Yamaha RX-SL100RDS User Manual

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
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This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from 
almost any sound source (stereo or multi-channel). 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. 
Most of these sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous 
concert halls, music venues, and movie theaters.
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The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP modes are compatible with all Dolby Digital, DTS, and Dolby Surround sources. Set Input Mode to 
Variable(Auto) (see page 44) to enable this unit to automatically switch to the appropriate digital decoder according to the input signal.
You can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM broadcasting, tapes, etc.
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
For Hi-Fi DSP programs
Source 
type
Remote 
button
Program
Sub 
program
Features
For music 
sources
CONCERT HALL
HiFi DSP processing. A large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. 
Pronounced reflections from all directions emphasize the extension of 
sounds. The sound field has a great deal of presence, and your virtual seat is 
near the center, close to the stage.
JAZZ CLUB
HiFi DSP processing. This is the sound field at stage front in “The Bottom 
Line”, a famous New York jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the 
left and right in a sound field offering a real and vibrant sound.
ROCK CONCERT
HiFi DSP processing. The ideal program for lively, dynamic rock music. 
The data for this program was recorded at LA’s “hottest” rock club. The 
listener’s virtual seat is at the center-left of the hall.
ENTERTAINMENT
Disco
HiFi DSP processing. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a 
lively disco in the heart of a big city. The sound is dense and highly 
concentrated. It is also characterized by high-energy, “immediate” sound.
ENTERTAINMENT
6ch Stereo
Use to increase the output stereo sources (in stereo) from all speakers. This 
provides a larger sound field and is ideal for background music at parties, 
etc.
PRO LOGIC II
PLII Music
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for 2-channel music software.
PLII Game
Dolby Pro Logic II processing for 2-channel game software.
PRO LOGIC IIx
PLIIx Music
Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for 2-channel music software.
PLIIx Game
Dolby Pro Logic IIx processing for 2-channel game software.
DTS
Neo:6 Music
DTS processing for music software.
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HALL
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JAZZ
3
ROCK
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ENTERTAIN
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