DSP-Z11
Yamaha takes AV amplifier evolution to a new peak with an enormous range of exciting capabilities.
11.2-Channel Digital Home Theatre Amplifier

NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

Brilliant Audio: Titanium
Unprecedented Audio Performance 7-channel 240W/ch + 4-channel 90W/ch powerful surround sound (max) Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification with high quality and custom-built audio-grade parts and devices used throughout Super Stable Chassis design High Sound Quality Preamplifier Stage New Pure Direct for lossless audio formats also Pure Ground DAC Concept High quality preamplifier block design Low-Jitter PLL and Digital Clock Circuits High quality headphone amplifier circuit Power Amplifier Stage All-Channel Current Feedback Circuit Hybrid Low Noise Power Supply Symmetrical Layout and New Power Circuit Layout Low-impedance, minimum loop print pattern Thick aluminium panels and large, heavy feet High Picture Quality Latest HDMI 1.3a specification supports Deep Color (30/36 bit) transmission, xvYCC color space, Refresh Rates of 100Hz/120Hz and 1080p/24Hz, and Auto Lip-Sync compensation Analogue and HDMI digital video signal upscaling to Full HD 1080p and downscaling to 480p/576p format
Analogue video to HDMI digital video upconversion capability 4 component video in and 2 monitor outs Advanced Features Network Receiver Capabilities Network port to connect a PC and Yamaha MCX-2000 or access the Internet Radio via LAN Compatible with Windows Vista & Windows Media Player 11 as well as Windows Media Connect PlaysForSure network device support 2 USB ports (1 on front, 1 on rear) to connect USB memory devices or portable audio players Supports MTP devices and Mass Storage Class devices Supports 500mA power from USB port Supports USB HDD (FAT32 format, up to 2TB) iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha Universal Dock YDS-10 Advanced YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimiser) for automatic speaker setup Multiple point measurement feature for multiple listening positions Specialised parametric equaliser for standing wave reduction Speaker angle measurement feature for optimised CINEMA DSP YPAO Easy Starter Multiple Subwoofer connection capability
6 or 8-channel additional input jacks for discrete multi-channel inputs 10 System Memories for Main Zone and 4 System Memories for other each Zone GUI on-screen display of six languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese Versatile Zone Control Intelligent assignable amplifiers: bi-amping and multi-zone control (Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4) Preamplifier Mode Zone 2 video output (component and composite) with OSD capability Zone 2 digital audio output (coaxial) Party Mode Display of song data and radio information on zone OSDs Sleep timer and mute level for all zones Zone Mono Flexible and assignable dual +12V trigger outs Surround Realism New CINEMA DSP HD3 creates lush, dense, accurate sound field with 33 DSP programmes THX Ultra2 Plus surround modes with 7 THX programmes (Industry first) Improved Compressed Music Enhancer Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and DSP effect level controlling capability SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP

P10018059GBEL-DSPZ11@NPB

DSP-Z11 11.2-Channel Digital Home Theatre Amplifier

For the HD Audio Era

Yamahas main goal for the DSP-Z11 was to achieve the highest possible sound quality through loseless reproduction via HDMI signal transmission. We began with no preconceived notions, designing everything purely for the purpose of creating a new receiver standard for the HD audio era. We focused especially on the fact that not only analogue and digital signal transmission by coaxial or optical routes, but also transmission by the HDMI route will be a priority in the future. Achieving our goal for the DSP-Z11 involved a huge number of design considerations, but five of the most important ones are as follows. We used the Pure Ground DAC concept to realise the best possible sound reproduction from HDMI transmitted signals. We employed two-stage jitter reduction, consisting of a low-jitter PLL circuit and VCXO processing that includes HDMI signal input for stable clock operation. An 11-channel current feedback circuit contributed to open and appealing sound quality. We opened a new era of sound field creation through the use of 7.2channel plus 4-channel presence speaker setting and CINEMA DSP HD3. And we developed a New Pure Direct that controls the power supply and route according to the multi-channel and HD audio reproduction. The result is a truly impressive reference receiver for realising all the possibilities of the HD audio era. Unprecedented Audio Performance 11.2-Channel High Density Surround Sound (7-Channel 240W/ch + 4-Channel 90W/ch, Max) The DSP-Z11 delivers 240W x 7 channels plus 90W to the four presence and rear presence channels. It also allows the simultaneous use of two subwoofers (hence 11.2 channels). In addition to Yamahas latest CINEMA DSP HD3 technology for high density, incredibly detailed surround sound, it provides extensive zone customisation functions, enabling the 11 amp channels to be allocated to zones 2, 3 and 4 in various configurations. DSP-Z11 11.2-Channel Speaker Configuration

Presence L/R Main L/R

the shortest possible signal routes. To achieve the quality demanded by the latest lossless compression formats received via HDMI bitstream transmission, circuit board designs were radically revised and parts selection was reevaluated. The DSP-Z11s superior parts include Burr-Brown DSD1796 DACs, an op amp, custom-made 27,000F block capacitors and Schottky barrier diodes. A Variable Volume Control helps provide the best possible S/N ratio. High Current Amplification circuitry achieves high current power with low impedance for superior amplifier performance. Super Stable Chassis Design The internal chassis design uses an ultra-rigid Rahmen structure, which is a series of H-shaped frames. This rectangular structure secures and isolates the parts sections, while reducing vibration to a negligible amount. The external chassis walls are thick (1.6mm) and heavy.
High efficiency heat sinks H-shape frames to hold heavy and big power transformer
Low-Jitter PLL and Digital Clock Circuits The preamplifier stage incorporates both a lowjitter PLL circuit and a VCXO digital clock circuit, significantly reducing jitter from digital inputs so sound processing can be accomplished without being affected by jitter. This is particularly effective in improving the sound quality of digital signals that are input via HDMI. Low-Jitter PLL and VCXO Digital Clock Circuits
DIR (Low-Jitter PLL Circuit) Input PC LPF VCO PC LPF VCXO VCXO Digital Clock Circuit Output
Tek Stop: 1.00GS/s T Ch1 Zoom:
10994 Acqs 2.0X Vert 20.0X Horz
657 Acqs 2.0X Vert 20.0X Horz

1.00 V

M 2.50ms Ch1
Conventional circuit shows a wide range of jitter while the DSP-Z11 preamplifier exhibits virtually no jitter.

