channels • 3 digital inputs: 2 optical/1 coaxial)
• Fixed and assignable terminals • Preset remote control unit • Speaker A
or B selection • 6-channel external decoder input for enjoying DVD-
Audio/Super Audio CD • Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding
• 7 DSP programmes: 4 CINEMA DSP and 3 HiFi DSP • Night Listening
mode and SILENT CINEMA
RX-V359* 5.1-Channel Digital Home Theatre Receiver

Black finish available Silver finish available

• Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are not available in some areas.
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 Digtal Home Theatre Packages

Yamaha makes it easy to get sensational home theatre sound.

If you enjoy watching movies at home, you’ll enjoy them a lot more with realistic, dynamic, full-surround sound. But rather
than having to select various components and worrying about which speakers will match, Yamaha Home Theatre Packages
make it easy. There are five convenient packages to choose from. The AV Packs 106/206/306 include a high-quality DVD player
while the HTiB (Home Theatre in a Box) 106/206 packages have a powerful receiver. All come with five speakers and a
subwoofer for full 5.1-channel sound compatibility. Best of all, each system provides Yamaha’s exclusive CINEMA DSP
surround sound in a variety of programmes for the ultimate in movie and music enjoyment.

AV Pack 306 T/S*

Best for Music and Movies. • Digital Home Theatre Receiver RX-V459 (Titanium)
• Progressive Scan DVD Player DVD-S557 (Titanium)
• Digital Home Theatre Speaker Systems NS-M125/NS-C125 (Silver)
• Advanced YST II/QD-Bass Technology Subwoofer YST-SW011 (Silver)
• Front Panel Mini Jack Input for Portable Audio Player Connection
• 6-Channel 140W/ch (max) Powerful Surround Sound Receiver
• High Sound and High Picture Quality DVD Player
• Elegant, Slim Design Speaker Systems
• Advanced YST/QD-Bass Technology
Subwoofer with Linear Port

AV Pack 306 B/B

Black system available

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 Digital Home Theatre Packages

AV Pack 206 T/S*

Features High Quality in DVD Player.

• Digital Home Theatre Receiver RX-V459 (Titanium)

• Progressive Scan DVD Player DVD-S557 (Titanium)
• Digital Home Theatre Speaker Package NS-P270 (Silver)
• Front Panel Mini Jack Input for Portable Audio Player Connection
• 6-Channel 140 W/ch (max) Powerful Surround Sound Receiver
• Versatile Disc/Format Compatible DVD Player
• 5.1-Channel Speaker Package
with Advanced YST Subwoofer
for Powerful Bass Response

AV Pack 206 B/B

Black system available

Ideal Way to Start Enjoying Home Theatre.

AV Pack 106 S/S*

• Digital Home Theatre Receiver RX-V359 (Silver)

• Progressive Scan DVD Player DVD-S559 (Silver)
• Digital Home Theatre Speaker Package NS-P110 (Silver)
• 5-Channel 105 W/ch (max) Powerful Surround Sound Receiver
• 3 HDTV Compatible Component Video Inputs
• High Sound and High Picture Quality DVD Player
• 5.1-Channel Speaker Package
with Advanced YST Subwoofer
for Powerful Bass Response

AV Pack 106 B/B

Black system available

DVD Players for AV Packs

Slim DVD player provides impressive performance with top-quality D/A

converters, Progressive Scan and useful features like versatile format/disc
compatibility and PAL/NTSC conversion.
61 mm
• PAL/NTSC Progressive Scan • 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converter for high
picture quality • 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter for high sound
DVD-S559* DVD Player quality • Versatile format and disc compatibility such as VR Format
Recorded DVD-RW (with CPRM) and DVD+R Double Layer (DL) playback
• PAL/NTSC conversion • Easy operation with GUI on-screen display
• Picture CD (JPEG) playback • MP3, JPEG and DivX playback (CD-R)
Black finish available

