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Yamaha RX-Z11 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 AV Receiver OWNER’S MANUAL English...

  • Page 2: Front Panel

    Front panel MAIN ZONE MASTER ON/OFF INPUT AUDIO SELECT SPEAKERS AUDIO SELECT SILENT CINEMA YPAO OPTIMIZER PHONES STRAIGHT TUNING MODE MEMORY BAND SPEAKERS EFFECT DISPLAY MAN'L/AUTO ZONE ZONE ON/OFF CONTROLS MULTI ZONE ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 SILENT CINEMA YPAO S VIDEO VIDEO...

  • Page 3: Remote Control

    Remote control POWER POWER MULTI V-AUX HD DVD TUNER DOCK SELECT SYSTEM MEMORY LEVEL PRESET/CH TITLE BAND ENTER RETURN MEMORY PC/MCX NET RADIO CLASSICAL 1 CLASSICAL 2 LIVE/CLUB MOVIE STEREO STRAIGHT PURE DIRECT PARTY SLEEP TV VOL TV CH (U.S.A. and Canada models) STANDBY POWER PHONO...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
  • Page 5 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    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 on the Yamaha MCX-2000 ... 82 Using the Internet Radio ...
  • Page 7 Advanced Operation Advanced sound configurations ... 86 Selecting decoders ...86 Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode) ...86 Decoder descriptions...86 Selecting decoders used with sound field programs ...86 Selecting decoders for multi-channel sources...87 Playing back sources with the THX Surround modes...87 For 2-channel sources ...87 For multi-channel sources ...87 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu...

  • Page 8: Notices

    Radio Inc. This product is manufactured under license from Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd. YAMAHA CORPORATION hereby grants the user a non- exclusive, non-transferable, limited right of use to this product under U.S.A. and foreign patent, patent pending and other technology or trademarks owned by Neural Audio Corporation and THX Ltd.
  • Page 9 Introduction Features ... 10 Getting started ... 11 Supplied accessories ... 11 Using the remote control ... 12 Opening and closing the front panel door ... 12 Quick start guide ... 13 Preparation: Check the items ... 13 Step 1: Set up your speakers ... 14 Step 2: Connect your Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD player and other components ...

  • Page 10: Features

    ◆ XM Satellite Radio information displaying capability iPod controlling capability ☞ P. 78 ◆ DOCK terminal to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately), which supports iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini Features Network features ☞...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Supplied accessories Check that you received all of the following parts. Remote control Simplified remote control POWER POWER STANDBY POWER STANDBY MULTI V-AUX PHONO TAPE CD-R HD DVD TUNER DOCK SOURCE SELECT SETUP MACRO MODE ZONE SYSTEM MEMORY LEVEL SRCH MODE VOLUME PRESET/CH TITLE...

  • Page 12: Using The Remote Control

    Getting started Using the remote control 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 MAIN ZONE MASTER ON/OFF INPUT STRAIGHT TUNING MODE SPEAKERS...

  • Page 13: 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. Left front presence Front left Left subwoofer Blu-ray Disc/HD DVD player Step 1: Set up your speakers Step 2: Connect your Blu-ray Disc/ HD DVD player and other...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Set Up Your Speakers

    Quick start guide Step 1: Set up your speakers Place your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit. Right rear Right front presence speaker presence speaker Surround right speaker For other speaker configurations If you want to connect less than 11 speakers and 2 subwoofers, connect the speakers as follows. Front Front left Center...
  • Page 15 Quick start guide Left rear Left front presence speaker presence speaker 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.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Connect Your Blu-Ray Disc/Hd Dvd Player And Other Components

    AV receiver • Connecting a DVD player via multi-channel analog audio connection • Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock • Using the REMOTE IN/OUT jacks • Using the TRIGGER OUT jacks • Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel HDMI OUT 1 jack •...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Turn On The Power And Start Playback

    Step 3: Turn on the power and start playback 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). Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit. Press B MASTER ON/OFF on the front panel inward to the ON position.

  • Page 18: What Do You Want To Do With This Unit

    Quick start guide What do you want to do with this unit? Using various input sources • Basic operations of this unit • Enjoying FM/AM radio programs • Enjoying XM Satellite Radio programs • Using your iPod with this unit •...

