In addition to delivering great sound, the Yamaha RX-Z11BL home theater receiver minimizes the cable clutter going to your HDTV. Working as a control hub, it has 5 HDMI-HDCP inputs, 4 HD capable component inputs, and 8 video inputs with S-Video and composite jacks. It then sends the signal through the HDMI-HDCP output jack and to your TV. There are stereo input jacks to match all of the video inputs, plus 5 optical and 4 coaxial digital audio inputs.
You say you want to listen to radio or your iPod? No problem. There are dedicated inputs for those accessories, too. You can listen to XM radio and even crystal-clear, CD-quality HD radio! To add an iPod docking station, the song titles from your iPod will display on the receiver’s front panel and on-screen display.
Setup is a breeze with the advanced YPAO automatic calibration system. After it checks the connection and phase of each speaker it sends out tones to automatically calibrate the output signals. You don’t have to do a thing! Yamaha’s professional experience with sound and speakers comes home in exquisite style. Hear it for yourself!
In addition to delivering great sound, the Yamaha RX-Z11BL home theater receiver minimizes the cable clutter going to your HDTV. Working as a control hub, it has 5 HDMI-HDCP inputs, 4 HD capable component inputs, and 8 video inputs with S-Video and composite jacks. It then sends the signal through the HDMI-HDCP output jack and to your TV. There are stereo input jacks to match all of the video inputs, plus 5 optical and 4 coaxial digital audio inputs.
You say you want to listen to radio or your iPod? No problem. There are dedicated inputs for those accessories, too. You can listen to XM radio and even crystal-clear, CD-quality HD radio! To add an iPod docking station, the song titles from your iPod will display on the receiver’s front panel and on-screen display.
Setup is a breeze with the advanced YPAO automatic calibration system. After it checks the connection and phase of each speaker it sends out tones to automatically calibrate the output signals. You don’t have to do a thing! Yamaha’s professional experience with sound and speakers comes home in exquisite style. Hear it for yourself!
High Definition Up-Conversion with HDMIWhen connected to an HDMI-compatible TV via an HDMI cable, the Yamaha RX-Z11BL up-converts video content up to 1080p resolution for high-quality high definition images.
THX Ultra2 Plus CertificationThe Yamaha RX-Z11BL has passed through various rigorous quality and performance tests to carry the THX Ultra2 Plus certification, a powerful endorsement of the receiver's ability to deliver optimal audio performance in even very large rooms (over 3000 cubic feet). The THX Ultra2 Plus certified receiver features a number of proprietary THX technologies, including THX Surround EX and THX Loudness Plus, to compensate for the acoustical errors that occur when movies, music and games are translated from the professional studio to the home environment.
XM Radio ReadyWith your subscription to XM Radio, enjoy satellite radio service in Neural Surround sound using the Yamaha RX-Z11BL! Neural Surround is a proprietary audio format that embeds the rich envelopment and discrete image detail of surround sound and is 100% compatible with stereo content.
HD Radio CompatibleWith the Yamaha RX-Z11BL, experience crystal-clear, static-free broadcasting, advanced data services and much more from your local HD Radio stations. The unit also receives conventional AM/FM broadcasts so you don't miss any of your favorite stations.
Cinema DSP HD3Yamaha’s latest digital sound field processing refinement technology, Cinema DSP HD3, utilizes four Quad CINEMA DSP engines and permits lossless decoding of 192kHz signals, while providing 3D processing to create an extra vertical dimension. It adds two presence and two rear presence speakers to traditional configurations, so you can enjoy a completely new three-dimensional sound stage.
YPAO Automatic System CalibrationUtilizing an optimizer microphone, Yamaha’s YPAO system automatically sets the best sound for any room, no matter where the speakers are.