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  • Page 2: Features

    Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK product dealer or local power company.
  • Page 3 Modifications not expressly approved by can be determined by turning the unit "OFF" and "ON", Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the use the product. following...
  • Page 4 The serial number is located inside the battery compartment. fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference. not be held responsible for any damage...
  • Page 5 [_o]] COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corp., Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Ave. Buena Park, CA90620 714-522-9105 Telephone: Remote Control Type of Equipment: Model Name: RAV-2000Z1 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 6 Features ......................... Controls and functions ....................Speaker system configurations ................... Speaker placement ...................... Connections ........................ On-screen displays (OSD) ..................Speaker mode settings ....................Speaker output levels ....................
  • Page 7 Check your package to make sure it has the following items. RAV-20OOZ1 Batteries (4) (LR6) Power cord Intelligent remote control Computer interface cable Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna (RS-232C)
  • Page 8 This section describes the features of the RX-Z1, and its controls and functions. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Front panel ........................Remote control ......................Front panel display ...................... Rear panel ........................
  • Page 9 Yamaha's original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Digital or DTS soundtracks.H •...
  • Page 10 The remote control is set up by default to operate with YAMAHA components. If you have other brands, you simply define the brands of your components when you use the remote control tk?r the first time.
  • Page 11 ® O STANDBY/ON PROGRAM <_/_> Turns this unit on (On mode) and off (Standby mode). When you Selects the sound field program (see page __). turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to Selecting a sound field program turns on the effect.
  • Page 12 PRESET/TUNING VIDEO AUX El> Selects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) appears on Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a video camera. the left of the band indication ("FM" or "AM") on the front panel display, and selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) does not _) REC OUT/ZONE 2 appear.
  • Page 13 O Sending eye Outputs infrared (IR) remote control signals. Aim this at the component you want to operate. CONTRAST Adjust the contrast of the display. BACKLIGHT Turns the backlight on. Direct-access buttons • POWER: Turns on the power of this unit. •...
  • Page 14 • Installing batteries in the remote control • About changing batteries When batteries are running low, the low battery icon _ flashes lide the battery door off the back of the remote the center top of the display. Replace the batteries as soon as control.
  • Page 15 [_o_ij;Io_l_.,_ V'-I _. I m]_o,._ilI[O_.,._ • Turning on the display • Using the backlight Press BACKLIGHT on the left side of the remote control. Tap the screen gently with your finger or a blunt, soft object like a pencil eraser. The backlight shuts oil"after a few seconds to save power.
  • Page 16 [_o_hj;Io_n_,._ I_'ll]_o,,_ijI_o_._ mlllllllllllm lllllllllllllll (i) AUTO indicator Input source indicator Shows that this unit is in the automatic tuning mode. Shows the current input source with the arrow-shaped cursor. _) VIRTUAL indicator DSP indicator Lights up when using Virtual CINEMA DSP (see page _). Lights up when you select a digital sound field program.
  • Page 17 DIGITAL OPTICAUCOAXIAL jacks 6CH INPUT jacks See page __ for detailed information. See page __ for connection information. O Audio component jacks _) ZONE 2 OUT jacks See pages __ and __ for connection information. See page __ for connection information. O Video component jacks _) REMOTE 1 IN/OUT/REMOTE 2 IN jacks...
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  • Page 19 The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right main speakers, a center speaker, the left and right rear speakers, the left and fight front effect speakers, and a rear center speaker. If you do not use eight speakers, you can direct the signals speakers that are not in your system...
  • Page 20 g"]",,J :!',3 N :1-'[,."]_,.')iJ_ [_o]II_I_o]_: • 5-speaker configuration-standard 5.1 channel- This configuration does not express the height of the sound field as well as the 7- or 8-speaker configuration. However, it positions dialogue sound as coming directly from the screen. For this speaker configuration, change...
  • Page 21 Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. • Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speakers still creates the interference with a monitor, place the speakers away from the monitor. )eakers • Placing the main s Place the left and right main speakers an equal distance from the main listening...
