Overview
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5-channel 500W = 100W x 5 (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9 % THD)
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HD Audio decoding with CINEMA DSP (17 DSP programmes)
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4K pass-through for next generation super high resolution images
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HDMI (4in/1out) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
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YPAO sound optimisation for automatic speaker setup
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Front panel USB digital connection for iPod/iPhone
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USB port for direct access to MP3 or WMA tracks on USB devices
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SCENE buttons with direct power on
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Stylish, curvy speaker design looks fresh in any interior
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ECO mode operation for about 20% less power consumption
5.1-channel powerful and stylish surround system
The AV receiver ensures that action movies with loud, dynamic soundtracks will be heard in spectacularly realistic surround sound. The front, surround and center speakers are high quality models capable of reproducing high definition audio, and the subwoofer uses Yamaha’s exclusive Advanced YST technology to deliver clean, crisply powerful bass. Rounded corners give the speakers a stylish appearance.
USB Digital Connection for iPod and iPhone on the Front Panel
A USB port on the front panel provides convenient connection for your iPod/iPhone, which also charges when connected. Because the digital signal from the iPod/iPhone is transmitted directly to the AV Receiver, noise interference is minimised and sound quality is much better.
HD Audio with CINEMA DSP
The receiver is capable of decoding the latest HD audio formats, which can be enjoyed together with CINEMA DSP sourround sound programmes, for natural and expansive sound imaging.
HD Audio Compatible Speakers, for Great Movie Sound
Compatible with HD audio sources, the YHT-298 speakers deliver superb music and movie sound. The speakers are tuned to provide a clear, soft sound that is pleasant to listen to for long periods.
Advanced YST for Awesome Deep Bass
Yamaha’s exclusive Advanced Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST) generates incredible bass from small speaker enclosures. Advanced YST is the ideal method of combining amplifiers and speakers for maximum performance. This system’s advanced negative impedance converter intelligently adjust the negative impedance generation as the speaker moves, creating a hard, rigid cone that prevents deep resonant waves from leaking out of the speaker cone. This means the full power of the waves is forced out through the air port, resulting in clear, powerful bass.
4K pass-through for next generation super high resolution images
This AV receiver provides advanced HDMI features including 4K pass-through. 4K refers to four times the resolution of a 1080p display. While not yet available, 4K displays and sources are sure to become popular in the future. This receiver is capable of passing the 4K data from the source to the display, for image clarity far beyond present standards.
HDMI (4 in/1 out) with 3D and Audio Return Channel
Four HDMI terminals provide convenient one-cable connection of various HD digital sources. HDMI also offers two special features: 3D for 3D video signals and Audio Return Channel.
USB Port for Direct Access to MP3 or WMA Tracks on USB Devices
The USB port on the front panel allows quick and easy connection of USB storage devices, for immediate enjoyment of MP3 and WMA tracks.
YPAO for Automatic Speaker Setup
The YHT-298 uses Yamaha’s YPAO system that quickly and automatically analyses the acoustics of the room and adjusts various speaker parameters to provide the optimum sound at the listening position. It’s like having a professional audio engineer set up and tweak your system.
SCENE for Easy One-Touch Operation
Four SCENE buttons make operating the receiver easier than ever. They are initially set to default settings for BD/DVD Movie Viewing, TV Viewing, CD Listening and Radio Listening. Pressing a SCENE button turns on the power, selects the input source and assigns the optimum DSP mode for that source.
OSD with Colour Icons
The YHT-298 features Yamaha’s latest on-screen display, which provides colour icons for quick identification. Menus can be viewed in English, German, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese. In addition, menus can be overlaid over the image.
Curvy Design for Chic Interiors
The surround speakers have a curved shape that blends nicely with any interior. They are just the right size for good sound quality and convenient placement in almost any location.
ECO mode lowers power consumption by 20%*
Yamahaʼs new ECO mode reduces power consumption by about 20%. It can be set easily from the top of the OSD menu.
* Compared to power consumption when ECO mode is off (Yamaha measurement).
Auto Power Down
Auto Power Down after 2, 4, 8 or 12 hours (selectable) and extremely low power consumption make this an environmentally friendly receiver.
Other Notable Features
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Compressed Music Enhancer
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192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown DACs for all channels
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Initial Volume Setting and Maximum Volume Setting
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SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP
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Audio Delay for adjusting Lip-Sync (0-250ms)
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40-station preset tuning/Auto preset tuning
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HDMI CEC with versatile control
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iPod/iPhone song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel
Technology
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media including Blu-ray Disc. Selected as an optional audio standard for Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Supporting bitrates up to 18.0 Mbps, Dolby TrueHD can carry up to 8 discrete channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio simultaneously. Dolby TrueHD also remains fully compatible with the existing multichannel audio systems and retains the metadata capability of Dolby Digital, allowing dialog normalization and dynamic range control.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industrysupported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Providing an interface between any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as multichannel digital audio using a single cable. HDMI transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements. When used in combination with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and system operators. For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website
at “http://www.hdmi.org/”.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
SCENE – A NEW LEVEL OF OPERATING EASE
With most AV components, watching or listening to what you want requires a number of steps. You have to turn on the AV component, turn on another component like a DVD player, select the source, select the surround mode and then press play. But with Yamaha’s SCENE feature all you need to do is press one button. Both components turn on, the correct DSP setting is made, and play begins. This SCENE function allows you to change input sources and sound field programmes with one button. Four SCENE buttons are available for different usages, such as playing movies or music.
