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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 2 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 1 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONTENTS SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS FEATURES ............................................................. 2 GETTING STARTED............................................ 3 SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS .............................................. 48 Supplied accessories .................................................. 3 Installing batteries in the remote controls.................. 4 For movie/video sources................................
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 2 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM FEATURES FEATURES Built-in 9-channel power amplifier Other features ◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 3 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED INTRODUCTION Supplied accessories Please check that you received all of the following parts.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 4 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM GETTING STARTED Installing batteries in the remote controls Notes on batteries • Change all of the batteries if you notice the following conditions: the operation range of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. • Do not use old batteries together with new ones. • Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and manganese batteries) together.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 6 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 0 MULTI JOG Rotate to select or adjust items when used with the DSP PROGRAM, BALANCE or TONE CONTROL buttons. A BALANCE Adjusts the left/right balance of the front, presence, surround and surround back speakers. B TONE CONTROL Press this button before rotating MULTI JOG to adjust the bass/treble balance for the front left/right, center and subwoofer channels (see page 38).
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 8 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS G LEARN Used for setting up the manufacturer code or for programming the functions of other remote controls (see pages 81 and 82). H MACRO Used to program a series of operations for control by a single button (see page 84). I MACRO ON/OFF Turns the macro function on and off. GUI remote control This section describes the controls and functions of the GUI remote control.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 10 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel display 1 2 3 4 MULTI CH V–AUX 5 DVR 67 VCR 2 8 VCR 1 9 SAT CABLE 0 DTV/LD DVD B A MD/TAPE CD–R TUNER 96 24 D E VIRTUAL MUTE VOLUME NIGHT EX SILENT SP AB LFE L SL OPTIMIZER SLEEP ZONE2 F PHONO CD MATRIX DISCRETE HiFi DSP DIGITAL PL PL THX PCM C I G C SB R SR K J H 1 i.LINK indicator Lights up when this unit is playing back i.LINK signals.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 12 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKER SETUP Center speaker (C) Speaker placement Since CINEMA DSP and THX are different surround post-processing technologies, we recommend the following speaker setup in order to enjoy the best surround sound of each technology.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 13 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SPEAKER SETUP ■ Di-pole speaker layout Either di-pole or direct radiating speaker types can be used for THX surround. If you choose di-pole speakers, please place the surround and surround back speakers according to the speaker layout below. FL C A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridges.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 15 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SPEAKER SETUP ■ FRONT terminals ■ PRESENCE/ZONE 2 terminals Connect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either of the FRONT A or B terminals. Connect presence speakers to these terminals. You can also use these terminals for connecting Zone 2 speakers (see page 94). Note Note The Canada model cannot output to two separate speaker systems simultaneously.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 16 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS ■ i.LINK jacks Connecting components CAUTION Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are completed. ■ Signal directions and cable indications audio signal direction This unit can be connected with i.LINK equipped components using 4-pin, S400 i.LINK cables.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 18 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks This unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND, left and right SURROUND BACK and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a universal disc player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your multi-disc player or external decoder to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 26 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting external power amplifiers ■ Connecting external preamplifiers If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another power amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the pre out jacks. If you want to input signals from another preamplifier, connect the external preamplifier to the FRONT IN/ CENTER IN jacks.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 27 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord ■ Connecting the AC power cord Plug the power cord into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, then plug the power cord into an AC wall outlet.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 28 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM CONNECTIONS Speaker impedance setting Turning on the power When all connections are complete, turn on this unit’s power. CAUTION If you are using 6-ohm speakers, set the impedance to 6 ohms as follows before turning on the power. 1 Be sure this unit is in the standby mode. 1 On the front panel, while holding down SPEAKERS A, press STANDBY/ON. “SP Imp.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 29 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL GUI remote control operations Press k/n repeatedly to select a category (i.e., Manual Setup), then press h to enter the selected category (i.e., Basic). ENTER ENTER PREPARATION The GUI (graphical user interface) remote control provides a simple and convenient way to control this unit while viewing a GUI display on your video monitor.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 30 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING THE GUI REMOTE CONTROL 4 Use k/n/l / h to navigate through the categories, menus and parameters. 5 To select the parameter you want to adjust press ENTER. 6 Use k/n/l / h to adjust the parameters. y For details about each parameter see page 55. 7 When finished, press EXIT to exit. ENTER TOP EXIT Note All GUI remote control operations featured in this manual can also be performed using the main remote control.