  • Page 22 • Placing the subwoofers Place the front subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections. If you use a rear subwoofer, place it behind the main listening position. The placement of the rear subwoofer is not critical because...
  • Page 23 I[,,_,_o_ Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. • Some components require different connection methods and have different jack names. Refer to the operation instructions for each component also. •...
  • Page 24 When you connect other YAMAHA audio component (such as a CD player or changer, MD deck, or tape deck), connect to terminals...
  • Page 25 If you experience poor reception quality, an Orient the AM loop antenna for the beat reception. outdoor antenna may improve the quality. Consult the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center about the outdoor antennas. • The AM loop antenna should be placed away from this unit.
  • Page 26 Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and deter- mine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. After you finish all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
  • Page 27 _o_l_o,.]ijI_o]_-,."] • Connecting a DVD player • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your DVD player to the DVD @ and @jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your DVD player to the DVD VIDEO jack. •...
  • Page 28 • Connecting a digital TV/TV • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your digital TVFFV to the D-TV/LD @ and @jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your digital TV/TV to the D-TV/LD VIDEO jack. •...
  • Page 29 _o_l_o,._ijI_o_-,."] • Connecting a cable TV tuner • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE @ and @jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE VIDEO jack.
  • Page 30 • Connecting a satellite tuner • Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your satellite tuner to the SAT @ and @jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your satellite tuner to the SAT VIDEO jack. •...
  • Page 31 _o_l_o,._ijI_o_-,."] • Connecting a VCR • Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 IN @ and @ jacks. Connect the left and right audio signal input jacks on your VCR to the VCN 1 OUT @ and @ jacks. Connect the composite video...
  • Page 32 • Connecting an LD player • Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your LD player to the D-TV/LD @ and @jacks. Connect the composite video signal output jack on your LD player to the D-TWLD VIDEO jack. •...
  • Page 33 _o_l_o,._ijI_o_-,."] • Connecting a video monitor • Connect the composite video signal input jack on your video monitor to MONITOR OUT 1 VIDEO jack. • If your video monitor has an S-video input or component video input, you can connect it to this unit.
  • Page 34 _o_l_o,,_ij_o_: • Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), "+" Front effect speakers Rear speakers Right Left Right Left (red) and "-" (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the Center speaker...
  • Page 35 • Connecting a front subwoofer Subwoofer system Su bwoofer system Left Right Connect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to the PREOUT/ MAIN IN SUBWOOFER MONO jack. By connecting two subwoofers to the SUBWOOFER SPLIT jacks, this unit can reproduce subtle directional changes in the low frequency sounds.
  • Page 36 • Connecting external amplifiers If you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another amplifier, connect an external amplifier to the PREOUT/ MAIN IN terminals as follows. • When an RCA pin-plug cable is connected to the PREOUT jack in order to output to the external amplifier,...
  • Page 37 _o]_;_l_o,._ijI[o]_-,."] • Connecting an external decoder CENTER OUTPUT This unit is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder...
  • Page 38 You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP sound field program parameter settings on a screen, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.
  • Page 39 This unit has seven SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings.
  • Page 40 • 1A CENTER SP (center speaker mode) By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide good dialogue localization tbr many listeners and superior synchronization of sound and images. The OSD shows a large, small, or no center speaker depending on how you set this item.
  • Page 41 • 1C REAR L/R SP (rear speaker mode) The OSD shows large, small, or no rear speakers depending on how you set this item. The initial setting is "LRG". LRG: Select the "LRG" setting if you have large left and fight rear speakers or if you use a rear subwoofer.
  • Page 42 !,,"] d _,-1[4::1-'1 _[o_ • 1E LFE/BASS OUT (bass output mode) LFE signals carry low frequency effects when this unit decodes DTS or Dolby Digital signals. Low frequency signals are defined as 90 Hz and below. The initial setting is "BOTH". Select the "SW"...