CINEMA DSP Digital
Since the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a theater having many speakers designed for acoustic effects. Since home conditions, such as room size, wall material, number of speakers, and so on, can differ so widely, it is inevitable that there are differences in the sound heard. Based on a wealth of actually measured data, Yamaha CINEMA DSP provides the audiovisual experience of a movie theater in the listening room of your own home by using the Yamaha original sound field technology combined with various digital audio systems.
The actually measured sound field data contain the information of the height of the sound images. CINEMA DSP 3D mode achieves the reproduction of the accurate height of the sound images so that it creates the accurate and intensive stereoscopic sound fields in a listening room.
SILENT CINEMA
Yamaha has developed a natural, realistic sound effect DSP algorithm for headphones. Parameters for headphones have been set for each sound field so that accurate representations of all the sound field programs can be enjoyed on headphones.
Compressed Music Enhancer
Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3 and WMA. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original as possible.
YPAO Automatic System Calibration
Yamaha’s YPAO system uses a small microphone and sophisticated equalization to automatically set the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are. First it checks the speaker connections and phase of each speaker. Then it sends out tones which are captured by the microphone to analyze the room acoustics and sets a variety of parameters, such as the speaker size, the distance of the speakers and even the sound pressure level, etc. Until it achieves the best sound conditions for your room and you don't have to do anything!
Advanced YST
Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (Advanced YST) is a unique system in which the speaker and amplifier work together to cancel out impedance so the speaker unit has a perfectly linear motion. Advanced YST helps to ensure the highest levels of sound pressure and overall performance.
Made for iPod and iPhone
“Made for iPod and iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
ECO mode
4K Pass-Through
Specifications
AV Receiver
Amplifier Section
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Channel 5.1
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Rated Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) 100W (6ohms, 0.9% THD)
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Maximum Effective Output Power (1kHz, 1ch driven) (JEITA) 135W (6ohms, 10% THD)
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Dynamic Power per Channel (8/6/4/2 ohms) -/110/130/150W
Surround Sound Processing
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CINEMA DSP Yes
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DSP Programs 17
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Compressed Music Enhancer Yes
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SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP Yes
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Dolby TrueHD Yes
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Dolby Digital Plus Yes
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DTS-HD Master Audio Yes
Audio Features
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YPAO sound optimization Yes
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Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) Yes
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Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting Yes
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Audio Delay Yes (0-250 ms)
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192kHz/24-bit DACs for all channels Yes (Burr-Brown)
Video Features
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HDMI 3D passthrough Yes
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HDMI Audio Return Channel Yes
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Deep Colour/x.v.Colour/24Hz Refresh Rate /Auto Lip-Sync Yes
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4K Pass-through Yes
Extensive Connection
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HDMI Input/Output 4-Jan
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HDMI CEC Yes
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USB Input iPod/iPhone, USB Memory, Portable Audio Player
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Front AV Input USB/Mini Jack/Composite
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Digital Audio Input/Output: Optical 2 / 0
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Digital Audio Input/Output: Coaxial 2 / 0
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Analog Audio Input/Output 4 (front 1) / 2
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Component Video Input/Output 2-Jan
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Composite Video Input/Output 4 (front 1) / 1
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Preout SW
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Headphone Output 1
Tuner Section
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FM/AM Tuner Yes
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User Interface On-screen display Yes
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SCENE SCENE (4 sets)
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Remote Control Unit Yes
General
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Standby Power Consumption (IR only) ≤0.3W
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Auto Power Down Yes
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 151 x 315 mm
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Weight 7.5 kg
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ECO mode Yes
Package Speaker
Speaker System
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System Frequency Response 30 Hz–25 kHz
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Impedance 6 ohms (without subwoofer)
Front Speaker
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Type Full-range acoustic suspension
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Driver 7cm full-range cone
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Nominal Input Power 30 W
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Maximum Input Power 100 W
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Sensitivity 83 dB/2.83 V/1 m
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 115 x 176 x 88 mm
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Weight 0.48 kg / unit
Center Speaker
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Type Full-range acoustic suspension
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Driver 7cm full-range cone
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Nominal Input Power 30 W
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Maximum Input Power 100 W
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Sensitivity 84 dB/2.83 V/1 m
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 291 x 101 x 103 mm
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Weight 0.68 kg
Surround Speaker
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Type Full-range acoustic suspension
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Driver 7cm full-range cone
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Nominal Input Power 30 W
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Maximum Input Power 100 W
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Sensitivity 83 dB/2.83 V/1 m
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 115 x 176 x 88 mm
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Weight 0.48 kg / unit
Subwoofer
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Type Advanced YST with Linear Port
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Driver 16cm cone
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Output Power 50 W (5 ohms, 100 Hz, 10% THD)
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Dynamic Power 100 W
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Dimensions (W x H x D) 262 x 264 x 299 mm
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Weight 7 kg
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