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01EN_00_Mihiraki_RX-Z11_U.fm Page 3 Thursday, October 4, 2007 5:18 PM Remote control 1 D 2 3 STANDBY POWER V-AUX PHONO MD TAPE BD HD DVD DVD CD CD-R CBL SAT DTV DVR VCR DOCK NET USB XM POWER POWER TV AV MULTI 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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 Advanced sound configurations .............................................. 86 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu..................................... 88 Additional Information Troubleshooting...................................................................... 146 Resetting the system ............................................................... 154 Glossary ................................................................................... 155 Sound field program information .............
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. 80 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. 58 ◆ 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 25 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 10 0 Left front presence speaker Introduction Left rear presence speaker 10 Left subwoofer Right subwoofer Subwoofer cable Subwoofer cable (U.S.A. model) 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 142).
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 of 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 42 for details. HDMI OUT 1 IN1 BD/HD DVD AC IN To the AC wall outlet AC IN (U.S.A.
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 “6ΩMIN” before using this unit (see page 142). 1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. 2 Press B MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel inward to the ON position.
Quick start guide What do you want to do with this unit? Using various input sources • Basic operations of this unit ☞ P. 54 • Enjoying FM/AM radio programs ☞ P. 68 • Enjoying XM Satellite Radio programs ☞ P. 74 • Using your iPod with this unit ☞ P. 78 • Enjoying the contents stored on your PC ☞ P. 80 • Enjoying Internet radio programs and Podcasts ☞ P. 83 • Using USB devices with this unit ☞ P. 83 • Using various sound field programs ☞ P.
Preparation Preparation Connections ......................................................................................... 20 Rear panel .......................................................................................................................... 20 Placing speakers ................................................................................................................. 21 Connecting speakers ...........................................................................................
Connections Connections Rear panel 1 2 3 4 5 USB SPEAKERS 6 NETWORK 7 ANTENNA-2 HDMI XM 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 8 IN3 IN4 CBL/SAT DVR FM GND MONITOR OUT VIDEO Y COMPONENT VIDEO PB PR DOCK DIGITAL OUT SPEAKERS A REAR PRESENCE /ZONE + L REAR PRESENCE /ZONE ZONE COAXIAL DVD CD-R B FRONT PRESENCE /ZONE AM ZONE OUT VIDEO CBL/SA
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 of this unit and your speaker.
Connections ■ For the 7.2/7.1 (or 6.2/6.1) -channel speaker setting FRONT B speakers SPEAKERS R SPEAKERS + + L SURROUND SURROUND SUR. BACK/ BI-AMP SUR. BACK/ BI-AMP (SINGLE) B B FRONT B/ ZONE FRONT B/ ZONE EXTRA SP EXTRA SP A A FRONT A FRONT A CENTER (U.S.A. model) Center speaker Surround right speaker Surround back right speaker Front right speaker Front left speaker Surround back left speaker * * If you use a single surround back speaker, connect the speaker to the SUR.
Connections ■ For the 5.2/5.1 -channel speaker setting Preparation FRONT B speakers SPEAKERS R SPEAKERS + + L SURROUND SURROUND B B FRONT B/ ZONE FRONT B/ ZONE EXTRA SP EXTRA SP A A FRONT A FRONT A CENTER (U.S.A.
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 58). Presence speakers function more effectively when the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is active (see page 64). You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with using the front presence speakers (see page 91).
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 Tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug connector into the end of the corresponding terminal. banana plug 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 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 has three ty
Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input ■ Video signal flow Output Input Output HDMI HDMI 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 113).
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. y You can select to play back HDMI audio signals on this unit or on another HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jacks on the rear panel of this unit. Use the “Support Audio” parameter in “Option” to select the component to play back HDMI audio signals (see page 113).
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 107), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV (see page 31). For example, if you connected your TV to the VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack of this unit, connect your other components to the VIDEO jacks.
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD player HDMI IN2 DVD VIDEO IN S VIDEO 1 DVD DVD B VIDEO AUDIO IN 1 DVD DVD Preparation 2 OPTICAL 7 DVD COAXIAL DIGITAL IN (U.S.A.
Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder HDMI IN4 DVR COMPONENT VIDEO Y S VIDEO PR PB VIDEO VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT 4 DVR 4 DVR 4 DVR 4 DVR AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT L DVR D R DVR 4 OPTICAL DIGITAL IN (U.S.A.
Connections ■ Connecting audio components Notes • Connect your turntable to the GND terminal of 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. y Use the external amplifiers in the following cases: – when you want to add more power to the speaker output – when you want to use another amplifier for your presence of sounds – when you want to enjoy the 11.
Connections ■ Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoder This unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from a multi-format player, external decoder, sound processor or pre-amplifier.
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 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 Preparation Be sure to turn down the volume of this unit and other components before making connections.
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 of 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 FM and AM antennas ■ Connecting the HD Radio antennas (U.S.A. model only) Note for U.S.A. customers When you use the FM/AM tuning feature in the main zone only, connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna to the AMTENNA-1 terminals only. Refer to the right column. This unit is equipped with two FM and AM antenna terminals.
Connections Connecting the power cable ■ Connecting the AC power cable Plug the supplied AC power cable into the AC inlet after all other connections are complete, and then plug the AC power cable into an AC wall outlet. AC IN To the AC wall outlet ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED) Australia model ..................................................... 1 outlet U.S.A. and Canada models....................................2 outlets Use these outlet(s) to supply power to any connected components.
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 M 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 MPROGRAM until “ADVANCED SETUP” appears in the front panel display.
Connections Front panel display 1 2 3 RECOUT neural AAC CS DSD PCM MP3 WMA 8 9 4 5 NET V-AUX USB DOCK 6 VCR DVR CBL SAT DTV DVD BD HD DVD 7 MD CD-R TAPE CD PHONO MULTI CH TUNER XM F R STEREO HD TUNED AUTO dB MEMORY t 24 q TRUE HD q DIGITAL PLUS MASTER AUDIO q PL x q EX MATRIX DISCRETE 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 0 A B C t 24 q TRUE HD q DIGITAL PLUS MASTER AUDIO q PL x q EX MATRIX DISCRETE D E F
Connections D DSP indicators The respective indicator lights up when any of the sound field programs are selected. L Input channel and speaker indicators Input channel indicators CINEMA DSP HD indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 58). E VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when the Virtual CINEMA DSP mode is active (see page 64).
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.
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 50.
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 ................................................................................................ 54 Basic procedure ................................................................................................................. 54 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component ................................................................... 54 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 65 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 88).
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 100), Virtual CINEMA DSP activates automatically whenever you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 58).
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 FM/AM tuning ...................................................................................... 68 Automatic tuning .............................................................................................................. Manual tuning ................................................................................................................... Direct frequency tuning ..........................................................................
FM/AM tuning FM/AM tuning There are 3 tuning methods: automatic, manual and direct frequency. Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and there is no interference. If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. You can also tune into the desired station by entering the frequency. You can use the automatic and manual preset tuning features to store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups).
FM/AM tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Manual tuning Direct frequency tuning Use this feature tune into the desired station directly by entering the frequency. 1 Press 8BAND on the remote control repeatedly to select the desired reception band. “FM” or “AM” appears in the front panel display. 2 Make sure that a colon (:) does not appear in the front panel display.
FM/AM tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Selecting preset stations You can tune into any desired station simply by selecting the preset station group and number under which it was stored. 2 Press K BAND (or 8 BAND) repeatedly to select “FM” as the reception band. “FM” appears in the front panel display. (Canada and Australia models) 3 Press and hold JMEMORY (or 0MEMORY) for more than 3 seconds.
FM/AM tuning Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3TUNER. 5 Manual preset tuning Press J MEMORY (or 0MEMORY) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The station band and frequency appear in the front panel display with the preset station group and number you have selected. The MEMORY indicator disappears from the front panel display. Use this feature to store the desired FM and AM stations manually.
Using HD Radio™ features (U.S.A. model only) Using HD Radio™ features (U.S.A. model only) HD Radio is a new technology that enables FM and AM radio stations to broadcast programs digitally. Digital broadcasting provides listeners with radically improved audio quality and reception as well as new data services. Furthermore, supplemental program services allow listeners to select from up to 8 HD Radio programs multicast on a single FM HD Radio channel. For further information on HD Radio, visit “http://www.