  • Page 43 This section explains how to set the speaker output levels using the test tone generator. The "TEST DOLBY SUR." is for balancing the output levels of the six speakers required ti)r surround sound systems. The "TEST DSP" is ti)r balancing the front effect speakers with the main speakers for the DSP sound field programs.
  • Page 44 Select "TEST DOLBY SUR." to match the output levels of the center, rear center and left and fight rear speakers to the left and fight main speakers. panel. _Tap on the PARAMETER control Tap/,_J or _ repeatedly to adjust the output level of "TEST DOLBY...
  • Page 45 Select "TEST DSP" to match the output levels of the front effect speakers to the main speakers. • You cannot enter the TEST DSP mode if "lF FRONT EFCT SP" is set to "NONE". repeatedly. to close the TEST DSP mode. "TEST DSP"...
  • Page 46 aslc perations E-41...
  • Page 47 The remote control provides you with 8 pages of intuitive control panels for operating the RX-ZI. First go to the RECEIVER control panels by tapping on the Home menu. • Item tabs Tap an item tab to select the item you want to operate. lilt INPUT You can select a source component (see page __).
  • Page 48 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control) Select the source. to turn on the power. <On the front panel> The front panel (and the monitor screen) shows the level of the Rotate INPUT SELECTOR to select the input source. volume for a few seconds and then switches...
  • Page 49 :_'][_ I'JIF:V4 :Y:Te._ To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks, Adjust the volume to the desired output level. <On the front panel> Press 6CH INPUT. INPUT VOLUME ;o.' <On the remote control> ff desired, use BASS, TREBLE, BASS EXTENSION BALANCE.
  • Page 50 :Y'.T_"][_ I'JIF'.V4 : Y'.Te'_ • To mute the sound • BGV (Back Ground Video) function The BGV (Back Ground Video) function allows you to combine Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume the audio output, video signal from a video source with a sound signal from an audio press MUTE again.
  • Page 51 :_"][_ Id It,-\2:Y,-Te._ This unit comes with various input jacks. If your external compo- • Notes on the digital signal nent is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can set The digital input jacks of this unit can handle up to 192 kHz the priority of the input signal.
  • Page 52 :_T_'][_I'.J IF,_V4 :Y:Te._ • Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs • Notes on playing an LD source • If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any • For LD software that does not contain a digital soundtrack, way, you may not be able to perti?rm DTS decoding even if you connect...
  • Page 53 You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. There are 12 programs with sub-programs available with this unit. However the selection depends on the input signal format and not all the sub-programs are possible for all input signal formats. For details about each program,...
  • Page 54 :_T¢][_ I',J IF,.\'d :Y,.Te._ • Normal stereo reproduction • If you turn off the sound effect, no sound is output from the center <On the front panel> speaker, rear speakers, rear center speaker and front effect Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect fbr normal speakers.
  • Page 55 :_'][_ I'.J IF:\'4:Y:Te._ • Playing the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ES • Selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC ]I or Neo: 6 software You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC lI or Neo: on the RECEIVER...
  • Page 56 • Virtual CINEMA • SILENT CINEMA With the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the DSP You can enjoy the powerful sound field as if there were actual programs without rear speakers. It creates the virtual speakers speakers with the SILENT CINEMA DSR You can listen to reproduce...
  • Page 57 There are 2 ways of tuning; automatic and manual. • Automatic tuning • Manual tuning Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong and If the signal from the station you want to select is weak, you must there is no interference. tune in to it manually.
  • Page 58 • Automatically presetting stations (for FM stations) You can use the automatic preset tuning feature to store FM stations. This function enables this unit to automatically tune in to FM stations with strong signals, and to store up to 40 (8 stations x 5 groups) of those stations in order.
  • Page 59 illlNiff_ • Manually presetting stations You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually. FM) on the front panel Press MEMORY (MAN'L/AUTO Tune in to a station. while the "MEMORY" indicator is flashing. See page __ for tuning instructions. The station band and frequency appear on the front panel _Twm 1"1...