  • Page 19: Preparation

    Preparation Connections ... 20 Rear panel ... 20 Placing speakers ... 21 Connecting speakers ... 23 Using subwoofers ... 26 Using presence speakers ... 27 Connecting the speaker cable ... 28 Information on jacks and cable plugs ... 29 Information on HDMI™ ... 29 Audio and video signal flow ...

  • Page 20: Connections

    Rear panel SPEAKERS RS-232C COMPONENT VIDEO HD DVD REAR PRESENCE /ZONE FRONT CBL/SAT PRESENCE /ZONE TRIGGER SURROUND SUR. BACK/ BI-AMP REMOTE FRONT B/ ZONE EXTRA SP FRONT A CENTER MONITOR Name Speaker terminals COMPONENT VIDEO jacks Video component jacks Zone video out jacks DOCK terminal USB port NETWORK port...

  • Page 21: Placing Speakers

    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.
  • Page 22 Connections ■ 7.2/7.1 (or 6.2/6.1) -channel speaker layout See page 23 for connection information. Speaker indications FL/FR: Front left/right 30˚ SL/SR: Surround left/right SBL/SBR: Surround back 60˚ 80˚ LSW/RSW: Left/right subwoofer 30 cm (12 in) or more Front left and right speakers Center speaker Surround left and right speakers The functions and settings of each speaker are the same as those for...

  • Page 23: Connecting Speakers

    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 • Before connecting the speakers, make sure that this unit is turned off (see page 43). •...
  • Page 24 Connections ■ For the 7.2/7.1 (or 6.2/6.1) -channel speaker setting SPEAKERS SURROUND SUR. BACK/ BI-AMP FRONT B/ ZONE EXTRA SP FRONT A CENTER Surround right Surround back speaker right speaker * If you use a single surround back speaker, connect the speaker to the SUR.BACK/BI-AMP (SINGLE) speaker terminal. FRONT B speakers Center speaker Front right...
  • Page 25 ■ For the 5.2/5.1 -channel speaker setting FRONT B speakers SPEAKERS SURROUND FRONT B/ ZONE EXTRA SP FRONT A CENTER Surround right Front right speaker speaker (U.S.A. model) Center speaker Front left speaker Connections SPEAKERS SURROUND FRONT B/ ZONE EXTRA SP FRONT A Surround left speaker...

  • Page 26: Using Subwoofers

    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.

  • Page 27: Using Presence Speakers

    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).

  • Page 28: Connecting The Speaker Cable

    Connections Connecting the speaker cable 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. 10 mm (0.4 in) Loosen the knob. Red line: positive (+) White line: negative (–) Insert one bare wire into the hole on the side of each...

  • Page 29: Information On Jacks And Cable Plugs

    Information on jacks and cable plugs Audio jacks and cable plugs AUDIO DIGITAL COAXIAL (White) (Red) (Orange) Left and right analog Coaxial digital audio cable plugs audio cable plug ■ Audio jacks This unit has three types of audio jacks. Connection depends on the availability of audio jacks on your other components.

  • Page 30: Audio And Video Signal Flow

    Connections Audio and video signal flow ■ Audio signal flow Input HDMI DIGITAL AUDIO (COAXIAL) DIGITAL AUDIO (OPTICAL) AUDIO 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”...

  • Page 31: Connecting A Tv Monitor Or Projector

    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. Make sure that this unit and other components are unplugged from the AC wall outlets.

  • Page 32: Connecting Other Components

    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.

  • Page 33: Connecting A Dvd Player

    ■ Connecting a DVD player S VIDEO VIDEO Component out ■ Connecting set-top boxes Component out COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO CBL/SAT VIDEO S-video out HDMI VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Optical out Audio out Coaxial out DVD player Satellite receiver or cable TV receiver Optical out HDMI CBL/SAT...

  • Page 34: Connecting A Vcr

    Connections ■ Connecting a DVD recorder COMPONENT VIDEO ■ Connecting a VCR HDMI VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT S-video out Component out DVD recorder Audio out Video out VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 35: Connecting Audio Components

    ■ 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.
  • Page 36 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. Use the external amplifiers in the following cases: –...
  • Page 37 ■ 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. If you set “Input Channels”...