Using HD Radio™ features (U.S.A. model only) Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Selecting HD Radio™ audio programs Use this feature to select one of the 8 HD Radio audio programs (HD1 to HD8) when the unit is in the tuner mode. Each audio program contains data programs. Press APRG SELECT b / a on the remote control repeatedly to toggle between HD Radio audio programs.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. and Canada models only) XM™ Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. and Canada models only) XM Satellite Radio offers an extraordinary variety of commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment. XM is broadcast in superior digital audio from coast to coast. From rock to reggae, from classical to hip hop, XM has something for every music fan.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. and Canada models only) Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE. 2 Basic XM™ Satellite Radio operations 1 Rotate the D INPUT selector (or press 3 XM) to select “XM” as the input source.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. and Canada models only) ■ Direct Number Access mode 1 Press I SRCH MODE on the remote control repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH” or “CAT SEARCH”. ALL CH SEARCH or CAT SEARCH 2 Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3XM.
XM™ Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. and Canada models only) When the channel number / name is displayed: 5 Press J MEMORY (or 0 MEMORY) to set the selected XM Satellite Radio channel as a preset channel while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. A colon (:) appears next to the preset channel number for confirmation, and the MEMORY indicator turns off in the front panel display.
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 of this unit (see page 38), 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 63).
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 82 to 84 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 ........................................................ 86 Selecting decoders ................................................................................................................... 86 Playing back sources with the THX Surround modes ............................................................. 87 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu .................................................. 88 GUI menu overview .............................................................
Advanced sound configurations Advanced sound configurations Selecting decoders Neo:6 Cinema ■ 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. DTS processing for movie sources. CSII Cinema (U.S.A. model only) SRS Circle Surround II processing for movie sources. Set the operation mode selector to F AMP and then press Q SUR.
Advanced sound configurations ■ Selecting decoders for multi-channel sources If you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enjoy 6.1/7.1-channel playback for multi-channel sources using the Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, or Neural-THX decoders. 1 Set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then press NEXTD SUR. on the remote control repeatedly to switch between 5.1 and 6.1/7.1-channel playback.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Graphical user interface (GUI) menu RX-Z11 GUI menu tree Stereo/Surround ☞ P. 91 Input Select ☞ P. 96 Manual Setup XM (U.S.A. and Canada models only) 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. 102 Adaptive DRC Adaptive DSP Lvl Max Volume Initial Volume Muting Type Sound ☞ P.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Multi Zone ☞ P. 109 Speaker B Zone SP Assign Party Mode Set Zone2 Set Zone2 Volume Zone2 Max Vol. Zone2 Initial Vol. Zone2 Balance Zone2 Mono Muting Type Tuner Select (U.S.A. model only) Zone3 Set Zone3 Volume Zone3 Max Vol. Zone3 Initial Vol. Zone3 Balance Zone3 Mono Muting Type Tuner Select (U.S.A. model only) Zone4 Set Zone4 Volume Zone4 Max Vol. Zone4 Initial Vol. Zone4 Balance Zone4 Mono Muting Type Tuner Select (U.S.A.
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 58), the surround decode mode, the THX Surround mode, or the “STRAIGHT” mode (see page 64), and adjust the parameters of each program. ■ Basic configuration of sound field programs Each sound field program has some parameters defining the characteristics of the program.
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 86 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 descriptions Decoder parameter Panorama (“PLIIx Music” and “PLII Music” only) Center Width (“PLIIx Music” and “PLII Music” only) Features Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music panorama. Sends stereo signals to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for a wraparound effect. Choices: Off, On Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music center width.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Station Search (U.S.A. model only) Input Select Use this feature to reassign digital input/outputs, select the input signal, rename the inputs, or adjust the level of the signal input at each input source. Input source Sub input source XM (U.S.A. and Canada models only) TUNER — Volume Trim Rename HD Radio (U.S.A. model only) Station Search (U.S.A. model only) Volume Trim Rename TUNER (U.S.A.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Audio Select (Audio input jack select) ■ Rename (Rename) Use this feature to select the type of the input jack you want to use. Use this feature to change the name of the inputs in the GUI menu or the front panel display menu. (“DVD” is used as the source component in the following example.) Choice Auto Functions Automatically selects input signals in the following order: (1) HDMI (2) Digital signals (3) Analog signals HDMI Selects only HDMI signals.