Conventional Circuit

VCXO Circuit
High Sound Quality: Power Amplifier Stage All Channel Current Feedback Circuit The power amplifier uses current rather than voltage for feedback in all channels. Because there is virtually no phase shift, phase compensation can be kept to a minimum. This contributes to the DSP-Z11s excellent transient response, Current allows Feedback frequency Frequency response to Response/ remain Principle unchanged Current even when the Adder Output nput gain changes, I/V Converter and creates a Buffer Power Amplifier Trans-Impedance Amplifier Stage Amplifier warmer, Current Feedback texture-rich Circuit sound.

Gain (dB) Frequency (Hz)

1.6mm super stable chassis
Rahmen structure (series of rectangle frames)
High Sound Quality: Preamplifier Stage New Pure Direct Concept For the DSP-Z11, Yamaha has upgraded its popular Pure Direct feature. It now provides higher sound quality from lossless audio formats digitally transmitted via HDMI, while still ensuring optimum quality from CD and analogue audio sources. It allows the enjoyment of twochannel CD output, multi-channel Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio output, and even Blu-ray, HD-DVD and other HD sources. Pure Ground DAC Concept The DACs, vital determinants of digital audio quality, are placed on the analogue circuit board, preventing the large ground potential differences that can occur when the digital and analogue sections are far apart. Furthermore, the DACs are connected directly to the power supply to avoid degradation of Preamplifier Circuit Board low level signals. This helps to maximise both two-channel and multichannel audio performance. High Quality Preamplifier Block Design The printed circuit boards are located very close to each other. This has the advantages of minimising signal paths, shortening signal loops and improving noise isolation from other circuits.
Subwoofer L Surround L/R Centre Surround Back L/R Rear Presence L/R Subwoofer R
Hybrid Low Noise Power Supply A highly efficient DCDC converter and extra-large transformer is used for the digital circuit, which requires high current input, and a low noise power supply circuit for the analog audio circuit. An independent current power path is provided for the speaker relays Digital power circuit board (top) and display. Symmetrical Layout and New Power Circuit Layout The heavy power transformer is in the centre with the heat sinks on either side to ensure equal weight distribution. The power circuit layout separates the video and digital audio section from the analogue audio section to eliminate adverse influences, and distances between circuits and power supplies were shortened to avoid high current loop problems. Thick Aluminium Panels and Large, Heavy Feet Thick aluminium panels are used throughout to prevent vibration and maintain high performance audio reproduction. The large, heavy feet also serve to dampen Ultra rigid feet and large twinexternal vibrations. fan (92mm) cooling system
and analog power board (bottom)
Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification Yamahas Digital ToPART design concept ensures that the receiver is fully capable of handling the transmission of high volume digital sound data at speeds up to 192kHz. The interior layout 1 Custom-made 27,000F block capacitors 2 Extra-large 10kg power transformer thoroughly 3 High efficiency heat sink isolates the 4 Large-size speaker terminals digital, 5 Volume IC JRC NJM1194 (left), Burr analogue and Brown audio DAC (DSD1796, centre) and video sections Op amp LM4562 (right) and provides 6 Schottky barrier diodes

High Picture Quality HDMI 1.3a Compatibility The DSP-Z11 is compatible with the newest version of the HDMI standard, 1.3a, providing the benefits of Deep Color (30/36bit) and the xvYCC colour standard. Digital video and audio signals can be transmitted via a single HDMI cable and it accepts the lossless audio formats Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio. There are five HDMI inputs, one of which is on the front panel, as well as two HDMI outputs that allow images to be displayed on two devices, such as a flat panel monitor and a projector. HDMI 1.3a means the DSP-Z11 can handle the high 1080p/24Hz resolution of Blu-ray Discs, and Digital video circuit board (top) and also provides an Auto analogUE video board (bottom) Lip-Sync function that automatically adjusts the lag between video and audio and a double speed Refresh Rate of 100Hz/120Hz.

HDMI Input

system performance for the DSP-Z11 in both the SD and HD domains. Therefore Yamaha decided to use a dedicated i/p converter and a dedicated video scaler. The i/p converter (480i/576i to 480p/576p) features a 10-bit processing Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing Engine with Enhanced Motion Detection Filter, Diagonal Processing and 2:2/2:3 Pull-Down Detection. The video scaler is the Anchor Bay ABT1018, featuring a 10-bit Precision Video Scaling engine that can independently scale images horizontally and vertically to achieve outstanding picture quality. The result is a very stable picture with no jaggies and no flicker with HD deinterlacing. Advanced Features Network Receiver Capabilities Like other Yamaha network receivers, the DSP-Z11 can be connected to a PC or Yamaha MCX-2000, and can access Internet Radio via a LAN. It supports the LAN standby mode, allowing an external controller to send commands via an ethernet link. Two USB ports are provided, on the front and rear, with 500mA power support. It is compatible with PlaysForSure devices, Windows Vista, Yamaha Music CAST and various audio Codecs such as MP3, WMA, WAV and MPEG4 AAC.