  • Page 38: Connecting A Yamaha Ipod Universal Dock

    ■ Connecting a Yamaha iPod universal dock 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.

  • Page 39: Using The Video Aux Jacks On The Front Panel

    Using the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel Use the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. Caution Be sure to turn down the volume of this unit and other components before making connections.

  • Page 40: Connecting The Network

    The following diagram shows a connection example where this unit is connected to one of the LAN ports on a 4-port router. To enjoy music files saved on your PC and Yamaha MCX-2000, access the Internet Radio, or control this unit by using your PC, each device must be connected properly in the network.

  • Page 41: Connecting The Fm And Am Antennas

    • A properly installed outdoor antenna provides clearer reception than an indoor one. If you experience poor reception quality, install an outdoor antenna. Consult the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center about outdoor antennas. Indoor FM...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Power Cable

    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 ■...

  • Page 43: Setting The Speaker Impedance And Language

    Setting the speaker impedance and language Caution If you are to use 6-ohm speakers, set “ SPEAKER IMP. “6ΩMIN” as follows BEFORE using this unit. Before using this unit, set the speaker impedance of the connected speakers and the language of the menu items and messages. Make sure this unit is turned off.

  • Page 44: Front Panel Display

    Connections Front panel display RECOUT V-AUX DOCK neural TRUE HD DIGITAL PLUS MASTER AUDIO PL x MATRIX DISCRETE HD 3 PRE AMP VIRTUAL SILENT YPAO ENHANCER CINEMA TRUE HD DIGITAL PLUS MASTER AUDIO PL x MATRIX DISCRETE HD 3 VIRTUAL SILENT YPAO ENHANCER CINEMA...
  • Page 45 D DSP indicators The respective indicator lights up when any of the sound field programs are selected. CINEMA DSP HD indicator Lights up when you select a CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP sound field program (see page 58). HD³ indicator Lights up when the CINEMA DSP HD³...

  • Page 46: 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.

  • Page 47: Using The Quick Automatic Setup

    Using the quick automatic setup Use this feature to optimize the sound of this unit to the listening room quickly. Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to the OPTIMIZER MIC jack on the front panel. “MIC ON” appears in the front panel display. STRAIGHT TUNING MODE MEMORY...

  • Page 48: Using The Basic Automatic Setup

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) 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. Using the basic automatic setup Use this feature to customize the measurements and the settings of the automatic setup using the connected video monitor.

  • Page 49: Reviewing The Result Of The Automatic Setup

    Once all measurement items are set successfully, following display appears in the menu screen. Angle Check Retry Exit Angle Setup Result Measurement Over Successfully In this menu, you can perform the following operations: • Press 9n and select “Setup” to set the measured values. •...

  • Page 50: Using Advanced Automatic Setup

    Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Measurement Descriptions Multi Measure Displays the number of the points the measurements are carried out at. For details, refer to “Using advanced (Multiple point automatic setup” on this page. measurement) Wiring Displays the polarity of each connected speaker.
  • Page 51 Press IMENU on the remote control. Following menu screen appears in the video monitor. 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. Press 9k repeatedly to select “Multi Measure”.
  • Page 52 Optimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO) Once the setting has been completed, press 9ENTER. This unit starts the measurements of the speaker angles. Once the following display appears in the video monitor, move the optimizer microphone to the “(2)” position on the microphone base.

  • Page 53: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Playback ... 54 Basic procedure ... 54 Selecting the MULTI CH INPUT component ... 54 Selecting the HDMI OUT jack ... 55 Selecting the front speaker set ... 55 Using your headphones ... 55 Playing video sources in the background of an audio source ... 55 Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) ...

  • Page 54: 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.

  • Page 55: Selecting The Hdmi Out Jack

    Selecting the HDMI OUT jack Use this feature to select the HDMI OUT jack to output the input signals. 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.

  • Page 56: Selecting Audio Input Jacks (Audio Select)

    Playback Selecting audio input jacks (AUDIO SELECT) 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. •...

  • Page 57: Operating This Unit By Using The Graphical User Interface (Gui) Menu

    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).

  • Page 58: Sound Field Programs

    • The Yamaha CINEMA DSP sound field program 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 actual concert halls, music venues, movie theaters, etc.