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 37). Choice Description ■ Play Style (Playback styles) Use this feature to adjust the playback style according to your preference.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Manual Setup (Basic) Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker setting. SB Speaker Dist. (Surround back speaker distance) Use this feature to set the distance between the left surround back speaker and right surround back speaker. Choice y • Most of the parameters described in the basic menu are set automatically when you run “Auto Setup”. You can use the basic menu to make further adjustments, but we recommend running “Auto Setup” first.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Center (Center speaker) Choice Descriptions Large Select this setting when the center speaker is large. Small Select this setting when the center speaker is small. None Select this setting when you do not use the center speaker. The center channel signals are directed to the front left and right speakers. Front Presence (Front presence speakers) Use this feature if you want to use the front presence speakers connected to this unit.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Phase (Subwoofer phase) Use this feature to switch the phase of your subwoofers if bass sounds are lacking or unclear. Choice Functions Normal Does not change the phase of your subwoofers. L Reverse Sets the phase of the left (or front) subwoofer to reverse. R Reverse Sets the phase of the right (or rear) subwoofer to reverse. L&R Reverse Sets the phase of the both subwoofers to reverse.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Speaker Level Adjusted speaker Front L Front left speaker Front R Front right speaker Center Center speaker Surround L Surround left speaker Surround R Surround right speaker Surround Back L Surround back left speaker Surround Back R Surround back right speaker Manual Setup (Volume) Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume settings.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Initial Volume (Initial volume) Use this feature to set the volume level of the main zone when the power of this unit is turned on. Choices: Off, Mute, –80.0 dB to +16.5 dB Control step: 0.5 dB Notes • When this unit is in the auto setup procedure, the volume level is automatically set to 0 dB regardless of the current “Max Volume” setting. • The “Max Volume” setting takes priority over the initial volume setting. For example, if “Initial Volume” is set to –20.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Parametric EQ (Parametric equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the parametric equalizer of each speaker. Dynamic Range Subwoofer L S-Wave Control Subwoofer R Parametric EQ Test Tone Tone Control PEQ Data Copy Lipsync PEQ Select Manual parametric equalizer configuration of each speaker Use this feature to adjust the tonal quality of each speaker. You can copy the results of the automatic setup for the base of the manual configuration by using “PEQ Data Copy”.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu 4 Press 9 n to select “EDIT” and press 9 ENTER to access the edit window. For more information on the parametric equalizer and each parameter, see page 160. PEQ Data Copy PEQ Select Band Gain Freq. Q Bass (Bass control) Use this feature to adjust low-frequencies output to your speakers or headphones. Choices: 125 Hz, 350 Hz, 500 Hz Control range: – 6.0 dB to +6.0 dB Initial setting: 0.0 dB #1 0.0dB 62.5Hz 1.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Auto (Automatic audio delay adjustment) Use this feature to make fine adjustments of the audio and video synchronization when you set “HDMI Auto” to “On”. Control range: 0 to 240 ms Control step: 1 ms y “offset” indicates the difference between the value of the audio delay that this unit sets automatically and the value of the audio delay that you set in “HDMI Auto”.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ HDMI Processing (HDMI video processing) Manual Setup (Video) Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. Use this feature to select whether this unit processes the video signals input at the HDMI IN jacks. Choice Note Use the “VIDEO” in “INITIALIZE” to set the parameters in “Manual Setup (Video)” (except “Short Message” and “On Screen”) to the factory presets (see page 144).
