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Digital Home Theater Technology
Advanced Features
Custom Installation Compatibility
Yamaha has made it extremely convenient to set up a
multi-room custom installation. And given you the
ability to do it in a variety of ways. Now you can
have sound in various rooms of the house without
the need to purchase a lot of extra components.
• RX-Z11BL
The RX-Z11BL has extensive zone control capabilities,
which are too numerous to explain here. The most
important point is that the 11.2 channels can be
assigned in a wide variety of configurations to
Main/Zone 2/Zone 3/ Zone 4. The presence, rear
presence and EXTD (by surround back amp) speaker
terminals can be assigned to each zone. It provides
Intelligent Power Amplifier Assignability (surround
back amp assignment) and Independent Zone Amplifier
Assignment with 7.2-channel main zone playback.
Also important is that Zone 2 can accept
bitstream signals and also offers component video
output and upconversion of composite and S-Video
signals.
Some other convenient zone functions include: a
Party Mode that permits audio BGM and video BGV
play of the same input source in the main room and
other three zones with one-button operation, a Zone
OSD function that lets you browse information about
the songs or FM/AM/XM/HD radio broadcasts that are
playing, Zone Mono that provides compatibility with
one-speaker or three-speaker installation
environments, and a Preamplifier Mode that permits
the entire 11-channel amplifier to be allotted for
three-zone use (main zone powered by an external
amp).
• RX-V3800BL and RX-V1800BL
Convenient operation is assured thanks to control of
Main/Zone 2/Zone 3 power, FM/AM/XM tuning,
volume and input select on the front panel, along
with extensive information, Zone 2/3 tone and L/R
balance control for ceiling- or wall-mount speakers
and even a separate Zone Remote Unit. There is also
an RS-232C interface for a touch-panel controller.
• RX-V861BL, RX-V661BL and RX-V659BL
These receivers deliver audio output to Zone 2. Zone
2 power amplifier assignability and speaker terminals
HD Radio™ Tuner
The RX-Z11BL is equipped with an HD Radio™ tuner.
HD Radio, the only digital broadcast system in
America approved by the FCC, offers crystal-clear,
CD-quality sound via existing FM/AM bands. In
addition, it provides program-associated data and
the ability to tune to multiple programs at the same
dial position. The RX-Z11BL can display HD Radio
information on the front panel and on a monitor.
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RX-Z11BL Versatile Zone Control Example (5.2-Channel Main Zone + 3 Other Zone)
7.2Ch
RX-Z11BL Rear Panel
Main Zone
Speaker Terminals
mean that Zone 2 can be fully independent with its
own 2-channel power, while you still enjoy 5.1-
channel sound in the main room.
YPAO Sound Optimization
Yamaha's YPAO Sound Optimization system analyzes
the room acoustics and various system factors, then
makes adjustments to provide optimum sound
quality. It addition to the previous adjustments for
speaker size, distance and wiring, plus equalization
and level, Advanced YPAO gives this useful function
even higher performance, with four new capabilities.
The first is measurement at
multiple locations for a
larger "sweet spot" at the
listening position, the
second is the use of
parametric equalization to
cancel the effects of
standing waves, the third is
Microphone base (RX-Z11BL)
speaker angle
measurements to optimize CINEMA DSP effects, and
the fourth is an Easy Starter feature.
Compressed Music Enhancer
MP3, AAC and other music formats that use digital
compression cut out music data in the high and low
frequency ranges and eliminate small sounds during
high volume segments in order to decrease the size
of the data. The fact that data is missing is difficult
to hear with portable players, but when listening
through speakers it is clearly apparent that part of
the musical nuance is lost. When
you listen to this music, you will
be dissatisfied with the inadequate brilliance of the
high range, and with the thin response in the mid-
low range.
The Compressed Music Enhancer is an exclusive
Yamaha function that uses our proprietary DSP
technology to create harmonics from the remaining
XM Satellite Radio Ready with XM HD Surround
All receivers have XM Satellite Radio tuning capability and
also can receive XM Satellite radio with XM HD Surround
powered by Neural Surround*, which also supports gaming
and movies with 7.1-channel sound. To receive XM
Satellite Radio, the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock
including home antenna are required (sold separately).
* The RX-Z11BL, RX-V3800BL and RX-V1800BL have
Neural-THX surround.
PL
PR
CT
FL-B
FR-B
FL-A
FR-A
Zone 2
[140W x 2]
SL
SR
SBL
SBR
RPL
These speakers can be active when Surround Back speakers in Main Zone are off.
RPR
music data utilized by the DSP circuit. It focuses on
the fact that the music elements that are lost when
the original music is digitally compressed are mainly
the harmonics. It combines High Frequency
Expansion Processing, which improves the
unconstrained treble sound, with Low Frequency
Emphasis Processing, which supplements the deep
bass sound. These processes vividly revive the range,
presence, force and dynamism of compressed music.
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-50
-100
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We recommend using the Compressed Music Enhancer function
when listening to songs with a groove feeling and lively music such
as Rock, Soul, Disco and R
On-Screen Display
An on-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface) display
makes operating the receiver easy and intuitive. It is
compatible with iPod, Internet Radio, PC and USB
displays.
The display on some
receivers allows six
languages to be selected:
English, Spanish, French,
German, Russian and
Japanese.
YDS-10SL Universal Dock
for iPod
The optional YDS-10SL
Universal Dock lets you
connect your iPod to the
receiver.
iPod not included
Zone 3
Zone 4
[50W x 2]
[50W x 2]
Other Zone
Compressed Music Enhancer On
Compressed Music Enhancer Off
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15
20
Frequency (kHz)
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