Yamaha RX-Z11 User Manual

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.

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• 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.

Rotate the M

PROGRAM selector (or set the operation 

mode selector to F

AMP 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.

• 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.

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You can select the desired sound field programs and setting the parameters 
by using GUI menu. See page 91 for details.

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Select a sound field program based on your listening preference, not merely on the name of the program, etc.

The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ 
depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit.

This program clearly reproduces the finely elaborated sound design of the latest science 
fiction and special effects-featuring movies. You can enjoy a variety of 
cinematographically created virtual spaces reproduced with clear separation between 
dialog, sound effects and background music.

Small

Vertical

Front

Simple

Large

Horizontal

Rear

Complex

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When the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is active (see page 64), the HD³ 
sound field indicators light up.

Presence sound field

Listening position

Surround left 
sound field

Surround right 
sound field

Surround back sound field

HD³

 sound field 

indicators