A:AnswerI'M not sure it can be use in that configuration, its a 5-1 receiver. The Yamaha 7-2 receiver can. The Best Buy web site does give you all the configuration.
A:AnswerYes, you should be able to connect via Bluetooth although I would contact Yamaha for verify compatibility with your make and model subwoofer...
A:AnswerThe quality of Yamaha has changed a bit..remember back in the days material and components were more resistant. Think Humidity won't be an issue as long as the opening are not cover up so hot air can go out. Just protect it by the rain.
A:AnswerPlug tv source hdmi cable into hdmi 2 on yamaha. Plug hdmi cable from yamaha hdmi output to your TV hdmi ARC input. Your television has settings to turn on the ARC feature.