Yamaha BD-S2900 (Black)
Single-disc Blu-ray Disc player
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Blu-ray Disc — redefining home theater
Today's world is one of flat-panel plasma and LCD HDTVs. A world in need of a new standard for optical audio/video discs. A world in need of Blu-ray Disc. While its predecessor, DVD, used a red laser to read encoded information, Blu-ray Disc uses a blue-violet laser. Because the blue-violet laser is much finer than DVD's red laser, information can be encoded on Blu-ray Disc in a much more compact fashion, meaning that more info can be stored in the same space as before. Five times as much information, to be exact. With this expanded storage capacity, Blu-ray discs are able to store not only full-length 1080p high definition video features and 7.1 channels of lossless HD audio, but also enhanced commentary and picture-in-picture viewing capability. In other words: a home video experience previously unthinkable in a world with only DVD, a world without the Yamaha BDS2900.
As the director intended
For the optimal high definition Blu-ray video experience at home, the BDS2900 features 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI output. Because all your favorite movies are filmed at 24 frames-per-second (fps) while most home video systems are equipped to display video at 30fps, most standard systems have to subject film-based video content to alterations that make the 24fps content display ay 30fps. While this solves the problem, it also causes others — this alteration often results in the appearance of artifacts, or distortion of the video image. Compatibility with 1080p/24fps content, on the other hand, seamlessly transfers the 24fps content on your favorite Blu-ray movie to your 24fps-compatible HDTV. Video as the director intended.
Don't just listen . . . hear
True, one of the major advantages of Blu-ray Disc is the ability to enjoy full HD 1080p video at home. But this is just one of the advantages. Just like video is only half of the home theater experience, so too is video only half of the Blu-ray experience. And the other half, you ask? Audio. When it comes to Blu-ray disc, we're not talking about just any old audio. Blu-ray Disc is capable of storing 7.1 channels of uncompressed lossless audio, that is, movie soundtracks, scores, dialogue, and special effects that haven't been altered in any way. Combining advanced coaxial and optical digital audio outputs with direct HD audio bitstream output of Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD Master Audio, the Yamaha BDS2900 is capable of transmitting HD lossless audio from your favorite Blu-ray disc to your Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio processing-capable receiver and then to your surround sound speaker system for completion of the true multi-channel HD home audio experience.
And now for the bonus features
So, we'll just keep beating the horse on this one: Blu-ray Disc's expanded storage capacity is large (or should we say "enormous"?) enough to hold the aforementioned HD 1080p video and lossless 7.1-channel audio. But it's also spacious enough to make room for a variety of bonus feature capabilities, as well. Like what? Well, thanks to the BDS2900's BD-Java Profile 1.0 Version 1.1 compatibility, you have the ability to access a wide variety of features (given, of course, that they appear on the particular disc you're viewing). Blu-ray Java compatibility supports secondary picture-in-picture video and audio so that you can view and hear commentary in a smaller picture inside the main picture while you watch the feature. Also, Virtual Package lets you combine information from a Blu-ray Disc with local storage information on an SD card to enjoy additional content and services as they become available.
Beyond Blu-ray
The Yamaha BDS2900 isn't just another A/V component to be stacked atop your DVD player. Because it supports a wide variety of audio and video formats, the BDS2900 replaces other components, keeping your home theater sleek and uncluttered. The BDS2900 supports multiple Blu-ray Disc, DVD, and CD formats, as well as MP3 audio. These formats include: BD-Video, BD-R, BD-RE, DVD-Video, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R, CD-RW, JPEG, and MP3.
Get connected
Not only does the Yamaha BDS2900 deliver an advanced HDMI connection (more info on this below), but it also serves up a variety of other home A/V connections. For versatile video connectivity, this Yamaha Blu-ray player offers one component video output, one composite video output, and one S-video output. In addition to single coaxial and optical digital audio outputs, the BDS2900 offers 5.1-channel analog audio outputs and mixed 2-channel audio output.
HDMIncredible
Bringing you the absolute best in connectivity, Yamaha's BDS2900 features one HDMI output. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is the only interface in consumer electronics that can carry both uncompressed high-definition (HD) video and uncompressed multi-channel audio in all HD formats including 720p, 1080i and even 1080p. Your incoming media content comes in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, and with that in mind, HDMI systems automatically configure to display that content in the most effective format. Since HDMI carries all channels on video and audio, there is only one cable to plug into any HDMI-enabled source and display device. No more complicated cable set-up when installing your home theater system, and no more ugly cable mess behind your components. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on this single cable. Also, HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI. (Please note that a physical adapter, sold separately, is needed to make the conversion from HDMI to DVI.)
