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...DECODE B 5 6 7 8 THX STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT EXTD SUR. 9 0 10 ENT PARTY SLEEP HDMI OUT AUDIO SEL MUTE AUDIO C TV VOL TV CH TV 3D DSP INPUT D E (Australia model only) F G H I Backlight mode The remote control is supplied with the motion sensor and the remote control lights up the backlight when ... changing the input source of this unit detects motions, change the backlight mode (see page 122). Remote control 1 2 POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV MULTI V-AUX PHONO MD TAPE BD HD DVD DVD CD CD-R 3 CBL SAT DTV DVR VCR TUNER DOCK NET USB XM 4 AMP TV SOURCE...
...DECODE B 5 6 7 8 THX STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT EXTD SUR. 9 0 10 ENT PARTY SLEEP HDMI OUT AUDIO SEL MUTE AUDIO C TV VOL TV CH TV 3D DSP INPUT D E (Australia model only) F G H I Backlight mode The remote control is supplied with the motion sensor and the remote control lights up the backlight when ... changing the input source of this unit detects motions, change the backlight mode (see page 122). Remote control 1 2 POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV MULTI V-AUX PHONO MD TAPE BD HD DVD DVD CD CD-R 3 CBL SAT DTV DVR VCR TUNER DOCK NET USB XM 4 AMP TV SOURCE...
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... display 79 Using Network/USB features 80 Navigating the network and USB menus 80 Remote control operation 81 Using a PC server or Yamaha MCX-2000 82 Installing Windows Media Player 11 on your PC 82 Registering this unit by using the graphical user interface (GUI) ...compression artifacts (Compressed Music Enhancer mode 63 Surround decoder mode 63 THX Surround mode 63 Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP 64 Enjoying multi-channel sources and sound field programs with bookmarks...... 83 Using a USB storage device or a USB portable audio player .........
... display 79 Using Network/USB features 80 Navigating the network and USB menus 80 Remote control operation 81 Using a PC server or Yamaha MCX-2000 82 Installing Windows Media Player 11 on your PC 82 Registering this unit by using the graphical user interface (GUI) ...compression artifacts (Compressed Music Enhancer mode 63 Surround decoder mode 63 THX Surround mode 63 Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP 64 Enjoying multi-channel sources and sound field programs with bookmarks...... 83 Using a USB storage device or a USB portable audio player .........
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... Rear presence: 50 W + 50 W Sound field programs ☞ P. 58 ◆ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ THX Ultra2 Plus surround modes ☞ P. 87 ◆ CINEMA DSP HD³ mode for creating intensive and accurate stereoscopic sound field ☞ P. 64 ◆ ... allow you to optimize this unit by using a Web browser ☞ P. 120 Automatic speaker setup features ◆ Advanced YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) for automatic speaker setup ☞ P. 46 ◆ Specialized parametric equalizer for the standing wave reduction ☞...
... Rear presence: 50 W + 50 W Sound field programs ☞ P. 58 ◆ Proprietary Yamaha technology for the creation of sound fields ◆ THX Ultra2 Plus surround modes ☞ P. 87 ◆ CINEMA DSP HD³ mode for creating intensive and accurate stereoscopic sound field ☞ P. 64 ◆ ... allow you to optimize this unit by using a Web browser ☞ P. 120 Automatic speaker setup features ◆ Advanced YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) for automatic speaker setup ☞ P. 46 ◆ Specialized parametric equalizer for the standing wave reduction ☞...
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Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV MULTI V-AUX PHONO BD HD DVD CBL SAT DVD DTV TUNER... in accordance with general house waste; PARTY TV VOL SLEEP TV CH HDMI OUT MUTE TV INPUT AUDIO SEL AUDIO 3D DSP Simplified remote control STANDBY POWER SYSTEM MEMORY 1 2 3 4 INPUT INT SOURCE PRESET VOLUME MUTE Batteries (4) (AAA, LR03... color. • We strongly recommend that may be cleared. Notes • Change all of the batteries if you received all of them immediately. dispose of the following parts. A-E RETURN MEMORY PC/MCX REC NET RADIO USB DISPLAY MUTE ...
Remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER TV AV MULTI V-AUX PHONO BD HD DVD CBL SAT DVD DTV TUNER... in accordance with general house waste; PARTY TV VOL SLEEP TV CH HDMI OUT MUTE TV INPUT AUDIO SEL AUDIO 3D DSP Simplified remote control STANDBY POWER SYSTEM MEMORY 1 2 3 4 INPUT INT SOURCE PRESET VOLUME MUTE Batteries (4) (AAA, LR03... color. • We strongly recommend that may be cleared. Notes • Change all of the batteries if you received all of them immediately. dispose of the following parts. A-E RETURN MEMORY PC/MCX REC NET RADIO USB DISPLAY MUTE ...
Owner's Manual
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... See page 26 for details. Center speaker The center speaker is not practical to -back transitions. If for some reason 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 recommended that you use di-pole speakers for...
... See page 26 for details. Center speaker The center speaker is not practical to -back transitions. If for some reason 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 recommended that you use di-pole speakers for...
Owner's Manual
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... sound from the front and surround back speakers with using the front presence speakers (see page 91). Presence speakers function more effectively when the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is set to 3 ft) FPR 1.8 m FR (6 ft) or higher Speaker indications FL: Front left FR: Front right C: Center... to 3 ft) FPL 1.8 m (6 ft) or FL higher 0.5 to 1 m (1 to "None", the rear presence speakers also do not function and you cannot activate the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode. You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 58).
... sound from the front and surround back speakers with using the front presence speakers (see page 91). Presence speakers function more effectively when the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is set to 3 ft) FPR 1.8 m FR (6 ft) or higher Speaker indications FL: Front left FR: Front right C: Center... to 3 ft) FPL 1.8 m (6 ft) or FL higher 0.5 to 1 m (1 to "None", the rear presence speakers also do not function and you cannot activate the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode. You can adjust the vertical position of dialogues with extra ambient effects produced by the sound field programs (see page 58).
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...N ZONE2/ZONE3/ZONE4 indicators Lights up according to setting for "Front Presence" and "Rear Presence" (see page 102). Preparation D DSP indicators The respective indicator lights up when this unit is tuned into the HD Radio reception band. L Input channel and speaker indicators ...audio output is selected (see page 63). STEREO indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 70). F YPAO indicator Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for "Front Presence", "Rear Presence" (see page 100), and "Surround Back...
...N ZONE2/ZONE3/ZONE4 indicators Lights up according to setting for "Front Presence" and "Rear Presence" (see page 102). Preparation D DSP indicators The respective indicator lights up when this unit is tuned into the HD Radio reception band. L Input channel and speaker indicators ...audio output is selected (see page 63). STEREO indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 70). F YPAO indicator Lights up when this unit is receiving a strong signal for "Front Presence", "Rear Presence" (see page 100), and "Surround Back...
Owner's Manual
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... by using the graphical user interface (GUI) menu 57 Sound field programs 58 Selecting sound field programs 58 Sound field program descriptions 58 Using CINEMA DSP HD³ mode 64 Enjoying unprocessed input sources 64 Using audio features 65 Enjoying pure hi-fi sound 65 Adjusting the tonal quality 65 Adjusting...
... by using the graphical user interface (GUI) menu 57 Sound field programs 58 Selecting sound field programs 58 Sound field program descriptions 58 Using CINEMA DSP HD³ mode 64 Enjoying unprocessed input sources 64 Using audio features 65 Enjoying pure hi-fi sound 65 Adjusting the tonal quality 65 Adjusting...
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... sound fields differ depending on the name of the latest science V/H balance fiction and special effects-featuring movies. y • The Yamaha CINEMA DSP sound field program are applied. Selecting sound field programs Rotate the MPROGRAM selector (or set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then... sound field programs are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD sources. • The Yamaha HiFi DSP sound field programs recreate real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in the Pure Direct mode (see page 59) Sci-Fi...
... sound fields differ depending on the name of the latest science V/H balance fiction and special effects-featuring movies. y • The Yamaha CINEMA DSP sound field program are applied. Selecting sound field programs Rotate the MPROGRAM selector (or set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then... sound field programs are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD sources. • The Yamaha HiFi DSP sound field programs recreate real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in the Pure Direct mode (see page 59) Sci-Fi...
