P10018059GBEL-DSPZ11@NPB

Yamaha takes AV amplifier evolution to a new peakwith an enormous range of exciting capabilities.

Unprecedented Audio Performance� 7-channel 240W/ch + 4-channel 90W/ch

powerful surround sound (max)� Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification

with high quality and custom-built audio-gradeparts and devices used throughout

� Super Stable Chassis design

High Sound QualityPreamplifier Stage� New Pure Direct for lossless audio formats also� Pure Ground DAC Concept � High quality preamplifier block design� Low-Jitter PLL and Digital Clock Circuits� High quality headphone amplifier circuitPower Amplifier Stage� All-Channel Current Feedback Circuit � Hybrid Low Noise Power Supply� Symmetrical Layout and New Power Circuit Layout� Low-impedance, minimum loop print pattern� Thick aluminium panels and large, heavy feet

High Picture Quality� Latest HDMI 1.3a specification supports Deep

Color (30/36 bit) transmission, xvYCC colorspace, Refresh Rates of 100Hz/120Hz and1080p/24Hz, and Auto Lip-Sync compensation

� Analogue and HDMI digital video signalupscaling to Full HD 1080p and downscaling to480p/576p format

DSP-Z11 11.2-Channel Digital Home Theatre Amplifier

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� Analogue video to HDMI digital videoupconversion capability ● 4 component video in and 2 monitor outs

Advanced Features� Network Receiver Capabilities

● Network port to connect a PC and YamahaMCX-2000 or access the Internet Radio via LAN

● Compatible with Windows Vista & WindowsMedia Player 11 as well as Windows MediaConnect

● PlaysForSure network device support● 2 USB ports (1 on front, 1 on rear) to connect

USB memory devices or portable audioplayers

● Supports MTP devices and Mass StorageClass devices

● Supports 500mA power from USB port● Supports USB HDD (FAT32 format, up to 2TB)

� iPod compatibility via optional Yamaha UniversalDock YDS-10

� Advanced YPAO (Yamaha Parametric RoomAcoustic Optimiser) for automatic speaker setup● Multiple point measurement feature for

multiple listening positions ● Specialised parametric equaliser for standing

wave reduction● Speaker angle measurement feature for

optimised CINEMA DSP ● YPAO Easy Starter

� Multiple Subwoofer connection capability

● 6 or 8-channel additional input jacks fordiscrete multi-channel inputs

� 10 System Memories for Main Zone and 4System Memories for other each Zone

� GUI on-screen display of six languages: English,French, German, Spanish, Russian and Japanese

Versatile Zone Control� Intelligent assignable amplifiers: bi-amping and

multi-zone control (Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4)� Preamplifier Mode� Zone 2 video output (component and

composite) with OSD capability� Zone 2 digital audio output (coaxial)� Party Mode� Display of song data and radio information on

zone OSDs� Sleep timer and mute level for all zones� Zone Mono� Flexible and assignable dual +12V trigger outs

Surround Realism� New CINEMA DSP HD3 creates lush, dense,

accurate sound field with 33 DSP programmes � THX Ultra2 Plus surround modes with 7 THX

programmes (Industry first)� Improved Compressed Music Enhancer � Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) and

DSP effect level controlling capability● SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP

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Brilliant Audio: Titanium

For the HD Audio EraYamaha’s main goal for the DSP-Z11 was toachieve the highest possible sound qualitythrough loseless reproduction via HDMI signaltransmission. We began with no preconceivednotions, designing everything purely for thepurpose of creating a new receiver standard forthe HD audio era. We focused especially on thefact that not only analogue and digital signaltransmission by coaxial or optical routes, but alsotransmission by the HDMI route will be a priorityin the future.

Achieving our goal for the DSP-Z11 involveda huge number of design considerations, but fiveof the most important ones are as follows. Weused the Pure Ground DAC concept to realisethe best possible sound reproduction from HDMItransmitted signals. We employed two-stage jitterreduction, consisting of a low-jitter PLL circuitand VCXO processing that includes HDMI signalinput for stable clock operation. An 11-channelcurrent feedback circuit contributed to open andappealing sound quality. We opened a new eraof sound field creation through the use of 7.2-channel plus 4-channel presence speaker settingand CINEMA DSP HD3. And we developed aNew Pure Direct that controls the power supplyand route according to the multi-channel and HDaudio reproduction.

The result is a truly impressive referencereceiver for realising all the possibilities of the HDaudio era.

