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01EN_00_Mihiraki_DSP-Z11_EX.fm Page 3 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 6:09 PM Remote control 1 D 2 3 POWER POWER TV AV STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO MD TAPE BD HD DVD DVD CD CD-R CBL SAT DTV DVR VCR DOCK NET USB TUNER AMP 4 TV Backlight mode The remote control is equipped with the motion sensor and the remote control lights up the backlight corresponding to the motions or operation.
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 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. 2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on the back of this unit.
Contents Introduction Notices .......................................................................................... 8 Features...................................................................................... 10 Getting started........................................................................... 11 Quick start guide....................................................................... 13 Preparation Connections ...............................................................................
Contents Remote control features ......................................................... 102 Introduction Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components........................102 Controlling this unit ................................................................102 Controlling a TV .....................................................................102 Controlling other components.................................................103 Selecting a component to be controlled .........................
Notices About this manual • y indicates a tip for your operation. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the front panel or the ones on the remote control. In case the button names differ between the front panel and the remote control, the button name on the remote control is given in parentheses. • This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc.
Introduction Introduction Features ................................................................................................ 10 Getting started ..................................................................................... 11 Supplied accessories ................................................................................................................ 11 Using the remote control .........................................................................................................
Features ☞ P. 66 Built-in 11-channel power amplifier Network features ◆ Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω) Front: 140 W + 140 W Center: 140 W Surround: 140 W + 140 W Surround back: 140 W + 140 W Front presence: 50 W + 50 W Rear presence: 50 W + 50 W ◆ NETWORK port to connect a PC and Yamaha MCX-2000 or access the Internet Radio via LAN ◆ DHCP automatic or manual network configuration Sound field programs ☞ P. 54 ◆ Web control capability of this unit by using a Web browser ☞ P.
Introduction Getting started Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts.
Getting started Using the remote control Notes The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on this unit during operation. Remote control sensor • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control.
Introduction Quick start guide The following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD movie playback in your home theater. See pages 21 to 24 for details of the speaker placement.
Quick start guide Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. 1 2 3 1 Make sure that this unit and the subwoofers are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the speaker cables together to prevent short circuits. 3 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other. 4 Do not let the bare speaker wires touch any metal part of this unit.
Quick start guide 0 Left front presence speaker Introduction Left rear presence speaker 0 Left subwoofer Right subwoofer Subwoofer cable Subwoofer cable Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red line) and “–” (white line) properly. Note Check the impedance of the speaker you are connecting. If the impedance of your speaker is 6-ohm, change the setting of “SPEAKER IMP.” in “Advanced setup” (see page 119).
Quick start guide Step 2: Connect your Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD player and other components HDMI OUT 1 BD/HD DVD HDMI IN 1 3 Connect the supplied power cable to AC IN on this unit and then plug the power cable and other components into the AC wall outlet. y This unit is equipped with AC OUTLET(S) that provide(s) power to other components. See page 38 for details.
Quick start guide ■ After using this unit... Press A MAIN ZONE ON/OFF to set this unit to the standby mode. Check the type of the connected speakers. If the speakers are 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6Ω MIN” before using this unit (see page 119). 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press B MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position on the front panel.
Quick start guide What do you want to do with this unit? Using various input sources • Basic operations of this unit ☞ P. 50 • Using your iPod with this unit ☞ P. 64 • Enjoying the contents stored on your PC ☞ P. 66 • Enjoying Internet radio programs and Podcasts ☞ P. 69 • Using USB devices with this unit ☞ P. 69 Manually adjusting various parameters of this unit • Setting the language of the GUI menu ☞ P. 95 • Assigning the input/output jacks on this unit ☞ P.
Preparation Preparation Connections ......................................................................................... 20 Rear panel .......................................................................................................................... 20 Placing speakers ................................................................................................................. 21 Connecting speakers ...........................................................................................
Connections Connections Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 NETWORK USB SPEAKERS 6 HDMI SPEAKERS OUT 1 RS-232C R COMPONENT VIDEO Y BD/ HD DVD + PB S VIDEO 2 DTV PR 1 DVD OUT 2 VIDEO IN IN1 IN2 BD/HD DVD DVD VIDEO OUT 3 CBL/SAT 4 DVR 5 VCR 4 DVR 5 VCR IN3 IN4 CBL/SAT DVR ZONE OUT MONITOR OUT VIDEO Y COMPONENT VIDEO PB PR DOCK DIGITAL OUT + L A REAR PRESENCE /ZONE REAR PRESENCE /ZONE ZONE COAXIAL DVD CD-R B FRONT PRESENCE /ZONE VIDEO CBL/SAT C TRIGGER OUT 1 DVD AUDIO IN 2
Connections Placing speakers The speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources. ■ 11.2/11.1 -channel speaker layout 11.2/11.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for playback the sound of high definition audio formats (Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, etc.) as well as the conventional audio sources with sound field programs. See page 23 for connection information.
Connections ■ 7.2/7.1 (or 6.2/6.1) -channel speaker layout ■ 5.2/5.1 -channel speaker layout See page 23 for connection information. See page 23 for connection information.
Connections Connecting speakers Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red line) and “–” (white line) properly. If the connections are faulty, this unit cannot reproduce the input sources accurately. Caution Notes • A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. Cables are colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge. Connect the striped (grooved, etc.) cable to the “+” (red line) terminals on this unit and your speaker.