Owner's Manual
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... that of the vertical (height) and horizontal directions for longer than usual. Vertical/horizontal balance (V/H balance) (For the HiFi DSP and CINEMA DSP programs) Vertical Horizontal Indicates the balance of a space with strong reflections from marble, resulting in relatively flat Atmosphere resonance. Front/rear...smaller range of the sound field programs may differ depending on the program. Note The characteristics of contents. (For the CINEMA DSP programs) Calm Powerful The sound field to whether it is more towards either the front or rear. Simple: Sounds that ...
... that of the vertical (height) and horizontal directions for longer than usual. Vertical/horizontal balance (V/H balance) (For the HiFi DSP and CINEMA DSP programs) Vertical Horizontal Indicates the balance of a space with strong reflections from marble, resulting in relatively flat Atmosphere resonance. Front/rear...smaller range of the sound field programs may differ depending on the program. Note The characteristics of contents. (For the CINEMA DSP programs) Calm Powerful The sound field to whether it is more towards either the front or rear. Simple: Sounds that ...
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... Small Vertical Simple Hall in Vienna. The ample resonance apparent in a palace. Size V/H balance Atmosphere Small Vertical Simple Chamber HiFi DSP This program creates a relatively wide space with the low ceiling makes the powerful reflections converge toward the stage located in a basement... are suitable for reproducing church organ and choral music. Size V/H balance Atmosphere Small Vertical Simple Church in Royaumont HiFi DSP This program features the sound field created by longer than the sound itself reproduces the atmosphere of Paris. Reflections are richly...
... Small Vertical Simple Hall in Vienna. The ample resonance apparent in a palace. Size V/H balance Atmosphere Small Vertical Simple Chamber HiFi DSP This program creates a relatively wide space with the low ceiling makes the powerful reflections converge toward the stage located in a basement... are suitable for reproducing church organ and choral music. Size V/H balance Atmosphere Small Vertical Simple Church in Royaumont HiFi DSP This program features the sound field created by longer than the sound itself reproduces the atmosphere of Paris. Reflections are richly...
Owner's Manual
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...Large Horizontal Rear Powerful Large Horizontal Rear Powerful Large Horizontal Rear Powerful Large Horizontal Rear Powerful 61 En Basic Operation The Bottom Line HiFi DSP This is the sound field of a rock music live house in Los Angeles, with approximately 460 seats. A dynamic sound field ...live hall. Sound reflects off the concrete walls clearly with just the right sense of energy. Size V/H balance Atmosphere Small Vertical Simple Arena HiFi DSP This is the sound field of a large arena, with a lot of distance from the stage. In sports broadcasts, the voices of presence...
...Large Horizontal Rear Powerful Large Horizontal Rear Powerful Large Horizontal Rear Powerful Large Horizontal Rear Powerful 61 En Basic Operation The Bottom Line HiFi DSP This is the sound field of a rock music live house in Los Angeles, with approximately 460 seats. A dynamic sound field ...live hall. Sound reflects off the concrete walls clearly with just the right sense of energy. Size V/H balance Atmosphere Small Vertical Simple Arena HiFi DSP This is the sound field of a large arena, with a lot of distance from the stage. In sports broadcasts, the voices of presence...
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... movie scenes in order to ensure the separation between dialog, sound effects and background music. Sound field programs ■ For parties ENTERTAIN 4 ENTERTAIN Disco HiFi DSP This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in which the audience is surrounded by enhancing various effects tones while maintaining a clear sense of...
... movie scenes in order to ensure the separation between dialog, sound effects and background music. Sound field programs ■ For parties ENTERTAIN 4 ENTERTAIN Disco HiFi DSP This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in which the audience is surrounded by enhancing various effects tones while maintaining a clear sense of...
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... Small Vertical Front Calm ■ Stereo playback STEREO 6 STEREO 2ch Stereo Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels. 11ch Stereo HiFi DSP Use this unit downmixes the source to create a comfortable space with the THX specifications.
... Small Vertical Front Calm ■ Stereo playback STEREO 6 STEREO 2ch Stereo Use this program to mix down multi-channel sources to 2 channels. 11ch Stereo HiFi DSP Use this unit downmixes the source to create a comfortable space with the THX specifications.