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 31 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM AUTO SETUP AUTO SETUP Introduction 1 Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 32 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM AUTO SETUP Starting the setup 3 Press k/n repeatedly to select Setup Menu, then press h. 4 Press k/n repeatedly to select Wiring, Distance, Size, Equalizing or Level. For best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure. If there is too much ambient noise, the results may not be satisfactory.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 33 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM AUTO SETUP For Equalizing, select: Skip Flat Front Low High 5 Once you have selected the desired setting, press l to move back to Setup Menu. 6 Press n to select Setup Type, then select: Auto Step 7 Press n to select Start, then press ENTER. Loud test tones are output from each speaker and “Measuring” appears during the auto setup procedure.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 34 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM AUTO SETUP Confirming the results If you set Setup Type to Step. The results are displayed individually after each analysis. You can confirm the results of each analysis. If you set Setup Type to Auto. The results are displayed after all items have been analysed. • Press n and select Setup to set the measured values. • Press k and select Retry to retry the auto setup procedure.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 35 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM AUTO SETUP ■ Troubleshooting for the auto setup procedure Before auto setup Error message Cause Remedy Connect MIC! Optimizer microphone is not connected. • Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. Unplug Phones! Headphones are connected. • Unplug the headphones. No Setup Menu! No setup menu items have been selected. • Select at least one setup menu item.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 36 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM AUTO SETUP After auto setup The following warning messages are displayed after analysis is complete to inform you of possible problems. We recommend that you check the contents of each message, then select Retry to try the auto setup procedure again. Warning message Cause Remedy W1:Out of Phase Speaker polarity is incorrect. This message may appear depending on the speakers even when they are connected correctly.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 37 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 4 Basic operations 1 4 7 3 6 Select the input source. Rotate INPUT SELECTOR (or press one of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input you desire.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 38 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK 7 Select a sound field program if desired. Press DSP PROGRAM then rotate MULTI JOG (or on the remote control, set 10KEY/AMP to AMP, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly) to select a sound field program. (See page 48 for details about sound field programs.) MULTI JOG 10KEY AMP DSP PROGRAM or 6.1/5.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 39 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK ■ Selecting MULTI CH INPUT Press MULTI CH INPUT so that “Input MULTI CH” appears in the front panel display and “MULTI CH ON/ OFF” appears on the video monitor.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 40 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK ■ Remote control operation 10KEY AMP 10KEY/AMP STEREO HALL#1 2 3 4 ROCK MUSIC ENTERTAIN 7 6 MOVIE THX 9 Sound field program buttons 8 /DTS 0 NIGHT +10 +100 CHP/INDEX A/B/C/D/E PRESET TV INPUT TV VOL MUTE CH If you connected a surround back speaker, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES decoders.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 41 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK Notes • 6.1/7.1-channel playback is not possible even if EX/ES is pressed in the following cases: – When Surround or Surround Back is set to “None” (see page 68). – When the source being played does not contain surround L/R channel signals. – When a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played. – When “2ch Stereo”, “9ch Stereo” or “Direct” is selected. • When this unit’s power is turned off, the mode is reset to Auto.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 42 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK ■ Listening at night ■ Downmixing to 2 channels This mode reproduces dialog clearly while reducing the volume of loud sound effects for easier listening at low volumes or at night. You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multichannel sources. Press NIGHT on the remote control. The NIGHT indicator in the front panel display lights up. Press NIGHT again to cancel. The NIGHT indicator goes off.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 43 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK Listening to uncompromising pure audio PURE DIRECT allows you to enjoy the highest possible fidelity from audio sources connected to the 2CH IN PURE DIRECT or MULTI CH IN jacks. This function bypasses all of this unit's decoders and digital circuitry to provide uncompromised audio fidelity. It also turns off the front panel display and the power to this unit's video circuitry to eliminate noise.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 44 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK Auto Selecting input modes This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Do the following to select the type of input signals you want to use. 1 Select the input source. i.LINK INPUT SELECTOR or V-AUX TUNER CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD-R CD DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD Front panel 2 PHONO D.D.RF DTS Remote control Press INPUT MODE (or INPUT MODE when 10KEY/AMP is set to AMP) to select an input mode.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 45 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK ■ Displaying information about the input source Video signal information You can display signal information for the audio or video signal currently being input. Remote control operation 1 Press TOP on the GUI remote control. 2 Press n repeatedly to select Signal Info. The signal information appears on the GUI display. y Press h to switch between the Audio Info and Video Info screens.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 46 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM RUNNING H/F 1 RECORDING You can use the REC OUT/ZONE 2 control to record one source while watching and/or listening to another source. 3 Start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source component. Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for these components. 4 Start recording on the recording component. .