Connections ■ For the 7.2/7.1 (or 6.2/6.1) -channel speaker setting FRONT B speakers + TRIGGER OUT 1 L + DVR D DVD R SURROUND SURROUND 2 R 1 FRONT (6CH) +12v 15mA MAX. (FRONT) CENTER CBL/SAT (SINGLE) L SUR. BACK/ BI-AMP 3 L (SINGLE) SUR. BACK/ BI-AMP 2 DVR REMOTE 4 R R OPTICAL CD IN FRONT B /ZONE 1 EXTRA SP OUT FRONT A IN SB (8CH) SURROUND SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 MULTI CH INPUT AC OUTLET ZONE 3 ZONE 4 SURROUND FRONT CENTER ZONE OUT (REAR) SUBWOOFER SUR.
Connections Using subwoofers The use of subwoofers with built-in amplifiers, such as the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the high fidelity sound of the LFE (low-frequency effect) channel included in digital audio signals. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections. You can use one or two subwoofers and select various positions of the subwoofers.
Connections Using presence speakers The presence speakers supplement the sound from the front and surround back speakers with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 54). Presence speakers function more effectively when the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is active (see page 60). You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with using the front presence speakers (see page 77).
Connections Connecting the speaker cable 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. ■ Connecting the banana plug (China and General models only) Tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal. banana plug Preparation 10 mm (0.4 in) Red line: positive (+) White line: negative (–) 2 Loosen the knob.
Connections Information on jacks and cable plugs Video jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs DIGITAL DIGITAL L R COAXIAL OPTICAL (White) (Red) (Orange) L R C AUDIO Left and right analog audio cable plugs Coaxial digital audio cable plug VIDEO S VIDEO (Yellow) O V S Optical digital audio cable plug Composite video cable plug S-video cable plug COMPONENT VIDEO Y PB PR (Green) (Blue) (Red) Y PB PR Component video cable plugs ■ Audio jacks ■ Video jacks This unit
Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input ■ Video signal flow Output Input Output HDMI HDMI Preparation DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Through Notes • 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at the HDMI input jacks can be output at the HDMI OUT jacks only when “Support Audio” is set to “Other” (see page 94).
Connections Connecting a TV monitor or projector Connect your TV (or projector) to one of the HDMI OUT jacks, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit. Notes • This unit is equipped with two HDMI OUT jacks, however cannot output the video signals to the both HDMI OUT jacks simultaneously. You can select the active HDMI OUT jack. Set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then press CHDMI OUT repeatedly.
Connections Connecting other components Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets. Notes • When “Conversion” is set to “Off” (see page 89), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 30). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack on this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks.
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD player NETWORK USB HDMI SPEAKERS OUT 1 -232C VIDEO IN COMPONENT VIDEO Y BD/ HD DVD OUT 2 S VIDEO 2 DTV 3 CBL/SAT PR PB IN1 IN2 BD/HD DVD DVD VIDEO OUT 1 DVD 4 DVR 5 VCR 4 DVR IN4 DVR COMPONENT VIDEO PB VIDEO MONITOR OUT 5 VCR IN3 CBL/SAT ZONE OUT Y DOCK PR DIGITAL OUT + L A REAR PRESENCE /ZONE ZONE COAXIAL DVD CD-R B VIDEO CBL/SAT C IGGER OUT 1 DVD AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT 2 DTV 3 CBL/SAT 4 DVR 5 VCR 4 DVR 5 VCR MD/TAPE CD-R CD-R MD/
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder NETWORK USB SPEAKERS HDMI SPEAKERS IN1 OUT 1 RS-232C R COMPONENT VIDEO Y BD/ HD DVD + OUT 2 VIDEO IN DVD VIDEO OUT S VIDEO 1 DVD 2 DTV 3 CBL/SAT PR PB IN2 BD/HD DVD 4 DVR 5 VCR 4 DVR 5 VCR IN3 IN4 CBL/SAT DVR ZONE OUT MONITOR OUT COMPONENT VIDEO PB VIDEO Y DOCK PR DIGITAL OUT + L A REAR PRESENCE /ZONE REAR PRESENCE /ZONE ZONE COAXIAL DVD CD-R B FRONT PRESENCE /ZONE VIDEO CBL/SAT C AUDIO IN 2 DTV 3 CBL/SAT 4 DVR 1 DVD 5 VC
Connections ■ Connecting audio components Notes • Connect your turntable to the GND terminal on this unit to reduce noise in the signal. However, you may hear less noise without the connection to the GND terminal for some turntables. • The PHONO jacks are only compatible with a turntable with an MM or a high-output MC cartridge. To connect a turntable with a low-output MC cartridge to the PHONO jacks, use an in-line boosting transformer or an MC-head amplifier.
Connections ■ Connecting external amplifiers This unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to use external amplifiers, connect the external amplifiers to the PRE OUT jacks. Each PRE OUT jack outputs the same channel signals as the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals.
Connections ■ Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock ■ Using the TRIGGER OUT jacks This unit is equipped with the DOCK terminal on the rear panel that allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) where you can station your iPod and control playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. Connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal on the rear panel of this unit using its dedicated cable.
Connections Connecting the network To connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) into the NETWORK port on this unit, and plug the other end into one of the LAN ports on your router that supports the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server function. The following diagram shows a connection example where this unit is connected to one of the LAN ports on a 4-port router.
Connections Connecting the power cable ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet (AC IN) after all other connections are complete, and then plug the AC power cable into an AC wall outlet. Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. Caution Be sure to turn down the volume of this unit and other components before making connections.