40 Surround (33 DSP) Programmes Compatible Decoder Straight Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital TrueHD DTS Digital Surround DTS 96/24 DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Master Audio Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game DTS Neo:6 Music DTS Neo:6 Cinema HiFi DSP Programmes 20 Hall in Munich A Hall in Munich B Hall in Frankfurt CLASSICAL1 Hall in Stuttgart Hall in Vienna Hall in Amsterdam Hall in USA A Hall in USA B Chamber CLASSICAL2 Church in Tokyo Church in Freiburg Church in Royaumont Village Gate Village Vanguard The Bottom Line LIVE/CLUB Cellar Club The Roxy Theatre Warehouse Loft Arena STEREO 11 Channel Stereo CINEMA DSP Programmes 13 Standard Spectacle Sci-Fi MOVIE Adventure Drama Mono Movie Sports Music Video Recital/Opera ENTERTAINMENT Pavilion Disco Action Game Roleplaying Game DSP Programme Total 33 THX Programmes 7 Surround EX Ultra2 Cinema Cinema Ultra2 Music Music Ultra2 Games Games 40
(Field Programmable Gate Array)
Video Scaler ABT1018 Video Encoder ADV7342

HDMI Output

USB/Music player

Internet radio

Music on PC
Video Decoder ADV7802 Analogue Video Input

GUI YGV619

i/p Converter IP00C772

Analogue Video Output

Digital Video Block Diagram
xvYCC Colour Space When you use the DSP-Z11s HDMI outputs to transmit video signals, you enjoy spectacular color performance. One reason is that HDMI 1.3a uses a new colour standard called xvYCC, which supports 1.8 times as many colours as previous HDTV signals. This expanded range of colours means that HDTVs can display images with colours that are far more natural and vivid than ever before. The Best-Balanced Video Processing Configuration After an extensive evaluation of video processing configurations, Yamaha found that there is no single chip solution that can achieve optimum
HDMI Video Upscaling (both analogue and digital inputs)

[ Input ] 1080p 720p 1080i 480p/576p 480i/576i [ Output ] 1080p 720p 1080i
Full HD Signals Upscaling Downscaling i/p Conversion (=Deinterlacing) Through

YDS-10 (Option dock)

480p/576p 480i/576i
HD Signals ED Signals SD Signals
Advanced YPAO Sound Optimisation Auto Setup Yamahas YPAO Sound Optimisation system analyses 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 equalisation and level, this Advanced YPAO has four new capabilities. The first is measurement at multiple locations (up to eight). It does not average the results but performs analysis weighted in accordance with the state of each location to calculate compensation values. This results in a larger sweet spot at the listening position. The second is the use of parametric equalisation to cancel the effects of standing waves, which degrade low range response. The third is speaker angle measurements to optimise CINEMA DSP effects. And the fourth is an Easy Starter feature that activates YPAO when the microphone is inserted and the Enter button is pressed, with information shown on the display.

Surround Program Total

YDS-10 Universal Dock for iPod
The optional YDS-10 Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod to the amplifier.
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel includes HDMI interface, USB port, Aux input terminals with S-Video and optical digital, Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4 power on/off switches, rec out/Zone 2 selector, YPAO optimised microphone jack, and more.

iPod not included

Main Remote Unit The remote unit has shock-sensor illuminated keys for easy operation in dim lighting just pick it up and the keys light Direct-access (macroup. It features an command, learning and improved key layout preset capable) remote and an LCD window: unit with shock sensor the layout setup illuminated buttons buttons (zone selector, (top) and simplified remote unit (bottom) macro mode, remote ID, remote setup and input select) are grouped around the LCD window. It also provides easy access to the System Memory. On-Screen Display with GUI An on-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface) display makes operating the amplifier easy and intuitive. It is compatible with iPod, internet radio, PC and USB displays. Six display languages can be selected: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Japanese. Versatile Zone Control Super-Versatile Zone Control The DSP-Z11 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 onebutton operation, a Zone OSD function that lets you browse information about the songs or PC/vTuner contents that are playing, Zone Mono that provides compatibility with one-speaker or

Super-Versatile Zone Control Example (5.2-Channel Main Zone + 3 Other Zone)

PL PR CT FL-B FR-B FL-A

FR-A SL SR SBL SBR RPL RPR

Zone 2 [140W x 2]

Zone 3 [50W x 2]

Zone 4 [50W x 2]

Main Zone

Speaker Terminals

Other Zone

DSP board

three-speaker installation environments, and a Preamplifier Mode that permits the entire 11channel amplifier to be allotted for three-zone use (main zone powered by an external amp). Surround Realism CINEMA DSP HD3 The DSP-Z11 introduces Yamahas latest digital sound field processing refinement: CINEMA DSP HD3. As amazing as the systems on the DSP-Z9 and RX-V3800 were, this system marks a further evolution of CINEMA DSP. It utilises four Quad CINEMA DSP engines and permits lossless decoding of 192kHz signals, while providing 3D processing that gives the sound field an extra vertical dimension. In its full 11-channel configuration setting it adds two presence and two rear presence speakers, offering the enjoyment of a completely new sound stage.
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

DRC OFF Adaptive DRC Small sounds like whispers. Sounds cannot be heard. Low Low Input Level High

Volume at Normal Level

Large sounds can be output, so large sounds are output as large sounds. High Output Level

Volume at Lower Level

The volume is slightly lowered, so the maximum output is smaller. High Output Level
Volume at Considerably Lower Level
When the volume has to be lowered more, the maximum output becomes much smaller. High
Low Low Input Level High Input Level High
When DRC is off, whispered sounds are submerge in the area where sounds cannot be heard.
ff, the area where sounds cannot be heard is fairly large.
THX Ultra2 Plus Surround Mode THX Ultra2 Plus includes the newest THX Loudness Plus technology. It lets you enjoy five THX programmes in the optimum condition, delivering a more accurate listening experience at any volume level. Improved Compressed Music Enhancer This popular feature restores the sound of the original music from digitally compressed formats such as MP3. The DSP-Z11 offers an improved version that processes multi-channel signals with a DSP algorithm, so all channels (rather than just two) are enhanced, for more accurate reproduction and a more expansive sound.
Main Specifications Maximum Output Power per Channel [for Europe] (4 ohms Load/8 ohms Position, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) Front Channels 240 W + 240 W Centre Channel 240 W Surround Channels 240 W + 240 W Surround Back Channels 240 W + 240 W Presence Channels 90 W + 90 W Rear Presence Channels 90 W + 90 W Min. RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.04% THD) Front Channels 140 W + 140 W Centre Channel 140 W Surround Channels 140 W + 140 W Surround Back Channels 140 W + 140 W Presence Channels 50 W + 50 W Rear Presence Channels 50 W + 50 W Dynamic Power (8/6/4/2 ohms) 185/230/290/385 W Damping Factor (8 ohms) 150 (1 kHz, speaker A) Total Harmonic Distortion (Sp out Front L/R) (CD, etc.; 20 Hz20 kHz) 0.02% (70 W/8 ohms) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD, etc.) 100 dB (250 mV) Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 210 x 497 mm Weight 34 kg

