sound programs to choose from. For video material, you can select the program that matches your video source, with 12 choices from games and TV sports to Sci-Fi movies. For music, you have 21 choices ranging from European concert halls to disco ambience. Each sound field is created from acoustic data recorded at the actual venues, stored and processed by highly sophisticated Yamaha technology. There are also 16 straight movie format decoding programs and 6 THX programs, including Ultra2. Naturally, you can experiment with different programs for each source, and you can also use the GUI menus to adjust numerous parameters for each program. With CINEMA DSP, you will never be bored or dissatisfied with the sound of your system!!
YPAO (Yamaha Automatic Parametric RoomAcoustic Optimizer)Some components 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 RX-Z9 is the first amplifier to give you the benefits of a 10-band parametric equalizer, which automatically adjusts the audio output to provide precisely the best sound for the acoustics of the room.
How does it work? The amplifier 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 RX-Z9 not
RX-Z9 Inputs and Outputs
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel
only delivers better sound, it delivers the BEST sound for each and every room.
Ideal for Use in Custom InstallationsThe RX-Z9 has numerous features designed to facilitate use in customized multi-room installations. These include Zone 2 coaxial, video (including S- Video) and audio outputs for multi-room control capability, two trigger outputs for automatic power- on of other components, speaker A/B and A+B selection, an RS-232C interface and remote control IR code input/output compatibility. In addition, the Rec Out Selector also functions as a Zone 2 selector.
Extensive Connections for All the ComponentsYou Want!As shown here, the range of connections on the RX-Z9’s rear panel is large enough to meet all of your system building needs. Note that a number of these terminals are fixed and assignable, meaning that they can be independently assigned to sources of your choice or defaulted to fixed settings.
Video Inputs on Front PanelA panel on the front of the receiver flips up to reveal a number of controls and video input terminals. These include video and audio terminals as well as optical digital and S-Video inputs. This makes it convenient to connect a game machine for DVD games or even movies, or other devices such as a camcorder.
Subwoofer Crossover SelectionThe RX-Z9 provides a choice of nine subwoofer crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 160 and 200 Hz. In addition to providing a wider range than other receivers, the steps from 80 to 120 Hz are only 10 Hz apart for more precise selection. This choice of crossovers lets you “fine- tune” the audio system by selecting the optimum frequency to maximize receiver/speaker efficiency and also ensures best performance from a wider variety of speakers (small to large).
Dialogue LiftClear dialogue is important for movie enjoyment, however, when using front and center speakers positioned below the screen, dialogue may not be heard with maximum clarity. The Dialogue Lift function causes part of the front and center channel sound to be output from the presence speakers, so you hear the dialogue more clearly.
Other Notable Features High Current Amplification |
High dynamic power, low impedance drive |
capability |
Linear Damping |
A/V Rec Out/Zone 2 selector |
8-channel external decoder |
input terminals |
Audio Delay for |
adjusting lip-sync |
S-Video 1/2 wide |
selective signal |
| | Analog | | | Digital | | | | | | | Video | | |
| | | | | Coaxial | | Optical | Composite | | S Video | Component Video |
| In | | Out | In | | Out | | In | | Out | In | Out | In | | Out | In | Out |
PHONO | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MD/TAPE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CD-R | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DVD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DTV/LD | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CBL | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SAT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VCR 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VCR 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DVR | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Video Aux | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Monitor Out 1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | * |
Monitor Out 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | * |
ZONE 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Ch | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pure Direct 2 Ch | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
compatibility |
Digital tone controls |
40-station preset |
tuning |
Direct-access |
(macro-command, |
learning and preset capable) remote unit |
•Fixed (), Fixed/Assignable () and Assignable () Terminals.
•RF (AC-3) terminal for LD input () is assignable as coaxial digital terminal.
*: HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatible Component Video OutThe frequency response of the component video monitor
out signal is 5Hz – 200MHz, making it compatible with
HDTV monitors.
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