Connections Setting the speaker impedance and language 7 Caution If you are to use 6-ohm speakers, set “SPEAKER IMP.” to “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. 1 Make sure this unit is turned off. 2 Press and hold I PROGRAM on the front panel and then press B MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position to turn on this unit. Press and hold IPROGRAM until “ADVANCED SETUP” appears in the front panel display.
Connections Front panel display 1 2 RECOUT 3 4 NET V-AUX USB DOCK 5 VCR DVR CBL SAT DTV DVD BD HD DVD 6 MD CD-R TAPE CD PHONO MULTI CH TUNER F R AAC DSD PCM MP3 WMA 7 t 24 q TRUE HD q DIGITAL PLUS MASTER AUDIO q PL x q EX MATRIX DISCRETE dB VOLUME HD 3 PRE AMP VIRTUAL SILENT SP YPAO ENHANCER CINEMA A B LFE L C R FPR SL SR RPR SBL SB SBR HD SLEEP 96 8 9 0 A t 24 q TRUE HD q DIGITAL PLUS MASTER AUDIO q PL x q EX MATRIX DISCRETE B C D E HD 3 PRE AMP VIRTUAL SILENT YPAO ENHANCER
Connections D YPAO indicator Lights up when you run “Auto Setup” and when the speaker settings set in “Auto Setup” are used without any modifications (see page 42). E ENHANCER indicator Lights up when the Compressed Music Enhancer mode is selected (see page 59). Preparation F PRE AMP indicator Lights up when this unit is in the pre-amplifier mode (see page 120). G SILENT CINEMA indicator Lights up when headphones are connected and a sound field program is selected (see page 60).
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) This unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup and achieves highly accurate sound adjustments automatically. The supplied optimizer microphone collects and this unit analyzes the sound your speakers produce in your actual listening environment.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Using the quick automatic setup Use this feature to optimize the sound of this unit to the listening room quickly. 1 STRAIGHT SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECT A ZONE CONTROLS ZONE ON/OFF B MULTI ZONE ZONE 2 ZONE 3 PROGRAM TONE CONTROL PUSH ENTER SILENT CINEMA PHONES YPAO OPTIMIZER MIC S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL HDMI IN Press I PROGRAM on the front panel to start the measurements. This unit starts the measurements immediately.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) 5 Disconnect the optimizer microphone to exit from the automatic setup mode. The optimizer microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of this unit. Measurement Descriptions Multi Measure (Multiple point measurement) You can make adjustments of this unit for multiple listening positions. For details, refer to “Using advanced automatic setup” on page 46.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) 8 ■ Reviewing the result of the automatic setup Once all measurement items are set successfully, following display appears in the menu screen. Result 1 Set the operation mode selector to F AMP and then press I MENU to turn on the GUI screen. 2 Press 9k / n repeatedly and then 9h to select “Auto Setup”. Retry Angle Check Angle Use this feature to review the result of the automatic setup.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Measurement Descriptions Multi Measure (Multiple point measurement) Displays the number of the points the measurements are carried out at. For details, refer to “Using advanced automatic setup” on this page. Wiring (Speaker wiring) Displays the polarity of each connected speaker. – “NRM” appears when the polarity of the connected speaker is normal. – “REV” appears when the polarity of the connected speaker is reversed.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) 3 Press IMENU on the remote control. Following menu screen appears in the video monitor. 11 Press 9ENTER to start the measurement at the next listening position. y To skip the measurements at the remaining listening positions, press 9n. Information Setup Menu Start Start:ENTER Press 9k to select “Setup Menu” and then 9h. The list of the measurements in the automatic setup appears in the screen.
Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) 15 Once the setting has been completed, press 9ENTER. This unit starts the measurements of the speaker angles. 16 Once the following display appears in the video monitor, move the optimizer microphone to the “(2)” position on the microphone base. Equalizing Level Angle Check Put the microphone at 2nd listening position Next:ENTER 1 Angle Result 3 Press 9ENTER to resume the measurements.
Basic Operation Basic Operation Playback ................................................................................................ 50 Basic procedure ................................................................................................................. 50 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component ................................................................... 50 Selecting the HDMI OUT jack ..........................................................................................
Playback Playback Caution Extreme caution should be exercised when you play back CDs encoded in DTS. If you play back a CD encoded in DTS on a DTS-incompatible CD player, you will only hear some unwanted noise that may damage your speakers. Check whether your CD player supports CDs encoded in DTS. Also, check the sound output level of your CD player before you play back a CD encoded in DTS. 4 y See page 61 to adjust the level of each speaker.
Playback Selecting the HDMI OUT jack Using your headphones Use this feature to select the HDMI OUT jack to output the input signals. Connect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel. Press CHDMI OUT on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired setting of “HDMI OUT SEL”. Each time you press CHDMI OUT, the front panel display changes as shown below.
Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) Using the sleep timer This unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one jacks are assigned to an input source. Use this feature to automatically set the main zone to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source.
Playback Operating this unit by using the graphical user interface (GUI) menu This unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the GUI menu, you can view the information of the signals being input and the status of this unit. You can also set up this unit using the GUI menu (see page 74).
Sound field programs Sound field programs This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. 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.
Sound field programs Descriptions of the characteristics of the sound field programs Following indexes indicates the characteristics and trends of each sound field program. Note The characteristics of the sound field programs may differ depending on the settings of the listening room, etc. Size of sound field space (Size) (For the HiFi DSP and CINEMA DSP programs) Small Large Indicates the size of the sound field to be generated.
