- Front Surround System with center speaker provides clear dialogue and an expansive sound field
- 5.5cm (2-1/8”) full range speakers deliver crisp, richly
- Oval center speaker ensures natural sound reproduction
- AIR SURROUND XTREME provides powerful 7.1-channel surround sound
- Fully compatible with HD audio formats
- USB digital connection for iPod/iPhone
- Clear Voice makes dialogue and narrations easy to hear
- Slim soundbar fits neatly in front of a TV
- Height is adjustable in five steps to match the TV height
- Glossy black finish matches flat-screen TVs
Features
Soundbar with Center Speaker Provides Clear Dialogue and an Expansive Soundfield
The YHT-S401 consists of a soundbar and receiver/subwoofer, which you can position conveniently near the TV. The soundbar has three speakers including a centre speaker for clear dialogue from movies and TV programs. Yamaha’s rich, natural sound and expan...
Features
Soundbar with Center Speaker Provides Clear Dialogue and an Expansive Soundfield
The YHT-S401 consists of a soundbar and receiver/subwoofer, which you can position conveniently near the TV. The soundbar has three speakers including a centre speaker for clear dialogue from movies and TV programs. Yamaha’s rich, natural sound and expansive surround fields will greatly enhance the enjoyment of all your media sources. The 5.5cm full range speakers use extra-large voice coils to provide fast sound attack, wide dynamic range and highly detailed sound. The oval centre speaker has a paper cone with excellent vibration mode characteristics, so unnecessary vibrations do not affect sound quality. You’ll enjoy impressive surround sound quality from all your audio and video sources.
AIR SURROUND XTREME Provides Powerful Surround Sound
Yamaha’s exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME reproduces 7.1-channel surround sound with high quality, excellent imaging and rich presence, far superior to that of any other soundbar system. You’ll experience an extremely realistic and impressive sound field, with clear dialogue in the front and dynamic sound action at the back and sides.
HDMI (3 in/1 out) Supports 1080p Resolution, 3D Video and ARC
Three HDMI terminals offer convenient one-cable connection of various HD digital sources. HDMI also includes 3D protocols for enjoying 3D video sources. ARC (Audio Return Channel) means that you do not need an extra optical cable to hear the sound from the TV.
Digital USB Connection for iPod/iPhone
A USB terminal makes it quick and easy to plug in an iPod or iPhone. The digital signal from the iPod/iPhone is transmitted directly, noise interference is minimized and sound quality is much better.
Slim, Low-Profile Soundbar Fits Neatly in Front of the TV
The soundbar is low profile and height adjustable, for convenient positioning in front of most TVs so it straddles the TV stand.
Full HD Audio Compatibility
The YHT-S401 decodes HD Audio signals to ensure that you hear the best possible sound from Blu-ray Disc players, as well as from all other digital sources.
Powerful Subwoofer Outputs Robust Bass with a Sharp Kick
Powered by a 100W built-in digital amp, the subwoofer has a voice coil optimally positioned for superior response. It delivers clear, powerful bass with a sharp kick for movie sound effects and music.
Removable Legs, Wall Mounting Possible
For even greater positioning versatility, the legs can be removed. The unit can be wall mounted via the keyholes.
Height is Adjustable in Five Steps to Match the TV
The legs allow height adjustment in five steps for optimum positioning in front of the TV.
Subwoofer-Integrated Receiver with Flexible Placement
Yamaha was able to build a subwoofer into the surprisingly slim receiver, eliminating an extra unit (and cables) and allowing convenient placement in a rack or on the floor. What’s more, it can be placed either vertically or horizontally.
HDMI CEC Functionality
When connected to a CEC-compatible TV, such as a Panasonic VIERA Link TV, the YHT-S401 will turn on and off together with the TV, and you can use the TV remote unit to control the volume. CEC also provides advanced functionality with other components.
Music Enhancer makes compressed audio sound fresh
When music is encoded in a digital compressed format such as MP3, frequency response suffers in the high and low ranges. Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms, enabling faithful reproduction of the original music, for excellent sound quality.
UniVolume Maintains the Same Volume Level
This welcome feature, made possible by Yamaha-developed technology, maintains a consistent volume level between different channels, programs, commercials and input sources. It can be switched on and off.
Headphone Jack for Multi-channel sound
The headphone jack lets you plus in your own headphones and enjoy virtual 7.1-channel sound in private.
Simple to Operate Remote Control Supplied
The remote is simple and easy to use. It lets you turn the power on and off, adjust the volume and do other basic operations, and even lets you switch the surround modes.