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
HDMI* USB* Dock Terminal for YDS-10 Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable)* Coaxial Digital (Fixed and Assignable) S-Video* Analogue A/V / Audio* Component Video (Fixed and Assignable) Multi-Channel External Decoder
* Including front panel terminals. Others Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are not available in some areas.
d-cinema is the slogan of Yamaha A/V products and technology, reflecting our focus on digital technology and our leadership in creating and refining digital home theatre.
HDMI Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable) Coaxial Digital (Fixed and Assignable) Analogue A/V / Audio S-Video Component Video Monitor S-Video / Composite Monitor Speaker (Without Subwoofer) Subwoofer Zone 2 Video Out (Component/Composite) Zone 2 Audio Out (Optical/Coaxial) Zone 3 Audio Out Zone 4 Audio Out Remote In/Out Trigger Out RS-232C
1 2/2 1/1 11ch / 13 ter. 2 1/2 1/1 2/1

Outputs

Inputs
Black finish available in some areas.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Burr-Brown products are trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc. THX, the THX logo and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. Powered by ABT is a trademark of Anchor Bay Technologies Inc. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbols, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademark of DTS, Inc. Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

utput Level

the power supply and amplifier circuits, caused by current fluctuations. This was solved by using custom-made, high-grade block electrolytic capacitors and a copper grip for one-point grounding. Another current drop is generally seen between the amplifier circuit and the speaker terminals, caused mainly by the cables, speaker output relays and copper circuit boards. To increase current here, we used an extra-large, low-impedance transformer and gold-plated speaker relay contacts. Accurate Touch Volume Control The Accurate Touch Volume Control lets you make adjustments within a narrow range. Its extreme accuracy, with negative gang error of less than 0.5dB, is due to a high signal resolution analog design in conjunction with an ultra-precise digital control circuit.
RX-Z11 Digital ToP-ART Configuration (11.2-Channel Main Zone)

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Preamplifier Stage: A Total Commitment to Quality
The Quest for Natural Sound Yamahas goal is to bring you the pure emotion that the creator wanted to convey as perfectly as possible, regardless of the sound format or genre. Not only for music heard from two-channel sources, but for all the sources, including the latest ones such as Blu-ray Disc, that let you enjoy video and sound together. The clarity of these sources, however, means that you can become aware of the receiver and speakers sound, that is, how they color the sound. Yamahas mission, which we have achieved in the RX-Z11, is to go beyond high quality sound (good S/N ratio and so on) to provide sound so natural that you are not even aware of the existence of the speakers. New Pure Direct New Pure Direct causes the audio signal to bypass all non-essential circuitry so it travels the straightest, shortest path to deliver the highest purity. In the RX-Z11, we have further refined it to provide the best possible sound from lossless audio formats digitally transmitted via HDMI, while still ensuring optimum quality from CD and analog audio sources. With the RX-Z11 in New Pure Direct mode, you will experience the full potential of the magnificent Blu-ray Disc sound.
In addition, New Pure Direct now includes a Video On mode. Previous versions of Pure Direct did not allow its use with video sources due to the risk of noise being introduced from the video circuitry. Improvements in New Pure Direct enabled us to include a Video On mode, so you can get the full benefits while watching movies and other video sources. Pure Ground DAC Concept The DACs are located on the analog circuit board, preventing the large ground potential differences that can occur when the digital and analog sections are far apart. Furthermore, they are connected directly to the power supply to avoid degradation of low level signals. High Quality Preamplifier Block Design The printed circuit boards are located very close to each other. This has the advantages of minimising signal paths, shortening signal loops and improving noise isolation from other circuits. Low-Jitter PLL and Digital Clock Circuits The preamplifier stage incorporates both a low-jitter PLL circuit and a VCXO digital clock circuit, significantly reducing jitter from digital inputs so sound processing can be

Current Feedback Principle and Frequency Response
Buffer Amplifier Current Adder I/V Converter Trans-Impedance Amplifier Power Amplifier Stage Output
and display. The power supply design also avoids having a common impedance for the digital, video and audio circuits. Layout of Parts and Circuits Optimizes Performance The internal layout is symmetrical, with the heavy power transformer in the center and the heat sinks on either side. The power circuit layout separates the video and digital audio section from the analog audio section to eliminate adverse influences, and the distances between the circuits and power supplies are very short to avoid high current loop problems. In addition to the large heat sinks, two powerful 3-5/8 fans ensure efficient heat dissipation.

Current Feedback Circuit

Frequency response curves for different gain settings of the current amplifier shows characteristics remain uniform over a wide range.