Sound field programs Hall in Stuttgart HiFi DSP This is a large asymmetrical concert hall with around 2000 seats located in downtown Stuttgart. Sound reflected off the concrete wall located to the left of listeners has a powerful presence. Hall in Vienna HiFi DSP This is an approximately 1700-seated, middle-sized concert hall with a shoebox shape that is traditional in Vienna.
Sound field programs The Bottom Line HiFi DSP This is the sound field at stage front in The Bottom Line, that was a famous New York jazz club once. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering real and vibrant sound. Cellar Club HiFi DSP This program simulates a live house with a low ceiling and homey atmosphere. A realistic, live sound field features powerful sound as if the listener is in a row in front of a small stage.
Sound field programs ■ For parties ENTERTAIN 4 ENTERTAIN Disco HiFi DSP This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by high-energy, “immediate” sound. Size Small Large V/H balance Vertical Horizontal Atmosphere Simple Complex ■ For game programs ENTERTAIN 4 ENTERTAIN Action Game This sound field is suitable for action games such as car racing and FPS games.
Sound field programs Size Mono Movie This program is provided for reproducing monaural video sources such as a classic movie in an atmosphere of a good old movie theater. The program produces the optimum expansion and reverberation to the original audio to create a comfortable space with a certain sound depth.
Sound field programs ■ Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP) Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs without surround speakers. It creates virtual speakers to reproduce the natural sound field. When you set “Surround” to “None” (see page 84), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 54).
Basic Operation Using audio features Before performing the following operation, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. Enjoying pure hi-fi sound Use the Pure Direct mode to enjoy the pure fidelity sound of the selected source. When the Pure Direct mode is activated, this unit plays back the selected source with the least circuitry.
Recording Recording Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instructions for those components. Caution 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 encoded in DTS, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made.
Internal Source Operation Internal Source Operation Using iPod™ ........................................................................................ 64 Controlling iPod™ ............................................................................................................ 64 Using Network/USB features ............................................................. 66 Navigating the network and USB menus ..........................................................................
Using iPod™ Using iPod™ Once you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal on this unit (see page 36), you can enjoy playback of your iPod using the supplied remote control. You can also use the Compressed Music Enhancer mode of this unit to enhance the sound quality of the compression artifacts (such as the MP3 format) stored on your iPod (see page 59).
Using iPod™ 2 Press 9 k / n / l / h to navigate the iPod menu and then press 9 ENTER to begin playback of the selected song.
Using Network/USB features Using Network/USB features This unit is equipped with network and USB features that allow you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, and WMA files saved on your PC, Yamaha MCX-2000, USB storage device and USB portable audio player or access the Internet Radio. Notes • Yamaha MCX-2000 may not be for sale in some locations. • For further details about networking, refer to the operation manuals supplied with your network devices.
Using Network/USB features The following procedure shows the basic steps to navigate the network and USB menus. See pages 68 to 70 for details about each sub input source. Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE. 1 Press 3 NET/USB on the remote control to select “NET/USB” as the input source.
Using Network/USB features Using a PC server or Yamaha MCX-2000 Use this feature to enjoy music files saved on your PC or Yamaha MCX-2000. MCX-2000 is a music server that enhances the concept of Yamaha exclusive MusicCAST, a digital music delivery method over a personal network. ■ Installing Windows Media Player 11 on your PC With Windows Media Player 11, you can play back the audio files on your PC. For details refer to the documents of Windows Media Player 11.
Using Network/USB features Using the Internet Radio Use this feature to listen to Internet Radio stations. This unit uses the vTuner Internet Radio station database service particularly customized for this unit, providing over 2000 radio station database. Further, you can store your favorite stations with bookmarks. Notes • This service may be discontinued without notice. • Some Internet Radio stations may not be played even if they are selected in the NET RADIO menu.
Using Network/USB features ■ Select an item by using numeric buttons (1-8) (B ) Using shortcut buttons Use this feature to access the desired music sources (WAV, MP3 and WMA files on the connected PC, MCX-2000 or USB storage devices and Internet Radio stations) directly. You can preset 8 items in each sub input sources. ■ Assigning the items to the numeric button (1-8) Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE.
Advanced sound configurations ........................................................ 72 Selecting decoders ................................................................................................................... 72 Playing back sources with the THX Surround modes ............................................................. 73 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu .................................................. 74 GUI menu overview .............................................................
Advanced sound configurations Advanced sound configurations y Selecting decoders When you select the surround decode mode for the multi-channel digital sources, this unit automatically selects the corresponding decoder for each source. ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode) Use this feature to play back sources with selected decoders. You can play back 2-channel sources on multi-channels. Set the operation mode selector to F AMP and then press Q SUR.