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  • Page 61 REC OUT/ZONE 2 allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source. power _Turn on the to this unit and all connected components. • A given input source is not output on the same REC OUT channel.
  • Page 62 IIII t This section explains SET MENU setting, remote control features and the other functions. Operating the SET MENU ..................1 SPEAKER SET ......................2 LOW FREQ. TEST ....................3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control) ............4 CENTER GEQ (center graphic equalizer) ............... 5 REAR CT GEQ (rear center graphic equalizer)
  • Page 63 The SET MENU consists of eighteen items including the Speaker Set, Center Graphic Equalizer and Parameter Initialization features. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. • You can adjust the items in the SET MENU while reproducing a source.
  • Page 64 Adjustment should be made with the remote control. • Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting. on the Home menu to open the RECEIVER control panels. Tap _ 1 (_ or _ repeatedly) to open the SET MENU control page (page 7/8).

  • Page 65: Speaker Placement

    Set the speaker mode depending on your speaker system. See "SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS" on pages __ to __ for details about setting items. Use this feature to adjust the output level of the subwoofer so it matches that of the other speakers in your configuration.
  • Page 66 [,.']_i vlN=lllIJ Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble when you use your headphones. Control range (dB): -6 - +3 for both BASS and TRBL (treble) ,: UL,; i t ii,,_i,, 1 ' EiJ I ikH_i., k,'ii",_ Initial setting:...
  • Page 67 Use this feature to match the tonal quality of four groups of speakers: the main and center speaker group, the front effect speakers group, the rear speakers group, and the rear center speaker group. CINEMA-EQ consists of a high-shelving equalizer (HIGH) and a parametric equalizer (PEQ).
  • Page 68 • 6B FRNT EFCT EQ (front effect equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the tonal quality of the front effect channels. Control range: 1.0 kHz - 12.7 kHz (HIGH: FRQ, PEQ: FRQ), W..Ii..Pbii i..ci'i W.! -9 dB - +6 dB (HIGH: GAIN, PEQ: GAIN) Initial setting:...
  • Page 69 It is possible to assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit's COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack or DIGITAL INPUT/ OUTPUT jack settings (component names for jacks) differ from that component. This makes it possible to change the jack assignment and effectively connect more component.
  • Page 70 [,.']_iW vhSNllmJ Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the COAXIAL (OPTICAL) IN jacks when you turn on this unit (see page __ for details about the input mode). Choices: AUTO, LAST ':i Tk,JI::'(IT Hnr',l: Initial setting: AUTO _!:)U]°O LAST...
  • Page 71 Use this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. Choices: MAX, STD, MIN i", r'_LiMt"ii',iTi " pi'i},h:_; setting: .L,. i.Iii_ihLl., ' ¢',I"M=._L, Initial (tier both speakers and headphones) ÷ :.:.;F:': i,-!'!!:!X '2-;TC' M! H MAX: Select the "MAX"...
  • Page 72 • Setting by"msec" Control range: 0 - 5.0 ms (for center), 0 - 30.0 ms (for rear center) i':f ,:_p P,i:it"IU Initial settings: 0 ms (for center), 3.0 ms (for rear center) ÷ I..b!!T° ..nsec FI::NTEP_..li)rq s REFI!R(::T,.. 3° @,,s •...
  • Page 73 VlN=lltIJ IlidNN_"] Use this feature to set the background and the location of the OSD, and the brightness of this unit's front panel display. i':; r'_T,:_;,i _'',' _,,, ,..,..T..,.,, • DIMM ER You can adjust the brightness of the front panel display. ÷...
  • Page 74 Use this feature to change the volume control setting for audio output to ZONE 2 OUT and the setting of the REMOTE 1 IN and REMOTE 2 IN jacks. • ZONE2 i ," ,,,"I ii"iL',," '-,i', This item changes the volume control setting for audio output to ZONE 2 OUT.
  • Page 75 The remote control is set up by default to operate with YAMAHA components. When you have other brands, you can define the brands for your components and install the RC codes to activate those components. What makes the remote control...