  • Page 59: For Audio Music Sources

    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...
  • Page 60 Sound field programs Hall in Stuttgart 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 This is an approximately 1700-seated, middle-sized concert hall with a shoebox shape that is traditional in Vienna.

  • Page 61: For Various Sources

    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.

  • Page 62: For Parties

    Sound field programs ■ For parties ENTERTAIN ENTERTAIN Disco 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. ■...

  • Page 63: Stereo Playback

    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.

  • Page 64: Using Sound Field Programs Without Surround Speakers (Virtual Cinema Dsp)

    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”...

  • Page 65: 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.

  • Page 66: 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.

  • Page 67: Internal Source Operation

    Using Network/USB features ... 80 Navigating the network and USB menus ... 80 Using a PC server or Yamaha MCX-2000 ... 82 Using the Internet Radio ... 83 Using a USB storage device or a USB portable audio player ... 83...

  • Page 68: 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.

  • Page 69: Manual Tuning

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Manual tuning If the signal received from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Note Manually tuning into an FM station automatically switches the tuner to monaural reception to increase the signal quality.

  • Page 70: Selecting Preset Stations

    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. Preset the desired stations to this unit by using the automatic or manual preset tuning features in advance (see “Automatic preset tuning”...

  • Page 71: Manual Preset Tuning

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE and then press 3TUNER. Manual preset tuning Use this feature to store the desired FM and AM stations manually. You can also store up to 40 stations (A1 to E8: 8 preset station numbers in each of the 5 preset station groups) manually.

  • Page 72: 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.

  • Page 73: Selecting Hd Radio™ Audio Programs

    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.

  • Page 74: 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.

  • Page 75: Basic Xm™ Satellite Radio Operations

    Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F SOURCE. Basic XM™ Satellite Radio operations Rotate the D INPUT selector (or press 3 XM) to select “XM” as the input source. The cursor on the left of the XM indicator lights up in the front panel display and the XM Satellite Radio information (such as channel number, channel name, category, artist name, or song title) for the currently selected channel appears in the front...

  • Page 76: Direct Number Access Mode

    XM™ Satellite Radio tuning (U.S.A. and Canada models only) ■ Direct Number Access mode Press I SRCH MODE on the remote control repeatedly to select “ALL CH SEARCH” or “CAT SEARCH”. A L L C H S E A R C H C A T S E A R C H Press the numeric buttons (B) on the remote control to enter the desired three-digit channel number.

  • Page 77: Displaying The Xm™ Satellite Radio Information

    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.

  • Page 78: Using Ipod

    • For a complete list of status messages that appear in the front panel display and video monitor, see the “iPod” section in “Troubleshooting” on page 152. • Once your iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as the YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit, this unit begins signal transmission with your iPod.

  • Page 79: The Functions Of The Play Information Display

    Press 9 k / n / l / h to navigate the iPod menu and then press 9 ENTER to begin playback of the selected song. Choices: Playlist (playlists), Artists (artists), Albums (albums), Songs (songs), Genres (genres), Composers (composers), Settings (settings) •...

  • Page 80: 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.

  • Page 81: Remote Control Operation

    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. Press 3 NET/USB on the remote control to select “NET/USB”...

  • Page 82: Using A Pc Server Or Yamaha Mcx-2000

    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.

  • Page 83: Using The Internet Radio

    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 •...

  • Page 84: Using Shortcut Buttons

    Using Network/USB features 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. ■...

  • Page 85: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation 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 ... 90 Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround menu) ... 91 Input Select ... 96 Manual Setup (Basic) ...

  • Page 86: Advanced Sound Configurations

    Selecting decoders ■ Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode) Use this feature to play back sources with selected decoders. You can play back 2-channel sources on multi-channels. Set the operation mode selector to F AMP and then press Q SUR. DECODE repeatedly on the remote control to select the surround decode mode.

  • Page 87: Selecting Decoders For Multi-Channel Sources

    ■ 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. Set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then press NEXTD SUR.