Advanced sound configurations Notes • The available decoders vary depending on the setting of the speakers and the input sources. • 6.1/7.1-channel playback is not possible in the following cases: – when “Surround” (see page 84) or “Surround Back” (see page 84) is set to “None”. – when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is being played. – when the source being played does not contain surround left and right channel signals. – when a Dolby Digital KARAOKE source is being played.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Graphical user interface (GUI) menu DSP-Z11 GUI menu tree Stereo/Surround ☞ P. 77 Input Select ☞ P. 81 Manual Setup TUNER MULTI CH PHONO CD CD-R MD/TAPE BD/HD DVD DVD DTV CBL/SAT DVR VCR V-AUX DOCK NET/USB Volume ☞ P. 86 Adaptive DRC Adaptive DSP Lvl Max Volume Initial Volume Muting Type Sound ☞ P.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Multi Zone ☞ P. 91 Speaker B Zone SP Assign Party Mode Set Zone2 Set Zone2 Volume Zone2 Max Vol. Zone2 Initial Vol. Zone2 Balance Zone2 Mono Muting Type Zone3 Set Zone3 Volume Zone3 Max Vol. Zone3 Initial Vol. Zone3 Balance Zone3 Mono Muting Type Zone4 Set Zone4 Volume Zone4 Max Vol. Zone4 Initial Vol. Zone4 Balance Zone4 Mono Muting Type Zone OSD Configuration Information Option ☞ P. 93 Front Panel Disp.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu GUI menu overview This unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you to control the amplifier function of this unit. With the GUI menu, you can view the information of the signals being input and the status of this unit.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround menu) Use this feature to select the sound field programs (see page 54), the surround decode mode, the THX Surround mode, or the “STRAIGHT” mode (see page 60), and adjust the parameters of each program. Adjusting the vertical dialogue position (Dialogue Lift) Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the dialogues in movies. The ideal position of the dialogues is at the center of the video monitor screen.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Sound field parameter descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so that the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. Sound field parameter Features Decoder Type Decoder type. Selects the decoder used with the SUR. DECODE, THX, or MOVIE programs. See page 72 for details. Init. Delay Sur. Init.Delay SB. Init. Delay Initial delay.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Sound field parameter Liveness Sur. Liveness SB. Liveness Features Liveness. Surround and surround back liveness. 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.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Sound field parameter Rev. Level Features Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. Level Control range: 0 to 100% Source sound Rev. Level Time ■ Stereo program parameter descriptions Sound field parameter Direct (“2ch Stereo” only) Features 2-channel stereo direct.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Decoder parameter Features Dimension Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music dimension. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the rear. (“PLIIx Music” and “PLII Music” only) Control range: –3 (towards the rear) to +3 (towards the front) Initial setting: STD (standard) Center Image DTS Neo:6 Music center image.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Example 2: Clearing a jack assignment. 1 2 3 Select “Input Select” and then select the desired input source (“DVD”, etc.). Select “I/O Assignment” and then select the desired jack assignment (“Coaxial Input”, “Optical Input”, “Optical Output”, “Analog I/O”, “Component Video”, or “HDMI”). Note You can only adjust the volume for the current input source using this setting.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Multi CH Assign (Multi channel assignment) Use this feature to set the direction of the signals input into the center, subwoofer and surround channels when a source component is connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks. Input Channels (Input channels) Use this setting to select the number of channels input from an external decoder (see page 35). Choice 6ch • If “Repeat” is set to “Single”, the setting will be reset to “Off” when this unit is turned off.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Note Note When “THX Ultra2 SWFR” is set to “No”, you cannot select “Bndry Gain Comp” is automatically set to “Off”. When “Bass Out” is set to “Front” (see page 85), you can select only “Large” in “Front”. If the value of “Front” is set to other than “Large” in advance, this unit change the value to “Large” automatically. Bndry Gain Comp (Boundary gain compensation) Use this feature to improve boomy bass when the listening position is closer to the rear wall.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Low-frequency signals output Notes Subwoofers and speakers • If you set “Front Presence” to “None”, you cannot activate the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode (see page 60). • “Dialogue Lift” is available when “Front Presence” is set to “Yes” and headphones are not connected. Choice Rear Presence (Rear presence speakers) Use this feature if you want to use the rear presence speakers connected to this unit.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Speaker Level (Speaker level) Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and each speaker selected in “Speaker Set” (see page 84). Control range: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB Initial setting: 0.0 dB Control step: 0.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Speakers (Speaker low-frequency effect level) Select to adjust the speaker LFE level. Headphones (Headphone low-frequency effect level) Select to adjust the headphone LFE level. Note Depending on the settings of “Bass Out” (see page 85), some signals may not be output at the SUBWOOFER PRE OUT jacks. ■ Dynamic Range (Dynamic range) Use this feature to select the amount of dynamic range compression to be applied to your speakers or headphones.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Control (Tone control) 2 Press 9 h to access the settings window. PEQ Data Copy PEQ Select PARAM RESET EDIT EXIT Band/Gain Front L Functions Adjust the bass/treble balance of your speakers. Headphone Adjust the bass/treble balance of your headphones. y “Speaker” and “Headphone” adjustments are stored independently. The adjustments for “Speaker” affects the front left/right, center, presence left/right speaker channels and Subwoofer channel.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Choice Off On Descriptions Front left Front R Front right Center Center Select this setting if the video monitor is not compatible with the automatic lip sync or you do not want to use the automatic lip sync. Use “Manual” to adjustment the audio and video synchronization.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ HDMI Processing (HDMI video processing) ■ HDMI Aspect (HDMI aspect ratio) Use this feature to select whether this unit processes the video signals input at the HDMI IN jacks. Use this feature to select whether this unit converts the aspect ratio of 4:3 video signals and outputs at the HDMI OUT jacks. Choice Functions Off Select this setting when you do not want this unit to process the video signals input at the HDMI IN jacks even if “Conversion” is set to “On”.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Button Moving direction of the GUI display 9 k Up 9 n Down 9 h Right 9 l Main 11ch Stereo (Main zone 11-channel stereo) Use this feature to select whether the sound field program of the main zone is fixed to “11ch Stereo” when this unit is in the party mode. Choice Left ■ Wall Paper (Wall paper) Select this setting to select the sound field program in the main zone as you like.