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• Fixed (Ⅲ), Fixed/Assignable (Ⅵ) and Assignable (Ⅲ) Terminals.
• RF (AC-3) terminal for LD input (ⅷ) is assignable as coaxial
digital terminal.
Ⅲ*:HDTV (720p/1080i) Compatible Component Video Out
The frequency response of the component video monitor
out signal is 5Hz – 200MHz, making it compatible with
HDTV monitors.
RX-Z9 Inputs and Outputs
Analog Digital Video
Coaxial Optical Composite S Video
Component Video
In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out In Out
PHONO Ⅲ ⅢⅢⅢ
CD Ⅲ ⅥⅥⅢ
MD/TAPE ⅢⅢⅢⅢⅥ
CD-R ⅢⅢⅢ ⅥⅥ
DVD Ⅲ ⅷⅥⅢ ⅢⅢⅥ
DTV/LD Ⅲ ⅥⅥⅢ ⅢⅢⅥ
CBL Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅵ Ⅲ ⅢⅢⅥ
SAT Ⅲ Ⅲ Ⅵ Ⅲ ⅢⅢⅥ
VCR 1 ⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅥ
VCR 2 ⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢⅢ
DVR ⅢⅢⅥⅥⅥⅢⅢⅢⅢⅥ
Video Aux ⅢⅢⅢⅢ
Monitor Out 1 ⅢⅢⅢ*
Monitor Out 2 ⅢⅢⅢ*
ZONE 2 ⅢⅢ ⅢⅢ
Multi-Ch Ⅲ
Pure Direct 2 Ch Ⅲ
sound programs to choose from. For video material,
you can select the program that matches your video
source, with 12 choices from games and TV sports to
Sci-Fi movies. For music, you have 21 choices
ranging from European concert halls to disco
ambience. Each sound field is created from acoustic
data recorded at the actual venues, stored and
processed by highly sophisticated Yamaha
technology. There are also 16 straight movie format
decoding programs and 6 THX programs, including
Ultra2. Naturally, you can experiment with different
programs for each source, and you can also use the
GUI menus to adjust numerous parameters for each
program. With CINEMA DSP, you will never be bored
or dissatisfied with the sound of your system!!
YPAO (Yamaha Automatic Parametric Room
Acoustic Optimizer)
Some components have a
graphic equalizer (in fact, this
one does too) which admittedly,
can be a bit difficult to use.
Parametric equalizers are even
more effective, but only audio
professionals can use them. The RX-Z9 is the first
amplifier to give you the benefits of a 10-band
parametric equalizer, which automatically adjusts
the audio output to provide precisely the best sound
for the acoustics of the room.
How does it work? The amplifier comes supplied
with a small Optimizer Microphone, which you
simply place in the position where you most
frequently listen. Activating the YPAO function
causes test tones to be emitted from the speakers.
These tones are analyzed and based on the results, a
variety of audio parameters are precisely calibrated
to optimize the sound at the listening position.
Among the factors analyzed are speaker connections
and phasing, speaker size, sound pressure levels and
speaker frequency response. In short, the RX-Z9 not
only delivers better sound, it delivers the BEST sound
for each and every room.
Ideal for Use in Custom Installations
The RX-Z9 has numerous features designed to
facilitate use in customized multi-room installations.
These include Zone 2 coaxial, video (including S-
Video) and audio outputs for multi-room control
capability, two trigger outputs for automatic power-
on of other components, speaker A/B and A+B
selection, an RS-232C interface and remote control
IR code input/output compatibility. In addition, the
Rec Out Selector also functions as a Zone 2 selector.
Extensive Connections for All the Components
You Want!
As shown here, the range of connections on the
RX-Z9’s rear panel is large enough to meet all of
your system building needs. Note that a number of
these terminals are fixed and assignable, meaning
that they can be independently assigned to sources
of your choice or defaulted to fixed settings.
Video Inputs on Front Panel
A panel on the front of the receiver flips up to
reveal a number of controls and video input
terminals. These include video and audio terminals
as well as optical digital and S-Video inputs. This
makes it convenient to connect a game machine for
DVD games or even movies, or other devices such as
a camcorder.
Subwoofer Crossover Selection
The RX-Z9 provides a choice of nine subwoofer
crossover frequencies: 40, 60, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120,
160 and 200 Hz. In addition to providing a wider
range than other receivers, the steps from 80 to
120 Hz are only 10 Hz apart for more precise
selection. This choice of crossovers lets you “fine-
tune” the audio system by selecting the optimum
frequency to maximize receiver/speaker efficiency
and also ensures best performance from a wider
variety of speakers (small to large).
Dialogue Lift
Clear dialogue is important for movie enjoyment,
however, when using front and center speakers
positioned below the screen, dialogue may not be
heard with maximum clarity. The Dialogue Lift
function causes part of the front and center
channel sound to be output from the presence
speakers, so you hear the dialogue more clearly.
Other Notable Features
Ⅲ High Current Amplification
Ⅲ High dynamic power, low impedance drive
capability
Ⅲ Linear Damping
Ⅲ A/V Rec Out/Zone 2 selector
Ⅲ 8-channel external decoder
input terminals
Ⅲ Audio Delay for
adjusting lip-sync
Ⅲ S-Video 1/2 wide
selective signal
compatibility
Ⅲ Digital tone controls
Ⅲ 40-station preset
tuning
Ⅲ Direct-access
(macro-command,
learning and preset capable) remote unit
RX-Z9 YPAO Optimizer
Microphone
Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel
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