  • Page 76 I-'!::1 _ vj [o_ [_o]_hjl_Io]lq • Switching to another component without component you _Tap want to select. The control panel of the new selected component appears and affecting the active component the remote control icon returns to its original position. You can If you switch to another component (for which you already...
  • Page 77 YAMAHA RC codes are installed in this device Do you want to change it? In the next screen tap your brand in the list...
  • Page 78 Holding down _ or _ increases the scrolling speed. screen appears. Select the set for your DVD Yamaha- 1 Yamaha - 2 Yamaha - 3 This brand has 3 R€ code sets l" I"l_lulf Iqlhli lkl ' I; I'l Tap one or press Searchto l lzl×l+l+lbl.lml0l.lIl_l...
  • Page 79 The remote control switches to the Try mode. _Tap to open the first control panel of the selected component. In the next step you can try out your DVD for Yamaha If your DVD functions properly, press Install, otherwise press Back.
  • Page 80 Please turn on your DVD. Press Next to step through all sets. In the next step you can try out your DVD for Yamaha ]f your DVD functions properly, press Install, otherwise press Back. Try out the buttons on the control panels and install the RC codes following steps 11 to 13 described in "Defining...
  • Page 81 Using the POWER control panel, you can simultaneously turn on or off (standby) multiple components without switching the control panel for each component. • This function is effective only with components that have a power on/off button on their original remote control.
  • Page 82 _) and make actions on the copied one. *2: You can define brands other than YAMAHA for the RECEIVER and TUNER. However, you cannot operate this unit after defining the other brands. If you want to operate this unit, reset the RC code to "Yamaha-6" for the RECEIVER, and "Yamaha-I"...
  • Page 83 If you purchase a new component with a brand that you have not yet defined in the remote control, you need to redefine the brand to activate your new component. You can redefine brands by selecting or by searching. • Redefining brands by selecting •...
  • Page 84 I-'!::1 _ vj [o_ [_o]_h];Io]lq You can program the remote control commands by transmitting IR signals from your existing remote controls to the remote control's learning eye. To do this, place the remote control and the component's remote control on a fiat surface, 10 to 20 cm (4 to 8 inches) apart.
  • Page 85 • Learning device actions A device action is a command that is assigned to a component button on the Home menu or a component in the Device menu. The action is executed every time you select the component. • When you program a device action, RC codes are sent the moment you select the component. This might affect the operation of the active component.
  • Page 86 I-'!::1 _ vj [o_ [_o]_hjl;Io]lq The following elements can be labeled: • Control panel buttons • Components, macro groups and timer groups • Macros and timers • The left/right buttons labels To label control panel buttons, macros, timers and the left/right buttons labels, go to "Labeling...
  • Page 87 • Adding a component • Moving a component, macro group or timer If you have a component that is not listed in the Device menu, group can add it to the remote control. You can change the order in the Device menu and the Macro menu.
  • Page 88 I-'!::1 _ vj [o_ [_o]_hjl;Io]lq You can delete the following elements: • Control panel buttons and actions associated with a direct-access or a left/right button • Device actions • Components, macro groups and timer groups Home menu buttons cannot be deleted directly.
  • Page 89 When you delete elements, they are no longer visible in the Use mode but remain in the remote control's memory. This allows you to restore them. • You can restore a deleted button or a device action in the Learn mode. •...
  • Page 90 I-'!::1 _ vj [o_ [_o]_hjl;Io]lq A macro allows you to send a sequence of IR commands using a single button. When you select "MACRO" in the Macro menu, seven macro groups ("DVD", "GAME", etc.) appears by default. Each group includes buttons that allow you to record a sequence of commands.
  • Page 91 • Recording extra commands • Organizing macros into groups There are two extra commands you can record in a macro: You can create as many macro groups as you like. Each group can contain up to 25 macros. • Source switching To record a device action that includes a source switching com- macro _Open...
