Yamaha RX-Z11 User Guide

Use this feature to select the sound field programs (see page 58), the 
surround decode mode, the THX Surround mode, or the 
“STRAIGHT” mode (see page 64), and adjust the parameters of 
each program.

■ Basic configuration of sound field programs

Each sound field program has some parameters defining the 
characteristics of the program. To customize the selected sound 
field program, adjust “DSP Level” and/or “Dialogue Lift” first, and 
then try other parameters.

Adjusting the effect sound level of the sound field 
programs (DSP Level)
Sound field programs add effect sounds (DSP effect sounds) to the 
original source sound to create sound field in the listening room. 
Use the “DSP Level” parameter to adjust the level of the effect 
sounds.

Adjust “DSP Level” as follows:

Increase the value of “DSP Level” when
• the effect sound of the selected sound field program is too 

weak.

• you cannot recognize any difference between the sound field 

programs.

Decrease the value of “DSP Level” when
• the sound is vague.
• you feel that the additional sound effect is excessive.

Control range: – 6 dB to +3 dB

Adjusting the vertical dialogue position 
(Dialogue Lift)
Use this feature to adjust the vertical position of the dialogues in 
movies. The ideal position of the dialogues is at the center of the 
video monitor screen.

If the dialogues are heard at the lower position of the video monitor 
screen, increase the value of “Dialogue Lift”.

Choices: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
“0” (initial setting) is the lowest position, and “5” is the highest 
position.

• “Dialogue Lift” is available when “Front Presence” is set to “Yes” (see 

page 100) and headphones are not connected.

• You cannot move the dialogue position down from the initial dialogue 

position.

Stereo/Surround 
(Stereo/Surround menu)