Stereo Amplifier User Manual

Sound field programs
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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 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
I
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 50) or when this unit is in the Pure Direct mode (see page 61).
• 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 77 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.
Sound field programs
Selecting sound field programs
Notes
Sound field program descriptions
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.
Name of the
program
Created sound
fields
CINEMA DSP
or
HiFi DSP
Sci-Fi
Program description
Size
V/H balance
F/R balance
Atmosphere
Small
Vertical
Front
Simple
Large
Horizontal
Rear
Complex
Characteristics of the program (see page 55)
Sound field indicators
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When the CINEMA DSP HD³ mode is active (see page 60), the HD³
sound field indicators light up.
Note
Presence sound field
Listening position
Surround left
sound field
Surround right
sound field
Surround back sound field
HD³ sound field
indicators