Yamaha RX-Z11 User Guide

Disconnect the optimizer microphone to exit from the 
automatic setup mode.
The optimizer microphone is sensitive to heat. Keep it away 
from direct sunlight and do not place it on top of this unit.

Use this feature to customize the measurements and the settings of 
the automatic setup using the connected video monitor.

Connect the supplied optimizer microphone to this 
unit and then place the microphone appropriately.
Refer to the steps 1 and 2 of “Using the quick automatic setup” 
on page 47.

Press I

MENU on the remote control.

Following menu screen appears in the video monitor.

Press 9k to select “Setup Menu” and then 9h.
The list of the measurements in the automatic setup appears in 
the screen.

Press 9k / n repeatedly to select the desired 
measurement item and then press 9

ENTER 

repeatedly to select whether the selected 
measurement is carried out.
Check mark appears in the check box of the measurement that 
this unit carries out.

When you use THX speakers, clear the check mark of “Size” and then make 
sure that “Small” or “Small x2” are selected in “Speaker Set” (see page 99).

Once you have finished the settings, press 9l to 
return to the previous menu level and then press 9n 
to select “Start”.

Press 9

ENTER to start the measurements.

This unit starts the measurements immediately. Loud test tones 
are output from each speaker during the automatic setup 
procedure.

• During the automatic setup procedure, do not perform any operation 

on this unit.

• Keep quiet when you leave the room. The necessary time for the 

automatic setup procedure may differ depending on the environment 
of the listening room and connected speakers (from 30 seconds to 5 
minutes).

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To cancel the automatic setup procedure, press 0RETURN. The error 
message “E09:User Cancel” appears in the menu screen and this unit 
stops the measurement immediately (see page 49).

Multi Measure 
(Multiple point 
measurement)

You can make adjustments of this unit for multiple 
listening positions. For details, refer to “Using advanced 
automatic setup” on page 50. In the basic automatic 
setup, leave the setting to the default.

Wiring 
(Speaker wiring)

This unit checks and adjusts which speakers are 
connected and the polarity of each speaker.

Distance 
(Speaker 
distance)

This unit checks and adjusts the distance of each speaker 
from the listening position and adjusts the timing of each 
channel.

Size 
(Speaker size)

This unit checks and adjusts the frequency response of 
each speaker and sets the appropriate low-frequency 
crossover for each channel.

Equalizing 
(Speaker 
equalizing)

Parametric equalizer adjusts the level of the specified 
frequency bands. This unit automatically selects the 
crucial frequency bands for the listening room and 
adjusts the level of the selected frequency bands to 
create a cohesive sound field in the room.

Level 
(Speaker level)

This unit checks and adjusts the volume level of each 
speaker.

Standing Wave 
(Standing wave 
cancelling)

Standing waves are the sound waves generated in a room 
due to the acoustic characteristics of the room and audio 
system, etc., and the acoustic standing waves may 
interrupt the accurate reproduction of the source sound 
and distort the characteristics of the sound produced by 
this unit. This unit reduces the effects of the standing 
waves in the listening with the specially customized 
parametric equalizer.

Angle 
(Speaker angle)

For details, refer to “Using advanced automatic setup” 
on page 50. In the basic automatic setup, clear the check 
mark.