Other Notable Features
• Six surround mode (Movie, Music, Sports, Game, TV Program, and Standard*)
• 5.1-channel system expandability
• Built-in FM tuner
* This mode is available only when surround speakers are connected.
Technology
dts-HD
DTS-HD Master Audio is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media including Blu-ray Disc. Selected as an optional audio standard for Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. This model supports DTS-HD Master Audio decoding in 5-channel system.
DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby TrueHD is an advanced lossless audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media including Blu-ray Disc. Selected as an optional audio standard for Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Supporting bitrates up to 18.0 Mbps, Dolby TrueHD can carry up to 8 discrete channels of 24-bit/96 kHz audio simultaneously. Dolby TrueHD also remains fully compatible with the existing multichannel audio systems and retains the metadata capability of Dolby Digital, allowing dialog normalization and dynamic range control.
Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the first industrysupported, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. Providing an interface between any source (such as a set-top box or AV receiver) and an audio/video monitor (such as a digital television), HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high-definition video as well as multichannel digital audio using a single cable. HDMI transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements. When used in combination with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), HDMI provides a secure audio/video interface that meets the security requirements of content providers and system operators. For further information on HDMI, visit the HDMI website
at “http://www.hdmi.org/”.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
USB
This unit is equipped with a USB port that allows you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3 and WMA audio files from a USB memory device (USB flash drive).
Compressed Music Enhancer
Yamaha employs sophisticated digital signal processing with exclusive algorithms to enable playback that improves the performance of compressed music formats, including MP3 and WMA. With the Compressed Music Enhancer, highs and especially lows are richer and smoother, bringing music back to life to be as close to the original as possible.
Air Surround Xtreme
Unlike other "virtual surround" systems, when you listen to Yamaha's AIR SURROUND XTREME, you can actually identify sounds located around and behind you. You hear dialogue from a clear centre channel and other sounds from the front, specific sounds from the other channels to the sides and rear, and smooth sound movement around you. AIR SURROUND XTREME can even deliver surround sound from 7-channel sources.
UniVolume
x.v.Color
iPod Digital Connection
iPod digital connection means that the digital signal from the iPod is transmitted directly to the system, minimising noise interference and allowing use of the DAC not in the iPod, but in the system. This results in more precise sound reproduction.
Made for iPod and iPhone
“Made for iPod and iPhone” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Audio & Video
Yamaha YHT-S401
Specs
Front Surround System
| General | Output Power | 250 W total power: 50 W x 3 (6ohms, 1kHz, 10 % THD) + 100 W subwoofer (3ohms, 100Hz, 10 % THD) |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 5.5 cm cone x 2, 4 cm x 10 cm cone | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 800 x 79 – 100 x 79.5 (height adjustable) mm (Front speaker system), 435 x 135 x 361 mm (Subwoofer) | |
| Weight | 1.5 kg (Front speaker system), 7.9 kg (Subwoofer) | |
| Power Consumption | 40 W | |
| Standby Power Consumption | ≤0.5 W (HDMI control off) | |
| Subwoofer | 13 cm bass-reflex (vertical/holizontal) | |
| Input / Output | HDMI | 3 in / 1 out |
| Digital Optical | 1 in | |
| Digital Coaxial | 1 in | |
| Analog Audio | 1 in | |
| Surround Headphone Jack Output | 1 | |
| HDMI | Deep Color | Yes |
| x.v.Color | Yes | |
| 3D Repeat | Yes | |
| ARC | Yes | |
| CEC | Yes | |
| Sound Technology | Surround Technology | AIR SURROUND XTREME |
| Surround Mode | 6 (Movie, Music, Sports, Game, TV Program and Standard*) *Standard mode is available only when surround speakers are connected. | |
| Listening Mode | Extended Stereo | |
| UniVolume | Yes | |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Yes | |
| Clear Voice | Yes | |
| Audio Formats | Dolby TrueHD | Yes |
| Dolby Digital Plus | Yes | |
| Dolby Digital | Yes | |
| Dolby Pro Logic | Yes | |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes | |
| DTS-HD Master Audio | Yes | |
| DTS-HD High Resolution | Yes | |
| DTS | Yes | |
| DTS 96/24 | Yes | |
| Connectivity | USB | Yes （iPod/iPhone, USB Memory) |
| Tuner | FM Tuner | Yes |
| Accessories (Optional) | Integrated TV/Soundbar Floor Stand | YTS-F500 |
| Integrated TV/Soundbar Pedestal | YTS-T500 |
Optional Accessories
Support
Downloads
YHT-S401 Owner's Manual [English / 1.8MB]- YHT-S401 Product Bulletin [English / 2.3MB]
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