Ultra-thin Progressive Scan DVD player with outstanding picture and sound
quality, plus a wide range of convenient functions.
51 mm • Progressive Scan (PAL/NTSC) • 108 MHz/12-bit video D/A converter for high
picture quality • CD upsampling • 192 kHz/24-bit audio D/A converter
for high sound quality • Versatile format and disc compatibility such
DVD-S557* DVD Player as VR format recorded DVD-RW (with CPRM) and DVD+R Double Layer
(DL) playback • PAL/NTSC conversion • MP3, JPEG, DivX and WMA
multisession playback (CD-R) with navigation display • Picture CD
(such as JPEG) playback with thumbnail display • JPEG/MP3
simultaneous playback for slide show
Black and silver finishes available
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 HTiB (Home Theatre in a Box)

If you love movies, you'll certainly want a good-quality home theatre system. Yamaha understands your situation, and has come up with a
terrific solution — the HTiB (Home Theatre in a Box) systems shown here. You get excellent performance, matched components, and no hassle.
Start watching the movies you love — right away.

HTiB 206 T/S*

• Digital Home Theatre Receiver RX-V459 (Titanium)

• Digital Home Theatre Speaker Systems NS-M125/NS-C125 (Silver)
• Advanced YST II/QD-Bass Technology Subwoofer YST-SW011 (Silver)
• Front Panel Mini Jack Input for Portable Audio Player Connection
• 6-Channel 140 W/ch (max) Powerful Surround Sound Receiver
• Elegant, Slim Design Speaker Systems
• Advanced YST/QD-Bass Technology
Subwoofer with Linear Port

HTiB 206 B/B

Black system available

HTiB 106 S/S*

• Digital Home Theatre Receiver RX-V359 (Silver)
• Digital Home Theatre Speaker Package NS-P110 (Silver)
• 5-Channel 105 W/ch (max) Powerful Surround Sound Receiver
• 3 HDTV Compatible Component Video Inputs
• 5.1-Channel Speaker Package
with Advanced YST Subwoofer
for Powerful Bass Response

HTiB 106 B/B

Black system available

Speaker Systems and Subwoofer for AV Packs and HTiB

Consisting of two surround speakers and a centre speaker, the NS-P125
(NS-M125 and NS-C125) sports thin styling to match flat TVs and plasma
displays. Excellent sound quality is assured through the use of dual 8 cm white
cone woofers and a 2.2 cm balanced dome tweeter, along with twin bass reflex
ports in the tower speakers.
The YST-SW011 is a compact subwoofer with surprising power, excellent bass
dispersion characteristics, and fine sound quality. It offers an Advanced YST,
QD-Bass Technology and Bass Action Selection System, phase control, and other
useful functions. Ideal for both home theatre and audio systems, the YST-SW011
provides excellent value . . . and excellent bass!

NS-M125* NS-C125* YST-SW011*

2-Way Bass-Reflex 2-Way Bass-Reflex Centre Advanced YST and QD-Bass
Speaker System Speaker System Technology Subwoofer

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Speaker Packages

NS-P440* NS-P270* SPS-10MM SPS-80

Digital Home Theatre Digital Home Theatre Optional Speaker Stands Optional Speaker Stands
5.1-Channel Speaker Package 5.1-Channel Speaker Package for NS-P440 for NS-P270
• Dimensions: • Dimensions:
• PMD cone woofer combines high-performance materials and • Advanced YST 100 W subwoofer for 300 x 30 0mm (base) x 300 mm φ (base) x
design for extreme accuracy (4 satellites and centre) • 16 cm powerful bass response • 2-way design for 618—868 mm (height) 650-900 mm (height)
100 W cubic subwoofer with Advanced YST II, QD-Bass and high sound quality (4 satellites) • Weight: 1.6 kg • Weight: 1.9 kg

Linear Port • Punched metal grille (4 satellites and centre) • Compact design and flexible placement

EF Series
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.

NS-777* NS-333* NS-C444*

3-Way, 4-Speaker Bass-Reflex 2-Way Bass-Reflex Speaker System 2-Way Dual-Woofer Acoustic
Tower Speaker System • Not available in some areas Suspension Centre Speaker System
• Not available in some areas • Not available in some areas

Subwoofers A Must for Home Theatre and HiFi

YST-SW216* YST-SW012* YST-FSW100*

Advanced YST II and Front-Firing Subwoofer Advanced YST II and Front-Firing Subwoofer Advanced YST II Subwoofer with Half Pipe Port
• Not available in some areas • Not available in some areas

• Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo
Technology II) • Front-firing active subwoofer
• Linear Port for minimizing extraneous noise
• 25 cm long-stroke cone driver with magnetic
shielding • High 100 W dynamic power
• 25–180 Hz low frequency response
• Advanced YST II (Yamaha Active Servo
Technology II) • Front-firing active
subwoofer • Linear Port for minimizing
extraneous noise • 20 cm cone driver
with magnetic shielding • High 100 W
dynamic power
• Slim design Is only 157mm deep to match plasma
displays and flat TVs • Advanced YST II (Yamaha
Active Servo Technology ll) for deep, powerful bass
• Half Pipe Port for minimizing extraneous noise
• Powerful 16 cm multi-range driver with magnetic
shielding • High 130 W dynamic power
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 ToP-ART
When processing and transmission of the audio signal is
simple and direct, there is less chance of it being
affected by noise and distortion. Yamaha’s amplifier
design technology called ToP-ART features I/O (input to
output) Direct Symmetrical Design, with left and right
channels organized in a straight, symmetrical layout for
highest signal purity.

CD Direct Amplification and

CD/DVD Direct Amplification
Engaged by a front panel switch, it matches CD (and
DVD) signal levels so each stage produces less noise,
resulting in improved S/N ratio and maintenance of the
amp’s total gain balance.

Discrete Amplifier Configuration

The CD buffer amplifier, volume control amplifier and
power amplifier are all constructed from carefully
selected discrete parts. This configuration provides
superior signal quality.

Natural Sound HiFi Components:

Putting You in the Same Room as the Musicians.
Well, not actually. But if you close your eyes, you might well imagine that they are right there with you. Assemble asystem
from the components on the next page, according to your listening preferences. Then let the pure, natural sound of
Yamaha HiFi components bring your music to life as you have never heard it before in your own home.

High Dynamic Power, Low-Impedance

Drive Capability
Level variations due to high amp impedance
Demping Factor

tend to reduce an amplifier’s damping factor,

and frequency variations cause it to fluctuate.
This circuit cancels the effect of these
variations, maintaining a high, stable damping
factor, for superior articulation of all sounds and
better frequency response.
Frequency (Hz)
Linear Damping
Linear Damping Yamaha’s Linear Damping maintains a high, stable damping
Level variations due to high amp impedance factor even at frequencies from 10Hz to 20kHz, where it
tend to reduce an amplifier’s damping factor, generally tends to fall off. The result is superior articulation
of all sounds.
and frequency variations cause it to fluctuate.
This circuit cancels the effect of these
variations, maintaining a high, stable damping
factor, for superior articulation of all sounds and
better frequency response.
Main Zone Zone 2

Custom Installation Compatibility

AMP
As befits high-performance receivers, the
RX-797 and RX-497 are designed to be suitable
for use in custom installations. They have a
Zone 2 out so the audio/video signal (RX-497: Main Zone Second Room
audio only) can be output in a second room. In
addition, You can enjoy audio in 3 different
zones in your home by using main zone speaker
output, Speaker B output, and zone 2
audio/video output. There is also a Main/Zone 2
power switch and 2-in/1-out remote terminals
(RX-497: 1-in/1-out).

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Natural Sound HiFi Components

• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) • Switchable CD

DirectAmplification • Pure Direct for short and direct signal path • Super Audio CD
andDVD-Audio ready with extended frequency response • High dynamic power,
lowimpedance drive capability • Linear Damping • Multi-zone
control capability with dedicated zone remote unit • Preset
remote unit for main zone • Continuously variable loudness
control • Subwoofer out • Remote-controllable motor-driven
volume control • Terminal for
detachable power cable
RX-797* AM/FM Stereo Receiver

• Pure Direct for short and direct signal path • Discrete amplifier configuration
• Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio ready with extended frequency response
• High dynamic power, low-impedance drive capability • Linear Damping
• Multi-zone control capability with optional zone remote unit
• Subwoofer out • Remote-controllable motor-driven volume control
• Continuously variable loudness control • Speaker A, B or A+B selection
• 40-station AM/FM random access
preset tuning • Preset remote unit

RX-497* AM/FM Stereo Receiver

• Pure Direct for short and direct signal path • Discrete amplifier
configuration • Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio ready with
extended frequency response • High dynamic power, low-
impedance drive capability • Linear Damping • Continuously
variable loudness control and bass/treble/balance controls (with
centre clicks) • Remote-controllable
motor-driven volume control

