When you consider the investment into getting a new HDTV set, it's vital to complete the experience with a surround-sound home-theater system. The Yamaha RX-V2700BL is a receiver component that delivers astounding sound. It also offers options for your expanding lifestyle. Adding an optional YDS-10 iPod dock, you can play your iPod through your sound system. If you're tired of AM/FM radio, you've got the option of receiving XM satellite radio with over 170 channels of music, sports, and talk. You work hard. Enjoy life equally to the fullest. Start with the Yamaha RX-V2700. Network Receiver functions (Internet radio, PC music files, USB portable audio players and flash drives, MusicCAST client compatibility) Improved YPAO sound optimization with 6 system memories GUI on-screen display (6 languages - English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese) Superior zone control with additional zone remote unit and zone OSD Amplifiers are freely assignable for bi-amping and Main/Zone 2/Zone 3 output. Audio Delay for adjusting lip-sync (0?240 ms) Dialogue Lift for dialogue to screen center Selectable 9-band subwoofer crossover frequencies Subwoofer phase select Handles all surround sound modes up to 7.1 channels for additional flexibility Night Listening Enhancer 23 DSP modes including SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP Max Volume Setting, Initial Volume Setting and Channel Mute Detachable power cable Extended remote control codes, dual remote terminals for Zone 2 and Zone 3 and dual programmable +12V trigger outputs HDMI Up Conversion (Scale to 480p/ 720p/ 1080i) Time Base Corrector Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES 96/24 compatibility Selectable subwoofer crossover Unit Dimensions - Width - 17-1/8 x Height - 6-3/4 x Depth - 17-1/4 / Weighs about 38 lbs