Frequency (Hz)

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, providing separate high and low frequency outputs to the front speakers. This delivers more power to the front speakers for multi-channel or HiFi sound. Both high frequency and low frequency sound quality is improved. High Dynamic Power Capability The RX-Z11 is capable of delivering large amounts of reserve power for accurate reproduction of the high energy peaks that are especially prevalent in digital audio sources. This prevents clipping and emphasizes the musics dynamic qualities. Thorough Vibration Damping Thick aluminum panels are used to separate the various sections of the receiver. They add to the effect of the heavy chassis and large, heavy feet to fully dampen external vibrations.
Hybrid Low Noise Power Supply A highly efficient DC-DC converter and extralarge transformer are used for the digital circuit, which requires high current input, and a low noise power supply circuit for the analog audio circuit. An independent current power path is provided for the speaker relays

Gain (dB)

Large, stable feet and twin-fan (3-5/8) cooling system

Symmetrical Layout

Power supply for digital and video circuit
Power supply for audio circuit
Digital and video signal current

Audio signal current

Preamplifier circuit board (top) and printed circuit board (bottom).
Digital power circuit board (top) and analog power board (bottom).
Extra-large power transformer

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Nothing Matches the Magnificence of Yamahas Three-Dimensional Sound Field Except the Original Sound Itself.
For more than two decades, Yamaha has been in the forefront of home theater sound reproduction. Beginning with HiFi DSP and progressing to CINEMA DSP, which has evolved through Tri-Field, Quad-Field and now HD3 (HD Cubic), Yamaha has taken the concept of surround sound and advanced it to a form of virtual reality that brings the sound of musical performances and movies into the home with a sense of realism unmatched by any other system. Whether relaxing with a favorite music disc or immersing yourself in the magic world of cinematic adventure, fantasy or romance, Yamaha allows you to experience the pure enjoyment that the original creators hoped to convey. 10 | 11

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Yamaha DSP Technology: Achieving the Accurate Reproduction of Not Just Sounds, but Sound Fields
The Foundation of Yamaha DSP Technology Is the Natural Sound Concept In order to provide truly enjoyable performances, musical instruments and voices require spaces where they can be played and sung with good acoustics. When Yamaha engineers first decided to develop surround sound technology, their thinking was: Even if it is not live music, but is reproduced from a CD or record, music should be heard in an environment well suited to it, and if this is impossible, isnt it impossible to call it natural sound? Although they were able to provide extremely high quality twodimensional music reproduction quality based on two-channel stereo, they dreamed of
recreating accurate spatial imaging having a three-dimensional quality. Digital Sound Field Processing was thus technology created from a pure audio concept in order to more faithfully and accurately reproduce music. The Sound Field of a Concert Hall Affects How the Music Sounds The sound you hear in a concert hall contains not only the sound that comes directly from the musical instruments but also early reflections the sound that reaches you after reflecting off the walls and ceiling and late reverberations the sound that bounces off the ceiling and walls many times before it reaches you, gradually decreasing in level.

Components of these reflections are different from hall to hall, according to size, building materials and other factors. Thats why each hall has a unique sound field. Yamaha Uses Actual Sound Field Data It is important to note that in referring to Yamaha technology, DSP does not mean Digital Signal Processing, as it does to other manufacturers, but Digital Sound Field Processing. CINEMA DSP is based on a technology developed by Yamaha in 1986 to precisely map the sound fields, or acoustic characteristics, of famous concert halls, jazz clubs, churches and other spaces.

How Sound Propagates

Direct Sound Early Reflections
Reflections Late Reverberations

Signal Strength (Level)

5080 msec.

Time (msec.)

DSP Uses Actual Sound Field Data Closely Located Four-Point Microphones (left) array precisely measures the acoustic patterns of a sound space and are placed on the same plane or in proximity to each other to capture pulsive sounds, and their impulse responses are recorded.
Direct Sound Early Reflections
Early Reflection and Reverberation Processing DSP consists of early reflection processing and reverberation processing. The Sound field of a concert hall or jazz club, for instance, is recreated by early reflection processing alone; reflections essentially determine the character of the space.
Virtual Sound Source Distoribution of Programed Ambience Data Virtual sound sources (late reverberations) are blue to white rounds. Round scale is a reflection strength. Center: Listening Position Direct Sound Early Reflections Late Reverberations
Extensive data was gathered using a system called the Closely Located Four Point Microphone Method, which accurately captures both original sounds and reflections. Each reflection is then resolved by a correlating process which determines the location and strength of its virtual sound source. This is the hypothetical source of a reflected sound, and is represented in terms of the direction from which the reflection comes, the time it takes to reach the listener, and its strength. A distribution map a pattern of virtual sound sources and echoes is then generated by projecting threedimensional spatial information on a twodimensional plane, making it possible to express the sound field as a graphical pattern of direct sounds and reflections.
Synthesizing Sound Fields Based on Actual Data This data is stored on and processed by extremely powerful and sophisticated computer chips developed by Yamaha, enabling the precise reproduction of all of the direct and reflected sounds, including their direction, as well as reverberations. The sound field can be represented by imaginary sound source distributions such as the one shown in the diagram. The center of the diagram represents the point where the data was gathered, with the top being the stage direction. The concentric circles represent the delayed reflected sound as the actual distance traveled, with 1 meter equivalent to about 3/1,000 second. Each of the small circles represents a source of reflected sound that reaches the ears of the listeners. The size of the circle represents strength, while the direction from the center point

represents the direction the final reflected sound travels from. The greater the delay in the reflected sound, the further it is located from the center point. HiFi DSP Programs: Like Having a Perfect Seat at a Famous Venue Based on data recorded in famous entertainment venues around the world, these programs reproduce the original sound field of the performance spaces in your room. You have a choice of various sound fields, such as Hall in Vienna that reproduces the rich reverberations of the classic shoebox shaped concert hall, Village Gate that conveys the energy of the famous New York jazz club, and The Roxy Theatre that brings you the exciting atmosphere of the LA rock venue.