  • Page 88: 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-R MD/TAPE BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT V-AUX DOCK NET/USB Adaptive DRC Volume ☞...
  • Page 89 Multi Zone ☞ P. 109 Network ☞ P. 111 Option ☞ P. 112 Auto Setup ☞ P. 46 Main System Memory ☞ P. 115 Zone2 Zone3 Zone4 Signal Info. Audio Info. ☞ P. 114 Video Info. Language English ☞ P. 114 Français Deutsch Español...

  • Page 90: Gui Menu Overview

    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. ■...

  • Page 91: Stereo/Surround (Stereo/Surround 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.

  • Page 92: Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    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 Decoder Type Decoder type.
  • Page 93 Sound field parameter Liveness 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 Sur.
  • Page 94 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Sound field parameter Rev. Level Reverberation level. Adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. Control range: 0 to 100% ■ Stereo program parameter descriptions Sound field parameter Direct 2-channel stereo direct.
  • Page 95 ■ Decoder parameter descriptions Decoder parameter Panorama 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. (“PLIIx Music” and “PLII Music” only) Choices: Off, On Center Width Pro Logic IIx Music and Pro Logic II Music center width.

  • Page 96: Input Select

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu 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. Sub input Input source source (U.S.A. and —...
  • Page 97 ■ Audio Select (Audio input jack select) Use this feature to select the type of the input jack you want to use. Choice Functions Auto Automatically selects input signals in the following order: (1) HDMI (2) Digital signals (3) Analog signals HDMI Selects only HDMI signals.
  • Page 98 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).

  • Page 99: Manual Setup (Basic)

    Manual Setup (Basic) Use this menu to manually adjust any speaker setting. • 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. •...
  • Page 100 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu Center (Center speaker) Choice Descriptions Select this setting when the center speaker is large. Large Small Select this setting when the center speaker is small. Select this setting when you do not use the center None speaker.
  • Page 101 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.

  • Page 102: Manual Setup (Volume)

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Speaker Level (Speaker level) Use this feature to manually balance the speaker levels between the front left or surround left speakers and each speaker selected in “Speaker Set” (see page 99). Control range: –10.0 dB to +10.0 dB Initial setting: 0.0 dB Control step: 0.5 dB Speaker Level...

  • Page 103: Manual Setup (Sound)

    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”...
  • Page 104 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 PEQ Data Copy (Parametric equalizer data copy) Use this feature to copy the result data of the automatic setup to the manual configuration area.
  • Page 105 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. Band PEQ Data Copy Gain Freq. PEQ Select Front L Front R Center The parameter selected in “PARAM”...
  • Page 106 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 “offset”...

  • Page 107: Manual Setup (Video)

    Manual Setup (Video) Use this menu to adjust the video parameters. 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). ■ Conversion (Video conversion) Use this feature to activate or deactivate the video scaling as well as the HDMI up-conversion of the analog video signals input at the VIDEO, S VIDEO, and COMPONENT VIDEO jacks.
  • Page 108 Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ HDMI Aspect (HDMI aspect ratio) Use this feature to select whether this unit converts the aspect ratio of 4:3 video signals and outputs at the HDMI OUT jacks. Choice Functions Through Does not make any adjustments to the aspect ratio for the HDMI video signal sources.

  • Page 109: Manual Setup (Multi Zone)

    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 Descriptions Main Select this setting when you use the speakers connected to the EXTRA SP speaker terminals in the main room.
  • Page 110 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 Turns off the monaural playback mode. This unit plays back sources in stereo.

  • Page 111: Manual Setup (Network)

    Manual Setup (Network) Use this menu to adjust the network and USB system parameters. ■ Configuration (Network configuration) Use this feature to view the network parameters (IP address, etc.) or to change them manually. DHCP (DHCP setting) Use this feature to select whether this unit can obtain the network parameters (IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, primary DNS server and secondary DNS server) from the DHCP server of the connected network.

  • Page 112: Manual Setup (Option)

    Graphical user interface (GUI) menu ■ Information (Network information) Use this feature to display the network system information. MAC Address 00:00:00:00:00:00 Configuration Status Information 100BASE-TX Full Duplex System ABCDE123 Note The above display is an example. MAC Address (MAC (Media Access Control) address) This information displays the MAC address that is assigned to this unit.
  • Page 113 HDMI OUT jacks on the rear panel of this unit. Choice Functions RX-Z11 Plays back HDMI audio signals on this unit. The HDMI audio signals input at the HDMI input jacks of this unit are not output to the HDMI component connected to the HDMI OUT jacks on the rear panel of this unit.

