Features And Options - Yamaha YSP-1100 Features

going though this process I recommend
that no one try this). That's what I call build
quality!
The gloss black lower portion of the
Sound Projector carries a blue LCD screen
The system itself is a combination of 42 which delivers valuable information in a
drivers and amplifiers along with all of the way that is easily visible but not overt or
basic electronics you'd find in a digital AV intrusive (i.e. you won't be blinded or drawn
receiver. This means that the YSP-1100 can
to it like a moth during movies). As part of
take the place of an entire 5.1 surround
system. From 6 boxes (5 speakers and a
receiver) down to just 1 box is bound to
make lots of spouses very happy.
In comparing the YSP-1100 to the original
YSP-1 we reviewed in 2005, there are several
Speakers:
notable differences and improvements (see
Main drivers: 40 x 1 5/8" drivers
chart page 3).
Midrange: 2 x 4 3/8" woofers
As you can see, the majority of changes
Beam modes: 5-beam, stereo, 3-beam,
stereo + 3-beam, My beam
with the system occur in software. The
addition of more DSP power to handle
Compatible Decoding Formats:
YPAO-like optimizer setup functionality
Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic/II
is the largest improvement and deserves
Music/Movie/Game, DTS Neo:6
kudos. The original YSP-1 was a bit difficult
Music/Cinema
to setup and became a bit of a hassle
Cinema DSP:
for non-installers to configure. Manual
Concert Hall, Music Video, Jazz Club,
configuration is still available, of course, but
Spectacle, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Sports
this is a stellar improvement that should be
a "Page 1" notation.
Power:
40 x 2W (main drivers)
Build Quality + 2 x 20W (midrange);
0.1W standby power consumption
The YSP-1100 is available in either silver
or black. The non-removable grill cover is
Dimensions:
made of steel that is carefully designed not
40 9/16"W x 7 5/8"H x 4 5/8" D
to ring or rattle. It also works well with (1030mm x 194mm x 118mm)
the design to not disrupt the intended
Video Connections:
frequency response of the system. The
3 composite video inputs and 1 composite
effect of the unit as a whole, with it's almost
video output, 2 component video inputs
29 pounds of mass, is that of a serious piece
and 1 component video output
of equipment. If this unit were designed

any sturdier it would
Review Summary
be suitable for
military use. Let
Custom Home Theater System
me just explain
Manufacturer: Yamaha Elec. Corp.
s o m e t h i n g ... I
Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars
wanted to get Value Rating: 5/5 Stars
y'all a picture MSRP: $1,699
of the actual www.yamaha.com/yec
drivers. Well, after
removing about 40
• Optional wall-hanging bracket
screws and still not coming
• Comes in silver or black
to the end of what I needed to • Multiple "Beam" modes for easy
"on-the-fly" customization
safely remove the steel grill I gave
• Wider sweet spot than any other
up and reassembled the unit (and after
"virtual surround" system we've heard
• Improved programmable remote
control
• Perfectly sized for 42" flat panel
displays
• No component video upconversion
• No OSD via component video
• Auto setup requires manual tuning in
certain room configurations
• Remote control not backlit
Features & options
YSP-1100 Custom Home Theater System
Weight:
28.7 lbs (13 kg)
Audio Connections: 2 optical/1 coaxial
S/PDIF digital inputs, 2 analogue audio inputs,
1 subwoofer output terminal
Misc Connections:
Remote in, RS-232C interface, IntelliBeam
optimizing microphone input, IR OUT
terminal
Accessories:
Detachable power cord, multi-function
programmable remote control (with
batteries), optimizer mic with cardboard
stand, composite video cable, analogue
audio cable, optical S/PDIF cable, cable
clamp & fasteners
Optional Accessories:
SPM-K1 wall hanging bracket, YST-FSW100
Slim Subwoofer (silver or black)
YSP-1100
MSRP:
Finish:
Auto Setup:
Room EQ:
Weight:
Pros Standby Power:
Remote:
Cons
my deconstruction mission I did manage
to get ahold of the LCD panel for a closer
look. The components I saw were all of
high quality (most of the real interesting
technology is located behind the YSP-1100
front panel and drivers, not below it).
