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High performance, extremely versatile receiver designed to serve as the core component of any high quality home theater system. Major features include 6-channel discrete amplification (85W x 6, FTC), Yamaha’s Digital ToP-ART design concept, Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, 24 surround programs and SILENT CINEMA. Compatible with the newest 6.1-channel movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6.
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Digital ToP-ART Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the name Yamaha has given to a design philosophy whose goal is to maximize digital quality while minimizing analog circuitry. The culmination of the best digital engineering and design possible...
* In addition to the six channels (Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R, Rear Center) there is a subwoofer output (hence 6.1-channel format compatibility) and two front effect channels (a total of 9 DACs). The front effect channel signals, unique to Yamaha CINEMA DSP, are mixed with the main channel signals to achieve more precise separation of dialogue, music and effects on the front sound stage and a superior sense of presence as compared to other systems.
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6-Channel High Power, Discrete Amplifier Configuration The RX-V640 will deliver as much as 85W of power to each of six channels (two main, two rear, one center and one rear center). This is more than enough to fill even the largest rooms with vibrant music and Richter-scale sound effects.
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The high precision FE mica and metallic mylar film capacitors use polypropylene material and are the highest performance types on the market. RX-V640 Interior View and Signal Flow ( 5/10 (R/L/T/K) RX-V640 NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN RX-V640 High Quality Parts...
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It will seem as if the walls of your room have disappeared and you are in the middle of your own immense theater! RX-V640 Surround Programs: 24 Surround Programs (44 Variations) HiFi DSP Programs CONCERT HALL Concert Hall JAZZ CLUB...
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Quad-Field CINEMA DSP Rear Left Surround/ Effect Sound Field Rear Center Surround/ Effect Sound Field 7/10 (R/L/T/K) RX-V640 NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN SILENT CINEMA Sound Field Imaging Virtual CINEMA DSP Sound Field Imaging Presence (Front) Sound Field Dialogue Effect...
All the A/V Connections Needed for the Present and Into the Future! Plus a Host of Convenient Features. Easy Setup and Operation The RX-V640 has an ergonomic design that ensures simple, convenient operation. Everything from the layout of the controls to the display menus has been planned to make using the unit easy and enjoyable.
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Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals includes S-video and optical digital input terminals for connecting game machines, digital equipment, and so on. Fixed and Assignable Terminals Yamaha offers terminals that can be RX-V640 Main Specifications AUDIO SECTION Maximum Power Main Channels...
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6.1-channel digital surround. It is compatible with DVD and all other A/V sources. Yamaha CINEMA DSP technology has received a patent in the U.S. (Patent No. 5,261,005).