  • Page 114: Signal Info. (Input Signal Information)

    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 Trigger1 Sets the functions for the TRIGGER OUT 1 jack. Trigger2 Sets the functions for the TRIGGER OUT 2 jack. Trigger operation mode Choice Descriptions...

  • Page 115: 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. Saving the current system settings Before performing the following operations, set the operation mode selector on the remote control to F AMP.

  • Page 116: Renaming The Stored Settings

    Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) • 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. •...

  • Page 117: Saved Parameters For The Main Zone

    Press 9 h repeatedly to select “OK” and press 9 ENTER when complete. Repeat steps 5 to 7 to rename each input. Press I MENU again to exit from the GUI menu. Note If you change the setting of “Language” (see page 114) or “LANGUAGE” (see page 144), the name of each system memory are automatically set to the initial name of the selected language.

  • Page 118: Loading The Stored System Settings

    Saving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Loading the stored system settings • 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.

  • Page 119: Using Examples

    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. SYSTEM MEMORY 3 SYSTEM MEMORY 4 Settings for the book-reading time Settings for enjoying games...

  • Page 120: 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.

  • Page 121: 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).

  • Page 122: Controlling Other Components

    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).

  • Page 123: Selecting A Component To Be Controlled

    ■ 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.

  • Page 124: Setting The Backlight Mode Of The Remote Control (Light)

    Canada models) (Australia model) Note You may not be able to operate your Yamaha component even if a Yamaha remote control code is preset as listed above. In this case, try setting another Yamaha remote control code. Press GSETUP on the remote control using a ballpoint pen or similar object.
  • Page 125 • The supplied remote control does not contain all possible codes for commercially available audio and video components (including Yamaha components). If operation is not possible with any of the remote control codes, program the new remote control function using the learning feature (see “Programming codes from other remote controls (LEARN)”...

  • Page 126: Programming Codes From Other Remote Controls (Learn)

    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.

  • Page 127: Changing Source Names In The Display Window (Rname)

    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. (U.S.A.

  • Page 128: Macro Programming Features

    Remote control features 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).

  • Page 129: Default Macro Functions

    ■ Default macro functions Pressing To automatically transmit these signals macro First STANDBY STANDBY POWER MULTI V-AUX PHONO TAPE HD DVD CD-R POWER TUNER DOCK (U.S.A. and Canada models) (Australia model) *1 Set the appropriate remote control code for TV in advance (see page 124).

  • Page 130: Clearing Configurations

    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 STANDBY...

  • Page 131: Clearing A Learned Function (Erase)

    Press GSETUP again to exit from the setup mode. ■ Clearing a learned function (ERASE) Press GSETUP using a ballpoint pen or similar object. “SETUP” appears in the display window (4). SETUP Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “ERASE” and then press 9ENTER.

  • Page 132: Simplified Remote Control

    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 SYSTEM MEMORY Save or recall the system settings. ☞ P. 115 PRESET +/–...

  • Page 133: 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.

  • Page 134: Step1: Planning The Multi-Zone System

    Since there are many possible ways to connect and use this unit in a multi-zone configuration, we recommend that you consult with your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center for the planning and setup of the multi-zone system that best meet your requirements.

  • Page 135: Step2: Connecting The Speakers, External Amplifiers, And/Or Other Components

    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).

  • Page 136: Using External Amplifiers

    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 •...

  • Page 137: Connecting Zone Video Monitor

    ■ 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.

  • Page 138: Using Remote In/Out And Trigger Out Jacks For Zone 2, Zone 3, And Zone 4

    Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE OUT jack on this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to six Yamaha components can be connected as shown.

  • Page 139: Step3: Setting The Zone Parameter

    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.

  • Page 140: Selecting The Input Source Zone 2, Zone 3, Or Zone 4

    Using multi-zone configuration Perform the operations in the selected zone. For further operations, refer to the following pages: Descriptions “Selecting the input source Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4” “Adjusting the volume level of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4” “Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4”...

