Product Description
From the Manufacturer
Yamaha Introduces Watch, Listen & Play
One reason Yamaha has enjoyed the No.1 ranking in the AV receiver market is that we listen to our customers. Various surveys have told us that "simple operation" and "simple remote control" are top priorities. Developing the neoHD Media Controllers with their simplified remote was our answer to these requests. As a quick glance shows, the NeoHD Media Controllers are completely different than ordinary AV receivers. By allowing customers to easily operate their whole entertainment system, which can include a wide range of sources, and providing high quality surround sound even from just two speakers, neoHD has tremendous appeal.Activity Based Operation
To watch a movie or TV, you simply select "Watch", then select the desired source, then initiate playback using the remote control or the on-screen virtual remote control. Thanks to the Automatic Operation Flow function, after the activity is selected, three operations are handled automatically: 1)the selected device is powered on, 2) the neoHD input changes to that device, 3)the DSP mode changes accordingly.
Listen
To listen to an iPod, radio, etc., you simply select "Listen", then select the desired source, then initiate playback using the remote control or the on-screen virtual remote control.
Play
The Play mode allows you to play video games or view photos. In this mode, you also have the ability to enjoy pictures (via USB drive or PC) along with music to create truly personalized slideshows. A great feature for home parties!
Initial Screen
Initial Screen allows you to customize the way neoHD starts up. At the touch of a button, neoHD can be powered on and set to play back any source without navigating through the menu system. By simply pressing the Power or Control button on the remote control, a series of events will take place automatically. In addition, you can set the screen to be displayed on the TV monitor when the Power or Control button is pressed.
The Basic Concept is Simplicity
The Center of a Large Entertainment SystemNot only can the Media Controller seamlessly control a large number of sources, it can function as an IR remote control junction. Three IR outputs allow wireless control of up to six other AV components. For example, you can operate a TV, a Blu-ray player and a game system using the neoHD remote control. A vast IR code library is built in, and the remote has sophisticated code-learning capability.
Less Remote and Less Buttons
No more multiple remote controls sitting on the couch or coffee table. Now you need only one! And people who are intimidated by large remote controls with many buttons will like this one. In addition to power, volume, channel and mute buttons, it has just a few others plus a cursor for making selections via the on-screen interface. The message is: "Not complicated! and Family friendly!"
Simple, Attractive GUI
In keeping with the overall design concept, the GUI (graphical user interface) is clean and simple, with cool, minimal graphics. It provides activity-based operation, which is more natural than just selecting from text menus. You simply select Watch, Listen or Play using the remote cursor, then choose the desired source. All the other menus, such as song lists, are also easy to view, understand and make selections from. In addition, this attractive GUI provides high quality images, such as iPod or Rhapsody album cover art.
Convenient Virtual Remote Control
neoHD can display pop-up menus and a virtual remote control on the bottom of the screen. They are unobtrusively overlaid on top of what is on the screen. The pop-up menus provide quick access to various functions. The virtual remote control makes it easier to control connected components.
neoHD: Unconventional Design
Unconventional DesignOne look tells you that neoHD takes front panel design in a completely new direction. The concept of "simplicity" has been given visual form. The remote control is also much simpler than the usual types. One reason for calling them "Media Controllers" rather than receivers is to emphasize this difference. This will appeal to those who are wary of conventional front panels packed with buttons.
 Surround sound from 2 speakers |
We have done away with the complex-looking rear panels crammed with input jacks. For the neoHD units, we have included only necessary inputs, which are still sufficient for building a large system (up to six video sources). All video signals are up-converted to HDMI. Therefore only a single HDMI cable is necessary for TV connection.
AIR SURROUND XTREME: Great Sound From Only 2 Speakers
AIR SURROUND XTREME is dramatically different than other two-channel "surround" systems. It delivers enveloping surround sound, with clear dialogue from the front, and other sounds to the sides and the rear. Naturally, customers may choose to add a subwoofer to get powerful bass from multi-channel music and movies. neoHD can also output multi-channel sound for use in a 5.1 channel system, and is compatible with the latest high-definition multi-channel sound formats like Dolby TrueHD for the full surround experience.
Intuitive Setup
On-Screen Wizard
The On-Screen Wizard guides you step-by-step through the setup. Available for everything from speaker setup to remote control programming, the On-Screen Wizard makes setup simple and straightforward.
- Auto Speaker Setup: Yamaha’s YPAO system uses a small microphone (included) and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. Everything is analyzed from the room acoustics to speaker wiring, ensuring maximum performance from the neoHD system. What’s more, when a 2.1-channel speaker configuration is detected, YPAO has the capability to automatically activate AIR SURROUND XTREME, which is an optimized mode for 2.1-channel use.
- Source Device Setup: neoHD contains an extensive IR code database for various AV devices, all built in and ready to use. The On-Screen Wizard guides you through simple remote programming procedures, making device setup quick and easy. In the event an IR code is not available, the On-Screen Wizard can assist users with learning new IR codes as well.
You can store up to eight favorite TV stations and recall them easily using the virtual remote keys.
Remote Code Learning
Even if your remote codes aren't found in the internal IR database, the codes from other remote controls can be easily programmed into the neoHD remote control or the virtual remote control.
neoHD Special Benefits
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)Yamaha's Adaptive DRC technology automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the sound according to the volume that is selected. Adaptive DRC refines the dynamic range parameters to make low volume sounds easier to hear (narrower dynamic range) while retaining the massive feeling of high volume sound (wider dynamic range).
CINEMA DSP
Yamaha's CINEMA DSP technology is far more sophisticated than ordinary surround sound systems. Using massive acoustic data and powerful processing techniques, you will hear sharply detailed, precisely located sound that is actually closer to what the director intended you to hear. Music sounds truly live because the music programs use acoustic data recorded at famous entertainment venues around the world. Games are also more fun with dynamic surround sound.
Compressed Music Enhancer
When music is encoded in a digitally compressed format such as MP3, frequency response suffers in the high and low ranges. Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms, enabling faithful reproduction of the original music.
What's Included in the Yamaha YMC-S21 neoHD System Box
 YMC-500 | The Yamaha YMC-500 neoHD controller. Not only can the Media Controller seamlessly control a large number of sources, it can function as an IR remote control junction. Three IR outputs allow wireless control of up to six other AV components. For example, you can operate a TV, a Blu-ray player and a game system using the neoHD remote control. A vast IR code library is built in, and the remote has sophisticated code-learning capability as well. |
 YST-FSW050 | The Yamaha YST-FSW050 Advanced YST II Down-Firing Active Subwoofer is a new shaped subwoofer with Yamaha's latest technologies, including Advanced YST II, Linear Port and down-firing active design. The Rack Mountable Design matches the surround systems and micro component systems. This subwoofer employs a high performance and down-firing active design. Even though compact, it delivers impressive bass power and accurate sound reproduction. The down-firing design radiates the sound efficiently in all directions. The Linear Port provides smooth bass response and minimizes extraneous noise. It also serves to boost the sound output from this compact subwoofer. Capable of handling high dynamic power of 100W, this subwoofer ensures that you hear all bass sounds, even the loudest short bursts, with fast attack and total clarity. |
 NS-AP7900 | The Yamaha NS-AP7900MBL (pair) speakers. Slim stylish 2-way speakers offer excellent performance for movie and music playback. |
Optional Accessories For The neoHD System
 YBA-10WH | The YBA-10WH Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver. Use the optional Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver to link a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or PDA. |
 YDS-11SL | The YDS-11SL Universal Dock for iPod. Use the optional Yamaha YDS-11 Universal Dock to get instant access to your iPod music library. |
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