Yamaha DSP-Z7 Owner's Manual

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QUICK START GUIDE10 EnThe following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater.In these steps, you need the follo

100 EnRemote control features3 Press GSETUP using a ballpoint pen or similar object.“SETUP” appears in the display window (4) on the remote control.4

101 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONYou can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learning feature if you want t

102 EnRemote control features7 Press GSETUP again to exit from the setup menu.• “ERROR” appears in the display window (4) on the remote control if you

103 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONThe macro programming feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a s

104 EnRemote control features Programming macro operationsYou can program your own macro to transmit several remote control commands in sequence at t

105 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed control

106 EnRemote control featuresUse the supplied simplified remote control to make basic controls of this unit. Setting the controlling zone of the simp

107 EnADVANCED OPERATIONThis unit allows you to configure a multi-zone audio system. The multi-zone configuration feature enables you to set this unit

108 EnUsing multi-zone configuration• To avoid unexpected noise, DO NOT use the Zone 2/Zone 3 feature with CDs encoded in DTS.• Adjust the second zone

109 EnUsing multi-zone configurationADVANCED OPERATION Using REMOTE IN/OUT jacks for multi-zone componentsThis unit is equipped with two REMOTE IN an

Quick start guide11 EnINTRODUCTIONPlace your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room.2 Conn

110 EnUsing multi-zone configurationYou can select the zone you want to control by using the control buttons on the front panel or on the remote contr

111 EnUsing multi-zone configurationADVANCED OPERATION• When you use the external amplifiers in Zone 2 or Zone 3, JVOLUME +/– can be used only when “Z

112 EnUsing multi-zone configurationUse this feature to play main zone sources in other zones simultaneously. This feature is useful when you want to

113 EnADVANCED OPERATIONThis unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operat

114 EnAdvanced setup Remote control ID settingREMOTE CON AMPUse this feature to set the remote control ID of this unit for remote control recognition

115 EnAdvanced setupADVANCED OPERATION TV format TV FORMATUse this feature to set the color encoding format of your television.Choices: NTSC, PALInit

TROUBLESHOOTING116 EnRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if

117 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONNo picture. Your video monitor is connected to one of the analog video output jacks of this unit and the pi

118 EnTroubleshootingNo sound is heard from the subwoofer.“Bass Out” in “Configuration” is set to “Front” when a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is being

119 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAn audio source cannot be recorded by the digital recording component connected to the DIGITAL OUTPUT jacks

Quick start guide12 En1 Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD player and the DVD DIGITAL INPUT

120 EnTroubleshooting HDMI Remote controlProblem Cause RemedySee pageNo picture or sound. The number of the connected HDMI components is over the li

121 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATION USB and NetworkProblem Cause RemedySee page“No Device” is displayed even when a USB device is present.Thi

122 EnTroubleshootingStatus message Cause RemedySee pagePlease wait (Starting Server)This unit is in the middle of waking up MCX-2000 that has been se

123 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATION iPodIn case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the panel display or in the GUI

124 EnTroubleshooting Automatic setupBefore automatic setupDuring automatic setupError message Cause RemedySee pageConnect MIC! Optimizer microphone

125 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAfter automatic setup• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then ru

RESETTING THE SYSTEM126 EnUse this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings.• This procedure completely resets

OPERATION MODES OF FRONT PANEL CONTROLS127 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIf you perform a mode trigger operation using the front panel controls, this unit e

GLOSSARY128 En Audio and video synchronization (lip sync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technical term that involves both a

129 EnGlossaryADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound e

Quick start guide13 EnINTRODUCTION1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.2 Press BMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON position on the front pan

130 EnGlossary LFE 0.1 channelThis channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from 20 Hz to 120 Hz. This channe

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION131 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATION Elements of a sound fieldWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument ar

PARAMETRIC EQUALIZER INFORMATION132 EnThis unit employs Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology to optimize the frequency characte

SPECIFICATIONS133 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD

134 En Numerics2ch Stereo, sound field program ... 503D indicator ... 315.1-channel speaker connection

Index135 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEXTD Surround, GUI menu ... 89External amplifier connection ... 26 FF.PRNS L Level, sound f

Index136 EnPEQ Select, GUI menu ... 79PHONES jack ... 43Placing speakers ...