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 47 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PLAYBACK ■ Special considerations when recording DTS software The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 48 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 49 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features THX: Ultra2 Cinema THX processing for non EX/ES encoded 5.1 channel sources. This program outputs sound from the surround back L/R speakers using ASA (advanced speaker array) processing. This mode is only available when you have set up a 7.1 speaker system (i.e. two surround back speakers), and the input signal has surround left and surround right contents.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 50 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features SUR. STANDARD: Multi In Indicates that signals are being input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. SUR. STANDARD: MultiIn+DolbyD Dolby Digital processing for signals input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Sources Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie processing for signals input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. SUR.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 51 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS For music sources You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources. Program Features Dolby Pro Logic II processing for music software. SUR. STANDARD: PLIIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for music software. SUR. STANDARD: Neo:6 Music DTS processing for music software. STEREO: Direct Use to output sources without any processing.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 52 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS Program Features CHURCH: Tokyo HiFi DSP processing. The acoustic environment of an ordinary church with moderate reverberations. The reverberation lasts 2.5 seconds. This is ideal for reproducing church organ and choral music. CHURCH: Freiburg HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church located in south Germany.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 53 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM ADVANCED OPERATIONS ADVANCED OPERATIONS Selecting the OSD mode 2 You can also display simple text information about this unit’s operation status on your video monitor. 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press ON SCREEN repeatedly to turn the OSD mode on or off. Press SLEEP repeatedly to SLEEP set the amount of time. Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 54 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM ADVANCED OPERATIONS Using the test tone Notes You can use the test tone feature to manually balance your speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override the level adjustments made in the auto setup procedure (page 31) and “Speaker Level” (page 69). Use the test tone to set speaker levels so that the volume from each speaker is identical when heard from your listening position. 6.1/5.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 55 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS SYSTEM OPTIONS You can use the following parameters to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this unit operates. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your listening environment. ■ Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround) Use to manually adjust the sound of your speakers.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 56 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Video (Video) Use to manually adjust the video parameters. Item Features Page Processor Turns on/off the digital video processor. 71 Picture Mode Selects and adjusts the video picture mode suitable for the video picture. 72 Resolution Selects the video resolution. 72 Aspect Selects the aspect ratio. 73 Cross Color Removes noise from image brightness. 74 TV Format Selects the video format.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 57 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Changing parameter settings 3 Use the GUI remote control to access and adjust each parameter. 4 2-4 ENTER 1 TOP Press k/n repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. EXIT 5 80Hz (THX) y You can also perform this operation using the remote control (see page 29). 1 Press TOP on the GUI remote control. 2 Press k/n repeatedly to select a menu, then press h to enter the selected menu.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 58 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Notes • The available parameters may be displayed on more than one page of the on-screen display. To scroll through pages, press k/n. • You cannot change parameter values when Memory Guard is set to “Guard”. If you want to change the parameter values, set Memory Guard to “Free” (see page 78).