RX-397* AM/FM Stereo Receiver

• ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) • Switchable CD/DVD

Direct Amplification • Pure Direct for short and direct signal path • Super Audio CD
and DVD-Audio ready with extended frequency response • High dynamic
power, low-impedance drive capability • Linear Damping • Rec out selector
• Continuously variable loudness control and bass/treble/balance controls
(with centre clicks) • Remote-controllable motor-driven volume control
• Speaker A, B or A+B selection

AX-497* Integrated Stereo Amplifier

• Switchable CD/DVD Direct Amplification • Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio ready

with extended frequency response • High dynamic power, low-impedance
drive capability • Linear Damping • Continuously variable loudness
control and bass/treble/balance controls (with centre clicks)
• Remotecontrollable motor-driven volume control • Speaker A, B or A+B selection

AX-397* Integrated Stereo Amplifier

• Direct PLL IF count synthesizer tuning for tuning accuracy • Absolute Linear Phase
IF Amplifier Circuitry • 40-station AM/FM random access preset tuning • Auto FM
station memory and preset editing • Multi-status station memory’
[Main Specifications] • FM 50 dB quieting sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz
100 % modulation, mono/stereo): 1.55µV (15.1 dBf)/21µV (37.7 dBf)

TX-497 AM/FM Stereo Tuner

• FM selectivity (two signals, 40 kHz dev.): 70 dB • Dimensions
(W x H x D): 435 x 86 x 278 mm • Weight: 3.2 kg
* Specifications are on page 14-15
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 Network Receiver

All-round high performance receiver featuring

network receiver functions, and iPod compatibility
via the optional Yamaha YDS-10.

RX-N600 6.1-Channel Digital Home Theatre Receiver

[Network receiver functions] • Playback MP3/WMA/WAV music from a PC • USB flash drive/music player
compatibility • Play Internet radio • MusicCAST Client compatibility [Portable audio compatibility]
• Compatible with iPod compatibility via optional YDS-10 • Compressed Music Enhancer • On-screen display
[High picture quality] • Component video up-conversion • Digital video processing with TBC • 3 HDTV
Black finish available
compatible component video input [High sound quality] • 6-channel 145 W/ch (max) powerful surround sound
• Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification • 192k Hz/24-Bit DACs for all channels • High dynamic power
RX-N600 Network Receiver Expansion
and Linear Damping • Phono input [Surround realism] • 64-bit floating point quantization CINEMA DSP LSI
• Quad-Field CINEMA DSP and 14 surround programmes • Night Listening Enhancer • SILENT CINEMA • Audio
Delay for adjusting lip-sync [Advanced facilities] • Subwoofer 9-band crossover frequencies • Subwoofer phase
select • Zone 2 control and Zone on/off switch on front panel • Speaker A, B or A+B selection, with Virtual
CINEMA DSP capability in Zone B • Sleep timer • Preset remote unit with illuminated input indicators USB/Music player Internet radio Music on PC

RX-N600 Exclusive Network Receiver Functions

The RX-N600 is the first Yamaha
receiver to offer network receiver
functions. Using network connection
and Windows Media Connect ver.2
technology, it lets you play MP3,
WMA and WAV music from a remote
PC. You can also listen to any of the
thousands of stations available on
Internet radio.
The RX-N600 provides even more you connect your iPod to the receiver.
listening options. It can function as a * Uses vTuner data service.
Client in Yamaha’s MusicCAST home * Not compatible with certain components and
audio network, seamlessly integrating music servers. RX-N600
with the MCX-2000. A USB terminal
on the front panel makes it
Front panel iPod
convenient to play music from USB Video Aux
flash drives and portable USB music terminals
players. And the optional YDS-10 lets with USB port

MCX-2000 YDS-10 (Option)