  • Page 92 I-'1 ::1 k vj [o_ [_o]_hW;Io]lq With a timer you can activate a component at the time you determine. • Setting timers • Editing timers To activate a component at a desired time, you can use the timer. You can edit any timer you have set. group Tap @.
  • Page 93 Most of the remote control's features can be set to suit your preferences. Touch and hold the remote control icon D for a few seconds. The first setup panel appears. You can display the second and third setup panel by using _ or _.
  • Page 94 RAVedit is the remote control's companion software that you can download from http://www.yamaha.com/ With RAVedit you can: • Upload and download new configurations to and from your remote control, using included serial cable. • Add, delete, modify and move control panels, components and commands anywhere on the touch screen.

  • Page 95: Speaker Output Levels

    You can adjust the volume level of each effect speaker (center, right rear, rear center, left rear, front effect, and subwoofer) while listening to a music source. panel to the RECEIVER control or _) to open the PARAMETER control panel (page 8/8). adjust.

  • Page 96: Remote Control

    Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off the external components connected...
  • Page 97 This unit will best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the RE- MOTE 1 OUT jacks of 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 98 _o]_l:l N In the second (Zone 2) room, the supplied remote control can be used as the Zone 2 remote control• You can select the input source control the component which is located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition...
  • Page 100 field rams This section explains the sound t_eld programs and its parameters. Understanding soundfields ..................Recreatingasoundfield ....................Illustration of the virtual sound sources and echo patterns ......... Programsandfeatures CONCERT HALL 1 ....................CONCERT HALL 2 ....................CHUaCH ..................... JAZZCLUB ........................ 89 ROCK CONCERT ENTEarAINMENT....................
  • Page 101 Yamaha sent teams of sound engineers all around the world to measure the sound reflections of famous concert...
  • Page 102 The traditional stereo system that uses only two speakers is not capable of recreating a realistic sound field. Yamaha's DSP requires four effect speakers to recreate sound fields based on the measured sound field data. The processor controls...
  • Page 103 8ch Stereo • The sound field programs for this unit are designed based upon the detailed information that Yamaha sound engineers have collected by measuring the sound effect characteristics at the actual concert halls and music venues all over the world. Therefore you may find some difference in reverberation and volume of the sounds that are output from each of your speakers.
  • Page 104 I-'lO_l I_,."]_'_eIIJ _Im] I _l=inim] I'J:[eI_ :T,&vj • Europe Hall A • Europe Hall B • Europe Hall C This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in This is a large shoe-box type concert hall A classic shoe-box type concert hall with with less than 2400 seats located Munich...
  • Page 105 Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and DOLBY...
  • Page 106 [_ I_I::hVjT*-t m_"]_ [-,,_oll !_Im_ I _ll::lnlm_ I',,]-'ToI_-'_*-1 If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to "AUTO", the DSP program will be automatically switched to the Dolby Digital playback sound field or DTS playback sound field. Program Features ENTERTAINMENT...
  • Page 107 • Table of program names for each input format According to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. 2 channel 5.1 channel 6.1 channel ,1 lnput Stereo DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBYDIGITALEX ,2 DTS ES ,3 MOVIE THEATER 1 70 mm Spectacle...
  • Page 108 • 70mm Adventure • 70mm General Surround DSP sound field • Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect These programs use Yamaha's tri-field DSP process on each of the Dolby Digital or DTS signals for the front, left surround, and right surround channels.
  • Page 109 • Game This program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game sounds and is also suitable for karaoke. • • Pop/Rock This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel The sound field makes the voice of a disc jockey sound clearer. as if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert.
  • Page 110 You can enjoy good quality sound with the preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
  • Page 111 You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. • EFCT TRIM (Effect Trim) Function This parameter adjusts the level of all the effect sounds within a narrow range. Control range -3 dB - +3 dB Description...
  • Page 112 ,ai._= _:_ ! --;.;,J_,l,] =_1,] _:_:r:v,I =it _ :i,].-;_ :. =I[.al[_ • LIVENESS Function This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate at which the early reflections decay. Control range Description The early reflections of a sound source decay much faster in a room with acoustically...