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 59 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Volume Trim (Volume trim) ■ Rename (Rename) Use this feature to adjust the level of the signal input to each jack. This is useful if you want to balance the level of each input source to avoid sudden changes in volume when switching between input sources. Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Volume Trim Control range: –6.0 to +6.0 Use this feature to change the name of the inputs on the GUI and front panel display.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 60 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Analog Level (Analog level) ■ Input Channels (Input channels) Use this feature to select the analog input signal. Input Select > input source (DVD, etc.) > Analog Level Choices: STD, HIGH Use this feature to specify the number of audio channels input through the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Input Select > MULTI CH > Input Channels Choices: 2ch, 5.1ch, 7.1ch • Normally, select STD.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 61 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Manual setup: Sound Use this menu to adjust the sound parameters. 1 Press TOP on the GUI remote control. 2 Select Manual Setup, then press h. 3 Select Sound, then press h. 4 Select the desired parameters, then press h to access and adjust. ■ Cinema EQ (Cinema equalizer) Use this feature to adjust PEQ and high frequency levels for any speaker.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 62 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS EQ Select (Equalizer select) Choices: Auto Setup PEQ, Manual GEQ, EQ Defeat ■ Tone Control (Tone control) Use to adjust the amount of bass and treble output to your speakers and headphones. Manual Setup > Sound > Tone Control > Control (Tone control) Choices: Defeat, Speaker, Headphone • Select Auto Setup PEQ to use the equalizer adjusted in auto setup.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 63 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Treble (Treble control) Use this feature to adjust high-frequencies output to your speakers or headphones. Choices: –6 to +6 (dB), Initial: 0 dB You can adjust three frequency bands: 2.5kHz, 3.5kHz, 8.0kHz. ■ Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) Use to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers and headphones. This setting is effective only when the unit is decoding Dolby Digital and DTS signals.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 64 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Muting Type (Muting type) Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the output volume. Choices: Full, –20dB Manual setup: Basic Use this menu to set up basic system parameters. 1 Press TOP on the GUI remote control. 2 Select Manual Setup, then press h. 3 Select Basic, then press h. 4 Select the desired parameters, then press h to access and adjust. • Select Full to completely halt all output of sound.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 65 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ THX Set (THX settings) Use to manually adjust the THX settings. Manual Setup > Basic > THX Set > THX Ultra2 SWFR (THX Ultra2 subwoofer) Use this feature to select the THX Ultra2-compatible subwoofer. Choices: No*, Yes SB Speaker Dist. (Surround back speaker distance) Use this feature to optimize the surround sound field when you have to place the surround back speakers apart. Choices: U.S.A.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 66 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Subwoofer Set (Subwoofer set) Use to manually adjust any setting for your subwoofer. Manual Setup > Basic > Subwoofer Set > Config. (Subwoofer configuration) Use this feature to configure the position of the subwoofers. Choices: Front & Rear, Stereo, Monaural, None • Select Front & Rear if your two subwoofers are in the front and rear sound fields.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 67 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Bass Out (Bass out) LFE signals carry low-frequency effects when this unit decodes Dolby Digital or DTS signals. These lowfrequency signals can be directed to both front left and right speakers, and to the subwoofer (which can be used for both stereo reproduction and sound field programs). Choices: Both, SWFR, Front Note ■ Speaker Set (Speaker set) Use to manually adjust any speaker setting.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 68 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Surround (Surround left/right speakers) Choices: Large, Small, None • Select Large if you have large surround left and right speakers or if a rear subwoofer is connected to the surround speakers. The entire range of the surround channel signal is directed to the surround left and right speakers. • Select Small if you have small surround left and right speakers.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 69 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Presence (Presence speakers) Choices: None, Yes • Select None if you do not have presence speakers. This unit directs all presence channel signals to the front left and right speakers. • Select Yes if you have presence speakers. Note When Zone2 Amplifier is set to Internal (see page 78), Presence is automatically set to None.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 70 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Speaker Distance (Speaker distance) Use this feature to manually input the distance of each speaker and adjust the delay applied to the respective channel. Ideally, each speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position. However, this is not possible in most home situations.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 71 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Manual setup: Video Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. ■ Processor (Processor) Use this feature to turn on/off the digital video processors. Manual Setup > Video > Processor Choices: Off, On y If output to the monitor fails while you are performing the parameter setup procedure, the setting of this unit’s video parameters could be incompatible with your video monitor.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 72 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Picture Mode (Picture mode) ■ Resolution (Resolution) Use this feature to select the video picture mode and adjust each mode to suit the video picture. Manual Setup > Video > Picture Mode > Choices: Cinema, Standard, Dynamic Use this feature to select the video resolution. This is the resolution of the output image when Processor is set to On.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 73 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Aspect (Aspect) Use this feature to select the aspect ratio for the output image converted using the video processing circuit. Manual Setup > Video > Aspect Choices: Through, Auto, 16:9 Normal, 16:9 Zoom • Through: Does not change the aspect ratio of the input video signal in any way. • Auto: Automatically detects the aspect ratio of the input video signal and chooses the most appropriate setting automatically.