980W - Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus - MPN: RXZ7BL See Product Details
Description
Expanding on the highly acclaimed Z-Series, Yamaha introduces another benchmark: the RX-Z7, a 7.1-channel Network AV Receiver. The RX-Z7 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.
Quick Glance
Interfaces: 3 x RCA Component Video In - Rear, 1 x RCA Component Video Out - Rear, 4 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video In - Rear, 5 x S-Video In - Rear, 3 x S-Video Out - Rear, 5 x Composite Video In - Rear, 5 x Composite Video Out - Rear, 2 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out - Rear, 2 x Remote In - Rear, 2 x Remote Out - Rear, 9 x Stereo Audio Line In - Rear, 5 x Stereo Audio Line Out - Rear, 1 x RJ-45 Network - Rear, 1 x USB - Rear, 2 x Antenna In - Rear, 11 x Binding Post Speaker Terminal - Rear, 1 x Multi-channel In - Rear, 1 x Pre-amplifier Line Out - Rear, 1 x Docking - Rear, 3 x S/PDIF In - Rear, 4 x Toslink S/PDIF In - Rear, 2 x Toslink S/PDIF Out - Rear, 2 x Trigger Out - Rear, 1 x RS-232C - Serial - Rear
Sound Supported: Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus
Supported Channels: 7.1 Channels
THD: 0.04 %
Total Power: 980 W
Sound Processing
Sound Supported: Dolby TrueHD, DTS HD, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS-ES Matrix, DTS-ES Discrete, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital Plus
Supported Audio Channels: 7.1 Channels
Audio DAC: 24 Bit
Amplification
THD at Rated RMS Power (Unbridged): 0.04 %
Total Power: 980 W
General
Number of HDMI Outputs: 2
Number of HDMI Inputs: 5
Connectivity
Interface Connection: 3 x RCA Component Video In - Rear, 1 x RCA Component Video Out - Rear, 4 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video In - Rear, 5 x S-Video In - Rear, 3 x S-Video Out - Rear, 5 x Composite Video In - Rear, 5 x Composite Video Out - Rear, 2 x HDMI Digital Audio/Video Out - Rear, 2 x Remote In - Rear, 2 x Remote Out - Rear, 9 x Stereo Audio Line In - Rear, 5 x Stereo Audio Line Out - Rear, 1 x RJ-45 Network - Rear, 1 x USB - Rear, 2 x Antenna In - Rear, 11 x Binding Post Speaker Terminal - Rear, 1 x Multi-channel In - Rear, 1 x Pre-amplifier Line Out - Rear, 1 x Docking - Rear, 3 x S/PDIF In - Rear, 4 x Toslink S/PDIF In - Rear, 2 x Toslink S/PDIF Out - Rear, 2 x Trigger Out - Rear, 1 x RS-232C - Serial - Rear
Network Architecture Supported: Ethernet - 10 Mbps Twisted Pair (10BaseT), Ethernet - 100 Mbps Two-Pair (100BaseTX), Gigabit Ethernet - 1000 Mbps (1000BaseTX)
Dimensions
Dimensions: 7.69" Height x 17.13" Width x 17.38" Depth
Weight: 40.60 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Features: Stable chassis design with cross-shaped frames and double-box construction XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs in all channels Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification Pure Direct for HD audio and video enjoyment iPod content browsing on front panel display HD Radio with iTunes tagging Network Receiver capabilities SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready Album Art display on GUI
RMS Output Power: 140 W
PMPO Output Power: 980 W
Number of Analog Audio Input: 9
Number of S-Video Input: 5
Number of S-Video Output: 3
Number of Digital Optical Input: 7
Number of Digital Optical Output: 2
Number of HDMI Input: 4
Number of HDMI Output: 2
Multi Channel In: Yes
The Yamaha RX-Z7 is a high-end 7.1 channel a/v receiver released in October 2008 joining the Z series of receivers. It was released with an MSRP of $2699.95 along with the RX-V3900 ($1900) and RX-V1900 ($1400), and fits in below the previously released top-of-the-line Yamaha RX-Z11 ($5500) and the, now discontinued, Yamaha RX-Z9. It features 140 Watts / channel of power and it is powered by a...
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A great system form HD and Music
Strengths: HD radio, Net radio, Rhapsody, XM/Sirus. New HD movie formats DD-DTS, HDMI 1.3a, Network-DLNA, powerful, quality build.
Weakness: Setup takes a while, manual could be written a little better. Firmware needed to fix a few bugs.
This AV is a beast! Great power and loads of features. I did a lot of research and it was between this and the Denon 4208ci. The Yamaha sound is very good and there are plenty of DSP modes or listen pure. There is a ton of options for music (HD-Net), if you have an internet connection a world of Net stations are open to you and they sound great. Overall I would recommend the Yamaha Z7...it is a...
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