Yamaha pmn Owner's Manual

RX-Z1AV ReceiverOWNER’S MANUALUSTANDBY/ONINPUT MODEINPUT SELECTORVOLUMESPEAKERSBASS SILENTPHONESA BSTEREOPROCESSORDIRECTBASSEXTENSIONFM/AMA/B/C/D/E

E-4FEATURES Built-in 8-channel power amplifier• Main: 130 W + 130 W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20 – 20,000 Hz• Center: 130 W (8Ω) RMS Output

SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishE-95Sound field programsSound field programsThis section explains the sound field programs and its parameters.DIGITAL SOUND

E-96DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)Understanding sound fieldsA sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular sp

E-97SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishDIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)Recreating a sound fieldRecreating the sound field of a concert hall or an opera hou

E-98HI-FI DSP-SOUND FIELD PROGRAMPrograms and features• These programs are the most suitable for the stereo music sources such as CDs.• Sound field is

E-99SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishHI-FI DSP-SOUND FIELD PROGRAMCONCERT HALL 1 Europe Hall AThis is a large fan-shaped concert hall inMunich which has app

E-100CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAMThe sound design of CINEMA-DSP sound field programsFilmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen,

E-101SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishCINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAMPrograms and featuresIf a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode

E-102CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAM Table of program names for each input formatAccording to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses

E-103SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishCINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAMMOVIE THEATER programsMost movie software has four-channel (left, center, right and surro

E-5INTRODUCTIONEnglish Various input and output jacksThe RX-Z1 has various output jacks for audio and video signals as well as a digital recording ou

E-104CINEMA-DSP SOUND FIELD PROGRAMENTERTAINMENT GameThis program adds a deep and spatial feeling to video game soundsand is also suitable for karaok

E-105SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM PARAMETER EDITINGYou can enjoy good quality sound with the preset parameters. Although you do not h

E-106DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSYou can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated a

E-107SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishDIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS LIVENESSFunction This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual wal

E-108DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS S. DELAY (Surround Delay)Function This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the f

E-109SOUND FIELDPROGRAMSEnglishDIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS REV. TIME (Reverberation Time)Function This parameter adjusts the amount of

E-110DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSFor 8ch Stereo CT LEVEL (Center Level) RL LEVEL (Rear Left Level) RC LEVEL (Rear Center Level) RR L

APPENDIXEnglishE-111AppendixAppendixTROUBLESHOOTING ... 102CINEMA E

E-112TROUBLESHOOTINGRefer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if

E-113APPENDIXEnglishCauseThe input source is being played with normal stereoreproduction. (“STEREO” is shown in the front paneldisplay.)Digital signal

E-6CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONSFront panelSTANDBY/ONINPUT MODEINPUT SELECTORVOLUMESPEAKERSBASS SILENTPHONESA BSTEREOPROCESSORDIRECTBASSEXTENSIONFM/AMA/B/

E-114ProblemThe sound field parameters andsome other settings on this unitcannot be changed.This unit does not operateproperly.“CHECK SP WIRES” appear

E-115APPENDIXEnglishProblemComponents do not respond tocommands from the remotecontrol.The display of the remote controlis blank.The display of the re

E-116ProblemThe remote control is low onmemory.The TV goes blank or the inputsource changes.The configuration file is corrupted.The remote control dis

E-117APPENDIXEnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGFAQ about the remote controlCan I program a button to execute more than one command?No, you can’t. However, you can

E-118CINEMA EQ FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS L, C, R preset valueHIGH: FRQ 12.7 kHz/GAIN –3 dBPEQ: FRQ 12.7 kHz/GAIN –4 dB FRONT and REAR preset valueHI

E-119APPENDIXEnglishPHONOCDCD-RMD/TAPEDVDD-TV/LDCABLESATVCR 1VCR 2VCR 3/DVRVIDEO AUX6CH INPUT MAIN SURROUND CENTER SUBWOOFERPREOUT/MAIN IN M

E-120SPECIFICATIONS Audio SectionMinimum RMS Output Power per ChannelMAIN L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R/C(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 Ω) ...