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 74 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Aspect conversion examples The images with bold outlines indicate the most suitable setting for each input signal/TV combination. Input signal aspect ratio 4:3 Setting TV type Through 16:9 Normal 16:9 Zoom 4:3 16:9 4:3 (Letter box) 4:3 16:9 16:9 4:3 16:9 Note If you want to watch 16:9 software on a 4:3 TV, you need to change the aspect ratio on your TV.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 75 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ S Video (S Video) Use this feature to match the video output to the input on your monitor. S1 allows you to automatically resize wide screen software compressed at 4:3 so that it is displayed at 16:9. S2 allows you to automatically resize letter box software so that it is displayed in wide screen mode in addition to the S1 functionality.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 76 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Surr.Initialize (Surround initialize) ■ Input Mode (Input mode) Use this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within sound field program groups. When you initialize a sound field program group, all of the parameter values within that group revert to their initial settings. Adjusted sound field parameter settings are displayed in blue. Manual Setup > Option > Surr.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 77 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Display (Display) ■ Multi Zone (Multi zone) Use this feature to adjust the on-screen and front panel displays. Manual Setup > Option > Display > Use this feature to customize the Zone 2 and Zone B settings. Manual Setup > Option > Multi Zone > Wall Paper (Wallpaper) Use this feature to select the background when no image is input from an external source. If you do not want to display the background, select None.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 78 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS Zone2 Amplifier (Zone 2 Amplifier) Use to select how the ZONE 2 speakers are amplified. Choices: Internal, External, None • Select External if you connect your Zone 2 speakers through an external amplifier connected to this unit’s ZONE 2 OUTPUT jacks. • Select Internal to use this unit’s internal amplifier if you connect your Zone 2 speakers directly to this unit’s PRESENCE/ZONE 2 speaker terminals.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 79 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SYSTEM OPTIONS ■ Manual Setup (Manual setup) Choices: Free, Guard • Select Guard to prevent changes to the manual setup parameters. When Guard is set, you can select the Picture Mode (Cinema, Standard or Dynamic), but cannot adjust the settings of each mode. • Select Free to enable changes to the manual setup parameters. ■ Auto Setup (Auto setup) Choices: Free, Guard • Select Guard to prevent changes to the auto setup parameters.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 80 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate manufacturer code(s). This remote control also has two other sophisticated features: learn and macro.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 81 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES If you want to change a library (component category), press l / h to set a different component type. Setting manufacturer codes You can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set for each input area.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 82 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 5 Press LEARN again to exit from the setup mode. 3 LEARN Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm away from the remote control for your component on a flat surface so that their infrared transmitters are aimed at each other.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 83 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 6 Press and hold the button you want to program on the remote control for your component until “OK” appears in the display window.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 84 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Using the macro feature The macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback. The macro feature lets you perform all of these operations simply by pressing the CD macro button.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 85 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Macro operations 2 MACRO TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO MACRO OFF ON MACRO ON/OFF SYSTEM STANDBY V-AUX TUNER CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD-R CD DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD POWER PHONO Press the macro button you want to use to operate the macro. The macro button name and the selected component name appear alternately in the display window.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 86 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES 4 Press MACRO again when the operation sequence you want to program is complete. Memory back-up If the remote control is without batteries for more than 3 minutes, or if exhausted batteries remain in the remote control, the contents of the memory may be cleared. If the memory is cleared, insert new batteries, set up the manufacturer code(s) and program any acquired functions that may have been cleared.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 87 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Clearing individual functions ■ Clearing a learned function You can clear the functions learned in programmed buttons for each area. 1 Press an input selector button to select the source component that contains the function you want to clear. The selected component name appears in the display window. 4 Repeat step 3 if you want to clear other learned functions. 5 Press LEARN to exit the clear mode.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 88 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling components Once you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component. You can use the input selector buttons to select the component you want to operate and automatically switch the remote control to the appropriate control mode for that component.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 91 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating a tape deck (MD/TAPE area) You need to set the manufacturer code for your tape deck following the setting procedure described on page 81 because MD/TAPE is factory-set to operate MD decks.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 92 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES ■ Operating optional components (OPTN area) OPTN is an additional component control area that can be programmed with remote control functions independently from any input source. Notes • You cannot set a manufacturer code for this area. See page 82 to program buttons operated within this component control area. • The OPTN area cannot be used when ZONE is selected in the amplifier Library (page 81).
