Expanding on the highly acclaimed Z-Series, Yamaha introduces another benchmark: the RX-Z7, a 7.1-channel Network AV Receiver. This new receiver provides an enormous range of exciting multimedia features, extensive custom installation capabilities, video adjustment features and cutting edge technologies. The RX-Z7 performance provides great enjoyment for the home theater experience.
View Comparison Chart of Yamaha’s Top Three Receivers (RX-Z7, RX-Z1, RX-V3900)
RX-Z7 Specifications
High Sound Quality
- 7-channel 980W powerful surround sound (140W x 7)
- Decoders for HD Audio format: Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio (192kHz); Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
- Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification
- Stable chassis design with cross-shaped frames and double-box construction
- Pure Direct for HD audio and video enjoyment
- Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs in all channels
- Digital System Clock Isolator and Ultra Low Jitter PLL circuitry for HDMI and any digital sources
- Inteligent Assignable Amplifiers for bi-amp or Front Presence connection
High Picture Quality
- Analog and HDMI video upscaling to full HD 1080p and downscaling to 480p
- 1080p-compatible HDMI 5 inputs (1 on front) and 2 outputs (simultaneous)
- Supports Deep Color (30/36 bit), x.v.Color, 120Hz/24Hz Refresh Rates and Auto
- Lip-Sync compensation
- PReP™ (Progressive ReProcessing) with 2:2/2:3 Pull-Down Detection, Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing
- Versatile video adjustment functions with 6 preset memories for different sources. Video adjustments are Mosquito Noise Reduction, Block Noise Reduction, Detail Enhancement, Edge Enhancement, and Brightness/Contrast/Saturation control
- Anchor Bay VRS™ video processing technologies
Extensive Compatibility
- Network Receiver capabilities
- Connecting Internet Radio (MP3/WMA), Streaming Service (Rhapsody/SIRIUS*), music files on PC (WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC) and Yamaha MusicCAST via LAN
- SIRIUS Internet Radio Coming March 2009 via online firmware update.
- Windows Vista and DLNA network device support
- USB port for portable audio players and flash drives (MTP/MSC)
- HD Radio™ with iTunes tagging
- XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready
- iPod compatibility via optional YDS-11 Universal Dock
- Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with optional Yamaha Bluetooth Wireless Audio Receiver YBA-10
Superb Convenience
- Advanced YPAO with multiple point measurement for automatic speaker setup
- System Memory — 6 combinations for Main and 4 for other Zone 2, 3 and 4
- GUI superimpose on-screen display with 6 language (English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese)
- Album Art display on GUI
- iPod content browsing on front panel display
- Web Browser Control: You can control the RX-Z7 via a PC or PDA web browser over a home network
Surround Realism
- CINEMA DSP 3D processing (22 programs) with Adaptive DSP Level
- Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) now enhanced with input source level compensation and YPAO speaker setup data
- Dialogue Lift
- Compressed Music Enhancer
Versatile Zone Control
- Supporting up to Zone 4
- Assignable Amplifiers for multi-zone control (Zone 2 and Zone 3)
- Preamplifier Mode
- Assignable Zone component video for Zone 2 to 4
- Zone 2 video output with OSD capability
- Zone 4 optical digital audio output
- Zone Mono (Zone 2 and Zone 3)
- Sleep timer for all zones
- RS-232C interface
- Remote input/output and programmable Dual +12V trigger outputs
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Hidden Front Panel 
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