Unprecedented Audio Performance

11.2-Channel High Density Surround Sound(7-Channel 240W/ch + 4-Channel 90W/ch, Max)The DSP-Z11 delivers 240W x 7 channels plus90W to the four presence and rear presencechannels. It also allows the simultaneous use oftwo subwoofers (hence 11.2 channels). Inaddition to Yamaha’s latest CINEMA DSP HD3

technology for high density, incredibly detailedsurround sound, it provides extensive zonecustomisation functions, enabling the 11 ampchannels to be allocated to zones 2, 3 and 4 invarious configurations.

Digital ToP-ART and High CurrentAmplificationYamaha’sDigital ToP-ART designconceptensures thatthe receiver isfully capableof handlingthetransmissionof highvolume digitalsound data atspeeds up to192kHz. Theinterior layoutthoroughlyisolates thedigital,analogue andvideo sectionsand provides

the shortest possible signalroutes. To achieve the qualitydemanded by the latest losslesscompression formats receivedvia HDMI bitstream transmission, circuit boarddesigns were radically revised and partsselection was reevaluated. The DSP-Z11’ssuperior parts include Burr-Brown DSD1796DACs, an op amp, custom-made 27,000µFblock capacitors and Schottky barrier diodes. AVariable Volume Control helps provide the bestpossible S/N ratio. High Current Amplificationcircuitry achieves high current power with lowimpedance for superior amplifier performance.

Super Stable Chassis DesignThe internal chassis design uses an ultra-rigidRahmen structure, which is a series of H-shapedframes. This rectangular structure secures andisolates the parts sections, while reducingvibration to a negligible amount. The externalchassis walls are thick (1.6mm) and heavy.

High Sound Quality: Preamplifier Stage

New Pure Direct ConceptFor the DSP-Z11, Yamaha has upgraded itspopular Pure Direct feature. It now provideshigher sound quality from lossless audio formatsdigitally transmitted via HDMI, while stillensuring optimum quality from CD and analogueaudio sources. It allows the enjoyment of two-channel CD output, multi-channel Super AudioCD and DVD-Audio output, and even Blu-ray,HD-DVD and other HD sources.

Pure Ground DAC ConceptThe DACs, vital determinants of digital audioquality, are placed on the analogue circuitboard, preventing the large ground potentialdifferences that canoccur when the digitaland analogue sectionsare far apart.Furthermore, the DACsare connected directlyto the power supply toavoid degradation oflow level signals. Thishelps to maximise both two-channel and multi-channel audio performance.

High Quality Preamplifier Block DesignThe printed circuit boards are located very closeto each other. This hasthe advantages ofminimising signalpaths, shorteningsignal loops andimproving noiseisolation from othercircuits.

Low-Jitter PLL and Digital Clock CircuitsThe preamplifier stage incorporates both a low-jitter PLL circuit and a VCXO digital clock circuit,significantly reducing jitter from digital inputs sosound processing can be accomplished withoutbeing affected by jitter. This is particularlyeffective in improving the sound quality of digitalsignals that are input via HDMI.

High Sound Quality: Power Amplifier Stage

All Channel Current Feedback CircuitThe power amplifier uses current rather thanvoltage for feedback in all channels. Becausethere is virtually no phase shift, phasecompensation can be kept to a minimum. Thiscontributes to the DSP-Z11’s excellent transientresponse,allowsfrequencyresponse toremainunchangedeven when thegain changes,and creates awarmer,texture-richsound.

Hybrid Low NoisePower SupplyA highly efficient DC-DC converter andextra-large transformeris used for the digitalcircuit, which requireshigh current input, anda low noise powersupply circuit for theanalog audio circuit. Anindependent currentpower path is providedfor the speaker relaysand display.

Symmetrical Layout and New Power Circuit LayoutThe heavy power transformer is in the centrewith the heat sinks on either side to ensureequal weightdistribution. The powercircuit layout separatesthe video and digitalaudio section from theanalogue audio sectionto eliminate adverseinfluences, anddistances betweencircuits and powersupplies were shortened to avoid high currentloop problems.

Thick Aluminium Panels and Large, Heavy FeetThick aluminium panelsare used throughout toprevent vibration andmaintain highperformance audioreproduction. Thelarge, heavy feet alsoserve to dampenexternal vibrations.

