Advanced Facilities
Optimizer Micrphone
Each generation of Yamaha receivers brings an evolution of our popular features while adding innovative enhancements to improve the operating experience. This is why even though our receivers are the most technologically advanced, they remain remarkably easy to use and enjoy. Although these receivers look like formidable machines, you’ll soon appreciate just how convenient and enjoyable they are to use.
YPAO Sets the Best Sound for Your Room — Automatically!
Some receivers have a graphic equalizer (in fact, this one does too) which admittedly, can be a bit difficult to use. Parametric equalizers are even more effective, but only audio professionals can use them. The
acoustics of the room.
It comes supplied with a small Optimizer Microphone, which you simply place in the position where you most frequently listen. Activating the YPAO function causes test tones to be emitted from the speakers. These tones are analyzed and based on the results, a variety of audio parameters are precisely calibrated to optimize the sound at the listening position. Among the factors analyzed are speaker connections and phasing, speaker size, sound pressure levels and speaker frequency response. In short, the
The
On-Screen Display with GUI and Dedicated
Remote Control (RX-Z9)
The
select and adjust desired functions.
And to further simplify operation, The
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(RX-V757, RX-V657, RX-V557 and RX-V457)
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YPAO Acoustic Customization: 5 Tuning Fuctors
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ON | SW ON | SW |
ON | OFF |
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ON | ON |
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1) Speaker Connections | 2) Speaker Distance | ||
Checks for missing connections and | Measures speaker distances from | ||
subwoofer phase control (here the right | the listening point and corrects | ||
surround speaker is not connected). | for differences down to 5cm. | ||
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+0.5dB | SW +0.5dB | 0dB | SW +3dB 0dB |
+3dB | +2.5dB | +0.5dB 0dB | +1.5dB 0dB |
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+4.5dB | +4.5dB | +0.5dB 0dB | +1.5dB 0dB |
4) Speaker Frequency Response | 5) Sound Pressure Level | ||
Measures and optimizes each | Measures and aligns the | ||
speaker’s frequency response using | sound pressure levels of all | ||
the parametric equalizer. | speakers. |
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Large | SW | Large |
Small | Small |
Small Small
3)Speaker Size
Checks speaker sizes (large or small) and subwoofer crossover frequency.
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