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CINEMA DSP HD3 (HD Cubic): Creating Sound Fields that Seem Larger than Your Room
Movie Sound Design Movie sound is designed to be integrated so that the voices are clearly fixed on the screen, sound effects are behind them, the music spreads out behind that, and the surround sound envelopes the audience. The sound is designed in a dubbing theater that has sound mixing and movie screening equipment. The film sound track is encoded in the surround formats described above, and is recorded on discs for home use. Movie Theater Sound Versus Home Theater Sound A major difference between movie theater sound and home theater sound is in the number and positioning of the speakers. In a movie theater, the sound is designed so that it can be reproduced as desired using multiple surround speakers embedded in the left, right and rear walls and positioned so that they emphasize the relationship between sound from the screen and channels. This provides a more uniform quantity of sound to the wide audience area. Another difference is in the volume of space between a large theater and a family listening room, which is why the sound from a theater cannot be simply reproduced, with no modification, in a home theater. The ability to overcome these differences is what made the original CINEMA DSP technology so successful; but it has undergone several phases of evolution since then.
field an extra vertical dimension. In its full 11-channel configuration setting it utilizes the two presence and two rear presence speakers, offering the enjoyment of an even richer, more spacious and detailed sound environment. CINEMA DSP Programs for Amazingly Realistic Sound from Movies and Other Entertainment Choices The RX-Z11 offers six Movie program choices, including Spectacle for movies with strong visual and audio impact, Sci-Fi for SFX movies, Adventure to emphasize the sound of action movies, and Drama for a wide range of movie genres from serious dramas to musicals and comedies. Seven Entertainment programs match the audio characteristics of sources such as sports, music videos, action games and roleplaying games. It also provides seven THX programs and naturally, is compatible with all the available Dolby and DTS sound formats, so you hear the full potential of every movie and music source.

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RX-Z11: 40 Surround Programs

(33 DSP Programs)

Compatible Decoding Formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Digital Plus Dolby Digital TrueHD DTS Digital Surround DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 DTS 96/24 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio DTS-HD Master Audio Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Music Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Dolby Pro Logic II Game Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game DTS Neo:6 Music DTS Neo:6 Cinema Neural-THX Circle Surround II Music Circle Surround II Cinema HiFi DSP Programs Hall in Munich A Hall in Munich B Hall in Frankfurt Hall in Stuttgart Hall in Vienna Hall in Amsterdam Hall in USA A Hall in USA B Chamber Church in Tokyo Church in Freiburg Church in Royaumont Village Gate Village Vanguard The Bottom Line Cellar Club The Roxy Theatre Warehouse Loft Arena 11 Channel Stereo 20

Standard

For precise reproduction of the various movie sound formats. Spectacle

Sci-Fi

CLASSICAL1

CLASSICAL2

LIVE/CLUB

STEREO HiFi DSP Subtotal

A wide and deep hall. A 2,500 seat concert hall with its interior finished in the chic wooden paneling often seen in Europe. A large fan-shaped hall with a wooden interior seating 2,500 in Munich. A shoebox-shaped hall seating 2,400 in Frankfurt. A classical shoebox-shaped hall seating 1,700 in Stuttgart. A classical mid-size hall with abundant reverberations. A traditional shoebox type mid-size concert hall with 1,700 seats. A shoebox type large hall with a circular stage and stage-back seating, having 2,200 seats. A shoebox-shaped hall seating 2,600. A classical large size hall with abundant reverberations. A wide and deep hall. A relatively wide space with a high ceiling like the grand hall of a palace. An ordinary church wit moderate reverberations. A church with extremely long reverberation time. This is a large church with a tower almost 120m high. A medieval Gothic monastery located near Paris. A relatively wide space with a high ceiling like the grand hall of a palace. The famous New York jazz club has a wide listening area. A traditional jazz club with low ceiling and corner stage. in New York City. A famous cabaret in New York City. No longer open, but well remembered, the Bottom Line had seating for 300. A live music club with a low ceiling. The well known rock showcase seating 460. in Los Angeles A concrete store room. A concrete space reminiscent of a loft in Soho. The sound field of a large arena. Downmixes multi-channel sources to 11 channels.

Adventure

Mono Movie
Sports A wide range of applicability to variety shows and sports broadcasts. Offers the image of a pop, rock, or jazz live concert venue. Emphasizes the vividness of vocals or solo instruments. Presents the presence of a stage, and the beauty of music. Reproduces vocals clearly and feels pavilion spaciousness. Designed to emphasize the exciting rhythms of disco music. For action games with violent sound movements. For games that provide performances that emphasize a story. Priority is placed on surround effects that make you feel as if you are surrounded from behind. Emphasizes the excitement of scenes with high visual/audio impact. A sound field with the transparency that vividly distinguishes the delicate sound designs of the latest SFX movies. A powerful three-dimensional sound field with superb clarity. Optimized for action and adventure movies Lets you quietly enjoy a movie with priority on the clear dialogue with a soft, expansive sound. Lets you enjoy old monaural movies in the atmosphere of movie theaters back in the day.
CINEMA DSP Programs Sports Music Video Recital/Opera ENTERTAINMENT Pavilion Disco Action Game Roleplaying Game Standard Spectacle Sci-Fi MOVIE Adventure Drama Mono Movie CINEMA DSP Subtotal 13 THX Programs Surround EX Ultra2 Cinema Cinema Ultra2 Music Music Ultra2 Games Games 7 40

Music Video

Recital/Opera
THX processing for sources decoded by the Dolby Digital EX decoder. THX processing for multi-channel movie sources. THX processing for two-channel or multi-channel movie sources. THX processing for multi-channel music sources. THX processing for two-channel or multi-channel music sources. THX processing for multi-channel game sources. THX processing for two-channel or multi-channel game sources.
THX Subtotal Program Total

