Yamaha RX-Z9 User manual

2005
Yamaha
Digital Home Theatre
Components
Natural Sound Audio Components

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Yamaha’s involvement with sound began with the production of our first reed organ in 1887. Shortly thereafter, we began making pianos and other
instruments, and today we are the world’s largest producer of musical instruments. We also operate a worldwide music school, design concert halls and
produce innovative electronic instruments. Our audio components have long been recognised as the standard bearers of fine quality, and with the
development of Digital Sound Field Processing in 1986, we opened a new era in home entertainment. All of our acoustic and audio expertise is now
engineered into LSIs that we design and manufacture ourselves, and these powerful chips are
expanding and enhancing entertainment possibilities in the exciting new field of home theatre.
Recently, we’ve also introduced state-of-the-art video components, and now offer everything
necessary for the finest in music and movie enjoyment at home.
Dedicated to the Creation of Fine Sound for Over a Century.
Image and Sound Quality Worthy of the Name “Home Theatre.”

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Digital Sound Projector
MusicCAST
Plasma Display Monitors / Cinema Projectors
Digital Home Theatre Technology
Digital Home Theatre Receivers
DVD Players
Digital Home Theatre Speakers / Subwoofers
Home Theatre Packages
Slim-Line Components / CinemaStation
PianoCraft / HDD Recorder
Natural Sound Audio Components
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CONTENTS
Welcome to a World of Total Quality

Multi-Channel Surround Sound Enjoyment from A Single Component.
The YSP-1 is a genuine multi-channel home theatre system — all in one unit! A true breakthrough in audio technology, it delivers sound from the
five front, surround and centre channels to listeners just as though they were surrounded by five speakers. It can be positioned in the front centre
or corners of the room. The thin design is an elegant match for flat panel monitors and simplifies placement. And naturally, there is no need to
find locations for multiple speakers or to run cables across the room. YSP-1: the elegant, all-in-one solution for home theatre sound.
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YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector
The Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-1 is an
exciting breakthrough in home theatre technology.
Now you can get optimum multi-channel sound
directivity to enjoy the full benefits of home
theatre all from one easily installed component.
No more multiple speakers, no more clutter,
no more hiding wires... just the pure excitement of
bringing your movies and music to life.
The YSP-1 is designed to be an ideal, slim
design match for your video display set. Although
it is only one component, there are actually 40
speaker drivers inside that project precisely
focused beams of sound aimed for optimum
surround sound effect.
Multi-Source Enjoyment
As a home theatre sound system,
the YSP-1 will generally be used for
movies on DVD, but it also brings
greater enjoyment to digital audio,
satellite TV, cable TV and other
multi-channel sources. It has built-
in decoders for Dolby Digital, DTS,
Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Neo:6.
Thin Profile Designed to Match Flat Panel Displays
If you own or are planning to purchase a flat panel
monitor, you probably wish you could also have thin
speakers, rather than the usual boxes on the front
and sides. The YSP-1 has a long, slim profile and
nicely matches the styling of thin monitors.
Revolutionary Surround Sound True Multi-Channel Sound
As amazing as it seems, the YSP-1 can actually
deliver five channels of sound that surround
listeners the same way that sound from five front,
centre and surround speakers does. Hear it and you
will believe it!
Simple Connection and
Flexible Placement
DVD
Satellite TV
Cable TV

Precisely Focused Beams of Sound
Although it is one component, there are actually
40 small drivers and 2 woofers inside. The delay time
of each driver is controlled by a Digital Sound
Processing circuit, enabling the system to project
“beams” of sound which are precisely aimed for
optimum surround sound
effect. Naturally, high quality
two-channel (stereo) sound can
also be reproduced, as well as
three-channel sound if desired.
Beam Mode Selection
Five-Beam: All five
channels—L , R, C, Ls and
Rs—are given separate
orientations. Sound is
beamed off the walls to
create the effect of a
surround system with rear
speakers. Stereo: The left
and right woofers, with
the multiple beam
speakers acting as
tweeters, reproduce the
effect of conventional
stereo speakers. Stereo +
Three-Beam: The L and R
channels are produced
using stereo mode while C,
Ls and Rs are produced
using beaming. This mode
is effective when the
YSP-1 placed in a corner.
Three-Beam: Three beams
are produced: L+ Ls, R+ Rs
and C. A surround sound
effect is created by
reflecting the sound off
the walls.
Precise Calibration Produces Accurate
Multi-Channel Sound
You input a variety of parameters (once only)
to obtain the correct surround sound field.
First, you select room size (large, medium or
small), room shape (square or rectangular) and
speaker position (wall or corner). You can also
make fine adjustments with precise distances
from the listening position. Test tones are
provided to adjust beam angles via the remote
control for maximum surround effect. If you
will be moving the YSP-1, there are three
memory locations for storing different groups
of settings.
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The YSP-1 applies sophisticated Digital Sound Projection
Technology to precisely control the orientation of the sound by
focusing it into beams. The result is true 5.1-channel surround
sound without the need for extra speakers! With 42 digital
amplifiers driving 40 4cm full-range drivers and two 11cm
woofers, the Digital Sound Projector delivers 120W of total power
with dynamic bass response.
Multiple channels (two channels in the figure) are superimposed to
create the sound. In a 5.1-channel configuration, the beam
speakers together create the sound of 5.1 superimposed channels.
Sound is projected at the
listener from five directions:
straight ahead, reflected off one
wall, and reflected off two walls
(so it is heard from the rear).
Video Signal
Analogue Signal
Video Signal
Digital Signal
YSP-1 Rear Panel
Digital
Signal
On-Screen
Display
Analogue
Signal
The YSP-1 rear panel offers 2 optical/1 coaxial digital and
2 analogue inputs, subwoofer output and RS-232C interface.
VCR
DVD Player
Flat Display
Connection
with Display, VCR
and DVD Player
Digital Sound Projector
Option
SPM-K1 Wall Hanging Bracket
Main Specifications
•Speakers Section : 40 x 4cm beam drivers,
2 x 11cm woofers • Digital Amplifier : 120 W total
power: 40 x 2 W x 40 + 20 W x 2
•Dimensions (W x H x D): 1,030 x 194 x 118 mm
•Weight: 13 kg
Listening
Position
L R
Even if the YSP-1 cannot
be positioned flat against
the front wall (leaving
“dead” space), the quality
of the surround sound
will not be affected.
If the room has an alcove
or other irregularity, the
settings can be adjusted
to compensate, so the
surround enjoyment can
be assured.
Delay Control
Digital Amplifiers
Virtual Speaker
Positions
Speaker Array
Sound is focused
into beams.
Listening
Position
L R
Five Beam Mode
Stereo Mode
Stereo + Three Beam Mode
Three Beam Mode
Digital Sound Projection Technology