Your HD lifeline
High Definition Multimedia Interface, or HDMI, is the only home A/V connection that allows for both Full HD 1080p video and 7.1-channel studio-quality audio to be passes along a single cable. In other words, in order to take full advantage of your home theater’s high definition potential, you need to HDMI cabling to link HD-capable components. It’s only natural that you might have questions regarding how best to outfit your personal HD system. Vann’s sales representatives are here to explain all of your options. Call the 800 number at the top of this page for expert advice.
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Yamaha BD-S2900 (June 21, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Kuang I Chen - Austin, TX
Although it takes a few days to get used to this particular player, especially its remote control. But once I got used to it, the player is pretty nice.
The player is solidly built, and I had to be careful when I was setting it up. The menus are relatively straight forward to navigate, and it is pretty much a one time deal once it is set up.
Load times are about on par with the other Blu-Ray player that I have. Even though it is only a profile 1.1 player, but since I am not interested in on-line contents, it is not a deal breaker for me. So far, the pictures coming out of Blu-Ray discs are simply stunning. And that in the end is what matters.
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Yamaha DVD PlayersRecorders BD-S2900 (June 09, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Eric S. - FINKSBURG, MD
Excellent player at an awesome price... I could not be happier!
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BLU-RAY PLAYER BD-2900 (June 09, 2010)
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Reviewed By: JOHN L RODD - LAUREL, MD
THIS IS A HIGH END UNIT, BACKED UP BY TIME TESTED YAMAHA QUALITY. FAST LOAD TIME, SUPERB PICTURE QUALITY ALONG WITH TOP NOTCH AUDIO SOUND.
I BOUGHT THIS PLAYER FOR THAT REASON.
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bd-s2900 (May 12, 2010)
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Reviewed By: huichang y. - maple grove, mn
Product works great.
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Very good product, fast delivery (May 07, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Karol J. - Hoffman Estates, IL
Excellent product and low price.Provides output for both Dolby True HD and DTS HD via HDMI 1.3a output, and is compatible with standard DVDs, most recordable DVD formats, standard music CDs, and CD-RsRWs. Some people rate this product lower due to lack of openclose button I dont get this You still have to get of your butt to insert the DVD disc in, whats the point???? Overall I would recommend this product i you can get it for under $300.
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Yamaha BD-S2900 single-disc Blu-ray Disc player (April 29, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Jerry A. - Healdsburg, CA
I have all yamaha gear in my AV rack and this unit blends right in as a matter of fact I plugged in my unit control mini jack for my system control and it continues to work with out any need for set up. This unit is all it boosts and at a great price...
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Great BluRay Player (April 27, 2010)
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Reviewed By: nathan f. - huntsville, AL
You can get a cheaper blu ray player, but you will not be happy. I could also drive a corolla, which is a good car, but its not a lexus. Sometimes you get what you pay for and by purchasing this blu ray player you are getting all the bells and whistles at a price only slightly higher than its cheaper competitors.
Dont make the mistake of going cheap on a blu ray player because the quality loss will be noticed.
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yamaha bd-s 2900 (April 18, 2010)
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Reviewed By: robert l. - Falmouth, MA
this blu ray by yamaha is the best machine i ever owned. has all theperks one would want in a blu ray. what more can one say.
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BD-S2900 (April 12, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Mark K. - St. Louis, MO
Excellent service & delivery! Product works great.
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yamaha dvd player (April 07, 2010)
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Reviewed By: tao l. - union city, NJ
I bought this blue ray player and am very satisified with it! its a cheap item which does what it need to do!
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Yamaha BD S2900 (March 31, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Alan B. - Oklahoma City, OK
This is a great piece of work. Looks great with my Onkyo TX SR706 and it has outstanding picture quality.......The only thing that disapoints me is the fact that it does not have a open close button on the remote.
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Blue Haven (March 31, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Otis L James, Jr - middleburg, VA
You say blue haven? That is how I feel about my new Yamaha blue ray disc player. Great color, at a Great price. Oh did I say the great it have great color thats is out of this world and Vanns electronics made it possible. Thank you, you have a customer for life.
olj
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Yamaha DVD BDS 2900 (March 31, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Felix Taduran Jr. - Oceanside, CA
I like this blu ray because its easy to use and the quality is good.
