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    • November 2, 2010
    YAMAHA AVENTAGE BD-A1000 HIGH PERFORMANCE, 3D-READY BLU-RAY DISC PLAYER ADDS A NEW DIMENSION TO HOME THEATRE ENTERTAINMENT



    By Gary Reber

    Yamaha Electroncs Corporation has introduced the BD-A1000 Blu-ray Disc player. Offering impressive HD video and audio qualities, the BD-A1000 features content playback from NetFlix, Blockbuster and YouTube Internet video streaming, along with dual USB (front/rear) inputs for a wide array of audio and video sources.

    The BD-A1000 represents Yamaha's first universal Blu-ray player, and adds a new dimnsion to home entertainment with a multitude of Internet-related, interactive features such as BD-Live and BonusView, which provide secondary video.audio for enhanced commentary and information, as well as featues for existing and future entertainment options via USB memory.

    Integrating Yamaha's most advanced technology with stylish design, the BD-A1000 is engineered for maximum operating convenience with the Yamaha AVENTAGE line of A/V receivers. By pressing the SCENE BD/DVD button on a current Yamaha A/V receiver remote control, users can turn on the power to the receiver and the BD-A1000, and begin disc playback. The BD-A1000 offers full HD Audio decoding, 1080p/24 Hz-compatible HDMI and 7.1 multichannel analog output with four two-channel DACs. It has Disc and USB multimedia format compatibility for
    AVCHD, WMV, JPEG (HD), MP3 and WMA. The BD-A1000 also provides full integration with home automation solutions and is also Control4 certified.

    "Home theatre enthusiasts are demanding versatile content compatibility, and Yamaha offres the most versatile entertainment options," said Tom Summer, President Yamaha Electronics Corporation. "The new Yamaha AVENTAGE BD-A1000 highly enhances the visual and audio experience and is the ideal match for Yamah's AVENTAGE series of A/V receivers."

    Additional features include an RC-232C integration control, on-screen display GUI, dual USB ports for video, music and photos playback, and detachable power cable.

    The Yamaha BD-A1000 carries an MSRP of $699.95.

    For more information visit www.yamaha.com/hometheater



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