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ HDMI Aspect (HDMI aspect ratio) ■ Position (GUI screen position) Use this feature to select whether this unit converts the aspect ratio of 4:3 video signals and outputs at the HDMI OUT jacks. Use this feature to adjust the vertical and horizontal position of the GUI screen. Control range: –5 (downward/left) to +5 (upward/right) Choice Through 16:9 Normal Smart Zoom Functions Does not make any adjustments to the aspect ratio for the HDMI video signal sources.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Manual Setup (Multi Zone) Use this menu to set the functions of the multi-zone configuration. ■ Speaker B (Speaker B setting) Use this feature to select the location of the FRONT B speakers. Choice Main ZoneB Descriptions Select this setting when you use the speakers connected to the EXTRA SP speaker terminals in the main room. This unit outputs the same audio signals at the EXTRA SP terminals as the FRONT A speaker terminals.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Zone2 Mono/Zone3 Mono/Zone4 Mono (Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4 monaural mode) Use this feature to select whether you play back sources monaurally in the selected zone. Choice Descriptions Off Turns off the monaural playback mode. This unit plays back sources in stereo. On Turns on the monaural playback mode. This unit mixes down the left and right channel signals and plays the sources monaurally.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Manual Setup (Network) 3 Use this menu to adjust the network and USB system parameters. • 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. ■ Configuration (Network configuration) Use this feature to view the network parameters (IP address, etc.) or to change them manually.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Information (Network information) Use this feature to display the network system information. Manual Setup (Option) This menu adjusts the optional system settings. Configuration Information MAC Address 00:00:00:00:00:00 Status 100BASE-TX Full Duplex System ABCDE123 ■ Front Panel Disp. (Front panel display setting) Dimmer (Dimmer) Use this feature to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. Control range: – 4 to 0 Note The above display is an example.
Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Decoder Mode (Default decoder mode) Use this feature to designate the default decoder mode (see page 97) 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 ■ Trigger Output (Trigger output) Use this feature to select the functions of each TRIGGER OUT jack of this unit. Choice Function Trigger1 Sets the functions for the TRIGGER OUT 1 jack. Trigger2 Sets the functions for the TRIGGER OUT 2 jack. Trigger operation mode Choice Power Descriptions Select this setting to send the voltage signals at the selected TRIGGER OUT jack while the selected zone is turned on.
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) 8 9 Group Press 9 h repeatedly to select “OK” and press 9 ENTER when complete. Video Parameters Page Conversion 107 y Repeat steps 5 to 7 to rename each input. HDMI Processing 107 Component I/P 107 Press I MENU again to exit from the GUI menu. HDMI Resolution 107 HDMI Aspect 108 Short Message 108 On Screen 108 Position 108 Wall Paper 108 Lipsync 105 Front Panel Disp.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Loading the stored system settings 4 • Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP. • This unit overwrites the stored settings to the current settings of this unit. If you do not want to erase the current settings, save the current settings to any System Memory number in advance. Press 9k / n to select “Main Load” and then press 9h. The following menu appears in the video monitor.
Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Using examples ■ Example 1: Switching the settings of this unit according to the using situations Use the following example to change the settings of this unit according to the using situations just by pressing the 7SYSTEM MEMORY buttons.
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 124). 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 Set the operation mode selector to FSOURCE to control other components selected with the input selector buttons (3). You must set the appropriate remote control code for each input source in advance (see page 124). The following table shows the function of each control button used to control other components assigned to each input selector button (3). Be advised that some buttons may not correctly operate the selected component.
Remote control features ■ Selecting a component to be controlled You can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source selected with the input selector buttons. Press 5 SELECT l / h repeatedly to select the desired component. The name of the component to be controlled appears in the display window (4) on the remote control. DVD ■ Controlling optional components (Option mode) Customizing the remote control Use the setup mode of the remote control to customize the remote control.
Remote control features Setting the backlight mode of the remote control (LIGHT) Remote control code default settings You can set the backlight mode of the remote control. 1 2 Press GSETUP on the remote control using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “SETUP” appears in the display window (4) on the remote control.
Remote control features 3 Set the operation mode selector to GSOURCE and then press an input selector button (3) or 5SELECT l / h repeatedly to select the control area you want to customize. “P-SET” and name of the selected control area appears in the display window (4) alternately. 8 Press A p or 2 AV POWER to confirm whether you can control your component using the remote control.
Remote control features Programming codes from other remote controls (LEARN) You can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learning feature if you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the remote control codes, or an appropriate remote control code is not available. You can program the function of other remote control to the buttons in the highlighted areas in the following illustration.