E-121APPENDIXEnglish Remote ControlHardwareHigh-resolution (320 x 240) liquid crystal display (LCD) withcontrast controlLarge touch screenSeven progr

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E-7INTRODUCTIONEnglishr PRESET/TUNING q/wSelects preset station number 1 to 8 when the colon (:) appears onthe left of the band indication (“FM” or “A

E-8CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONSRemote control1 Sending eyeOutputs infrared (IR) remote control signals. Aim this at thecomponent you want to operate.2 CONTR

E-9INTRODUCTIONEnglishCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in the remote control11Slide the battery door off the back of the remotecontrol.22I

E-10CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Turning on the displayTap the screen gently with your finger or a blunt, softobject like a pencil eraser.The display is ac

E-11INTRODUCTIONEnglishCONTROLS AND FUNCTIONSFront panel display1 Input source indicatorShows the current input source with the arrow-shaped cursor.2

E-12CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONSRear panel1 DIGITAL OPTICAL/COAXIAL jacksSee page __ for detailed information.2 Audio component jacksSee pages __ and __ for

PREPARATIONSEnglishE-13PreparationsPreparationsThis section explains how to make preparations (speaker selection and placement, subwooferusage, connec

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVECOVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLEPARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC

E-14SPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONSThe most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right main speakers, a center speake

E-15PREPARATIONSEnglishSPEAKER SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONS 5-speaker configuration –standard 5.1 channel–This configuration does not express the height of

E-16SPEAKER PLACEMENTRefer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.Caution• Use magnetically shielded speakers. If this type of speakers

E-17PREPARATIONSEnglishSPEAKER PLACEMENT Placing the subwoofersPlace the front subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center o

E-18IMPEDANCE SELECTORSET BEFORE POWER ONSELECTEUR D’IMPEDANCESPEAKERSR LFRONTRR LLREARCENTERMAINBR LAREAR CENTER(SURROUND)CAUTIONSEE INSTRUCTION MANU

E-19PREPARATIONSEnglishCONNECTIONSConnecting digital jacksThis unit has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxia

E-20DVDD–TV/LDSATMONITOROUTFRONTINFRONTOUTPR/CRLFM ANT75ΩUNBAL.–GNDTUNERAMANT Connecting an MD recorder/tape deckNote• To connect the OPTICAL (COAXIA

E-21PREPARATIONSEnglishCONNECTIONSConnecting video componentsBefore you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you

E-22CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD player• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your DVD player to the DVD L and R jacks. Connect t

E-23PREPARATIONSEnglishCONNECTIONS Connecting a digital TV/TV• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your digital TV/TV to the D-T

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)Note to CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’sattention to Article

E-24CONNECTIONS Connecting a cable TV tuner• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your cable TV tuner to the CABLE L and R jacks.

E-25PREPARATIONSEnglishCONNECTIONS Connecting a satellite tuner• Connect the left and right analog signal output jacks on your satellite tuner to the

E-26CONNECTIONS Connecting a VCR• Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your VCR to the VCR 1 IN L and R jacks. Connect the left an

E-27PREPARATIONSEnglishCONNECTIONS Connecting an LD player• Connect the left and right audio signal output jacks on your LD player to the D-TV/LD L a

E-28CONNECTIONS Connecting a video monitor• Connect the composite video signal input jack on your video monitor to MONITOR OUT 1 VIDEO jack.• If your

E-29PREPARATIONSEnglishSPEAKERSR LFRONTRR LLREARCENTERMAINBR LAREAR CENTER(SURROUND)CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.ATTENTION POUR

E-30CONNECTIONS Connecting a front subwooferConnect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to the PREOUT/MAIN IN SUBWOOFER MONO jack.By connecting t

E-31PREPARATIONSEnglishCONNECTIONSConnecting other components Connecting external amplifiersIf you want to increase the power output to the speakers,

E-32CONNECTIONS Connecting an external decoderThis unit is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and rightMAIN, CENTER, left and right SURRO

E-33PREPARATIONSEnglishON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (OSD)You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manualcarefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.2 Install this unit in a well venti

E-34SPEAKER MODE SETTINGSThis unit has seven SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configura

E-35PREPARATIONSEnglishSPEAKER MODE SETTINGS 1A CENTER SP (center speaker mode)By adding a center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit ca

