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Touch-Pad Remote Control

The RAV-2000 touch-pad remote control is a sophisticated programmable unit that comes preset with Yamaha IR codes as well as codes from other manufacturers.

The control has learning remote capability and seven programmable direct access buttons for easy set up. Designed to be the controller of complex home theater systems, the new touch-pad is macro-capable and able to handle up to 255 commands per macro. The macros are individually set and can be edited and changed via computer. An RS-232C serial port connector allows the device to interface with a PC for complex programming and future expandability.

The large, dynamic LCD screen features a high-resolution, 320 ý 240 pixel display. The direct access and LCD screen are backlit for easy reading at night, or in a darkened home theater environment. The backlighting can be adjusted so that the readout and keys are easy to operate, but not so bright as to be distracting. Other features of the new touch-pad include infrared sending and receiving sensors and 2 MB of flash memory. It also has an operating distance of 30ý.

The RAV-2000 touch-pad remote control has a suggested retail price of $499.

Yamaha Electronics Corp.
(800) 492-6242
Fax: (800) 634-0355
www.yamaha.com

06-01

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