  • Page 113 • S. DELAY(Surround Delay) Function This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround sound field. Control range 0 - 49 ms (The range depends on the signal format.) Description When Dolby Digital signals are decoded: the larger the parameter, the later the surround...
  • Page 114 ,ai._.:_ ! --;.;,J_,l,] =_1,] _:.r:v,I=it _ :i,].-;_ :. _ I[.ai[_ • REV, TIME (Reverberation Time) Function This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment...
  • Page 115 m,][t] / €:_ nm--_o;uj_ I,] =n =1 m ,] _:_:r:!_u =it =1 : m,]=i--_:.-.i i [oai[= For 8ch Stereo • CT LEVEL (Center Level) • RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level) • RC LEVEL (Rear Center Level) • RR LEVEL (Rear Right Level) •...
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    YAMAHA dealer or service center. • General Problem Cause...
  • Page 118 H;[o__oIo_t Problem Cause Remedy No sound from the effect speak- The input source is being played with normal stereo Press STEREO/EFFECT (or the left button labeled ers. reproduction. ("STEREO" is shown in the front panel "STEREO") to turn on the sound effect (see page _). display.) Digital signals that are over 96 kHz sampling frequency are input into this unit.
  • Page 119 Problem Cause Remedy The sound field parameters and "l 6 MEMORY GUARD" on the SET MENU is set to Select "OFF" (see page _). some other settings on this unit "ON". cannot be changed. This unit does not operate The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an Disconnect the AC power cord from the outlet and properly,...
  • Page 120 H;[o__oIo_t Problem Cause Remedy The remote control will function within a maximum Components do not respond to Wrong distance or angle. commands from the remote range of 10m (33 feet) and no more than 30 degrees control. off-axis from the front panel of the component. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of Reposition the component.
  • Page 121 You have to revert to the original configuration. All your customized commands, components and macros are lost. You must reprogram your remote control. The remote control displays one of Please contact your dealer or the YAMAHA customer service. the following error messages: •...
  • Page 122 H;_o__oIo_t Can I program a button to execute more than one command? No, you can't. However, you can create a macro to execute a sequence of commands. HOWdo I program source switching? See "Learning device actions" on page. How can I edit, label or delete buttons on the Home menu panels? You can do this via the Device menu items.
  • Page 123 • L, C, R preset value • FRONT and REAR preset value HIGH: 12.7 kHz/GAIN-3 HIGH: 12.7 kHz/GAIN 0 dB PEQ: 12.7 kHz/GAIN -4 dB PEQ: 8.0 kHz/GAIN -3 dB °!! • HIGH frequency 1.0 kHz/GAIN +6 - -9 dB 1.0 - 12.7 kHz/GAIN +6/-9 i: i ili iiiiiI...
  • Page 124 AUDIO VIDEO ANALOG DIGITAL .1 COAXIAL OPTICAL COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPONENT PHONO CD-R MD/TAPE D-TV/LD ,/,, CABLE VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3/DVR VIDEO AUX 6CH INPUT MAIN SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFER PREOUT/MAIN MAIN REAR (SURROUND) CENTER REAR CTR SUBWOOFER FRONT MONITOR OUT ZONE 2 OUT PHONES...
  • Page 125 • Audio Section • Video Section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Video Signal Type ..............NTSC MAIN L_, CENTER, REAR L/R/C Composite Video Signal Level ........1 Vp-p/75 (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 !22) ....... 130 W S-Video Signal Level FRONT...
  • Page 126 (LCD) with contrast control Large touch screen Seven programmable direct-access buttons Backlighting for LCD and direct-access buttons Built-in YAMAHA RC codes Infrared sending and learning eyes 3-wire (RS-232C) serial port connector Database with RC codes to operate different...
  • Page 127 F.R. OF GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIOUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA CORPORATION YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053,...

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