Index137 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONSURROUND PRE OUT jacks ... 26Surround R Level, sound field parameter ... 71Surround, GU

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14 EnThe RS-232C terminal is a control expansion terminal for factory use only. Consult your dealer for details.ConnectionsRear panelAC INSPEAKERSCENT

2 Front panel/Face avant/Frontblende/Frontpanelen/Pannello anteriore/Panel delantero/Voorpaneel/Фронтальная панель/ 前部面板 / 전변 패널LEVELMULTI ZONEMASTER

3 Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/Telecomando/Mando a distancia/Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУ/ 遥控器 / 리모콘ZONESETUP I

4Sound output in each sound field programSon émis dans chaque correction de champ sonoreKlangausgabe in jedem soundfeldprogrammLjudutmatning för varje

5Program 3DInput audio source2-channel (monaural)2-channel (stereo)5.1-channel*16.1/7.1-channel*2CLASSICALHall in MunichHall in ViennaHall in Amsterda

6List of remote control codesListe des codes de commandeListe der FernbedienungscodesLista över fjärrstyrningskoderLista dei codici di telecomandoList

7KNEISSEL 03501, 05401KOLIN 00701, 01601, 02701KORPEL 00401KOYODA 00101KTV 00301, 02701L&S ELECTRONIC10301LEYCO 00401, 03701LG 00301, 00401, 00901

8VIDIKRON 00801VIDTECH 02601VIEWSONIC 13301VISION 04101VOXSON 02201WALTHAM 04501WARDS 00301, 00801, 02601, 11301WATSON 00401, 04101WAYCON 02101WHITE W

9SONTEC 00402SONY 00002, 00102, 00202, 00302, 03302, 04102STS 00702SUNKAI 02602SUNSTAR 00002SUNTRONIC 00002SYLVANIA 00002, 00302, 00802, 01502SYMPHONI

10NAD 00005NAIM 00605NSM 00605OPTIMUS 00005, 00305, 00405, 00805, 00905PANASONIC 00205PHILIPS 00605PIONEER 00305, 00905POLK AUDIO 00605PROTON 00605QED

11Information about softwareInformation sur le logicielInformation über SoftwareInformation om programvaraInformazioni sul softwareInformación sobre s

15 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONThe speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend.y• 7.1-channel speaker layout is highly recommended for pla

12(1) If any part of the source code for this software is distributed, then this README file must be included, with this copyright and no-warranty not

13The file format we have adopted is called JFIF (see REFERENCES). This format has been agreed to by a number of major commercial JPEG vendors, and it

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The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual.Les nombres et lettres dans un cercle correspondent à ceux du mode d’emplo

Remote control/Boîtier de télécommande/Fernbedienung/Fjärrkontrollen/Telecomando/Mando a distancia/Afstandsbediening/Пульт ДУ/ 遥控器 / 리모콘WQ21720Print

16 EnConnections Speaker typesFront left and right speakers (FL and FR)The front speakers are used for the main source sound plus effect sounds. Plac

17 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faul

18 EnConnections 6.1-channel speaker connection 5.1-channel speaker connectionSurround back speakerSPEAKERSCENTERPRESENCE/ZONE 2/ZONE 3FRONT SURROUN

19 EnConnectionsPREPARATION Connecting the speaker cable1 Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and th

2 En1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.2 Install this sound system in

20 EnConnectionsThis unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can choose the connection method depending on

21 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONThis unit has four HDMI input jacks and two HDMI output jacks for digital audio and video signal input/output. HDMI jack a

22 EnConnections Audio signal flowOnly the HDMI input jacks support multi-channel PCM, DSD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD Master Audio and

23 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONIf you turn off the video monitor connected to the HDMI OUT jacks via a DVI connection, the connection may fail. In this ca

24 EnConnections Connecting audio and video componentsThis unit has three types of audio jacks, three types of video jacks and HDMI jacks. You can ch

25 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONJacks used for audio and video connectionsRecommended connections are indicated by boldface. When connecting a recording co

26 EnConnections• Be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made for your TV if the video conversion is disabled. For example, if yo

27 EnConnectionsPREPARATION[4] SUR.BACK/PRESENCE PRE OUT jacksSurround back or presence channel output jacks. When you only connect one external ampli

28 EnConnections Connecting to the networkTo connect this unit to your network, plug one end of a network cable (CAT-5 or higher straight cable) into