E-36SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS 1C REAR L/R SP (rear speaker mode)The OSD shows large, small, or no rear speakers depending on how you set this item. The i

E-37PREPARATIONSEnglishSPEAKER MODE SETTINGS 1E LFE/BASS OUT (bass output mode)LFE signals carry low frequency effects when this unit decodes DTS or

E-38SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELSThis section explains how to set the speaker output levels using the test tone generator. The “TEST DOLBY SUR.” is for balanc

E-39PREPARATIONSEnglishSPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELSTEST DOLBY SUR.Select “TEST DOLBY SUR.” to match the output levels of the center, rear center and left and

E-40SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELSTEST DSPSelect “TEST DSP” to match the output levels of the front effect speakers to the main speakers.Caution• You cannot en

BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishE-41Basic operationsBasic operationsThis section explains the playback operation, DSP program selection and recording operation

E-42REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONSOperating this unitThe remote control provides you with 8 pages of intuitive control panels for operating the RX-Z1. Firs

E-43BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishBASIC PLAYBACK11Press STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote control)to turn on the power.The front panel (and the monitor screen)

CAUTION IVCOMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT(DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE)Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corp.,Address: 6660 Orangethorpe

E-44To select a source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks,<On the front panel>Press 6CH INPUT.<On the remote control>Tap on the INPUT contr

E-45BASIC OPERATIONSEnglish BGV (Back Ground Video) functionThe BGV (Back Ground Video) function allows you to combine avideo signal from a video sou

E-46BASIC PLAYBACKInput modes and indicationsThis unit comes with various input jacks. If your external compo-nent is connected to more than one type

E-47BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishBASIC PLAYBACK Notes on playing DTS-CD/LDs• If the digital output data of the player has been processed in anyway, you may

E-4811Tap on the RECEIVER control panel to openthe DSP control panel.The DSP control panel is displayed as shown below.22Select the desired program.

E-49BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishBASIC PLAYBACK Normal stereo reproduction<On the front panel>Press STEREO/EFFECT to turn off the sound effect for no

E-50BASIC PLAYBACK Playing the Dolby Digital EX or DTS ESsoftwareTap on the RECEIVER control panel to open the DSPcontrol panel. Then tap to turn

E-51BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishBASIC PLAYBACK Virtual CINEMA DSPWith the Virtual CINEMA DSP, you can enjoy all the DSPprograms without rear speakers. It

E-52STANDBY/ONINPUT MODEINPUT SELECTORVOLUMESPEAKERSBASS SILENTPHONESA BSTEREOPROCESSORDIRECTBASSEXTENSIONFM/AMA/B/C/D/EEFFECTONS VIDEO VIDEOOFFLRP

E-53BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishSTANDBY/ONINPUT MODEINPUT SELECTORVOLUMESPEAKERSBASS SILENTPHONESA BSTEREOPROCESSORDIRECTBASSEXTENSIONFM/AMA/B/C/D/EEFFE

E-54STANDBY/ONINPUT MODEINPUT SELECTORVOLUMESPEAKERSBASS SILENTPHONESA BSTEREOPROCESSORDIRECTBASSEXTENSIONFM/AMA/B/C/D/EEFFECTONS VIDEO VIDEOOFFLRP

E-55BASIC OPERATIONSEnglishTUNINGPreset stations*1 These buttons can be used to directly select the preset group.*2 These buttons can be used to direc

E-56BASIC RECORDINGREC OUT/ZONE 2 allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source.11Turn on the power to this unit an

ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishE-57Advanced operationAdvanced operationThis section explains SET MENU setting, remote control features and the other function

E-58SET MENU ITEMSThe SET MENU consists of eighteen items including the Speaker Set, Center Graphic Equalizer and Parameter Initialization features.Ch

E-59ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSET MENU ITEMSOperating the SET MENUAdjustment should be made with the remote control.Note• Some items require extra steps

E-60SET MENU ITEMS1 SPEAKER SETSet the speaker mode depending on your speaker system. See “SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS” on pages __ to __ for details about

E-61ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSET MENU ITEMS3 HP TONE CTRL (headphone tone control)Use this feature to adjust the level of the bass and treble when you

E-62SET MENU ITEMS6 CINEMA EQUse this feature to match the tonal quality of four groups of speakers: the main and center speaker group, the front effe

E-63ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSET MENU ITEMS 6B FRNT EFCT EQ (front effect equalizer)Use this feature to adjust the tonal quality of the front effect c

INTRODUCTIONEnglishE-1PREPARATIONSBASIC OPERATIONSADVANCEDOPERATIONSOUND FIELDPROGRAMSAPPENDIXContentsContentsINTRODUCTION 3Features ...