RX-N600 extensive connections

• LAN terminal / USB terminal*
• Dock terminal for optional YDS-10
• 3 optical, 1 coaxial digital inputs (fixed and assignable)
• 4 A/V* and 2 audio inputs, 1 A/V and 1 audio outputs,
and Zone 2 audio output
• 3 S-Video Inputs and 1 S-Video Output
• HDTV compatible 3 component video inputs (fixed and
assignable) and 1 monitor component video output
• 1 monitor (with composite/S-Video) output
• Subwoofer output terminal
[Main Specifications] • Output power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, max): 6-channel 145 W/ch • Dynamic power (1 kHz): 130/165/195/240 W • 6-channel external decoder input
(8/6/4/2 ohms) • Damping factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz): 120 (speaker A) • Frequency response: 10 Hz—100 kHz +0, -3dB • Total harmonic
• Programmable control output for automatic power on
distortion (CD, front sp out): 0.06 % (50 W/8 ohms) • S/N ratio (CD): 100 dB (250 mV) • Monitor out frequency response: 5 Hz—60 MHz -3 dB
(component video signal) • Dimensions (W x H x D); weight: 435 x 171 x 393 mm; 11.7 kg of other components (+12 V, 15 mA)
• Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are not available in some areas. * Included on front panel
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Digital Cinema Projector
Home theatre looks better than ever, thanks to Yamaha Natural Black, high contrast,
HD compatibility, full 10-bit processing, HDMI compatibility and more.
DPX-830 Digital Cinema Projector
Superior Picture Quality
• Yamaha Natural Black
• 4,000:1 contrast ratio
• Newest 0.65” WXGA (1,280 x 768 pixels) DLP™
device and imaging driver for superb resolution
• Full 10-bit processing
• BrilliantColor™ technology
High Performance DLP™ Device
The DPX-830 incorporates a 0.65” WXGA DLP
device that enables it to deliver 1,280 x 768
resolution. All types of sources, including HD video,
are reproduced with extreme accuracy and
outstanding clarity.
Rich intermediate gradation reproduction
Full 10-bit deinterlacing and up-scaling
Network Receiver / Digital Cinema Projector
Superior Operation
• Motorized iris control
• Image customization
• Low light leakage
• Quiet operation
• Custom installation facilities
• HDMI compatibility
• Vertical digital image shift Control panel
Smooth Gradation Reproduction Thanks Accessories
to Full 10-Bit Processing
Using Texas Instruments’ new DDP3020 Imaging
ASIC for full 10-bit processing, a new colour
wheel with improved red range in order to
represent deep reds, and 12-bit floating-point
digital gamma correction, the DPX-830 achieves
smooth, rich intermediate gradation reproduction.
The full 10-bit deinterlacer and scaler help deliver
beautiful images with lower jaggies and noise.
BrilliantColor™ Technology
The new colour process from Texas Instruments PMT-L71: PJL-725:
Optional installation Optional lamp cartridge
called BrilliantColor™ Technology processes
brackets for low ceiling
colour signals at the system level to improve (Lens centre: 190mm)
brightness and saturation. It ensures bright and
vivid images, especially those with
intermediate colours.
DPX-830 Main Specifications
• Projection System: DLP™ Technology device type size: 0.65 inch
DMD™ • Resolution: 1,280 x 768 pixels • Brightness: 1,000 ANSI
lumens (maximum) • Contrast Ratio: 4,000:1 (maximum)
• Projection Distance: 3.6—4.4 m (100” 16:9 screen) • Screen Size:
40” min.—275” max. (projection distance: 1.3—10 m) • Lamp: 200 W
• Operating Noise: 26 dB (lamp: Cinema mode) • Colour Format:
NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 • Video
Compatibility: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p (50/60Hz), 1080i (50/60
Hz) • Power Consumption: 280 W, standby 8 W • Dimensions (W x
H x D): 360 x 102 x 290 mm • Weight: 3.9 kg
DPX-830 Extensive Connections
In addition to a component video, the DPX-830 rear panel offers a
composite video, S-Video, analogue RGB, HDMI, and a trigger and
RS-232C terminals.
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 Digital Home Theatre Receiver Comparison

Digital Home Theatre Receivers RX-V659 RX-V559 RX-V459 RX-V359

Channels 7 6 6 5
Output Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD Max) 150 W/ch 145 W/ch 140 W/ch 105 W/ch
Amp Configuration Discrete Discrete Discrete
iPod Compatibility via Optional YDS-10


Compressed Music Enhancer



Front Panel Mini Jack Input


YPAO Sound Optimization

Component Video Up-Conversion


Digital Video Processing
(with TBC)
(with TBC)
Digital ToP-ART / High Current Amplification



