Yamaha RX-Z9 Product Catalog page 15

Advanced Facilities
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!
(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500,
RX-V757, RX-V657, YHT-840BG and DVX-S150)
YPAO automatically modifies the audio output to provide
precisely the best sound for the acoustics of the room.
The unit comes supplied with a high precision Optimiser
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 picked up by the Optimiser Microphone and
then analysed. Based on the results, a variety of audio
parameters are precisely calibrated to optimise the sound
at the listening position. You enjoy not only better sound,
but the BEST sound for each and every room.
The RX-V2500 has an improved system also adjusts
frequency response, and provides three programmed EQ
patterns, plus the ability to manually adjust parametric
EQ settings. Six YPAO settings can be held in memory and
recalled via two system memory buttons on the remote
control.
YPAO Acoustic Customisation: 5 Tuning Factors
ON
ON ON
SW
ON OFF
ON ON
1) Speaker Connections
Checks for missing connections and
subwoofer phase control (here the right
surround speaker is not connected).
-0.5dB
+0.5dB +0.5dB
SW
+3dB +2.5dB
+0.5dB
+4.5dB +4.5dB
4) Speaker Frequency Response
Measures and optimises each speaker's
frequency response using the
parametric equaliser.
On-Screen Display with GUI and Dedicated
Remote Control (RX-Z9)
The RX-Z9 and RX-V2500 have the best looking
and easiest to use on-screen display you've ever
seen. This is due in part to the high quality video
circuitry, which provides sharp, clear images. The
GUI (Graphical User Interface) includes extensive
yet easily understandable setup menus and has
been designed to make it easy to select and
adjust desired functions.
And to further simplify operation, The RX-Z9
has provided a second remote control dedicated
to GUI use. The large round cursor control in the
centre makes it easy to navigate the on-screen
menus and enter desired commands. It also has
power, volume and mute buttons.
SW
Small
2) Speaker Distance 3) Speaker Size
Measures speaker distances from
the listening point and corrects for
differences down to 5cm.
-2.5dB 0dB
0dB +3dB 0dB
SW
0dB +1.5dB 0dB
+0.5dB 0dB +1.5dB 0dB
5) Sound Pressure Level
Measures and aligns the
RX-Z9 YPAO Optimiser
sound pressure levels of all
Microphone
speakers.
Zone 2 Power Amplifier Assignment
Large
Large Large
SW
Small
Small Small
Checks speaker sizes (large or
7.1ch programme is played back in Main Zone while Zone 2 is turned off.
small) and subwoofer
crossover frequency.
Surround back amps are automatically assigned as Zone 2 amps.
Digital Home Theatre Technology
Custom Installation Compatibility
(RX-Z9, RX-V2500, RX-V1500, RX-V757, RX-V657
and RX-V557)
• Multi-Zone Capabilities
These receivers have a variety of features that allow
flexible custom installation for enjoying sound in two or
three rooms (zones) of your home. The RX-V2500 and
RX-V1500 provide audio output to Zones 2 and 3, and
the RX-V2500 offers video output (including S-Video)
for Zone 2 as well. The RX-Z9/RX-V757/RX-V657/
RX-V557 deliver audio output to Zone 2. Zone 2 power
amplifier assignability and speaker terminals mean that
Zone 2 can be fully independent with its own 2-channel
power, while you still enjoy 5.1-channel sound in the
main room (except RX-V557).
• Convenient Control
A switch for selecting Main Zone or Zone 2 power is
conveniently located on the front panel (except
RX-V1500). All five receivers provide a remote control
for Zone 2, and the RX-V2500 also offers Zone 2 and
3 volume control, mute and input selection.
• Other Features
All six receivers include trigger output for automatic
powering of other components (RX-Z9/RX-V2500 has
two), remote control IR code input and output (RX-Z9/
RX-V2500 has two), and an RS-232C interface for using
a PC or touch-screen controller to configure the
receiver. They also provide speaker A, B or A+B selection.
Main Zone Zone 2
Off
7.1ch
On Second Room
Main Zone
Main Zone Zone 2
On
5.1ch
Second Room
Off
Main Zone
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