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1 Custom-made 27,000µF block capacitors2 Extra-large 10kg power transformer3 High efficiency heat sink4 Large-size speaker terminals5 Volume IC JRC NJM1194 (left), Burr

Brown audio DAC (DSD1796, centre) andOp amp LM4562 (right)

6 Schottky barrier diodes

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OutputI/V Converter

Trans-ImpedanceAmplifier

Current FeedbackCircuit

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DIR(Low-Jitter PLL Circuit)

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VCXO Digital Clock Circuit

PC LPF VCO PC LPF VCXO

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H-shape frames to hold heavyand big power transformer

High efficiency heat sinks

1.6mm super stablechassis

Rahmen structure(series of rectangle frames)

DSP-Z11 11.2-Channel Speaker Configuration

Low-Jitter PLL and VCXO Digital Clock Circuits

Preamplifier Circuit Board

Main L/R

Presence L/R

Subwoofer R

Subwoofer L

Surround L/R

SurroundBack L/R

Rear Presence L/R

Centre

Digital power circuit board (top)and analog power board (bottom)

Ultra rigid feet and large twin-fan (92mm) cooling system

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High Picture Quality

HDMI 1.3a CompatibilityThe DSP-Z11 is compatible withthe newest version of the HDMIstandard, 1.3a, providing the benefits of DeepColor (30/36bit) and the xvYCC colour standard.Digital video and audio signals can be transmittedvia a single HDMI cable and it accepts thelossless audio formatsDolby TrueHD and DTSMaster Audio. Thereare five HDMI inputs,one of which is on thefront panel, as well astwo HDMI outputs thatallow images to bedisplayed on twodevices, such as a flatpanel monitor and aprojector. HDMI 1.3ameans the DSP-Z11can handle the high1080p/24Hz resolutionof Blu-ray Discs, andalso provides an AutoLip-Sync function thatautomatically adjusts the lag between video andaudio and a double speed Refresh Rate of100Hz/120Hz.

xvYCC Colour SpaceWhen you use the DSP-Z11’s HDMI outputs totransmit video signals, you enjoy spectacular colorperformance. One reason is that HDMI 1.3a usesa new colour standardcalled xvYCC, whichsupports 1.8 times asmany colours asprevious HDTV signals.This expanded rangeof colours means thatHDTVs can displayimages with coloursthat are far morenatural and vivid thanever before.

The Best-Balanced Video ProcessingConfiguration After an extensive evaluation of video processingconfigurations, Yamaha found that there is nosingle chip solution that can achieve optimum

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system performance for the DSP-Z11 in both theSD and HD domains. Therefore Yamaha decidedto use a dedicated i/p converter and a dedicatedvideo scaler. The i/p converter (480i/576i to480p/576p) features a 10-bit processing MotionAdaptive Deinterlacing Engine with EnhancedMotion Detection Filter, Diagonal Processing and2:2/2:3 Pull-Down Detection. The video scaler isthe Anchor Bay ABT1018, featuring a 10-bitPrecision Video Scaling™ engine that canindependently scale images horizontally andvertically to achieve outstanding picture quality.The result is a very stable picture with no jaggiesand no flicker with HD deinterlacing.

Advanced Features

Network Receiver CapabilitiesLike other Yamaha network receivers, the DSP-Z11 can be connected to a PC or YamahaMCX-2000, and can access Internet Radio via aLAN. It supports the LAN standby mode, allowingan external controller to send commands via anethernet link. Two USB ports are provided, on thefront and rear, with 500mA power support. It iscompatible with PlaysForSure devices, WindowsVista, Yamaha Music CAST and various audioCodecs such as MP3, WMA, WAV and MPEG4AAC.

Advanced YPAO Sound Optimisation Auto SetupYamaha’s YPAO Sound Optimisation systemanalyses the room acoustics and various systemfactors, then makesadjustments to provideoptimum sound quality.It addition to theprevious adjustmentsfor speaker size,distance and wiring,plus equalisation andlevel, this AdvancedYPAO has four newcapabilities. The first is measurement at multiplelocations (up to eight). It does not average theresults but performs analysis weighted inaccordance with the state of each location tocalculate compensation values. This results in alarger “sweet spot” at the listening position. Thesecond is the use of parametric equalisation tocancel the effects of standing waves, whichdegrade low range response. The third isspeaker angle measurements to optimiseCINEMA DSP effects. And the fourth is an EasyStarter feature that activates YPAO when themicrophone is inserted and the Enter button ispressed, with information shown on the display.