Remote control features 6 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until “OK” appears in the display window (4). “NG” appears in the display window (4) if learning was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 4. STANDBY POWER AV POWER CD-R MD TAPE TV CD PHONO POWER DVD V-AUX XM VCR BD HD DVD DVR MULTI NET USB ZONE TV AMP SOURCE DTV MODE MACRO DOCK ID CBL SAT SETUP SYSTEM MEMORY TUNER SELECT (U.S.A.
Remote control features 6 7 Press 9l / h repeatedly to move the cursor (_) to the position you want to edit. 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). y Pressing 9n changes the characters in reverse order. 8 9 Macro programming features The macro programming feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button.
Remote control features ■ Default macro functions Pressing macro STANDBY ■ Programming macro operations (MACRO) To automatically transmit these signals First Second STANDBY POWER — POWER (*1) TV MULTI MULTI V-AUX V-AUX PHONO PHONO MD TAPE MD TAPE BD HD DVD BD HD DVD DVD DVD CD CD CD-R CD-R CBL SAT You can program your own macro and use the macro programming feature to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at the press of a button.
Remote control features Example Set the input source to DVD → Turn on the DVD player → Turn on the video monitor Step 1 (“MCR1”): Press DVD. Step 2 (“MCR2”): Press AV POWER. Step 3 (“MCR3”): Press TV POWER. (U.S.A. and Canada models) POWER POWER TV AV 3 STANDBY POWER Clearing configurations You can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed control area names and setup remote control ID.
Remote control features 5 Press GSETUP again to exit from the setup mode. ■ Clearing a learned function (ERASE) 1 Press GSETUP using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “SETUP” appears in the display window (4). SETUP 2 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “ERASE” and then press 9ENTER. The remote control enters the learning mode. “ERASE” and the name of the currently selected control area appears in the display window (4) alternately.
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. 43 STANDBY SYSTEM MEMORY Save or recall the system settings. ☞ P. 115 1 POWER POWER Turn on the power. ☞ P. 43 SYSTEM MEMORY 2 3 4 INPUTl / h Select the input source. ☞ P. 54 INPUT PRESET +/– Recall the preset FM/AM, XM stations, or the 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 Step1: Planning the multi-zone system This unit can control the audio and video system in the main zone and up to 3 optional zone (Zone 2, Zone 3, and Zone 4), and you can use the internal amplifiers or external amplifiers in Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4. The multi-zone system configuration differs depending on your requirements and equipment.
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 109).
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 of 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 38 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 ■ Selecting the input source Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 Perform the operations in the selected zone. For further operations, refer to the following pages: Descriptions Page “Selecting the input source Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4” 140 “Adjusting the volume level of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4” 140 “Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4” 141 y To turn off the desired zone, press OZONE 2, OZONE 3, or OZONE 4 again.
Using multi-zone configuration ■ Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 1 Press QTONE CONTROL on the front panel. 2 Press MPROGRAM repeatedly to select the highfrequency response (TREBLE), the low-frequency response (BASS). 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.
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 • • • • The settings you make are reflected next time you press B MASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position to turn on this unit (see page 43).
Advanced setup See page 142 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. ■ Wake on RS-232C access RS-232C STANDBY Use this feature to set this unit to transmit data via the RS-232C interface when this unit is in the standby mode. Choice Functions YES Select this setting to set this unit to transmit data via the RS-232C interface.
Advanced setup See page 142 for the operation of the advanced setup. ■ Parameter initialization INITIALIZE Use this feature to reset the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. You can select the category of parameters to be initialized. Choice Descriptions DSP PARAM Select this setting to initialize all the parameters of the sound field parameters (see page 91). VIDEO Select this setting except “Short Message” and “On Screen” (see page 108).
Additional Information Additional Information Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 146 Resetting the system ............................................................. 154 Glossary ................................................................................. 155 Sound field program information ......................................... 160 Parametric equalizer information ......................................... 164 Block diagrams .....................
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 This unit fails to turn on or enters the standby mode soon after the power is turned on. No sound. No picture.
