| YPAO uses the supplied microphone and the on-board 7-band parametric equalizer to automatically calibrate the HTR5990 for the acoustics of the room and all of the speakers being used. |
| Video composite, s-video and component signals
are up-converted to HDMI output, with a time
base corrector (TBC) in the Analog Devices high-performance
encoder and decoder. In addition,
the HTR5990 also uses an Oplus™ high-performance de-interlacer for the for the best
quality progressive video images (480i to 480p). » Learn more |
One cable does it all! HDMI offers the simplest and most reliable audio and video data handling.
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| The HTR5990 brings 80 channels of superior digital audio into your home using XM's revolutionary Connect-and-Play™ technology. All you need to get the crystal clear digital sound of XM Satellite Radio is this Yamaha XM Ready Digital Home Theatre Receiver and the Connect-and-Play™ antenna accessory. |
| Pure Direct is a special listening mode
that provides the highest possible signal purity. It
can be used for both analog and
digital sources except HDMI audio
input, with two-channel or multichannel
inputs. |
The HTR5990 allows you to configure a multi-room audio system with the ability to listen to up to 3 different sources at 3 different volume levels at the same time. You can either use external amplifiers or just re-assign the internal amplifiers to power the 2nd and 3rd Zones. You are able to control all 3 zones by using the supplied remote control. |
| A wide bandwidth for video is essential to assure uncompromised video reproduction. The HTR5990's 60 Mhz video bandwidth meets the requirements of HDTV. |
| THX Select is more suited to the size and listening distances of most living rooms. It accurately reflects the demands of modern program material, based on a fresh examination of the requirements of multichannel digital audio. |
| Yamaha's design philosophy to maximize digital quality while minimizing analog circuitry. |
| The HTR5990s remote control can learn the functions of other components, so it can be used to control the entire home theatre system. For ease of use, the units LCD window displays the active input name. |
| Operating this receiver is easy and intuitive, thanks to a newly designed GUI (Graphical User Interface). |
| Provides a realistic multi-channel surround experience using only two or three (with the inclusion of a centre channel) speakers. |
| Precise volume adjustment and matching is made possible via Yamaha's digitally regulated volume control. Adjustments can be made by turning the knob on the receiver or through the remote control. |
| Up to 40 Preset AM and FM stations can be programmed (8 stations x 5 groups). These groupings make it easy for family members to access their favourite stations or to have musical genres, such as all jazz stations, grouped together. |
| Yamaha has added HRTF and "Virtual" technology to create a realistic surround movie effect using standard, two-channel headphones. |
| Enjoy explosions, music and sound effects without disturbing others. In this mode, sound effects will not overpower dialogue with sudden increases in volume levels. |
| Yamaha's heavy-duty binding post speaker terminals accept a wide variety of connections, including banana plugs, spade connectors, and heavy-gauge cable. |
| Use Zone 2 (powered) or Zone 3 (line out) connectors to enjoy sound in additional rooms. |
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