High Dynamic Power




Linear Damping



Pure Direct

Direct Stereo


192kHz/24-Bit DACs for All Channels




Tone Controls Digital (L/C/R/PL/PR)



Surround Programme 14 14 14 7
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP




Night Listening Enhancer


Night Listening mode
Audio Delay
(0–160 ms)
(0–160 ms)
(0–160 ms)
Selectable Subwoofer Crossover Frequencies 9-band 9-band 9-band
Subwoofer Phase Select



Dialogue Lift

Multi-Channel External Decoder Input 8ch 6ch 6ch 6ch
Preout Terminals 7 (2F/C/2S/2SB)
Subwoofer Out




On-Screen Display


Component Video Inputs/Outputs 3/1 3/1 3/1 3/1
Video (S-Video) Inputs 5 (5) 5 (5) 4 (3) 4 (0)
Assignable Power-Amp

Zone 2 Audio Out


Main/Zone 2 On/Off Switch
(on front panel)
(on front panel)
Control (+12V Trigger) Output


Remote In/Out


Speaker A, B or A+B Selection


Speaker A or B
Digital Inputs (Optical/Coaxial) 6 (4/2) 4 (3/1) 3 (2/1) 3 (2/1)
Front Panel Video Aux Terminals With optical/S-Video


Phono Input

Dynamic Power/Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) 135/170/200/245 W 130/165/195/240 W 120/155/190/235 W –/105/135/165 W
Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz) 120 (front, speaker A) 120 (front, speaker A) 120 (front, speaker A)
Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB 10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB 10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB 10 Hz–100 kHz +0, -3 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz–20 kHz, CD) 0.06% (50 W/8 ohms) 0.06% (50 W/8 ohms) 0.06% (45 W/8 ohms) 0.06% (50 W/6 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD, 250 mV) 100 dB 100 dB 100 dB 100 dB
Component Video Monitor Out Frequency Response 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) 435 x 171 x 421 mm 435 x 171 x 393 mm 435 x 161 x 391 mm 435 x 151 x 315 mm
Weight 12.3 kg 11 kg 10.5 kg 9 kg

DVD Player Specifications

DVD Players DVD-S559 DVD-S557

MP3 Playback (CD-R) Multisession Multisession
JPEG Playback (CD-R) Multisession Multisession
DivX Playback (CD-R) Multisession Multisession
WMA Playback (CD-R) Multisession
DVD+R DL Playback Yes Yes
VR format Recorded DVD-RW Playback Yes Yes
Video D/A Converter 108 MHz/12-bit 108 MHz/12-bit
Audio D/A Converter 192 kHz/24-bit 192 kHz/24-bit
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 115 dB 105 dB
Frequency Response (CD/VCD) 2 Hz-20 kHz 2 Hz-20 kHz
(DVD 96 kHz sampling) 2 Hz-44 kHz 2 Hz-44 kHz
Dynamic Range (DVD 48 kHz, 24 Bit) 100 dB 100 dB
Harmonic Distortion + Noise (1 kHz) 0.003% 0.003%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 61 x 213 mm 435 x 51 x 310 mm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg

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 Feature Comparison / Specifications

Speaker / Subwoofer Specifications

NS-P440 NS-P270 NS-P110 NS-P125 (NS-M125/NS-C125)

System Frequency Response 30 Hz-40 kHz 30 Hz-25 kHz 30 Hz-25 kHz 70 Hz–35 kHz
Satellite Speakers 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension Full-range dual cone acoustic suspension 2-way bass-reflex
Input Power (Max/Nominal) 80 W/40 W 80 W/30 W 100 W/30 W 120 W/40 W
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 118 x 198 x 137 mm; 1.4 kg/unit 105 x 151 x 113 mm; 0.8 kg/unit 72 x 164 x 111 mm; 0.9 kg/unit 105 x 340 x 133 mm; 2 kg/unit
Centre Speaker 2-way acoustic suspension 2-way acoustic suspension Full-range dual cone acoustic suspension 2-way bass-reflex
Input Power (Max/Nominal) 100 W/40 W 100 W/30 W 100 W/30 W 120 W/40 W
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 285 x 99 x 130 mm; 1.9 kg 300 x 72 x 113 mm; 0.9 kg 300 x 72 x 110 mm; 1.1 kg 340 x 105 x 132 mm; 2 kg
Subwoofer Advanced YST II and QD-Bass Advanced YST Advanced YST
Dynamic Power 100 W 100 W 100 W
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 280 x 325 x 296 mm; 8.2 kg 200 x 365 x 370 mm; 8.5 kg 200 x 365 x 375 mm; 8.5 kg