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... is in the front panel display. • You can also select desired sound field program by rotating MPROGRAM (or press one of the CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs (except the "11ch Stereo" mode). • When your headphones are connected to "None" (see page 86). ■ Deactivating...back on and off . You can also select the "STRAIGHT" mode by pressing NEXTD SUR. (see page 100) and you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program in the "11ch Stereo" mode. ■ Enjoying multi-channel sources and sound field programs with headphones (SILENT CINEMA) SILENT ...
... is in the front panel display. • You can also select desired sound field program by rotating MPROGRAM (or press one of the CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field programs (except the "11ch Stereo" mode). • When your headphones are connected to "None" (see page 86). ■ Deactivating...back on and off . You can also select the "STRAIGHT" mode by pressing NEXTD SUR. (see page 100) and you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program in the "11ch Stereo" mode. ■ Enjoying multi-channel sources and sound field programs with headphones (SILENT CINEMA) SILENT ...
Owner's Manual
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... (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...
... (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...
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... to the ideal dialogue position Choices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 "0" (initial setting) is the lowest position, and "5" is the highest position. Use the "DSP Level" parameter to "Yes" (see page 64), and adjust the parameters of each program. ■ Basic configuration of sound field programs Each sound field program... when "Front Presence" is set to adjust the level of the video monitor screen. To customize the selected sound field program, adjust "DSP Level" and/or "Dialogue Lift" first, and then try other parameters. The ideal dialogue position If the dialogues are not connected. ...
... to the ideal dialogue position Choices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 "0" (initial setting) is the lowest position, and "5" is the highest position. Use the "DSP Level" parameter to "Yes" (see page 64), and adjust the parameters of each program. ■ Basic configuration of sound field programs Each sound field program... when "Front Presence" is set to adjust the level of the video monitor screen. To customize the selected sound field program, adjust "DSP Level" and/or "Dialogue Lift" first, and then try other parameters. The ideal dialogue position If the dialogues are not connected. ...
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... length of the sound field. Init.Delay SB. Room Size SB. DECODE, THX, or MOVIE programs. See page 86 for the CINEMA DSP programs. Control range: 0.1 to the listener. This adjustment is , the longer the time between the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections...surround, and surround back room size. As the sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is especially effective for the CINEMA DSP programs. Control range: 1 to 49 ms (Sur. This adjustment is especially effective for details. Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ ...
... length of the sound field. Init.Delay SB. Room Size SB. DECODE, THX, or MOVIE programs. See page 86 for the CINEMA DSP programs. Control range: 0.1 to the listener. This adjustment is , the longer the time between the original reflected sound and the subsequent reflections...surround, and surround back room size. As the sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall is especially effective for the CINEMA DSP programs. Control range: 1 to 49 ms (Sur. This adjustment is especially effective for details. Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ ...
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...PRNS L Level F.PRNS R Level R.PRNS L Level R.PRNS R Level ("11ch Stereo" only) Features 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of the reverberation sound. The available parameters differ depending on the speaker settings. Control range: 0 to adjust the effect for pure hi-fi stereo... becomes. Choices: High, Low 94 En Level Features Reverberation level. Choices: Auto, Off y • Select "Auto" to bypass the decoders, DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when "BASS" and "TREBLE" are set to "BYPASS" (see page 65). • Select "Off"...
...PRNS L Level F.PRNS R Level R.PRNS L Level R.PRNS R Level ("11ch Stereo" only) Features 2-channel stereo direct. Bypasses the decoders and DSP processors of the reverberation sound. The available parameters differ depending on the speaker settings. Control range: 0 to adjust the effect for pure hi-fi stereo... becomes. Choices: High, Low 94 En Level Features Reverberation level. Choices: Auto, Off y • Select "Auto" to bypass the decoders, DSP processors and the tone control circuitry only when "BASS" and "TREBLE" are set to "BYPASS" (see page 65). • Select "Off"...
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... II Music panorama. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the front) Initial setting: STD (standard) DTS Neo:6 Music center image. y Use "DSP PARAM" of "INITIALIZE" in the presence of the sound image to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for non-optimally placed speakers...
... II Music panorama. Adjusts the sound field either towards the front or towards the front) Initial setting: STD (standard) DTS Neo:6 Music center image. y Use "DSP PARAM" of "INITIALIZE" in the presence of the sound image to the surround speakers as well as the front speakers for non-optimally placed speakers...