Connecting the YSP-900 is much simpler than with conventional home theatre systems, because multiple speaker cables are not necessary. Placement is flexible – the component can be positioned above or below the display in the front-centre of the room, or in either of the front corners. It is compact enough that space should not be a problem in almost any setting. It can also be wall-mounted, or placed on a shelf or rack. And, through this component alone, video input can be selected from any of two component inputs to a component output, or from three composite inputs to a composite output with superimposed on-screen display menus. It also offers four languages (English, French, German and Spanish).

This Yamaha exclusive feature ensures optimum multi-channel sound reproduction with accurate image location. By monitoring and analyzing the sound with the microphone included with the YSP-900, IntelliBeam automatically sets the best beam angles and modes, while optimizing the level and frequency response of each beam. It also offers Direct Start function via remote unit. This makes initial setup both extremely simple while acoustically perfect. Manual setup is also possible.