Yamaha YSP-3050BL Digital Sound Projector

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 37.6 x 11 inches ; 31 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 31 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B001BFBAT8
• Item model number: YSP-3050BL
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Yamaha YSP-3050 Offers True Multi-Channel Surround Sound Enjoyment from a Single Component

The sound surrounds you, the speakers don't

True Multi-Channel Surround Sound from All Sources, Including TV
As amazing as it seems, the YSP-3050 can actually deliver multi-channel sound that surrounds listeners the same as sound from front, center, and rear speakers. 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 can be heard in glorious multi-channel surround.

Digital Amplifier Built-in
The YSP-3050 has a powerful and efficient digital amplifier built in. It powers the 21 beam drivers at 2W each and the two woofers at 20W each, for a total of 82W of power. There is no need for the customer to purchase an additional amplifier or receiver, so the system is compact and economical.

Wide Variety of Beam Settings
The My Surround mode provides surround sound without reflecting the beams off the walls and uses a combination of DiMagic and Yamaha technology. It delivers a good surround effect when listeners are close to the unit and is handy for rooms where the walls can not be used well. The My Beam setting focuses the sound at a specific listening position, so even in noisy surroundings you can hear dialogue and other sounds clearly. There are also five other selectable beam settings: 5 Beam, 3 Beam, 3 Beam + Stereo, and 2ch Stereo and 5ch Stereo that outputs stereo sources from all of the 5-channel beams, providing a more expansive sound field.

Digital Sound Projector Technology
the YSP-3050 applies this sophisticated 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!

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Advanced Features

Analog Video to HDMI Digital Video Upconversion
The YSP-3050 provides upconversion of video composite and component signals to HDMI. The signal can then be output via a single HDMI cable to a monitor for enjoying high-definition video quality. The output supports 1080p/24Hz and 60Hz video signals, so they can be throughput to a monitor for enjoying high definition video quality.

The YSP-3050 provides video upscaling for a better viewing experience

High-Definition Video Upscaling to 1080i/720p
The YSP-3050 provides analog video-upscaling of composite 480i signals and of component 480i or 480p signals to HDMI 1080i/720p resolutions for optimal viewing on high-definition displays. It uses advanced processing including video encoding/decoding ICs from Analog Devices and a TBC (Time Base Corrector) to restore degraded video signals for distortion-free viewing.

IntelliBeam Automated System Calibration
This Yamaha exclusive feature ensures optimum multi-channel sound reproduction with accurate image location. By monitoring and analyzing the sound with the microphone included with the YSP-3050, IntelliBeam automatically sets the best beam angles, while optimizing the level and frequency response of each beam. It also offers Direct Start function via remote unit. This makes initial setup both extremely simple and acoustically perfect.

Front Panel Mini Jack
A mini jack on the front panel makes it convenient to connect portable audio players. Also, with the Yamaha's optional YDS-11 universal iPod dock you are able to connect your iPod to the YSP-3050. You can listen to your music via the YSP-3050, operate your iPod via the YSP-3050's remote unit with the on-screen display, and charge your iPod.

Other Notable Features

True multi-channel sound without the extra speakers, back panel

• Three CINEMA DSP programs: Movie, Music, and Sports
• Compressed Music Enhancer
• TruBass uses harmonics to make the bass from small speakers deeper and richer
• Night Listening mode and TV Equal Volume
• Turn On Volume: Volume comes on at a preset level when power is turned on
• Can be wall mounted or placed on a shelf or rack
• iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages on the front panel and on-screen display
• Multi-language on-screen display: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian, and Dutch
• Three System Memories
• Built-in FM tuner
• XM Satellite Radio ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround
• Parameter settings can be made manually
• Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS Neo:6 compatibility
• Maximum Volume: for avoiding sudden loud sounds
• Memory Save Lock
• Preset remote unit
• Front Panel lock and extended IR code
• Subwoofer output

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Optional Accessories

• The Yamaha YDS-11SL Universal iPod Dock. Works with iPod touch, iPod nano, iPod mini, and iPod (click wheel).

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What's in the Box?

• Remote control unit
• Batteries (x2 AA)
• Demonstration DVD
• Fasteners (x4)
• Optical cable
• Cable clamp (x1)
• Digital audio cable
• Audio cable
• OSD (On-Screen Display) video cable
• IntelliBeam microphone
• Cardboard microphone stand (x1)
• Indoor FM Antenna

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Technical Specifications

• Speakers Section:
  • 1-5/8" x 21 drivers
  • 3-15/16" x 2 woofers
• Digital Amplifier: 82W total power: 2W x 21 + 20W x 2
• Standby Power Consumption: 0.5W
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 31-1/2" x 6-1/8" x 6"
• Weight: 25.3 lbs

Product Description

The new YSP-3050 Digital Sound Projector offers great new features such as 1080p-compatible HDMI, analog video to HDMI digital video upconversion, XM Satellite Radio ready, iPod compatibility and wide variety of beam settings including My Surround for true multi-channel surround sound enjoyment from a single component.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Equal to Surround Sound, February 4, 2009

By	Rogmd (Long Beach,CA) - See all my reviews

Great product! Very easy to set up even in the manual mode. Especially easy using HDMI cables. I have replaced my eight year old surround sound system and the Sound Projector is actually better than hard wired speakers. I have an unusual shaped room and even though it does not really "fit" the room dimensions for the projector, the result is great.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yamaha Sound Bar, February 2, 2009

By	T. Mc Culley (Bastrop, TX USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Yamaha YSP-3050BL Digital Sound Projector is a compact, easy to use, and easy to setup(using HDMI) Home Theater solution that provides very good sound. Met my expectations and then some. So far (about 30 days use) I think it is one of the best possible solutions for a small home theater system in a limited well defined space. It works ok in the wide open space where I have it currently installed but in a smaller space with walls you will get a better surround experience. The only complaint I have is that I have not been able to program the remote with some of my connected equipment. Going to check out Yamaha customer support.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great simulated surround sound!, January 12, 2009

By	C. Coulson (Redwood Shores, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great component if you do not want a full 5.1/3.1 surround system. In our case, I didn't want speakers throughout our family room, so this was a great compromise. My only wish is that there was a straight audio pass-through should you not wish to power-up the Yamaha. Also, more HDMI inputs (it has 2).