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Zone2 Initial Vol./Zone3 Initial Vol./Zone4 Initial Vol. (Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4 initial volume setting) Use this feature to set the volume level of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 when the power of each zone is turned on. Control range: Off, Mute, –80.0 dB to +16.5 dB Control step: 0.5 dB Note The “Zone2 Max Vol.”, “Zone3 Max Vol.”, or “Zone4 Max Vol.” setting takes priority over the “Zone2 Initial Vol.”, “Zone3 Initial Vol.”, “Zone4 Initial Vol.” setting.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu 3 Press 9 k / n to select “On” or “Off” and then 9 ENTER to confirm. • If you select “On”, you do not have to set other network parameters. Refer to step 5 and finish the configuration. • If you select “Off”, you need to set other network parameters. Refer to steps 4 through 6 to set the parameters. Manual Setup (Option) This menu adjusts the optional system settings. ■ Front Panel Disp.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Decoder Mode (Default decoder mode) Use this feature to designate the default decoder mode (see page 82) for the input sources when you turn on the power of this unit. Choice Functions Auto Automatically detects the type of input signals and select the appropriate decoder mode setting. Last Automatically selects the last decoder mode setting used for the connected input source.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Source (Source) After selecting the input source, you can set the function of the TRIGGER OUT jacks when the corresponding input source is selected. Choice HDMI error and message Message Device Over Descriptions Input High Sends the voltage when you select the input source you set in “Source”. Input Low Stops sending the voltage when you select the input source you set in “Source”. Cause The number of the connected HDMI components is over the limit.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Use this feature to save and recall up to 10 of your favorite setting for the main zone. You can also save up to four of your favorite settings for Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4. 2 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “System Memory” and then press 9h. The “System Memory” menu appears in the video monitor.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) y • If you select “Zone2”, “Zone3”, or “Zone4” in step 3, you can select “Memory1” to “Memory4”. You can save the parameters for the selected zone only when the zone is turned on. • If system settings are already saved in the selected memory number, this unit overwrite to old system settings.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) ■ Saved parameters for the main zone ■ Saved parameters for Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 The groups of the system parameters indicated in bold are the groups that is saved in the initial setting. Group Input/HDMI Out * Audio Volume SP Config Video Option Parameters Page Audio Select 82 Decoder Mode 82 Input source 50 HDMI OUT SEL — Stereo/Surround 77 Pure Direct on/off 61 EXTD SUR.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Using examples Note 4 You can recall the system settings for the selected zone only when the zone is turned on. ■ Example 1: Switching the settings of this unit according to the using situations Press 9k / n to select “Main Load” and then press 9h. The following menu appears in the video monitor. Use the following example to change the settings of this unit according to the using situations just by pressing the 7SYSTEM MEMORY buttons.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) SYSTEM MEMORY 4: Settings for enjoying games Save the following settings to enjoy roleplaying games. You can switch the input source, sound field program, and the HDMI OUT jack simultaneously.
Controlling this unit by using the Web browser (Web Control Center) Controlling this unit by using the Web browser (Web Control Center) You can operate this unit by using a Web browser. You can select the input source and sound field program, browse the iPod or network/USB contents, select the preset items, and adjust the parameters of this unit by using the graphical user interface (Web Control Center) that appears in the Web browser.
Remote control features Remote control features In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To control your TV or other components, you must set up the appropriate remote control code for each input source (see page 104). Controlling this unit, a TV, or other components ■ Controlling this unit Set the operation mode selector to F AMP to control this unit.
Remote control features ■ Controlling other components [1] Set the operation mode selector to FSOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons or (3). You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 104). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button or (3). Be advised that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component.
Remote control features Customizing the remote control 3 Press 9k / n to select the desired setting. Use the setup mode of the remote control to customize the remote control. 1 Press GSETUP on the remote control using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “SETUP” appears in the display window on the remote control. 2 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select the desired setup mode. Setup mode Page SETUP Top setup mode menu. LEARN Learning mode.
Remote control features 1 Press GSETUP on the remote control using a ballpoint pen or similar object. The remote control enters the setup menu. “SETUP” appears in the display window (4) on the remote control. 2 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “P-SET” and then press 9ENTER. The remote control enters the preset mode. “P-SET” and name of the currently selected control area appears in the display window (4) alternately.
Remote control features 3 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “LEARN” and then press 9ENTER. The remote control enters the learning mode. “LEARN” and the name of the selected control area appears in the display window (4) alternately. START 4 DVD Place this remote control about 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4 in) apart from the other remote control on a flat surface so that their infrared transmitters are aimed at each other and then press 9ENTER. “L–KEY” appears in the display window (4).
Remote control features 5 Press 9ENTER. The edit screen of the name of the currently selected control area appears in the display window (4). BD/HD 6 Press 9l / h repeatedly to move the cursor (_) to the position you want to edit. 7 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select and enter the desired character. Pressing 9k changes the character as follows: A to Z, a to z, 0, 1 to 9, space, - (minus), + (plus), / (slash) and : (colon).
Remote control features ■ Default macro functions Pressing macro STANDBY 2 To automatically transmit these signals First Second STANDBY POWER — POWER (*1) Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “MACRO” and then press 9ENTER. The remote control enters the macro-programming mode. “MACRO” and “M:the three-letter name of the selected control area” (for example, “M:DVD”) appears in the display window (4) alternately.
Remote control features 6 Press GSETUP again to exit from the setup mode. Note “ERROR” appears in the display window (B) if you press more than one button simultaneously. Notes • “NG” appears in the display window (4) if clearing was unsuccessful. • “ERROR” appears in the display window (4) if you press a button not indicated in the respective step, or if you press more than one button simultaneously.
