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RX-Z 11 : 11.2-Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver

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RX-Z11
11. 2 - C h a n n e l D i g i t a l H o m e T h e a t e r R e c e i v e r

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High Definition (HD) is one of the most common phrases in the home electronics market today. Relating to both audio and video, true high definition offers consumers an experience akin to that of cinema. The Yamaha RX-Z11 is a completely new standard of Home Theater Receiver that will allow you to realize all the possibilities of the HD era; not only today, but for years to come.

For the HD Audio Era

A receiver designed for the High Definition entertainment era.
The RX-Z11 embodies the latest in HD audio and video coupled with the ability to get the maximum performance from any kind of source. Regardless of the format you are using, or the number of channels selected to enjoy movies, music or TV, the RX-Z11 provides extraordinary convenience and versatility in selecting and controlling the sound. The Yamaha RX-Z11 the best receiver for the future. The best receiver for right now.

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Three Areas of Expertise Result in Sound Performance Far Beyond the Ordinary.

Artistic Sensitivity

Technology

Engineering

Technology, engineering and above all, artistic sensitivity. These are the three areas of expertise that enable Yamaha to create superior products like the RX-Z11. Our vast range of technologies, both analog and digital, are constantly being refined and expanded, allowing us to remain on the cutting edge of sound reproduction performance. Engineering refers not only to the building and assembling of products but also to the upgrading of functions and specifications, important factors in determining overall quality. The final aspect is artistic sensitivity, which is the focal point of our corporate culture, as we have been involved in the creation and reproduction of music for over a century. It is how we go beyond the physical specifications to create, tune and refine the sound based on the musical acuteness of our most experienced audio technicians. The result in the case of the RX-Z11 is an unprecedented level of audio performance. Sound that is not only clear and high resolution, but finely textured. Sound with the ability to realistically convey, for example, the sound of light rain, rustling cloth or breaking glass. Sound with ideal imaging in every area of the immense three-dimensional surround sound field. And finally, sound with an optimum balance among the three key elements of resonance, deep bass and responsiveness, for best compatibility with all types of sources.

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The Foundation of Superb Sound Quality: Ultra-Clean, Stable Power
Presence L Surround L Subwoofer L Front R Rear Presence L Center Surround Back L Rear Presence R Surround Back R Subwoofer R Front L Presence R
11.2 Channels of Power at Your Command The RX-Z11 can output 140W to each of the seven front, center and rear channels plus 50W to each of the four presence and rear presence channels. It also allows the simultaneous use of two subwoofers (hence 11.2 channels). This is more than enough power to ensure that Yamahas CINEMA DSP HD3 (HD Cubic) technology will deliver high density, incredibly detailed surround sound. Whats more, you can use the extensive zone customization functions to allocate the 11 channels in various ways for enjoying sound in up to four different rooms. Best Design, Best Parts: Digital ToP-ART Our aim is to give you the highest possible sound purity; our methods are based on a design concept we call Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity of Audio Reproduction Technology). This not only holds distortion to practically zero, it ensures that massive amounts of digital sound data can be transmitted at speeds of up to 192kHz. The interior layout thoroughly isolates the digital, analog and video sections and provides the shortest possible signal routes. Innovative circuit designs and ultra-strict parts evaluation were vital to achieving the quality demanded by the latest lossless compression formats received via HDMI bitstream transmission. The RX-Z11 uses an extra large power transformer, a high

Typical 11.2-channel speaker configuration.

Surround R

performance op amp, custom-made 27,000F block capacitors, Schottky barrier diodes and a Variable Volume Control that helps improve the S/N ratio. Not Just High Power High Current, Too Although power rating is generally the first thing people look at, high power output does not necessarily mean good sound. In fact, high current level is a more important factor. Recognizing this, Yamaha developed Yamaha High Current Amplification technology, which delivers low impedance, high current power from input (power supply circuit) to output (speaker terminals). This drives the speakers much more smoothly and dynamically, for better sound from all sources, even two-channel audio. In the RX-Z11, high current amplification was achieved by overcoming the difference in voltage that ordinary receivers suffer between
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
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

