Yamaha RX-SL100RDS Sound Field Program Descriptions, For Hi-Fi DSP programs, Type Button, Sources

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience. Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.

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The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set Input Mode to Variable(Auto) (see page 44) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.

For Hi-Fi DSP programs

You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.

Source

Remote

Program

Sub

Features

type

button

program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONCERT HALL

HiFi DSP processing. A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect.

 

HALL

 

 

Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of

 

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sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is

 

 

 

 

near the center, close to the stage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAZZ

JAZZ CLUB

HiFi DSP processing. This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom

 

 

 

Line”, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ROCK

ROCK CONCERT

HiFi DSP processing. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music.

 

 

 

The data for this program was recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club. The

 

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listener’s virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For music

 

ENTERTAINMENT

Disco

HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a

 

 

 

lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly

sources

 

 

 

ENTERTAIN

 

 

concentrated. It is also characterized by high-energy, “immediate” sound.

 

 

 

 

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ENTERTAINMENT

6ch Stereo

Use to increase the output stereo sources (in stereo) from all speakers. This

 

 

 

 

 

 

provides a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties,

 

 

 

 

etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC II

PLII Music

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for 2-channel music software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLII Game

Dolby Pro Logic II processing for 2-channel game software.

 

q/DTS

 

 

 

 

PRO LOGIC IIx

PLIIx Music

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for 2-channel music software.

 

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PLIIx Game

Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for 2-channel game software.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DTS

Neo:6 Music

DTS processing for music software.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents RX-SL100RDS For U.K. customers Special Instructions for U.K. ModelContents Features Supplied accessories Installing batteries in the remote controlGetting Started Please check that you received all of the following partsControls and Functions Front panelRemote control AMP mode Using the remote control Handling the remote controlVolume + SET MenuFront panel display Speaker Setup Speaker placementReturn the tab to secure the wire Speaker connectionsCable tags 10 mm 3/8Impedance Selector switch Impedance Selector switchSpeaker connections Front terminalsSurround terminals Surround Back terminalsBefore connecting components Connecting other componentsConnecting a TV Connecting AV componentsOptical out DVD player DTV or Digital audio connectionsVideo 2 jacks on the front panel Connecting the antennas Connecting the AM loop antennaFrequency Step Asia and General Models only Included White BlackConnecting the power Turning on the powerConnecting the AC power Front panel Remote controlSpeaker Set Up Basic SetupUsing Basic setup Speaker Level Press k/n repeatedly to select Room Size, then press EnterEnter Press k/n repeatedly to select Yes or No, then press EnterMemory back-up Press STANDBY/ON to turn on the power Adjust the volume to the desired output levelPlayback Basic operationsRemote control operation To listen with headphones Silent CinemaPress Mute on the remote control Selecting sound field programsPress DSP, then rotate VOLUME/SELECT within 5 seconds Press Night on the remote controlFront panel operation Listening at nightTuning Automatic and manual tuningAutomatic tuning LightsManual tuning DisappearsPresetting stations Automatically presetting FM stationsHold down VOLUME/SELECT for more than 6 seconds FM appears on the front panel displaySelecting preset stations Manually presetting stationsSee page 22 for tuning instructions Tune into a stationReceiving RDS stations Changing the RDS mode To cancel this functionPress PTY Seek Mode to set this unit in the PTY Seek mode Press u Preset d to select the desired program typeEON function Then To change the Standby Scart settingRecording Sound Field Program Descriptions For Hi-Fi DSP programsType Button For musicFor CINEMA-DSP programs For audioVideo For movieUsing the sleep timer Setting the sleep timerCanceling the sleep timer Advanced OperationsEnjoying 2-channel software PRO LogicPRO Logic Enhanced Operation AdvancedVirtual Cinema DSP Press k/n repeatedly to select Input Mode, then press hInput Mode Displaying information about the input Source Press AMP to select the AMP modePress l / h to adjust the speaker output level Control Using the test tonePress Test on the remote SET Menu Basic menuSound menu Input menuPress k/n repeatedly to select a menu, then press h Changing parameter settingsPress AMP, then press SET Menu to enter Sound menu Center SP. GEQ Center speaker graphic EqualizerSP Tone Control Speaker tone control HP Tone Control Headphone toneSpeaker Set Speaker set Dynamic Range Dynamic range SP Distance Speaker distanceLFE Level Low-frequency effect level Input menu Input Assign Input assignmentOptical Input Choices VCR, VIDEO1, DTV/CBL, DVD/CDInput Mode Input mode Option menuDisplay Dimmer Display dimmer Memory Guard Memory guardAudio Mute Mute Tuner Freq/Step Tuner frequency stepRemote Control Features Control areaControlling this unit Controlling other componentsSetting manufacturer codes Default codesSetting a code Hold down Code SET while doing steps 2Controlling other components ENTElements of a sound field What is a sound fieldEditing Sound Field Parameters Delay Delay Dimension DimensionDSP Level DSP level For 6ch StereoTroubleshooting GeneralSound suddenly Goes offOnly the speaker on One side can beOr DTS indicator on Volume levelSwitches to Standby modeTuner Function properly Remote controlDoes not work or Glossary Sampling frequency and number Quantized bits Virtual Cinema DSPPCM Linear PCM Specifications VCR WC19140-1

RX-SL100RDS specifications

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