29 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONUse the VIDEO AUX jacks on the front panel to connect a game console or a video camera to this unit. To reproduce the sourc

Caution: Read this before operating your unit.3 EnLimited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and SwitzerlandThank you for having chosen a Yama

30 EnConnections1 Make sure this unit is turned off.2 Press and hold KSTRAIGHT on the front panel and then press BMASTER ON/OFF inward to the ON posit

31 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONa Headphones indicatorLights up when headphones are connected (page 43).b Input source indicatorsThe corresponding cursor l

32 EnConnectionso VOLUME level indicator• Indicates the current volume level.• Flashes while the mute function is on (page 43).p Input channel and spe

33 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONOperation mode selector (F)The function of some buttons depends on the operation mode selector position.AMPOperates the amp

34 EnThis unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker setup

35 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONyIt is recommended that you use a tripod (etc.) to affix the optimizer microphon

36 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room5 If you have finished the settings, press 9l to return to the previous menu level and then

37 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATION10 Move the optimizer microphone to the position “3” on the microphone base and

38 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room6 Press 9k / n repeatedly to set the number of listening positions and press 9l.Choices: 1

39 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomPREPARATIONUse this feature to review the result of the automatic setup. You can also reloa

4 EnFeatures... 7Supplied accessories ...

40 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening roomyThe results of the measurement that are the causes of the warning message(s) appear in yel

41 EnBASIC OPERATION1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.y• If you connect two video monitors to the HDMI OUT jacks of this unit, press

42 EnPlaybackUse this feature (audio input jack select) to switch the input jack assigned to an input source when more than one jacks are assigned to

43 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONConnect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel.yWhen you select

44 EnPlayback Video informationHDMI error messageUse this feature to automatically set the main zone to the standby mode after a certain amount of ti

45 EnBASIC OPERATIONThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any st

46 EnSound field programs For audio music sourcesyFor audio music sources, we also recommend using the PURE DIRECT mode (page 53), STRAIGHT mode (pag

47 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATION LIVE/CLUBHall in AmsterdamThe large, shoe box shaped hall seats about 2200 around the circle stage. Reflectio

48 EnSound field programs For various sources ENTERTAIN For game programs ENTERTAIN For visual sources of music ENTERTAINSportsThis program allows

49 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATION For movie sourcesyYou can select the desired decoder (page 52) used with following sound field program (exce

5 EnPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONGraphical user interface (GUI) menu... 64GUI menu over

50 EnSound field programs Stereo playback STEREO For compression artifacts (Compressed Music Enhancer mode) ENHANCER Surround decoder mode SUR. DEC

51 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONCINEMA DSP 3D mode creates the intensive and accurate stereoscopic sound field in the listening room. You can

52 En Selecting decoders for 2-channel sources (surround decode mode)Use this feature to play back sources with selected decoders. You can play back

53 EnUsing audio featuresBASIC OPERATION Selecting decoders for multi-channel sourcesIf you connected surround back speakers, use this feature to enj

54 EnUsing audio featuresYou can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possible when playing sources

55 EnBASIC OPERATIONYou can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enjoy the musi

56 EnIn “Music Content” menu of the GUI menu, you can browse the music contents of iPod, USB component, PC/MusicCAST and Internet radio. You can also

57 EnBASIC OPERATIONOnce you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal

58 EnUsing iPod™You can control your iPod with the following remote control buttons. GUI menu operationTo navigate the iPod menu using the GUI screen

59 EnBASIC OPERATIONThis unit is equipped with USB and network features that allow you to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3, MPEG-4 AAC, and WMA files

6 EnBy configuring the parameters in the GUI menu of this unit, you can adjust a variety of system settings suited for your listening environment. The

60 EnUsing USB and network featuresYou can navigate the USB and network menus with the following remote control buttons. GUI menu operationTo navigat

61 EnUsing USB and network featuresBASIC OPERATIONUse this feature to enjoy WAV (PCM format only), MP3, WMA and MPEG-4 AAC files saved on your USB sto

62 EnUsing USB and network features• The latter part of the client ID for this unit is same as the last 5 digits of the MAC address of this unit.• To

63 EnUsing USB and network featuresBASIC OPERATION Select an item by using numeric buttons (1-8) (B)Press one of the numeric button (1-8) (B) to whic