Troubleshooting Problem The sound suddenly goes off. Sound is heard from the speaker on one side only. Cause The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit, etc. Remedy Check that the speaker impedance setting is correct. See page 43, 142 Check that the speaker wires are not touching each other and then turn this unit back on. — The sleep timer has turned off this unit. Turn on this unit, and play the source again. — The sound is muted.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy See page A source cannot be recorded by an analog component connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks. The source component is not connected to the analog AUDIO IN jacks of this unit. Connect the source component to the analog AUDIO IN jacks. 35 The sound field parameters and some other settings of this unit cannot be changed. “Memory Guard” in “Option” is set to “On”. Set “Memory Guard” to “Off”. 113 This unit does not operate properly.
Troubleshooting ■ XM Satellite Radio (U.S.A. and Canada models only) If an operation takes longer than usual or an error occurs, one of the following messages may appear in the front panel display. In this case, read the cause and follow the corresponding remedies. Status message Cause Remedy See page CHECK XM TUNER XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock are not connected to the XM jack of this unit or do not work properly. Check XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock connections.
Troubleshooting ■ HDMI Problem No picture or sound Cause Remedy See page The number of the connected HDMI components is over the limit. Reduce the number of the connected HDMI components. — HDCP authentication failed. Check that the connected HDMI components support the HDCP copy protection standards. — ■ Network and USB Problem The PC server/MCX-2000/ Internet Radio does not function properly. Cause Remedy See page The IP address is not set properly.
Troubleshooting Error message Cause Remedy See page Please wait (Starting Server) This unit is in the middle of waking up MCX2000 that has been set to the standby mode. Wait for approximately 20 seconds. — Connect error There is a problem with the signal path from your network to this unit. Check the connection between this unit and the LAN port on your router or hub. 40 Make sure your router is properly connected and turned on.
Troubleshooting ■ iPod Note In case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel and in the video monitor, check the connection to your iPod (see page 38). Status message Loading... Cause Remedy See page This unit is in the middle of recognizing the connection with your iPod. This unit is in the middle of acquiring song lists from your iPod. Connect error There is a problem with the signal path from your iPod to this unit.
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. 23 E04:SBR → SBL Only right surround back channel signal is detected.
Resetting the system Resetting the system Use this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings. Notes • This procedure completely resets all the parameters of this unit including the GUI menu parameters. • The initial factory settings are activated next time you turn on this unit. y To cancel the initialization procedure at any time without making any changes, press B MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF position.
Glossary Glossary ■ Audio and video synchronization (lip sync) 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 ■ Dolby Surround ■ DTS Express 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. Dolby Surround is widely used with nearly all video tapes and laser discs, and in many TV and cable broadcasts as well.
Glossary ■ LFE 0.1 channel This channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channel is counted as 0.1 because it only enforces a low-frequency range compared to the full-range reproduced by the other 5/6 channels in Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1/6.1-channel systems. ■ MP3 One of the audio compression methods used by MPEG.
Glossary THX information ■ THX Cinema processing 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.
Glossary ■ THX Ultra2 Cinema mode ■ Adaptive Decorrelation THX Ultra2 Cinema mode plays 5.1 movies using all 8 speakers giving you the best possible movie watching experience. In this mode, ASA processing blends the side surround speakers and back surround speakers providing the optimal mix of ambient and directional surround sounds. This mode permits the playback of a non Surround EX/ES encoded 5.1 movie to be played back over a 7.1 system. DTS-ES (Matrix and 6.
Sound field program information Sound field program information ■ Elements of a sound field ■ CINEMA DSP HD³ 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 as well as the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
Sound field program information ■ 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.
Sound field program information *1 q EX / q PL x / / neural : OFF *2 q EX / q PL x / / neural : 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.
Sound field program information ■ Available parameters for each sound field program Note Available sound field parameter may differ depending on the speaker settings. Dialogue Lift Rev. Level 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 104), 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. HDMI DVR HDMI IN IN (Front) IN 1 HDMI OUT HDMI Selector HDMI HDMI Rx IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 HDMI Tx OUT 2 HEAD PHONES PHONES Volume Switch Audio DAC XM Rx * XM: U.S.A.
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) Front L/R 8/6/4/2 Ω ........................................................ 185/230/290/385 W • Dynamic Headroom 8 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 ................................................. 63 11ch Stereo ...................................................... 63 2ch Stereo ........................................................ 63 5.1-channel speaker connection .............
