Yamaha RX-Z11 Owner's Manual - Page 58

Sound field programs Sound field programs This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from almost any stereo or multi-channel sound source. This unit is also equipped with a Yamaha digital sound field processing (DSP) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience. y • The Yamaha CINEMA DSP sound field program are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Surround, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD sources. • The Yamaha HiFi DSP sound field programs recreate real-world acoustic environments made from precise measurements taken in actual concert halls, music venues, movie theaters, etc. Thus, you may notice variations in the strength of the reflections coming from the front, back, left and right. Selecting sound field programs Rotate the MPROGRAM selector (or set the operation mode selector to FAMP and then press one of the sound field selector buttons (Q) repeatedly). The name of the selected sound field program appears in the front panel display and in the short message display. Notes • When you select an input source, this unit automatically selects the last sound field program used with the corresponding input source. • Sound field programs cannot be selected when the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks is selected as the input source (see page 54) or when this unit is in the Pure Direct mode (see page 65). • Sampling frequencies higher than 96 kHz are sampled down to 96 kHz or lower and then sound field programs are applied. y You can select the desired sound field programs and setting the parameters by using GUI menu. See page 91 for details. Sound field program descriptions y Select a sound field program based on your listening preference, not merely on the name of the program, etc. Name of the program CINEMA DSP or HiFi DSP Created sound fields Characteristics of the program (see page 59) Sci-Fi Size This program clearly reproduces the finely elaborated sound design of the latest science V/H balance fiction and special effects-featuring movies. You can enjoy a variety of F/R balance cinematographically created virtual spaces reproduced with clear separation between Atmosphere dialog, sound effects and background music. Small Vertical Front Simple Program description Sound field indicators Presence sound field Surround left sound field Listening position Surround right sound field Surround back sound field y When the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is active (see page 64), the HD³ sound field indicators light up. HD³ sound field indicators Large Horizontal Rear Complex Note The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit. 58 En