Digital video circuit board (top) andanalogUE video board (bottom)

DSP-Z11

YDS-10 (Option dock)

iPod

Music on PCInternet radioUSB/Music player

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Upscaling

Downscaling

i/p Conversion (=Deinterlacing)

ED Signals

Full HD Signals

SD Signals

HD Signals

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1080p

720p

1080i

480p/576p

480i/576i

[ Output ]

1080p

720p

1080i

480p/576p

480i/576i

HDMI Video Upscaling (both analogue and digital inputs)

Oil-Damped Hidden Control Panel includes HDMI interface, USB port, Aux input terminals with S-Video and optical digital, Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4 power on/off switches, rec out/Zone 2 selector, YPAO optimised microphone jack, and more.

YDS-10 Universal Dock for iPodThe optional YDS-10 UniversalDock lets you connect youriPod to theamplifier.

iPod not included

40 Surround (33 DSP) Programmes

Compatible Decoder Straight

Dolby Digital

Dolby Digital EX

Dolby Digital Plus

Dolby Digital TrueHD

DTS Digital Surround

DTS 96/24

DTS-ES Matrix 6.1

DTS-ES Discrete 6.1

DTS-HD High Resolution Audio

DTS-HD Master Audio

Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic II Music

Dolby Pro Logic II Movie

Dolby Pro Logic II Game

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Movie

Dolby Pro Logic IIx Game

DTS Neo:6 Music

DTS Neo:6 Cinema

HiFi DSP Programmes 20

Hall in Munich A

Hall in Munich B

CLASSICAL1Hall in Frankfurt

Hall in Stuttgart

Hall in Vienna

Hall in Amsterdam

Hall in USA A

Hall in USA B

CLASSICAL2Chamber

Church in Tokyo

Church in Freiburg

Church in Royaumont

Village Gate

Village Vanguard

The Bottom Line

LIVE/CLUB Cellar Club

The Roxy Theatre

Warehouse Loft

Arena

STEREO 11 Channel Stereo

CINEMA DSP Programmes 13

Standard

Spectacle

MOVIE Sci-Fi

Adventure

Drama

Mono Movie

Sports

Music Video

Recital/Opera

ENTERTAINMENT Pavilion

Disco

Action Game

Roleplaying Game

DSP Programme Total 33

THX Programmes 7

Surround EX

Ultra2 Cinema

Cinema

THX Ultra2 Music

Music

Ultra2 Games

Games

Surround Program Total 40

Digital Video Block Diagram

InputHDMI

OutputHDMI

AnalogueVideoInput

AnalogueVideoOutput

FPGA (Field ProgrammableGate Array) Video

ScalerABT1018

VideoEncoderADV7342

VideoDecoderADV7802

GUIYGV619

i/pConverterIP00C772

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three-speaker installation environments, and aPreamplifier Mode that permits the entire 11-channel amplifier to be allotted for three-zoneuse (main zone powered by an external amp).

Surround Realism

CINEMA DSP HD3

The DSP-Z11 introduces Yamaha’s latest digitalsound field processing refinement: CINEMA DSPHD3. As amazing as the systems on the DSP-Z9and RX-V3800 were, this system marks a furtherevolution of CINEMA DSP. It utilises four QuadCINEMA DSP engines and permits losslessdecoding of 192kHz signals, while providing 3Dprocessing that gives the sound field an extravertical dimension. In its full 11-channelconfiguration setting it adds two presence andtwo rear presence speakers, offering theenjoyment of a completely new sound stage.

Adaptive DRCAdaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control) is a newvolume control technology that is effective forlow-volume listening, such as at night or withheadphones. It applies DRC processing toeliminate the volume differences between loud

commercials and ordinary programming and totake into account our ears’ loss of sensitivity asvolume decreases. The compensation isperformed automatically, so all dialogue is heardclearly even at low levels, and there are nosudden loud bursts of sound.

THX Ultra2 Plus Surround ModeTHX Ultra2 Plus includes the newestTHX Loudness Plus technology. It letsyou enjoy five THX programmes in theoptimum condition, delivering a more accuratelistening experience at any volume level.

Improved Compressed Music EnhancerThis popular feature restores the sound of theoriginal music from digitally compressed formatssuch as MP3. The DSP-Z11offers an improved version thatprocesses multi-channel signalswith a DSP algorithm, so all channels (ratherthan just two) are enhanced, for more accuratereproduction and a more expansive sound.

Main Remote UnitThe remote unit hasshock-sensorilluminated keys foreasy operation in dimlighting — just pick itup and the keys lightup. It features animproved key layoutand an LCD window:the layout setupbuttons (zone selector,macro mode, remoteID, remote setup and input select) are groupedaround the LCD window. It also provides easyaccess to the System Memory.