  • Page 141: Adjusting The Tonal Quality Of Zone 2, Zone 3, Or Zone 4

    ■ Adjusting the tonal quality of Zone 2, Zone 3, or Zone 4 Press QTONE CONTROL on the front panel. Press MPROGRAM repeatedly to select the high- frequency response (TREBLE), the low-frequency response (BASS). Rotate MPROGRAM to adjust the high-frequency response (BASS).

  • Page 142: 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.
  • Page 143 Setting remote control ID Use this feature to set the remote control ID. This feature is useful when you control multiple Yamaha AV receiver or amplifier with using the remote control. Press GID repeatedly using a ballpoint pen or similar object on the remote control to select the desired remote control ID.
  • Page 144 • When the network settings are reset, “DHCP” in “Network” is automatically set to “On” (see page 111) and the registered client ID of this unit on your Yamaha MCX-2000 is cleared (see page 82). ■ MAC address filter MAC FILTER Use this feature to filter the access to this unit via LAN to control this unit by the MAC address of the accessing PC (see page 120).

  • Page 145: Additional Information

    Additional Information Troubleshooting ... 146 Resetting the system ... 154 Glossary ... 155 Sound field program information ... 160 Parametric equalizer information ... 164 Block diagrams ... 165 Specifications ... 167 Index ... 169...

  • Page 146: 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.
  • Page 147 Problem The sound suddenly goes The protection circuitry has been activated off. because of a short circuit, etc. The sleep timer has turned off this unit. The sound is muted. Sound is heard from the Incorrect cable connections. speaker on one side only. Incorrect settings in “Speaker Level”.
  • Page 148 Troubleshooting Problem A source cannot be The source component is not connected to the recorded by an analog analog AUDIO IN jacks of this unit. component connected to the AUDIO OUT jacks. The sound field “Memory Guard” in “Option” is set to “On”. parameters and some other settings of this unit cannot be changed.
  • Page 149 ■ 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 CHECK XM TUNER XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock are not...
  • Page 150 Troubleshooting ■ HDMI Problem No picture or sound The number of the connected HDMI components is over the limit. HDCP authentication failed. ■ Network and USB Problem The PC server/MCX-2000/ The IP address is not set properly. Internet Radio does not function properly.
  • Page 151 Error message Please wait This unit is in the middle of waking up MCX- (Starting Server) 2000 that has been set to the standby mode. Connect error There is a problem with the signal path from your network to this unit. Disconnected Your USB storage device or USB portable audio player has been disconnected from the USB port...

  • Page 152: Auto Setup

    Try resetting your iPod. Only iPod (Click and Wheel), iPod nano, and iPod mini are supported. Station your iPod back in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10 sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this unit. Check that the songs currently stored on your iPod are playable.
  • Page 153 • If warning “W2” or “W3” appears, the adjustment are made, however the adjustments may not be optimal. • Depending on the speakers, warning “W1” may appears even if the speakers connections are correct. • If error “E10” occurs repeatedly, please contact a qualified Yamaha service center. Cause Check the front L/R speaker connections.

  • Page 154: 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. 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.

  • Page 155: 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 1.3 incorporates an automatic audio and video syncing capability that allows devices to perform this synchronization automatically and accurately without...

  • Page 156: Dolby Surround

    Glossary ■ Dolby Surround 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.
  • Page 157 ■ 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.
  • Page 158 Glossary THX information ■ THX Ultra2 Before any home theatre component can be THX Ultra2 certified, it must incorporate all the features above and also pass a rigorous series of quality and performance tests. Only then can a product feature the THX Ultra logo, which is your guarantee that the Home Theatre products you purchase will give you superb performance for many years to come.
  • Page 159 ■ THX Ultra2 Cinema mode 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.

  • Page 160: Sound Field Program Information

    This ability to create sound fields at will is exactly what Yamaha has done with the digital sound field processor.