Action Game

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HD and HDMI: Superb Sound Quality and Maximum Video Performance
Discover the Pleasure of HD Audio The RX-Z11 enables you to enjoy the extraordinarily rich and detailed surround sound offered by Blu-ray Disc players. It can transmit 5.1 channels of 192kHz/24-bit signals, the highest present specification, via HDMI. This ensures that you can fully enjoy sources that use the Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio formats, which provide surround sound expressiveness never before possible, such as delicate wind sounds. HDMI 1.3a Compatibility The RX-Z11 is compatible with the newest version of the HDMI 1.3a standard, allowing the transmission of digital video and audio signals via a single cable and providing the benefits of Deep Color (30/36bit) and the x.v.Color standard. It has five HDMI inputs, and is the first AV receiver to provide one of them on the front panel. There are also two HDMI outputs that allow images to be displayed on two devices, such as a flat panel monitor and a projector. HDMI 1.3a means the RX-Z11 can handle the high 1080p/24Hz resolution of Blu-ray Discs, and also provides an Auto Lip-Sync function that automatically adjusts the lag between video and audio, and can transmit a double speed Refresh Rate of 100Hz/120Hz. x.v.Color When you use the RX-Z11s HDMI outputs to transmit video signals, you enjoy spectacular color performance. One reason is that HDMI 1.3a uses a new color standard called x.v.Color, which supports 1.8 times as many colors as previous HDTV signals. This expanded range of colors means that HDTVs can display images with colors that are far more natural and vivid than ever before. Deep Color (30/36 Bit) Transmission The RX-Z11 supports the latest HDMI 30- and 36bit color depths, improved from the 24-bit depth of previous versions. This Deep Color allows the rendering of billions of colors for far greater accuracy. Colors are so vivid they seem to jump off the screen, with perfectly smooth tonal

transitions and ultra-fine gradations between colors. It also enables many times more shades of gray, for higher contrast ratio.
30- and 36-bit color depth (Deep Color, left) and current 24-bit depth (right): 30-bit color depth consists 4 times more shades of gray or more.
Handling 1080p/24Hz Resolution Blu-Ray discs are mastered at 24 frames per second (the same as 35mm movie film) with 1080p resolution. In order to make the most of this high quality, 1080p/24Hz compliant displays and players are being introduced. The RX-Z11 is capable of transmitting the 1080p/24Hz signal to ensure the highest quality throughout the reproduction chain. Auto Lip-Sync Compensation When video and audio signals are transferred via HDMI with the video shown on a display and the audio output by the receiver, the video delay time (time from signal input until it is seen) and the audio delay time (time from signal input until it is heard) are different, so the video and audio slip out of sync. The Auto Lip-Sync compensation function monitors the video delay time and automatically adjusts the amount of audio delay to eliminate the difference, so you hear the dialogue just as the person is speaking.
Optimum Video Processing Configuration After an extensive evaluation of video processing configurations, we found that there is no single chip solution that can achieve optimum system performance for the RX-Z11 in both the SD and HD domains. Therefore we decided to use both a dedicated i/p converter and a dedicated video scaler. The i/p converter (480i to 480p) for SD signals features a 10-bit processing Motion Adaptive Deinterlacing Engine with Enhanced Motion Detection Filter, Diagonal Processing and 2:2/2:3 PullDown Detection. The Anchor Bay ABT1018 performs HD processing and includes a 10bit Precision Video Scaling engine that can independently scale images horizontally and vertically to achieve outstanding picture quality. The result is a very stable picture with no jaggies or flicker.
HDMI Video Upscaling (both analog and digital inputs)
[ Input ] 1080p 720p 1080i 480p 480i
Upscaling Downscaling i/p Conversion (=Deinterlacing) ED Signals
[ Output ] 1080p 720p 1080i 480p 480i

Through

Full HD Signals

HD Signals

SD Signals
Using 10-bit Precision Video Scaling engine, upscaling is provided to 1080p. The engine scans images both horizontally and vertically, achieving superb picture quality with all high resolution video displays. It upscales analog composite or S-Video 480i and component 480i or 480p signals to not only 1080i/720p but also to 1080p so they can be output digitally at the HDMI out for viewing on the highest quality full HD displays.
Digital video circuit board (left) and analog video board (right).

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Yamaha Universal Dock for iPod
The optional Yamaha Universal Dock lets you connect your iPod to the receiver. You can listen to your iPod music and watch iPod images and movies on your monitor via the receiver. You can also operate your iPod via the receivers remote unit with the on-screen display (choice of six languages) and charge your iPod.

iPod not included.

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Yamaha Knows What You Want in a Receiver: More Listening Choices, Easier Operation
Network Receiver Capabilities You can make the RX-Z11 the central component in a versatile home entertainment network. Connect it to your PC, to portable devices, or even to a LAN (Local Area Network). It supports LAN standby mode, allowing an external controller to send commands via an Ethernet link. USB ports front and rear make it convenient to connect portable players, thumb drives and other devices. You get compatibility with PlaysForSure devices, Windows Vista, and various audio codecs such as MP3, WMA, WAV and MPEG-4 AAC.
Network Receiver Function Configuration

USB/Music player

Internet radio
Optional Universal Dock for iPod

Music on PC

YPAO Sound Optimization: Now Even Betterand Far Superior to Other Systems One of Yamahas most popular features (praised by reviewers and customers alike), is the YPAO Sound Optimization system. And the RX-Z11 system is even better than previous versions. YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) measures and analyzes the acoustics of your Microphone base and optimizer home theater room, microphone along with the audio system, and then adjusts numerous settings to deliver the best possible sound quality for the room and even for your listening position. All this is accomplished in just a few minutes. The receiver comes supplied with a high precision Optimizer Microphone. You simply plug it into the front panel, place it at your normal listening position, and press the Program button. Test tones will be emitted from the speakers,
Graphic Equalizer vs. Parametric Equalizer
which are picked up by the microphone and then analyzed. Based on the results, a variety of audio parameters are precisely calibrated to optimize the sound at the listening position. YPAO makes eight separate measurements. Six are related to the speakers: wiring, distance, size, level, equalization and angle. The seventh is standing waves and the eighth is for multiple listening positions (up to eight), if you so desire. These eight measurements are one reason why YPAO is superior to other room optimization systems. Only YPAO analyzes and cancels standing waves, which can degrade low range response, and only YPAO adjusts for multiple listening positions. In addition, YPAO uses parametric, as opposed to graphic, equalization. Parametric EQ, used by professional sound tuning specialists, is far more sophisticated than graphic EQ. YPAO has one other advantage as well: it provides three different setup options. The first is Quick Automatic Setup, which lets the
receiver handle everything, finishing the optimization process in from 30 seconds to five minutes, depending on the room and the system. The second is Basic Automatic Setup, which allows you to customize the measurements and settings via the remote control and on-screen display. The third is Advanced Automatic Setup, which lets you optimize the sound for as many as eight listening Automatic setup for standing positions, and also set wave cancelling speaker angles to optimize the effects of the CINEMA DSP programs. With the ideal audio optimization provided by YPAO, combined with the awesome sound field formation capabilities of CINEMA DSP, the RX-Z11 brings you a home theater sound experience that is far and away the best possible todayand will surely remain the best for years to come.