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 93 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM ZONE 2 ZONE 2 This unit allows you to configure a multi-room audio-video system. The Zone 2 feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main room and second room (Zone 2) using the supplied remote control from the second room. Zone 2 connections You need the following additional equipment to use this unit’s multi-room functions: • An amplifier and speakers for the second room.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 94 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM ZONE 2 Using this unit’s internal amplifier To use this unit’s internal amplifier, select ON in ZONE2 AMP. + + L R – – PRESENCE /ZONE 2 PRESENCE /ZONE 2 Second room This unit Remote controlling Zone 2 The supplied remote control can be used to control Zone 2. You can even select the input source and control components located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition in the main room.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 95 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM ZONE 2 3 Press an input selector button to select the input source you want to listen to in the second room. The display window shows “2: name of selected input”. V-AUX TUNER CABLE SAT MD/TAPE CD-R CD DTV/LD VCR 1 VCR 2 DVR DVD PHONO ■ Turning this unit to either on or standby SYSTEM POWER and STANDBY work differently depending on the selected mode that appears on the display window.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 96 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING I.LINK USING i.LINK This unit is fitted with two i.LINK (AUDIO) connectors. By connecting components that support i.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 97 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING i.LINK Assigning i.LINK components When an i.LINK component is connected, this unit automatically recognizes the connection and registers the connected component. Registered i.LINK components, such as CD or DVD players, can be assigned to a specific input. Assigning an i.LINK component to a specific input allows you to select the video input signals from that component together with the audio signals received via the i.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 98 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING i.LINK ■ i.LINK indicator If MULTI CH INPUT is assigned for the i.LINK component 1 Press MULTI CH INPUT. 2 Press INPUT MODE repeatedly to set “Auto” or “i.LINK” as the input mode. MULTI CH V–AUX DVR VCR 2 VCR 1 SAT CABLE DTV/LD DVD MD/TAPE CD–R TUNER CD Lights This unit plays back signals input via i.LINK. Flashes An i.LINK component is connected, but this unit plays back signals input via sources other than i.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 99 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING i.LINK ■ Information (Information) ■ Plug & Play (Plug and play) Use this feature to display the following information: operation status of registered i.LINK devices, registered i.LINK devices that have been deleted, and i.LINK signals that are currently being received. i.LINK Select > Information > Choices: Details, Delete, Protect, i.LINK Status • Select Details to display the following information about the selected i.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 100 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM USING i.LINK i.LINK display messages Status display messages The following messages may appear on the front panel display depending on the status of this unit. Message Contents Link Check Appears while the i.LINK component connection is being checked. No Name Appears if the model name of the connected i.LINK component cannot be acquired. No Vendor Name Appears if the vendor name of the connected i.LINK component cannot be acquired.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 101 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS SOUND FIELD OPTIONS What is a sound field What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 102 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Item Features Page SB Room Size Adjusts the apparent size of the surround back sound field. 105 SB Liveness Adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual wall in the surround back sound field. 105 Panorama Extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect. 106 Center Width Adjusts the center image from all three front speakers to varying degrees.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 103 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS Stereo/Surround menu You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. The following parameters are not always found in every program. 1 Press TOP on the GUI remote. 2 Select Stereo/Surround, then press h. ■ Init.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 104 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS ■ Liveness (Liveness) ■ Rev. Time (Reverberation time) This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has highly reflective surfaces.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 105 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS ■ Rev. Delay (Reverberation delay) ■ Sur. Delay (Surround delay) This parameter adjusts the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound begins. A later reverberation sound makes you feel like you are in a larger acoustic environment.