Remote control features Simplified remote control Use the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. STANDBY Sets the selected zone to the standby mode. ☞ P. 39 STANDBY SYSTEM MEMORY Save or recall the system settings. ☞ P. 96 1 POWER POWER Turn on the power. ☞ P. 39 SYSTEM MEMORY 2 3 4 INPUTl / h Select the input source. INPUT ☞ P. 50 PRESET +/– Recall the preset network/USB contents. ☞ P.
Using multi-zone configuration Using multi-zone configuration This unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio/video system. The multi-zone configuration feature enables you to set this unit to reproduce separate input sources in the main zone, second zone (Zone 2), third zone (Zone 3), and forth zone (Zone 4). You can control this unit from the second, third, or forth zone using the supplied remote control.
Using multi-zone configuration Step2: Connecting the speakers, external amplifiers, and/or other components You need the following additional equipment to use the multi-room functions of this unit: • An infrared signal receiver in Zone 2, Zone 3, and/or Zone 4. • An infrared emitter in the main room. This emitter transmits the infrared signals from the remote control in Zone 2, Zone 3, and/or Zone 4 to the main room (to a CD player or DVD player, for example).
Using multi-zone configuration ■ Using external amplifiers When you use the external amplifiers in the Zone 2, Zone 3, and/or Zone 4, connect the external amplifiers to the ZONE OUT jacks of this unit with the analog audio cables. Notes • To avoid unexpected noise, DO NOT use the Zone 2/Zone 3 feature with CDs encoded in DTS. • Adjust the Zone 2/Zone 3 volume by using the amplifier in the second/third room when “Zone2 Volume”, “Zone3 Volume”, or “Zone4 Volume” are set to “Fixed” (see page 91).
Using multi-zone configuration ■ Connecting Zone video monitor Connect the video monitor(s) in Zone 2 to the ZONE OUT VIDEO and/or ZONE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO jacks. If you connect the multiple zone video monitors to ZONE OUT VIDEO and/or ZONE OUT COMPONENT VIDEO jacks, the video monitors play back the same source simultaneously.
Using multi-zone configuration ■ Using REMOTE IN/OUT and TRIGGER OUT jacks for Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4 You can use the REMOTE IN/OUT and TRIGGER OUT jacks on this unit for Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4 as well as the main zone. Refer to “Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks” and “Using the TRIGGER OUT jacks” on page 36 for more information. REMOTE IN/OUT jacks This unit is equipped with two REMOTE IN and REMOTE OUT jacks.
Using multi-zone configuration Step3: Setting the zone parameter After the connection, turn on this unit and then set the assignment of the speaker terminals and other zone parameters. ■ Assigning the zone speakers Use “Zone SP Assign” to set the zone that each speaker terminal are used for. 1 Press IMENU on the remote control. The top GUI menu appears in the video monitor. 2 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “Manual Setup” and then 9h. 3 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “Multi Zone” and then 9h.
Using multi-zone configuration 3 Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 operation mode. Perform the operations in the selected zone.
Using multi-zone configuration Operate the following operations after activating the Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 operation mode. ■ Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 1 Using the party mode Use this feature to play the main zone sources in the other zones simultaneously. This feature is useful to play back a back ground music in multiple zone in a home party. Press MTONE CONTROL on the front panel.
Advanced setup Advanced setup This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations to adjust 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. Notes Using the advanced setup menu 2 Press B MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF position to turn off this unit.
Advanced setup Notes See page 119 for the operation of the advanced setup. ■ Cooling fan operation mode FAN MODE Use this feature to set the operation of the cooling fan of this unit. Choice AUTO Descriptions Select this setting to set the fan to operate automatically according to the temperature of this unit. Select this setting to set the fan to activate continuously regardless of the temperature of this unit. CONT.
Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 122 Glossary ................................................................................. 128 THX information ................................................................................................... 130 Sound field program information .......................................................................... 131 Parametric equalizer information ...............
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn off this unit, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. ■ General Problem Cause This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby mode soon after the power is turned on. The power cable is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted.
Troubleshooting Problem Sound is heard from the speaker on one side only. Remedy See page Incorrect cable connections. Cause Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists, the cables may be defective. 23 Incorrect settings in “Speaker Level”. Adjust the “Speaker Level” settings. 86 Only the center speaker When playing a monaural source with a CINEMA outputs substantial sound.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy See page “CHECK SP WIRES” appears in the front panel display. Speaker cables are short-circuited. Make sure all speaker cables are connected correctly. 23 There is noise interference from digital or radio frequency equipment. This unit is too close to the 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause The music in the PC server cannot be played back. The MusicCAST server cannot be connected. Remedy See page The PC does not have Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect 2.0 installed in it. Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect 2.0 in the PC. — The music is recorded in a format that cannot be played on this unit. This unit cannot play music formats other than WMA, MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, and WAV (PCM format).
Troubleshooting Status message Unable to play Cause Remedy See page Make sure Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect 2.0 is installed on your PC. — Check that the songs currently stored on your PC are playable (MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, and WAV). — Store some other playable music files (MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, and WAV) on your PC. — The network may be overloaded with heavy traffic, and playback is interrupted.
Troubleshooting During Auto Setup Error message Cause Remedy See page E01:No Front SP Front L/R channel signals are not detected. Check the front L/R speaker connections. 23 E02:No Sur. SP A surround channel signal is not detected. Check the surround speaker connections. 23 E03:No F. PRNS SP A front presence channel signal is not detected. Check the front presence speaker connections. E04:SBR → SBL Only right surround back channel signal is detected.
