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Digital Home Theater Technology
Dialogue Lift
Clear dialogue is important for movie enjoyment,
however, when using front and center speakers
positioned below the screen, dialogue may not be
heard with maximum clarity. The Dialogue Lift
function causes part of the front and center
channel sound to be output from the presence
speakers, so you hear the dialogue more clearly.
Before using Dialogue Lift
Ideal dialogue position
Assignable Amplifiers for Bi-Amp Connection
Bi-amping assigns the amps used for the surround
back channels to work in conjunction with the
front speaker amps to provide separate high and
low frequency outputs to the front speakers. This
provides more power to the front speakers for
multi-channel or HiFi sound. Both high frequency
and low frequency sound quality is improved.
Adaptive DRC
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) is a new
volume control technology that is effective for
low-volume listening, such as at night or with
headphones. It applies DRC processing to eliminate
the volume differences between loud commercials
and ordinary programming and to take into account
our ears' loss of sensitivity as volume decreases.
The compensation is performed automatically, so all
dialogue is heard clearly even at low levels, and
there are no sudden loud bursts of sound.
Effect of Adaptive DRC
Volume at Normal Level
Large sounds can be output, so large
sounds are output as large sounds.
High
DRC OFF
Adaptive DRC
Small sounds like
whispers.
Sounds cannot be heard.
Low
Low
Volume at Lower Level
Volume at Considerably Lower Level
The volume is slightly lowered, so the
When the volume has to be lowered more,
maximum output is smaller.
the maximum output becomes much smaller.
High
High
Low
Low
Input Level
High
Input Level
When DRC is off, whispered sounds are submerge
ff, the area where sounds
in the area where sounds cannot be heard.
cannot be heard is fairly large.
Adaptive DSP Level
When volume is low, CINEMA DSP effects may be
difficult to hear. Adaptive DSP Level overcomes this
problem by evaluating the difference between the
volume level and a reference level, and adjusting
the DSP level to ensure optimum effectiveness, that
is, the best possible sound.
System Memory:
Learn More About Improved Features
System Memory
You can use the System Memory function to easily
save and recall various combinations of system
settings. For example, if you have a particular "sound"
that you prefer with action movies, just save those
settings and then press that memory button whenever
you watch an action movie. The RX-Z11BL provides
ten System Memories for the main zone (audio,
speaker configuration, video, volume, input/HDMI out
and option. It also has four System for zones 2, 3 and
4 (input, volume and tone control). The RX-V3800BL
and RX-V1800BL also let you save up to six different
system settings. System Memory is an easy way to
ensure that you enjoy the best possible sound with
different sources and room conditions. It is especially
useful with high-end models that have a wide range
of customizable parameters.
SCENE Offers Greater Operating Ease
With most receivers, watching or listening to what
you want requires a number of steps. You have to
turn on the receiver, turn on another component like
a DVD player, select the source, select the surround
mode and then press play. But with Yamaha's SCENE
feature all you need to do is press one button. Both
components turn on, the correct DSP setting is made,
and play begins.
The RX-V861BL,
RX-V661BL, RX-V461BL
and RX-V361BL have four
pre-programed SCENE
buttons that initiate a
series of actions. Their
default settings are DVD
Viewing, Disc Listening,
TV Viewing and Radio
Listening. However, if you
have different preferences
SCENE Templates
Input Level
High
Model
DVD
DVR
DVD-Audio/
Super Audio CD/CD
High
CD
TUNER/RADIO
iPod
TV
GAME
LP Record
Template Total
RX-Z11BL System Memory buttons on remote unit
System Memory default
setting
System Memory rename
setting
you can customize the SCENE buttons by selecting
from a variety of templates. For example, you can
choose iPod listening, TV sports viewing or action
game playing. The chart shows which templates are
available.
and simple!
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DVD
Disc
Viewing
Listening
RX-V861BL/RX-V661BL
RX-V461BL
DVD Viewing
DVD Viewing
DVD Movie Viewing
DVD Movie Viewing
DVD Live Viewing
DVD Live Viewing
DVR Viewing
DVR Viewing
Disc Hifi Listening
Disc Hifi Listening
Music Disc Listening
Music Disc Listening
Disc Listening
Disc Listening
CD Hifi Listening
CD Hifi Listening
CD Listening
CD Listening
CD Music Listening
CD Music Listening
Radio Listening
Radio Listening
XM Listening
XM Listening
iPod Listening
iPod Listening
TV Viewing
TV Viewing
TV Sports Viewing
TV Sports Viewing
Action Game Playing
Game Playing
RPG Playing
LP Record Listening
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Four System Memory settings for
each of the sub-zones
10 System Memory settings for
main zones
Operating a receiver has never been this quick
2
3
4
TV
Radio
Viewing
Listening
RX-V361BL
DVD Viewing
DVD Movie Viewing
DVD Live Viewing
DVR Viewing
Music Disc Listening
Disc Listening
CD Listening
CD Music Listening
Radio Listening
XM Listening
TV Viewing
TV Sports Viewing
Game Playing
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