E-64SET MENU ITEMS8 I/O ASSIGNMENTIt is possible to assign jacks according to the component to be used if this unit’s COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack or DI

E-65ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSET MENU ITEMS9 INPUT MODE (initial input mode)Use this feature to designate the input mode for sources connected to the C

E-6612 DYNAMIC RANGEUse this feature to adjust the dynamic range. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals.Choices:

E-67ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSET MENU ITEMS Setting by “msec”Control range: 0 – 5.0 ms (for center), 0 – 30.0 ms (for rear center)Initial settings: 0

E-68SET MENU ITEMS15 DISPLAY SETUse this feature to set the background and the location of the OSD, and the brightness of this unit’s front panel disp

E-69ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSET MENU ITEMS17 ZONE2 SETUse this feature to change the volume control setting for audio output to ZONE 2 OUT and the set

E-70 Via the Device menuThe Device menu allows you to easily switch to another componentwithout having to return to the Home menu.11From within any c

E-71ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglish Switching to another component withoutaffecting the active componentIf you switch to another component (for which you al

E-72REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESDefining the brands of your componentsThe remote control uses RC codes to activate components. Because there are several br

E-73ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglish Defining brands by selectingA list of brands and their corresponding RC codes are stored in the remote control’s memory.

E-2CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTSCheck your package to make sure it has the following items.RAV-2000Z1Intelligent remote controlBatteries (4) (LR6) Pow

E-74REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES99Tap .The remote control switches to the Try mode.1010Tap to open the first control panel of theselected component.1111

E-75ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Defining brands by searchingYou can use the Search mode to find the matching RC codes for your co

E-76Controlling power on/off of your A/V componentsUsing the POWER control panel, you can simultaneously turn on or off (standby) multiple components

E-77ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESWorking with modesWhen you operate your components, the remote control is in the Use mode. For acti

E-78Redefining brandsIf you purchase a new component with a brand that you have not yet defined in the remote control, you need to redefine the brand

E-79ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESLearning commandsYou can program the remote control commands by transmitting IRsignals from your ex

E-80 Learning device actionsA device action is a command that is assigned to a component button on the Home menu or a component in the Device menu. T

E-81ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglish Labeling a button11Navigate to the panel containing the button you wantto label.22Switch to the Label mode via at the

E-82REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESAdding and moving Adding a componentIf you have a component that is not listed in the Device menu, youcan add it to the re

E-83ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESDeletingYou can delete the following elements:• Control panel buttons and actions associated with a

E-3INTRODUCTIONEnglishIntroductionIntroductionThis section describes the features of the RX-Z1, and its controls and functions.FEATURES ...

E-84REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESRestoringWhen you delete elements, they are no longer visible in the Use mode but remain in the remote control’s memory. Th

E-85ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESRecording macrosA macro allows you to send a sequence of IR commands using a single button.When you

E-86REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Recording extra commandsThere are two extra commands you can record in a macro:• Source switchingTo record a device actio

E-87ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESSetting timersWith a timer you can activate a component at the time you determine. Setting timersT

E-88REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESAdjusting the settingsMost of the remote control’s features can be set to suit your preferences.11Touch and hold the remote

E-89ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESRAVeditIf you want to personalize your remote control beyond its standard programming features, RAV

E-90ADJUSTING THE LEVELS OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERSYou can adjust the volume level of each effect speaker (center, right rear, rear center, left rear, fro

E-91ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishSLEEP TIMERUse this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The

E-92ZONE 2You can make up a multi-room audio-video system with this unit. With this feature, you can set this unit to reproduce separate input sources

E-93ADVANCEDOPERATIONEnglishZONE 2Remote control in ZONE 2In the second (Zone 2) room, the supplied remote control can be used as the Zone 2 remote co