  • Page 161: Sound Output In Each Sound Field Program

    ■ 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.
  • Page 162 Sound field program information : OFF PL x neural : ON or discrete 6.1/7.1-channel audio signals are input. PL x neural Program HD³ CLASSICAL1 Hall in Munich A Hall in Munich B Hall in Frankfurt Hall in Stuttgart Hall in Vienna Hall in Amsterdam CLASSICAL2 Hall in USA A...
  • Page 163 ■ Available parameters for each sound field program Note Available sound field parameter may differ depending on the speaker settings. CLASSICAL1 Hall in Munich A Hall in Munich B Hall in Frankfurt Hall in Stuttgart Hall in Vienna Hall in Amsterdam CLASSICAL2 Hall in USA A Hall in USA B...

  • Page 164: 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.

  • Page 165: Block Diagrams

    ■ Audio section COAXIAL DIGITAL IN HD/BD DVD REC/Zone Selector INPUT OPTICAL DIGITAL IN Selector MD /TAPE CBL/SAT HDMI IN IN (Front) HDMI HDMI IN 1 Selector IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 XM Rx * XM: U.S.A. and Canada models Only NET/USB USB (Front) Selector...

  • Page 166: Video Section

    Block diagrams ■ Video section HDMI IN IN (Front) HDMI IN 1 Selector IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 COMPONENT VIDEO IN BD/HD DVD CBL/SAT S VIDEO IN V-AUX INPUT Selector REC/Zone REC/Zone Selector CBL/SAT DOCK VIDEO IN V-AUX INPUT Selector REC/Zone REC/Zone...

  • Page 167: 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 •...
  • Page 168 Specifications ■ HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal Audio signal types formats 2ch Linear 2ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/ 20/24 bit Multi-ch 8ch, 32-192 kHz, 16/ Linear PCM 20/24 bit 2/5.1ch, 2.8224 MHz, 1 bit Bitstream Dolby Digital, Bitstream (High Dolby TrueHD, definition audio) Dolby Digital Plus,...

  • Page 169: 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 ... 25 5.1-channel speaker layout ... 22 5.2-channel speaker connection ...
  • Page 170 Index Front speaker set selection ... 55 Front speakers ... 99 Front/rear USB port indicator, Front panel display ... 44 ■ Genres, network menu ... 80 Graphic user interface (GUI) screen ... 88 Graphical user interface menu ... 57 GUI language setting ... 43 GUI menu ...
  • Page 171 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 ... 106 ■ Quick automatic setup ... 47 ■...
  • Page 172 Index ■ 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 ... 29 Video jacks ... 29 Video Manual setup ...

  • Page 173: List Of Remote Control Codes

    CROWN ACURA 00101 ADDISON 01201, 01601, 08401 CURTIS MATHES ADMIRAL 01301, 02201, 05801 ADVENT 09601 06801 AIKO 01201 AKAI 00101, 00301, 02901, 04601, 06801, 08901, DAEWOO 10501 AKURA 03701 ALBA 00101, 00401, 04801, 08501 AMERICA ACTION DANSAI 02701, DAYTON AMPRO 09401 DE GRAAF AMSTRAD...
  • Page 174 SKANTIC 04501 WATSON 00401 WAYCON SKYGIANT 02701 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE SKYWORTH 00401 SOLAVOX 02201 SONITRON 02901 Yamaha SONOKO 00101, 00401 SONOLOR 02201, 02901 SONTEC 00401 SONY 00001, 08301, 11101, YAPSHE 11601, 12701, 12901 YOKO SOUNDESIGN 02601, 02701 ZENITH SOUNDWAVE 00401, 05201...
  • Page 175 VILLAIN RANDEX 00402 WARDS 00302, 00702, 01202, 02002, 03502, 03702, 03802 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE REALISTIC 00002, 00302, 00402, 01002, 01102, 01602 XR-1000 REOC 02602 Yamaha REPLAYTV 03002, 03102 YAMISHI 00602 YOKAN ROADSTAR 00402, 01402, 02002, YOKO 02102 ZENITH RUNCO 00502 SABA...

  • Page 176: Dvd Player

    VICTOR 00110 WARDS 00410 Yamaha 00510, 01410, 03110, 04810, 05510, 05610, 05710, 05810 Yamaha (iPod) 05310 Yamaha (NET) 05410 Yamaha (TUNER ID1) 04910 Yamaha (TUNER ID2) 05510 Yamaha (XM ID1) 05110 Yamaha (XM ID2) 05610 TAPE DECK AIWA 00111 CARVER...
  • Page 177 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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