Glossary Glossary ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) ■ Dolby Pro Logic IIx Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a problem and a capability of maintaining audio and video signals synchronized during post-production and transmission. Whereas the audio and video latency requires complex end-user adjustments, HDMI version 1.
Glossary ■ DTS-HD High Resolution Audio ■ WMA DTS-HD High Resolution Audio is an high resolution audio technology developed for high-definition disc-based media including HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Selected as an optional audio standard for both HD DVD and Blu-ray Disc, this technology delivers sound that is virtually indistinguishable from the original, offering a high-definition home theater experience. Supporting bitrates up to 3.0 Mbps for HD DVD and 6.
Glossary THX information THX Cinema mode In this mode, THX Loudness Plus is designed around the industry-standard reference mixing level as well as adding other proprietary THX technologies such as Adaptive Decorrelation, Re-EQ, and Timbre Matching to recreate the theatrical experience at home. ■ THX Music mode THX Music modes provide the appropriate THX processing to enhance music listening.
Glossary ■ Re-Equalization The tonal balance of a film soundtrack will be excessively bright and harsh when played back over audio equipment in the home because film soundtracks were designed to be played back in large movie theatres using very different professional equipment. Re-Equalization restores the correct tonal balance for watching a movie soundtrack in a small home environment.
Glossary ■ Sound output in each sound field program Sound output from each speaker depends on the type of audio signals being input. Refer to the diagrams in the table below to understand the speaker layout for each sound field program. Note Be advised that there may be no or not enough sound output from speakers depending on the type of input source being played back.
Glossary *1 q EX / q PL x / : OFF *2 q EX / q PL x / : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input. Program HD³ Input audio source 2-channel (monaural) 2-channel (stereo) 5.1-channel*1 6.1/7.
Glossary ■ Available parameters for each sound field program Note Available sound field parameter may differ depending on the speaker settings. Rev. Level Dialogue Lift Decoder Parameters Dialogue Lift Rev. Delay Rev. Time SB. Liveness SB. Room Size SB. Init. Delay Sur. Liveness Sur. Room Size Sur. Init.Delay Liveness Room Size Init.
Parametric equalizer information Parametric equalizer information This unit employs Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology, together with the Parametric EQ settings (see page 87), to optimize the frequency characteristics of its parametric equalizer to match your listening environment. YPAO uses a combination of the following three parameters (Frequency, Gain and Q factor) to provide highly precise adjustment of the frequency characteristics.
Block diagrams Block diagrams ■ Audio section COAXIAL DIGITAL IN ZONE2/REC OUT (COAXIAL DIGITAL) CD ZONE OUT/DVR HD/BD DVD DVD OPTICAL DIGITAL IN MD /TAPE INPUT Selector CD-R DSP DIR Main DVD CBL/SAT REC OUT (OPTICAL DIGITAL) REC/Zone Selector DIT Selector DTV Zone Cinema DSP Decoder YPAO, etc.
Block diagrams ■ Video section HDMI IN IN (Front) IN 2 IN 3 HDMI Video I/P Converter IN 4 HDMI Tx HDMI Tx Selector HDMI Rx Selector IN 1 HDMI OUT HDMI Selector OUT 2 Video Selector MONITOR OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) COMPONENT VIDEO IN BD/HD DVD OUT 1 INPUT Selector Video Decoder GUI Processor Video I/P Converter DVD YPbPr Video Encoder S E L MONITOR OUT 1 MONITOR OUT 2 CBL/SAT DVR ZONE2 OUT (COMPONENT VIDEO) S E L S VIDEO IN V-AUX DVD DTV MONITOR OUT (S VIDEO) Y/C INPUT Selector REC/Z
Specifications Specifications AUDIO SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω) Front, Center, Surround, Surround back ............................................... 140 W Front presence, Rear presence ................................................................. 50 W • Dynamic Power (IHF) [Asia, General, China and Korea models] Front L/R 8/6/4/2 Ω ........................................................
Specifications ■ HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/ 20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/ 20/24 bit DVD-Audio, etc. DSD 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit SACD, etc. Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc. Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Blu-ray Disc, HD DVD, etc.
Index Index ■ Numerics 11.1-channel speaker connection ..................... 23 11.1-channel speaker layout ............................ 21 11.2-channel speaker connection ..................... 23 11.2-channel speaker layout ............................ 21 11ch Enhancer .................................................. 59 11ch Stereo ...................................................... 59 2ch Stereo ........................................................ 59 5.1-channel speaker connection ............
Index HDMI Aspect .................................................. 90 HDMI aspect ratio ........................................... 90 HDMI Auto ...................................................... 88 HDMI automatic lip sync mode ...................... 88 HDMI IN jack select ........................................ 94 HDMI indicator, Front panel display .............. 40 HDMI jack ....................................................... 28 HDMI jacks .....................................................
Index Repeat iPod playback ....................................... 65 Resetting the system ...................................... 127 Rev. Delay ....................................................... 79 Rev. Level ........................................................ 80 Rev. Time ......................................................... 79 Roleplaying Game ........................................... 58 Room Size ........................................................ 78 RS-232C STANDBY ...............
Index Zone 2/3/4 muting type .................................... 92 Zone 2/3/4 tuner function select ...................... 92 Zone 3 balance ................................................. 92 Zone 3 initial volume setting ........................... 92 Zone 3 Maximum volume setting .................... 91 Zone 3 monaural mode .................................... 92 Zone 3 settings ................................................. 91 Zone 4 balance .................................................
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