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Great Product-Great Price (March 29, 2010)
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Reviewed By: G. Wade Bence - Anniston, AL
The Yamaha BD-S2900 is a beutiful machine. I new it had to be quality as soon as I unpacked it from the box. This player weighs in at about twice the weight of my old Pioneer it was purchased to replace. Set up was a breeze and picture and sound are very good. Vanns price was awesome as well!. Get this player while you can!
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cordinator facilities (March 25, 2010)
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Reviewed By: jesus g. - los angeles, ca
the yamaha product comper to the oder one for me it is bery good i use this for 11 years
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Yamaha BD-S2900 (March 24, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Leroy S. - Bayfield, CO
This is my 3rd blueray player Ive bought from
Vanns. great deals on all of them. I bought this Yamaha BD because of the incredible
price reduction and the SD card slot..My only
complaints is that it has no open close button
on the remote or else the open close button
on the front panel should have an indcator
light . all in all I love this BD player.
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What A Player! (March 22, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Danny R. - Cedar Hill, TX
I have two other Blu-Ray players and trust me they are nothing like this one! I played movies and CDs this weekend and truly you can immediately tell the difference between the players.True, there is no openclose feature on the remote. But for the quality and all the other features sound, and set-up features I can live with getting up using the open close button on the component. I have never own anything from Yamaha, but this player is really good and especially for the price. The other players at the time cost more without nearly the quality and sound of this one. Yes, I would cetainly recommend this product for any user that wans to watch a good movie with the sound and quality of tis player. Vanns your shipping policy is out of sight, great on time delivery as always! I need to get another one before the sale ends!!
Thanks to you and Yamaha!!
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Yamaha BD-S2900 single-disc Blu-ray Disc player (March 19, 2010)
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Reviewed By: David C. - Owensville, MO
I like the picture quality& the sound,good thing Ihave a onkyo reciever that upgrades the sound ,really not what I would expect from a YAMAHA Brand ,it lacks things that are definately necessary,no openclose on the remote,wont work with onkyo universal remote,sony does,along with all my other components.No ethernet,no updates.Wondered why the big price cut! Now its clear....
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Thank you (March 10, 2010)
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Reviewed By: James John Edlgo - Norfolk, Va
I normally do some homework before making a purchase as I did in this case. Have purchased several products form Vanns. Have always been happy with my purchase the staff is always very helpful. I like the competative prices and the free shipping the Yamaha blue-ray player is exactly what I expeted a very high quality product. With the upscailing it has brought new life to some of mo older dvds. The blue-ray is really something. Thank you again.
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Yamaha DVD Player BD-S2900 (March 02, 2010)
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Reviewed By: Frank B. - Brooklyn, NY
Awesome DVD Player. Great picture and awesome 7.1 sound. Has features such as video commentary that is not compatible with all receivers. Ihave a Sony receiver and its not compatible re this feature. Great for the price and the quality.
Comparison Specifications
- Processing decoding: Dolby® Digital / dts®
- HDTV ready progressive: 1080p/24fps-compatible HDMI video output / Progressive scan
- Playable formats: BD-Video / BD-R / BD-RE / DVD-Video / DVD+R / DVD+RW / DVD-R / DVD-RW / CD-R / CD-RW / JPEG / MP3
- Best video out: HDMI up to 1080p
- Best audio out: 1 coaxial digital audio / 1 optical digital audio
- Other outputs: 1 component video / 1 composite video / 1 S-video / 5.1-channel analog audio / Mixed 2-channel audio
- Navigation aids: On-screen graphical user interface
- Audio DAC: 192kHz/24bit
- Remote control: Included
Additional Specifications
- Profile 1.0 version 1.1 compatibility
- Direct HD audio bitstream output: Dolby TrueHD / dts-HD Master Audio / Dolby Digital Plus / dts-HD High Resolution Audio
- Video processing: Chroma Upsampling precise pixel generation / 16-step motion detection
- 12-bit Deep Color
Manufacturer Specifications
- Other connections: Front-panel SD/SDHC card (JPEG/AVCHD) slot / RS-232c port / IR ports
- Detachable power cord
- Extended IR codes
- Yamaha SCENE compatibility
- Dialogue enhancer
- Dynamic-range compression
- 5 picture modes: Normal / Soft / Fine / Cinema / User
- 3 illumination modes: Bright / Dim / Auto
Dimensional Specifications
- Dimensions: 3.75" H x 17.13" W x 12.44" D
- Weight: 12.8 lbs
Yamaha BD-S2900 Warranty Details
1-year parts and labor warranty