VCXO Circuit
Conventional circuit shows a wide range of jitter while the RX-Z11 preamplifier exhibits virtually no jitter.
Rigid Chassis with Internal H-Shape Frames In order to support all the large components and prevent any vibration from occuring, the chassis was designed with an extra strong and rigid structure. The internal layout is symmetrical, with the large, heavy power transformer in the center braced by three frames in an H shape, and the large heat sinks on the left and right held in place by a Rahmen structure (series of rectangular frames). The H frames, under-chassis and outer walls are all made of thick 5/8 plates.
High efficiency heat sinks
H-shape frames to hold heavy and big power transformer
5/8 super stable chassis Rahmen structure (series of rectangle frames)
Custom-made 27,000F block capacitors Extra-large power transformer High efficiency heat sink Large-size speaker terminals Selected high sound quality parts Volume IC JRC NJM1194 (left), Burr Brown audio DAC (DSD1796, center) and Op amp LM4562 (right) 7 Schottky barrier diodes
Super Stable Chassis with ultra-rigid Rahmen structure and H-shaped frames

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Power Amplifier Stage: Precision-Designed to Maximize Power Performance
Current Feedback Circuit for All Channels 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 RX-Z11s excellent transient response, maintains the flat frequency response even when gain increases, and creates a warmer, texture-rich sound.
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

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.

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
FP/L + FP/R + RP/L + RP/R
CINEMA DSP HD3 Sound Field and Virtual Sound Source Imaging

F/L + FP/L + S/L + RP/L

F/L + F/R + FP/L + FP/R
S/L + RP/L + S/R + RP/R F/R + FP/R + S/R + RP/R F/L + F/R + S/L + S/R
F=Front, FP=Front Presence, S=Surround, RP=Rear Presence / R=Right, L=Left Yamahas most advanced DSP engines
The Evolution of CINEMA DSP The first major advance was Tri-Field CINEMA DSP, which produced three sound fields. The presence sound field was in the front, and two surround sound fields created a large-scale soundscape spreading out to the left and right, thus giving the listener a threedimensional feeling of depth. This was followed by Quad-Field CINEMA DSP, which
added a fourth sound field in the rear, through the use of 7.1-channel sound formats. The RX-Z11 introduces Yamahas latest digital sound field processing refinement: CINEMA DSP HD3 (HD Cubic). As amazing as the previous technology was, this marks a further evolution of CINEMA DSP. Four of Yamahas most advanced DSP engines provide tremendous processing power, permitting the lossless decoding of 192kHz signals, and adding a new 3D processing technique that gives the sound
Why so many programs? You may wonder if 20 music programs, 13 movie programs and seven THX programs are really necessary. Will you use them? Can you hear the differences? Our answer is that you should use them, you will enjoy experimenting with them (who knows?.certain rock albums may sound great in a church), and that yes, you can hear the differences. You may not hear a difference in every note or line of dialogue, but during key scenes of a big-budget extravaganza, for example, you will enjoy a broader, larger scale sound with the Spectacle program than with any other. So if you really enjoy music and movies, and want to enjoy them even more, you will definitely appreciate the wide range of HiFi and CINEMA DSP programs that the RX-Z11 puts at your instantaneous command.

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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

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.

Level Frequency

-6dB 16KHz 125Hz 250Hz 500Hz 1KHz 2KHz 4KHz 8KHz 63Hz
For example: if there is the Dip like this.

Conventional GEQ

Graphic Equalizer

Parametric Equalizer

3-point YPAO measurements detect the angle of front, surround, front presence and rear presence speakers from the microphone position.
YPAO provides frequency response compensation of all channels via a 10-band parametric equalizer.
Graphic equalizers adjust only the level, while parametric equalizers adjust gain, frequency and Q factor, thus providing more detailed and effective sound equalization. Multiple listening positions (up to eight) Yamaha Parametric EQ

Microphone base

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Taking Versatility Further Than Ever Before: Multi-Zone Functionality and System Memory
System Memory The System Memory function is extremely useful, letting you save a combination of system settings and preferences for instant recall at any time. In fact, you can save 10 different combinations for the Main Zone and four combinations for each of the other three zones. The current system settings can be stored by pressing the corresponding System Memory buttons on the remote. You can also give each memory a name so you can easily remember them (for example, Action Movies or Rock Music).
button operation, a Zone OSD function that displays the operational status of all zones including iPod and network/USB menus. Zone Mono that provides compatibility with onespeaker or three-speaker installation environments, and a Preamplifier Mode that permits the entire 11-channel amplifier to be allotted for three-zone use (main zone powered by an external amp). Web Browser Control With the RX-Z11 connected to a PC by an ethernet link, you can access various functions