NS-777* NS-333* NS-C444*

Woofers Dual 20cm PMD cone 13cm PMD cone Dual 13cm PMD cone
Midrange Driver 13cm cone with Waveguide horn
Tweeter 2.5cm aluminium dome with Waveguide Horn 2.5cm aluminium dome with Waveguide Horn 2.5cm aluminium dome with Waveguide Horn
Input Power (Max/Nominal) 250 W/100 W 150 W/60 W 250 W/100 W
Frequency Response 30 Hz–35 kHz 60 Hz–35 kHz 55 Hz–35 kHz
Sensitivity 89 dB/2.83 V/1 m 87 dB/2.83 V/1 m 89 dB/2.83 V/1 m
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 276 x 1,100 x 390 mm; 24.4 kg/unit 200 x 320 x 213 mm; 5.5 kg/unit 514 x 190 x 213 mm; 7.3 kg

Subwoofers YST-FSW100 YST-SW216* YST-SW012* YST-SW011

Advanced YST II Yes Yes Yes Yes
QD-Bass Technology FD-Bass Technology Yes
Front Firing Yes Yes
Woofer 16 cm cone 25 cm cone 20 cm cone 20 cm cone
Linear Port for Minimizing Extraneous Noise Half Pipe Port Yes Yes Yes
Dynamic Power 30 W 100 W 100 W 100 W
Frequency Response 130–200 Hz 25–200 Hz 28–200 Hz 30–200 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 400 x 375 x 157 mm; 9 kg 340 x 340 x 385 mm; 11.2 kg 290 x 290 x 328 mm; 8.5 kg 290 x 360 x 303 mm; 10 kg
*Not available in some areas.

Natural Sound HiFi Components Specifications

Receivers RX-797 RX-497 RX-397

Output Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD Max) 2-channel 160 W/ch 2-channel 105 W/ch 2-channel 55 W/ch
Dynamic Power/Ch (8/4/2 ohms) 140/220/290 W 105/150/178 W 70/89/100 W
Linear Damping [Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz)] Yes [240 (speaker A)] Yes [150 (speaker A)] Yes [150 (speaker A)]
Total Harmonic Distortion (CD, 20 Hz-20 kHz) 0.012% (50 W/8 ohms) 0.02% (35 W/8 ohms) 0.02% (25 W/8 ohms)
Frequency Response 10 Hz-100 kHz ±1 dB 10 Hz-100 kHz ±1 dB 10 Hz-100 kHz ±1 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 110 dB 108 dB 108 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 435 x 151 x 389 mm; 10.9 kg 435 x 151 x 308 mm; 7.5 kg 435 x 151 x 308 mm; 7.4 kg

Amplifiers AX-497 AX-397

Output Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD Max) 2-channel 120 W/ch 2-channel 95 W/ch
Dynamic Power/Ch (8/6/4/2 ohms) 130/185/220 W 100/140/150 W
Linear Damping [Damping Factor (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz)] Yes [240 (speaker A)] Yes [240 (speaker A)]
Frequency Response 10 Hz-100 kHz ±1 dB 10 Hz-100 kHz ±1 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD) 110 dB 110 dB
Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight 435 x 151 x 390 mm; 9.1 kg 435 x 151 x 390 mm; 8.3 kg

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 “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 theatre.

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).

"SILENT" is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
• Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD and BrilliantColor are trademarks of
• "DTS", "DTS-ES" and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Texas Instruments, Inc.
• THX and the THX logo are registered trademarks of THX Ltd. • Theatre photos: UNITED CINEMAS "Toshimaen."
• Surround EX is a jointly developed technology of THX and Dolby Laboratories, Inc. and is a trademark of • Screen images are simulated.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. • Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

For details please contact:

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Siemensstr. 22-34 www.yamaha-online.de
D-25462 Rellingen
Germany
Tel: +49 4101 3090

YAMAHA CORPORATION
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