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

 

1

 

 

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

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

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.

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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RX-SL100RDS specifications

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