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
RX-Z11 rear panel speaker terminals

Zone 2

These speakers can be active when Surround Back speakers in Main Zone are off.
Zone 2 Theater and Multi-Tuner Capability with Zone On-Screen Display
Zone 2 component video with 480p upconversion
Zone 2 digital audio with A/D conversion
The RX-Z11's zone 2 component video and coaxial digital audio terminals can establish a "High quality Zone 2 theater" that offers HD video pass-through as well as 480p upconversion of composite/S-Video signals, crystal clear digital audio bit streams (Dolby Digital or DTS), stereo PCM or even analog signals converted to PCM. Also RX-Z11 has Multi-tuner/Multi-media source capability with Zone on-screen display available with Zone 2, 3 and 4 to meet requests of custom professionals.

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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 you hear all dialogue clearly even at low levels, and there are no sudden loud bursts of sound.

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)

Contact: Doan Hoff / Yamaha Electronics Corporation, USA (714) 522-9105 (dhoff@yamaha.com) Doug Wright / Giles Communications (914) 798-4115 (dwright@giles.com)
YAMAHA UNVEILS LONG AWAITED FLAGSHIP 11.2-CHANNEL RX-Z11 RECEIVER, DESIGNED FOR THE NEW HIGH DEFINITION ERA Model Features Outstanding Surround Sound Realism, Refined CinemaDSPHD3,Industry-First THX Ultra2 Plus Certification, Full HDMI 1.3a Capabilities, Network Compatibility, Extensive Custom Installation/Multi-Zone Features and Support for HD Audio Surround Format, HD Radio, iPod and XM HD Surround BUENA PARK, Calif.Yamaha, the innovator in home theater and digital audio and video reproduction, today announced the introduction of its flagship 11.2 channel digital AV receiver (140W x 7 + 50W x 4: $5,499.95 MSRP). Designed to deliver the ultimate audio and video quality of content from diverse sources, the RX-Z11 offers seamless operation and unprecedented multi-zone options for high end home entertainment installations. The RX-Z11, which will ship in November, will be demonstrated at Yamahas CEDIA Expo 2007 booth (#450), September 6-9, 2007, in Denver, Colorado. The RX-Z11s 11.2 channel speaker setting provides a new level of surround sound realism by applying newly redesigned Yamaha proprietary Cinema DSP HD3 processing. CinemaDSP HD3 utilizes the front and rear presence speakers algorithms to achieve the 3-D surround sound height realism. The new RX-Z11supports the latest HD Audio Surround formats such as Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, 30/36bit Deep Color, xvYCC, 120 and 24Hz refresh rates and Auto Lip-sync. The RX-Z11 features 5 HDMI inputs including one on the front panel and two HDMI outputs, as well as analog to HDMI 1080p upscaling and HDMI Audio upconversion.

