The new YSP-4000 Digital Sound Projector offers versatile new features such as, 1080p-compatible HDMI, analog video to HDMI digital video up-conversion, and component/composite inputs. Other features include: iPod and XM HD surround compatibility, built-in FM tuner, RS-232C for custom installation and a wide variety of beam settings, including My Surround Beam, for a true multi-channel surround sound experience from a single component. The YSP-4000 applies the Digital Sound Projector technology to precisely control the orientation of the sound by focusing it through multiple beams. The center channel sound is heard directly, while sounds from other channels are heard after reflecting off walls. The result is true multi-channel surround sound that sounds just like a multi-speaker system ¿ but without the need for extra speakers! As amazing as it seems, the YSP-4000 can actually deliver multi-channel sound that surrounds listeners the same way that sound from front, center and rear speakers does. DVD movies and other digital sources sound just the way they are supposed to. Dolby Pro Logic II is included, so even 2-channel TV's sound can be heard in true multi-channel surround. Its elegant space-saving design avoids the need of numerous speakers and cables. It can be wall mounted or placed on a shelf or rack. The YSP-4000 has a powerful and efficient digital amplifier built in. It powers the 40 beam drivers at 2W each and the two woofers at 20W each, for a total of 120W of power. There is no need for the customer to purchase an additional amplifier or receiver.
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Technical Details
- True Multi-Channel Surround Sound- Analog to HDMI Video Upconversion, Scaling to 720p/1080i
- Built-in FM Tuner and XM Radio Ready
- iPod Compatible via optional YDS-10
- 42 Speakes - 120W Total Power
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By Randy Maddon (BLAINE, WA, US)
I have been investigating "sound bars" for close to two years. This unit is NOT a sound bar, its a sound projecter and there is a HUGE difference between the two. I owned a 200w 7.1 surround sound system (200w per speaker). While this unit does not replace the sound from that system it does sound incredible and is well worth the loss in sound quality for the freedom from wires and the speakers crowding my living room. I have compared over 30 different brands and listened to the offerings that are available. This is by far the biggest bang for your buck. I have not found any that can even compare to the sound quality from this unit. Plenty of connections and HDMI for most people and easy set up. Spend just a little time researching and I think you'll come back to this Yamaha. It's a winner.
By P. Li (MD, USA)
1) Interms of sound quality, I am no audiophile. But I think the sound is good enough for my ears. I like the integrated design, so my entertainment center is not so cluttered.
2) But the setup steps are very complicated. Maybe all of these systems are the same. But I bet a lot of people out there may be completely lost and intimidated by the thick book of instruction and tedious set up process.
3) The input/output panel (where you plug all the wires) is poorly situated. You cannot see the inputs if you don't flip the system, which is very heavy. The input/outputs are all out of sight except the three HDMI plugs. Maybe Yamaha intentionally designed it this way so the cables are out of the sight. But it is in the back of the system. They are out of the sight anyway.
4) The DVD video input has some problem. It does not pass the video signal to the TV. Basically I did as the instruction says: I connected my DVD player to the system (DVD video/audio out to the system), and I connected the system to my TV (system video/audio out to TV video/audio in). Audio works perfectly. But video does not get pass-through. I have no idea why. I also connected my Wii through Aux 1. That did not have any problem. Obviously I can connect the DVD video directly to my TV. But I want to use this system as the central gateway. And the system was designed to serve that purpose. I think the system has a malfunctioned DVD video input (the regular RCA video input/yellow colored).
I am ordering component video cables to see whether that the video will pass through component video inputs. I will update you once I find out.
By K. vlagos
Coupled with a subwoofer, this is perfect for the person who wants a movie experience without the overload of multiple speakers, receivers and wires. You can't go wrong, best surround bar on the market.
By Rick Munoz
Purchased this product 2 weeks ago, very pleased with it. I wanted to avoid alot of wires due to brick walls and no atic in tv room, soundbar seemed logical. I tried the sony hct 100, it had teenie tiny sound and i promptly returned it. I installed this unit with a polk 505 12 inch subwoofer, very impressive sound, it literally shakes the walls. Pros--1) Impressive surround sound, it really works 2) easy hdmi connections 3)great dynamic theatre sound 4) easily integrates with my Harmony One remote 5) really looks great mounted on wall directly under my 52 inch sony w4100. Cons---1) You have to change volume through ysp, cant dislay volume on your tv 2) heavy, in a good way, get some help when installing it 3) Needs a subwoofer- I highly recommend the polk 505 12 inch subwoofer. It rocks and amazon has it for ~250. I Feel with these two pieces I have the great, dynamic, room shaking theater system I wanted. I am done.
By Brian Ferguson (Lake Forest, CA)
If you do not want to run cables all over your room for a surround-sound system, this is the option for you. It's a nice looking unit - it complements my TV very well - and the sound is fantastic, especially when paired with a subwoofer. The initial setup is incredibly easy (makes you wonder why more manufacturers don't do the same) and takes only 2-3 minutes. Once that's done you've got amazing sound coming from this one box!
One word of note: Purchasing this will require your switching be done through this unit, rather than through your TV. If you have HDMI-CEC components (e.g. a TV and disc player) hooked up via HDMI cables (and why wouldn't you?), you might have to turn off the HDMI-CEC functionality in order for the switch to operate correctly at start up.
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