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 106 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS For PRO LOGIC II Music For 9ch Stereo ■ Panorama (Panorama) ■ Center Level (Center level) This parameter extends the front stereo image to include the surround speakers for wraparound effect. Choices: OFF/ON, initial setting is OFF. This parameter adjusts the volume level for the center channel in 9-channel stereo mode.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 107 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SOUND FIELD OPTIONS ■ Decode Type (Decoder type) For THX Cinema Function: Choices: Selects the decoder used to playback 2channel sources using THX Cinema. Pro Logic / Pro Logic II / Pro Logic IIx / Neo:6 For Surround Enhanced Function: Choices: Selects the decoder used to playback 2channel sources using Surround Enhanced.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 108 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, or if the remedy explanation does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact your nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 109 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Cause Remedy Refer to page Check that the correct impedance is set. 28 Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned the unit off. Turn on the power, and playback the source again. — The sound is muted. Press MUTE or any operation button on this unit to cancel mute and adjust the volume.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 110 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page Dolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (The Dolby Digital or DTS indicator on the front panel display does not light up.) The connected component is not set to output Dolby Digital or DTS digital signals. Make an appropriate setting following the operating instructions for your component. — The input mode is set to Analog. Change the input mode setting to Auto or DTS.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 111 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page There is noise interference from digital or highfrequency equipment, or this unit. This unit is too close to digital or highfrequency equipment. Move this unit further away from such equipment. — The picture is disturbed. The video source uses scrambled or encoded signals to prevent dubbing.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 112 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION This unit employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Level and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 113 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM GLOSSARY GLOSSARY ■ Dolby Surround ■ Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Surround uses a 4 channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left and right channels (stereo), a center channel for dialog (monaural), and a surround channel for special sound effects (monaural). The surround channel reproduces sound within a narrow frequency range.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 114 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM GLOSSARY ■ Neo:6 ■ S VIDEO signal Neo:6 decodes the conventional 2-channel sources for 6 channel playback by the specific decoder. It enables playback with the full-range channels with higher separation just like digital discrete signal playback. Two modes are available; “Music mode” for playing music sources and “Cinema mode” for movies.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 115 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM GLOSSARY ■ THX Cinema processing ■ Adaptive Decorrelation THX is an exclusive set of standards and technologies established by the world-renowned film production company, Lucasfilm Ltd. THX grew from George Lucas’ personal desire to make your experience of the film soundtrack, in both movie theatres and in your home theatre, as faithful as possible to what the director intended.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 116 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM GLOSSARY ■ THX MUSIC MODE ■ THX Surround EX For the replay of multi-channel music the THX Music Mode should be selected. In this mode THX ASA processing is applied to the surround channels of all 5.1 encoded music sources such as DTS, and Dolby Digital to provide a wide stable rear soundstage. This mode is to be used with multi-channel music sources such as DTS 5.1 music and Dolby Digital 5.1 music.
00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 117 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM BLOCK DIAGRAMS BLOCK DIAGRAMS ■ Block diagram \ RFDemodulator COAX/RF PCM 2ch DIRECT SOURCE COAX x3 INPUT Selector DIGITAL DIR OPT RX L/R Rec OUT Selector REC OUT COAX ZONE2 OUT L/R or STREAM(Multi) UNBAL/BAL 2ch/ Multi FRONT L/R CS5361 ADC SEL.
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00EN.00_DSPZ9_GB.book Page 119 Thursday, November 13, 2003 10:55 AM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AUDIO SECTION VIDEO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 Ω Front, Center, Surround, Surround back........................... 170 W 1 kHz, 0.05% THD Presence .............................................................................. 50 W • TV Format [U.S.A., Canada and Korea models] ............................ NTSC/PAL [Other models] ........................................
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