Index Front speaker set selection ............................... 55 Front speakers .................................................. 99 Front/rear USB port indicator, Front panel display ...................................... 44 ■ G Genres, network menu ..................................... 80 Graphic user interface (GUI) screen ................ 88 Graphical user interface menu ......................... 57 GUI language setting ....................................... 43 GUI menu .......................
Index Primary DNS server ....................................... 111 PRO LOGIC .................................................... 86 Program parameters initialization .................... 95 Programming macro operations ..................... 129 Projector connection ........................................ 31 PURE DIRECT ................................................ 65 Pure Direct ..................................................... 106 Pure Direct ....................................................
Index ■ V VCR connection ............................................... 34 Vertical dialogue position ................................ 91 VIDEO AUX jacks .......................................... 39 Video component jacks .................................... 20 Video conversion ........................................... 107 Video Info. ..................................................... 114 Video information .......................................... 114 VIDEO jacks ..................................
List of remote control codes List of remote control codes TV ACURA ADDISON ADMIRAL ADVENT AGB AIKO AKAI 00101, 00401, 02701, 04701, 05201 CTC 03301 CURTIS MATHES 00301, 00501, 00801, 00901, 01301, 01801, 02001, 02301, 05601, 08901, 11801, 12201 CXC 02701 DAEWOO 00101, 00301, 00401, 01201, 01601, 02001, 02401, 02601, 02701, 04901, 05601, 07901, 08201, 13101 DANSAI 00401 DAYTON 00101 DE GRAAF 02901, 06901 DECCA 00401, 06801 DENON 01801 DIGATRON 00401 DIXI 00101, 00401 DUMONT 00201 DWIN 09201, 10101 ECE 0040
List of remote control codes PROTECH 00101, 00401, 03301, 03701, 05201, 08501 PROTON 00101, 00301, 02601 PULSAR 00201 QUASAR 00601, 03401, 08301 QUELLE 00401, 01401, 04601, 06701 RADIOLA 00401 RADIOMARELLI 06801 RADIOSHACK 00301, 00501, 02001, 02601, 02701 RCA 00001, 00301, 00501, 01101, 01201, 02601, 08601, 11501, 11801, 13901, 12201, 12501, 12601, 12801 REALISTIC 00301, 02001, 02601, 02701 REDIFFUSION 04601 REOC 09001 REVOX 00401 REX 02201, 03501, 03701 RFT 05201 R-LINE 00401 ROADSTAR 00101, 03701, 05201
List of remote control codes NESCO NEWAVE NIKKO NOBLEX NOKIA NORDMENDE OCEANIC OKANO OLYMPUS OPTIMUS SONY 00002, 00102, 00202, 00302, 03302, 04102 STS 00702 SUNKAI 02602 SUNSTAR 00002 SUNTRONIC 00002 SYLVANIA 00002, 00302, 00802, 01502 SYMPHONIC 00002 TANDY 00002, 01602 TASHIKO 00002, 00402 TATUNG 00002, 00602, 00902, 01302, 01502 TEAC 00002, 00602, 02102, 02202, 03402 TECHNICS 00302, 01902 TECO 00302, 00402, 00602, 01102 TEKNIKA 00002, 00302, 00402 TELEAVIA 00602 TELEFUNKEN 00602, 02402 TENOSAL 01402 TEN
List of remote control codes CD PLAYER CD RECORDER AIWA 00605 ARCAM 00605 AUDIO RESEARCH 00605 AUDIO TON 00605 AUDIOLAB 00605 AUDIOMECA 00605 CAIRN 00605 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LABS 00205 CARVER 00605, 00805 CYRUS 00605 DENON 01005 DKK 00005 DMX ELECTRONICS 00605 DYNAMIC BASS 00805 EMERSON 00905 FISHER 00805 GENEXXA 00305, 00905 GOODMANS 00905 GRUNDIG 00605 HARMAN/KARDON 00605, 00705 HITACHI 00305 JVC 00505 KENWOOD 00105, 00405 KRELL 00605 LINN 00605 LXI 00905 MAGNAVOX 00605, 00905 MARANTZ 00205, 00605 MATSUI
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