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YAMAHA UNVEILS LONG AWAITED FLAGSHIP 11.2-CHANNEL RX-Z11 RECEIVER, DESIGNED FOR THE NEW HIGH DEFINITION ERA
The RX-Z11s network capabilities (including Windows Vista OS [WMP 11] and Microsoft PlaysForSure support) greatly increases the number of entertainment sources beyond the norm, including the playback of music (MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC files) stored on a PC or NAS drive with media server functionality and Internet radio with MP3 support. The RX-Z11 can also act as a remote client to Yamahas premiere MusicCAST music distribution system, such as MCX-2000. A USB interface, which adheres to the Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), provides two USB inputs (one front, one rear) for playback of MP3, WMA, WAV and AAC audio files from a portable player or USB drive. The rear USB port offers easy connectivity to an external HDD drive. Yamahas Digital ToP-ART circuitry isolates the digital, analog and video sections of the RX-Z11 and provides the shortest and most efficient signal routes for each. High Current Amplification circuitry achieves high current power with low impedance for superior amplifier performance. To realize the ultimate in transparency, power and sonic richness, the RX-Z11 was developed with close attention to the details. It utilizes current feedback amplification, which requires less phase compensation and protects the audio signal from being adulterated, as opposed to the voltage feedback method, which is commonly employed by most other amplifiers. Further ensuring total realism, the RX-Z11s highend circuitry keeps the frequency response consistent, even when the gain fluctuates. The RX-Z11 seamlessly integrates HD Radio technology, which enables listeners to enjoy many additional options for free, enhanced-quality audio over the airwaves. Utilizing HD Radio, FM signals are elevated to CD-quality audio, while AM station signals sound more like FM radio, virtually eliminating any static or hiss. The receiver also displays HD Radios transmission of content information, such as song titles, artist names and much more. Currently, more than 1,000 U.S. radio stations are broadcasting HD Radio content.
Yamahas updated YPAO Sound Optimization system automatically analyzes the acoustics of the room and adjusts various speaker parameters to provide optimum sound quality at the listening position, including multi-point measurement (up to eight points) support and standing-wave reduction EQ, speaker layout measurement with included microphone base and the YPAO Easy Starter for instant system integration. The RX-Z11 System Memory feature enables users to set up to 10 listening settings for the main zone, and four for each additional zone, for such variables as speaker configuration, YPAO automatic system calibration setup, HiFi and home theater listening, HDMI and overall zone. The RX-Z11 connects easily to Apple iPods via an optional iPod docking station (Yamaha YDS-10; SRP $99.95). Once docked, the iPod can be operated (song selection, play, etc.) via the receivers remote control. A one cable connection enables users to view the iPods video, pictures and operating status (song title, artist, etc.) on a television monitor. In addition, the Yamaha YDS-10 will automatically charge the iPod so its always ready for a road trip. The RX-Z11 is also XM satellite radio ready with XM HD Surround. Yamahas updated proprietary Compressed Music Enhancer technology, which compensates for the lost detail of audio that is compressed during the ripping process, now processes multi-channel signals so all channels (rather than just two) are independently enhanced. The RX-Z11 utilizes an intuitive on-screen GUI for navigating through menus and content from each source.

RX-Z11 Provides Unprecedented Custom Installation Flexibility The RX-Z11s unprecedented versatility features a pre-amplifier mode that can disable the power amplifier circuitry and allow the internal pre-amp to be paired with an external, ultra high-end power amplifier, where the main zone pre-out passes a full 11.2 channels of audio, complete with the RX-Z11s full range of decoding, DSP and speaker configuration output. Even the most discriminating listeners who prefer one set of speakers for home theater and another for music can easily be accommodated by the RXZ11.
YAMAHA UNVEILS LONG AWAITED FLAGSHIP 11.2-CHANNEL RX-Z11 RECEIVER, DESIGNED FOR THE NEW HIGH DEFINITION ERA Here is a sample of a few possible RX-Z11 custom installation scenarios: 11.2 channels in the main home theater/music room 11.2 channels in the main room with two additional fronts bi-wired 9.2 channels in the main room with the fronts bi-amped
7.2 channels in the main room, four channels in the second room and two channels in the third room using Intelligent Assign 7.2 channels in the main room, two channels in the second room, two channels in the third room and two channels in a fourth room using Intelligent Assign 5.2 channels in the main room, two channels in the second room, two channels in the third room and two channels in a fourth room 5.2 channels in the main room with the fronts bi-amped, two channels in the second room and two channels in the third room
Yamaha expanded the custom control capability of the RX-Z11 over a network so it now supports the Web Browser Control on a PC or PDA or even a smart phone in the future as well as on a touch-pad controller for local area or home networks. Users can also view a variety of information for iPods, XM or HD Radio via the Meta Data Display on the browser. This greatly extends the operational capabilities to easily control the many applications the unit makes available. For professional installers, the RX-Z11s Receiver Manager allows users to maintain full control of the unit via a well-organized interface on a PC. It also now uses the Ethernet connection offering higher speed operation than the RS-232C control. For more information, write Yamaha Electronics Corporation, P.O. Box 6660, Buena Park, CA 90620; telephone (714) 522-9105; email infostation@yamaha.com; or visit www.yamaha.com/home. END About Yamaha Yamaha Electronics Corporation (YEC), USA, based in Buena Park, California, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation of America. YEC offers industry-leading home theater components and systems, featuring A/V receivers, amplifiers, DVD/CD players, speakers, mini-systems, home-theater-in-a-box (HTiB)pre-matched systems and the company's exclusive Digital Sound Projectors (single component surround sound solutions), as well as A/V & IT convergence products.