Extensive Connection

Front Panel
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel includes HDMI jack, USB port, Aux input terminals with S-Video and optical digital, Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4 power on/off switches, Rec Out/Zone 2 selector, YPAO optimized microphone jack, and more.
Main Remote Unit with Instant Illumination The remote unit incorporates a motion sensor that illuminates the buttons for easy operation in dim lighting just pick it up and the buttons light up. It features an easyto-use key layout and an LCD window: the layout setup buttons (zone selector, macro mode, remote ID, remote setup and input select) are grouped around the LCD window. It also provides easy access to the System Memories and is learning- and preset-capable.

Rear Panel

Inputs HDMI* USB* XM Connect-and-Play Dock Terminal for Optional iPod Dock Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable)* Coaxial Digital (Fixed and Assignable) S-Video* Analog A/V / Audio* Component Video (Fixed and Assignable) Radio Antenna (HD/FM/AM) Multi-Channel External Decoder * Including front panel terminals. 6 6/1/1/1 8ch or 6ch Outputs HDMI Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable) Analog A/V / Audio S-Video Component Video Monitor S-Video / Composite Monitor Speaker (without subwoofer) Subwoofer (L/R or Front/Rear: Selectable) Others Multi Zone Video Out (Component/Composite) Zone 2 Audio Out (Analog Audio/Coaxial) Zone 3 Audio Out Zone 4 Audio Out Remote In/Out Trigger Out RS-232C Terminal for Detachable Power Cable 2/2 1/1 11ch / 13 ter. 2
The main remote unit has a logical layout and selfilluminating buttons. A simplified remote unit is also supplied (left).

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RX-Z11 Specifications AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.04% THD) Front Channels 140 W + 140 W Center Channel 140 W Surround Channels 140 W + 140 W Surround Back Channels 140 W + 140 W Presence Channels 50 W + 50 W Rear Presence Channels 50 W + 50 W Dynamic Power (8/6/4/2 ohms, Front L/R) 185/230/290/385 W Damping Factor (8 ohms, 1 kHz, Speaker A) 150 Phono MM 3.5 mV/47 k-ohms CD, etc. 200 mV/47 k-ohms Input Sensitivity/Impedance Front L/R 200 mV/47 k-ohms (1 kHz, 100 W/8 ohms) Center 200 mV/47 k-ohms [Multi-Channel In] Surround L/R 200 mV/47 k-ohms Subwoofer 200 mV/47 k-ohms Frequency Response (Front L/R) CD, etc.; Pure Direct On 10 Hz100 kHz +0, -3 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation Phono MM 20 Hz20 kHz 00.5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion Phono MM (Rec Out, 1 V) 0.02% (20 Hz20 kHz) CD, etc. Sp Out, 70 W/8 ohms 0.02% Signal-to-Noise Ratio Phono MM (Sp Out) 81 dB (5 mV) (IHF-A Network, Input Shorted) CD, etc. (Sp Out) 100 dB (250 mV) Residual Noise (IHF-A-Network) Front L/R, Sp Out 70 V Filter Characteristics FL/FR/C/SL/SR/SBL/SBR (Small) 12 dB/oct. H.P.F. (Variable Crossover) (fc [9 bands]=40/60/80/90/100/110/120/160/200 Hz) Subwoofer 24 dB/oct. L.P.F. (Variable Crossover) (fc [9 bands]=40/60/80/90/100/110/120/160/200 Hz)

VIDEO SECTION Composite Video Signal Level S-Video Signal Level Y C (NTSC) C (PAL) Y Pb, Pr
Component Video Signal Level Signal-to-Noise Ratio Monitor Out Frequency Response Component Video Signal
1 Vp-p/75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms 0.286 Vp-p/75 ohms 0.3 Vp-p/75 ohms 1 Vp-p/75 ohms 0.7 Vp-p/75 ohms 70 dB (V comv off) 5 Hz100 MHz 3 dB (V comv off)
TUNER SECTION FM 50dB Quieting Sensitivity FM Selectivity FM Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF) FM Frequency Response AMUsable Sensitivity (1 kHz, 100% Modulation) Mono Stereo 400 kHz Mono Stereo 20 Hz15 kHz 2 V (17.3 dBf) 25 V (39.2 dBf) 70 dB 76 dB 70 dB +0.5/2 dB 300 V/m
GENERAL SECTION Standby Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
0.1 W or less 17-1/8 x 8-1/4 x 19-9/lbs.
Yamahas unique technology for the creation of sound fields is capable of powerfully reproducing the three-dimensional environment that movie sound engineers aim to convey, in any audio format from monaural to the latest multi-channel digital surround. It is compatible with DVD and all other A/V sources. Yamaha CINEMA DSP technology has received a patent in the U.S. (Patent No. 5,261,005).
HD Radio technology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital Corporation. The XM Satellite Radio service is only available in the 48 contiguous United States (not available in Alaska and Hawaii) and Canada. XM name, XM Ready and related logos are registered trademarks of XM Satellite Radio, Inc. Neural Surround is a trademark owned by Neural Audio Corporation, THX is a trademark of THX Ltd. THX, the THX logo and Ultra2 Plus are trademarks of THX Ltd. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DTS is a registered trademark and the DTS logos, Symbols, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio are trademark of DTS, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Burr-Brown products are trademarks of Texas Instruments, Inc. "x.v.Color" is a trademark of Sony Corporation. Circle Surround II, Dialog Clarity, TruBass, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. SILENT CINEMA is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

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