64 En GUI menu treeGraphical user interface (GUI) menuStereo/Surround (page 68)Input Select (page 73)Music Content (page 75)SetupTUNERMULTI CHPHONOCD

65 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONVideo (page 81)HDMI (page 83)System Memory (page 91)Network (page 84)Multi Zone (page 85)Opt

66 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu* “iPod” appears when an iPod is stationed in a Yamaha iPod universal dock connected to the DOCK terminal. “Bl

67 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONThis unit features a sophisticated graphical user interface (GUI) menu that helps you to con

68 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuYou can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the ini

69 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATION Sound field parameter descriptionsYou can adjust the values of certain digital sound field

FEATURES7 EnINTRODUCTIONBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 Ω)Front: 140 W + 140 WCenter: 140

70 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuLivenessSur. LivenessSB. LivenessLiveness. Surround and surround back liveness. Adjusts the reflectivity of th

71 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATION Stereo program parameter descriptionsRev. DelayReverberation delay. Adjusts the time diffe

72 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Compressed Music Enhancer mode parameter descriptions Decoder parameter descriptions Initialize (Parameter

73 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONUse this menu to adjust the parameters of each input source.yTo customize the input source s

74 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu Multi CH Assign (Multi channel assignment)Use this feature to set the direction of the signals input into th

75 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONPress 9ENTER to establish a connection.The connected Bluetooth receiver starts searching Blu

76 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuSurround Back (Surround back left/right speakers)If you are only using one surround back speaker, connect it t

77 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONSpeaker distancesControl range: 0.30 to 24.00 m (1.0 to 80.0 ft)Initial setting: 3.00 m (10.

78 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu–80.0 dB to +16.5 dB. However, when “Max Volume” is set to –5.0 dB, the volume range becomes –80.0 dB to –5.0

79 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATION Parametric EQ (Parametric equalizer)Use this feature to adjust the parametric equalizer of

Features8 EnManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Manufactu

80 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu4 Press 9n to select “EDIT” and press 9ENTER to access the edit window.For more information on the parametric

81 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONy“Offset” indicates the difference between the value of the audio delay that this unit sets

82 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu• Analog-to-HDMI video conversion is always possible unless video signals are being input at the HDMI input ja

83 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATION1 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select “Adjustment” and then press 9ENTER.2 Press 9l / h repeat

84 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuWhen “Mode” is set to “Last” or “Fix”, the amount of power consumption in the standby mode increases.Input (HD

85 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONSubnet Mask (Subnet mask)Use this parameter to specify the subnet mask value assigned to thi

86 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu• The video conversion function does not work for the COMPONENT VIDEO (MONITOR OUT/ZONE OUT) jacks if “Compone

87 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATIONZone2 Muting Type/Zone3 Muting Type (Zone 2/Zone 3 muting type)Use this feature to adjust ho

88 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menu4 Press 9k / n /l / h to select “EXIT” and then press 9ENTER.yYou cannot select a specific item more than once

89 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuADVANCED OPERATION iPod (iPod settings)Standby Charge (iPod charge on the standby mode)Use this feature to se

GETTING STARTED9 EnINTRODUCTION Installing batteries in the remote control1 Take off the battery compartment cover.2 Insert the four supplied batteri

90 EnGraphical user interface (GUI) menuManual Test (Manual test)This setting is available only when “Trigger Mode” is set to “Manual”.Use this featur

91 EnADVANCED OPERATIONUse this feature to save and recall up to six of your favorite setting for the main zone. You can also save up to four of your

92 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (System Memory)3 Press 9k / n repeatedly to select the desired memory number and then press 9h.4 Press 9

93 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (System Memory)ADVANCED OPERATION1 Press one of the 7SYSTEM MEMORY buttons on the remote control to sele

94 EnSaving and recalling the system settings (System Memory) Example 2: Switching the settings for different room environmentsThe tonal characterist

95 EnADVANCED OPERATIONYou can operate this unit by using a Web browser. You can select the input source and sound field program, browse the iPod or U

96 EnIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and other manufacturers. To

97 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATION Controlling other componentsSet the operation mode selector to FSOURCE to control other components sel

98 EnRemote control features Selecting a component to be controlledYou can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source sele

99 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATION1 Press GSETUP on the remote control using a ballpoint pen or similar object.“SETUP” appears in the disp