On-Screen Display with GUIAn on-screen GUI (Graphical User Interface)display makes operating the amplifier easy andintuitive. It is compatible withiPod, internet radio, PC andUSB displays. Six displaylanguages can be selected:English, Spanish, French,German, Russian andJapanese.

Versatile Zone Control

Super-Versatile Zone ControlThe DSP-Z11 has extensive zone controlcapabilities, which are too numerous to explainhere. The most important point is that the 11.2channels can be assigned in a wide variety ofconfigurations to Main/Zone 2/Zone 3/Zone 4 Thepresence, rear presence and EXTD (by surroundback amp) speaker terminals can be assigned toeach zone. It provides Intelligent Power AmplifierAssignability (surround back amp assignment)and Independent Zone Amplifier Assignment with7.2-channel main zone playback.

Also important is that Zone 2 can acceptbitstream signals and also offers componentvideo output and upconversion of composite andS-Video signals.

Some other convenient zone functionsinclude: a Party Mode that permits audio BGMand video BGV play of the same input source inthe main room and other three zones with one-button operation, a Zone OSD function that letsyou browse information about the songs orPC/vTuner contents that are playing, Zone Monothat provides compatibility with one-speaker or

Direct-access (macro-command, learning andpreset capable) remoteunit with shock sensorilluminated buttons(top) and simplified remote unit(bottom)

DSP board

• iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S.and other countries. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-DefinitionMultimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks ofHDMI Licensing LLC. • Burr-Brown products are trademarks ofTexas Instruments, Inc. • THX, the THX logo and Ultra2 Plus aretrademarks of THX Ltd. • Powered by ABT™ is a trademark ofAnchor Bay Technologies Inc. • Dolby and the double-D symbol areregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DTS is a registeredtrademark and the DTS logos, Symbols, DTS-HD and DTS-HDMaster Audio are trademark of DTS, Inc. • Product designs andspecifications are subject to change without notice.

Main SpecificationsMaximum Output Power per Channel [for Europe](4 ohms Load/8 ohms Position, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD)

Front Channels 240 W + 240 WCentre Channel 240 WSurround Channels 240 W + 240 WSurround Back Channels 240 W + 240 WPresence Channels 90 W + 90 WRear Presence Channels 90 W + 90 W

Min. RMS Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.04% THD)

Front Channels 140 W + 140 WCentre Channel 140 WSurround Channels 140 W + 140 WSurround Back Channels 140 W + 140 WPresence Channels 50 W + 50 WRear Presence Channels 50 W + 50 W

Dynamic Power (8/6/4/2 ohms) 185/230/290/385 WDamping Factor (8 ohms) 150 (1 kHz, speaker A)Total Harmonic Distortion (Sp out Front L/R)

(CD, etc.; 20 Hz–20 kHz) 0.02% (70 W/8 ohms)Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD, etc.) 100 dB (250 mV)Dimensions (W x H x D) 435 x 210 x 497 mmWeight 34 kg

“d-cinema” is the slogan of Yamaha A/V products andtechnology, reflecting our focus on digital technology

and our leadership in creating and refining digital home theatre.

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HDMI* 5USB* 2Dock Terminal for YDS-10 1Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable)* 5Coaxial Digital (Fixed and Assignable) 4S-Video* 6Analogue A/V / Audio* 6 / 5Component Video (Fixed and Assignable) 4Multi-Channel External Decoder 8ch

* Including front panel terminals.

• Banana-plug compatible speaker terminals are notavailable in some areas.

HDMI 2Optical Digital (Fixed and Assignable) 1Coaxial Digital (Fixed and Assignable) 1Analogue A/V / Audio 2 / 2S-Video 2Component Video Monitor 2S-Video / Composite Monitor 1 / 1Speaker (Without Subwoofer) 11ch / 13 ter.Subwoofer 2Zone 2 Video Out (Component/Composite) 1 / 2Zone 2 Audio Out (Optical/Coaxial) 1 / 1Zone 3 Audio Out 1Zone 4 Audio Out 1Remote In/Out 2 / 2Trigger Out 2RS-232C 1

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Zone 3[50W x 2]

Zone 4[50W x 2]

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FL-B

FR-B

FL-A

FR-A

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SBR

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Super-Versatile Zone Control Example (5.2-Channel Main Zone + 3 Other Zone)

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When DRC is off, whispered sounds are submergein the area where sounds cannot be heard.

Black finish available insome areas.