Design Overview
The very nature of this system shows that
Yamaha is fully capable of combining form
and function into a stylistic box that looks
as good as it performs. From the blue LCD
display on its piano gloss black finish to the
silver or black steel grill which covers the
42 drivers, Yamaha's YSP-1100 is an elegant
piece to look at. As we mentioned, it will fit
well underneath a 42-inch flat screen and it
almost begs to be wall-mounted. With this
type of system there is a ton of flexibility in
placement but the best rooms are going to
want to cater to this box, not use it as a last
resort for rooms that cannot support rear
speakers. To do that would be a shame.
YSP-1100 YSP-1
(3rd generation) (generation 1)
$1,699 $1,499
Silver or Black Silver
Yes No
Yes No
28.7 lbs. 28.6 lbs
0.1W 0.5W
Revised (still not backlit) Original
Setup
When installing the YSP-1100 (or any
other Yamaha Digital Sound Projector
product) it's important to note a few things
about your room before selecting a location
or moving forward with the placement of
the system. If you think the YSP-1100 will
work in any room under any conditions
you'll need to check out a few scenarios
where we do NOT recommend placing this
type of system:
• In a heavily acoustically-treated room
or where reflective surfaces have been
minimized
• In a room where furniture obstructs
the beam paths (firing at roughly 30
degrees and 60 degrees from the
center of the unit if parallel-mounted)
• In a room that is more akin to a
football field or warehouse than a
listening room (the room has to be
within 23' x 23' and preferably less
than 12' tall)
• Rooms missing both side walls
• In the middle of a casino
(ok, that last one is obvious)
Here are some scenarios where the
Digital Sound Projector will work, but in a
reduced capacity:
• Seating areas that are very close to
or against the back wall (3-Beam
mode and Stereo modes will work
as will My Beam mode)
• Corner-arranged rooms where one or
more side walls include large openings
• Normal listening rooms where one or
more side walls include large openings
• Rooms missing an entire wall
• Rooms with high levels of ambient
noise (this goes for any speaker
system)
OK, you've found your ideal location
and eliminated the 4" thick first reflection
acoustic materials you had custom designed
for your listening room prior to purchasing
the YSP-1100. Now what? Well, you can
mount the YSP-1100 on top of or below
the TV. A 42-inch flat panel is the perfect
match, but to be honest it looks fabulous
with anything up to 50-inches (I had it under
a 47-inch LCD display). I tried a number of
configurations, but my favorite was actually
placing the unit on top of a StudioTech DP-
2 RW flat panel/AV component stand and
mounting the LCD display high enough for
it to clear the Yamaha. If you have a wall-
mounted display, then pick up the optional
SPM-K1 wall hanging bracket and put the
unit on the wall below (preferred) or above
the set. If you are doing a corner mount,
consider mounting the speaker above the
TV in order to ensure that you get some
additional clearance for the beams. In either
case take a look around the room and
see what might be getting in the way
of good "beam steerage" (start throwing
that terminology around at the office on
Monday morning). Also remember that with
a corner mount location the system will
operate in Stereo + 3Beam mode with the
front three channels coming directly out of
the system (5Beam is disabled).
Connecting Your Gear
OK, now that the unit is positioned you'll
want to make your physical connections.
Fortunately, the YSP-1100 comes with a
plethora (I still love that word) of inputs for
the typical home theater user and certainly
well targeted for a lifestyle product. Let's
take a brief look at the back of this device:
As you should be able to see here, there
are dual component inputs as well as three
sets of composite inputs. Audio can be either
analogue (2 inputs) or digital (3 inputs).
The idea is that you would mate digital
inputs for each of the component inputs
and then mate analogue for each of the
two composite inputs. That leaves another
digital input and composite input which can
either be utilized or retained for an option.
A subwoofer output connection is present
and should be connected to the mono line
level input of your powered subwoofer.
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