Yamaha DSPZ-9 Brochure

DSP-Z9

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Digital Home Cinema Amplifier

DSP-Z9

Yamaha introduces a new benchmark for amplifier performance: the DSP-Z9.

This flagship model goes beyond the capabilities of previous high-end

Yamaha models with High Definition CINEMA DSP technology, the ability to automatically optimize

the sound for the listening room, superior audio and video quality, and the operating ease that

Yamaha is famous for. The high end just moved up a step.

Black finish available in some areas.

The DSP-Z9 not only delivers the highest level of sound

quality — it automatically optimizes the sound for the room!

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If this amplifier doesn’t have it, you don’t need it! A huge array of features and connections make the DSP-Z9 the world’s most versatile and enjoyable amplifier.

The DSP-Z9 is an Audiophile’s Delight

The DSP-Z9 has all the features a dedicated

audiophile could want, and then some!

Naturally, you get all the benefits of

Yamaha’s industry-leading CINEMA DSP

technology, available in a broad selection of

55 surround programmes with 79 variations.

SILENT CINEMA allows surround sound to

be heard through headphones. The all-new

YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic

Optimizer) functions as a high-end

parametric equalizer to automatically

analyzer the room acoustics and optimize

the sound output to match. A wide range of

audio and video functions are provided, and

the user-friendly GUI display offers an

extensive choice of useful menus.

䡲 9.1-channel, 2,280W powerful surround sound (300W x 7 + 90W x 2 [DIN])

䡲 Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) and High

Current Amplification

䡲 Pure Direct mode for high quality 2-channel sound reproduction

䡲 i.LINK digital audio interface for Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio

䡲 Heavy-duty, rigid chassis symmetric construction with separate chambers

and finest parts used throughout

䡲 High-Definition* CINEMA DSP by powerful 32-bit Yamaha LSIs (YSS-930 x 4)

* Double the speed and triple the density compared to previous processing system

䡲 Compatibility with latest movie sound formats including Dolby Digital EX,

Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS Neo:6 and DTS 96/24

䡲 THX Ultra2 Processing

䡲 55 surround programmes (79 variations) with SILENT CINEMA and Night

Listening mode

䡲 192 kHz/24-bit D/A converter for all channels

䡲 Digital component video up conversion

䡲 Progressive Scan Output, Noise Shaped Video, DCDi, TrueLife Enhancer

䡲 YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer)

䡲 On-Screen Display with GUI (Graphical User Interface)

䡲 Custom installation compatibility with RS-232C and remote control IR code

DSP-Z9

Digital Home Cinema Amplifier

Black finish available in some areas.

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DSP-Z9

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From digital input, through digital processing,

to amplification, maximum signal quality is maintained

every step of the way.

Digital ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) is the name Yamaha has given

to a design philosophy whose goal is to maximize digital quality while minimizing analogue

circuitry. The culmination of the best digital engineering and design possible today, it brings

together several key elements to create the best-sounding, easiest-to-use A/V components

available. In the DSP-Z9, Digital ToP-ART can be divided into three categories.

Digital Input

Multi (8)Channel Input

i.LINK

DIR

96 kHz/ 24-Bit ADC

SEL

Minimal Analogue Processing

Selector

High Performance Digital Circuitry with Burr-Brown 24-bit DACs for all 11 output channels and an Accurate Touch Volume Control with 96.5dB range.

High-Definition CINEMA DSP Circuitry with the new powerful 32-bit floating point quantization LSIs (YSS-930 x 4).

High Current Amplification with low-impedance design, superior toroidal transformer, gigantic heat sinks and many other advantages.

High-Definition CINEMA DSP Circuitry

Direct Stereo

Decoder

CINEMA DSP and HiFi DSP (YSS-930 x 4)

YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer) (YSS-930 x 4)

SEL

192 kHz/24-Bit DAC for All 11 Channels

High Performance Digital Circuitry

DAC

Accurate-Touch Volume Control (-80—+16.5dB, 0.5dB Steps) YAC-520 LSIs for All 11 Channels

VOL

High Current Amplification

• Front L

• Front R

• Centre

• Surround L

• Surround R

• Surround Back L

• Surround Back R

• Presence L

• Presence R

• Subwoofer L

• Subwoofer R

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The DSP-Z9 not only delivers the highest level of sound quality

DSP

Analogue/DSP

High-sound quality, High Reliable Gold-Plated Relays

Balanced Signal Transmission for Lower Noise and Distortion

Multi-Channel In

Pure Direct (2ch)

YAC-520 Volume Control

Preout

Pure Direct (2 Channels, L/R)

Pure Direct (Multi-channel, L/R)

Analogue L/R

Input Selector

High Performance Digital Circuitry

The DSP-Z9 employs a wide array of sophisticated technology, beginning with Burr-Brown 192-kHz/24-bit digital-to-analogue converters for all 11 channels with DSD (Direct Stream Digital) compatibility. An AccurateTouch Volume Control is also used for all channels (Yamaha YAC520 LSIs). The digital bass/treble tone controls have turnover frequencies for main L/R and centre channels. 8-channel analogue input signals are processed by 96kHz A/D conversion for high sound quality. All circuitry is on a 4layer processing board with fully shielded cabinet for reduced digital interference. The DSP-Z9 also offers i.LINK (IEEE1394) compatibility.

Choice of Signal Paths for Higher Sound Quality

The DSP-Z9 gives you a choice of five specialized signal paths, ensuring that you can obtain the purest signal quality possible. Pure

Direct provides the shortest possible signal path for two-channel or multichannel analog inputs, with no signal processing and no display. Straight outputs the original analog or digital signal without any post-processing. Direct Stereo provides a direct connection for stereo input, with a

dimmed display. 2-Channel Stereo processes the multi-channel signal and outputs it via two channels, for those with a two-speaker system. And i.LINK provides a digital connection for DVD-Audio Linear PCM, Super Audio CD DSD (Direct Stream Digital) and other high quality audio sources.

DSP-Z9 Front Channel Signal Flow

DSP-Z9 Operation Difference

Operation Front Panel & Remote Front Panel & Remote Programme

Source 2-Ch Analogue (Direct Input)/ Analogue & Digital Analogue & Digital

A/D Conversion — Yes No

Decoder — Yes No

Post Processing — No No (Bypass)

YPAO/Sp Configuration — Yes No (Bypass)

YPAO/Tone Control — Yes No

YPAO/Speaker Level No Yes No

FL Display Off Yes Dimmer

Pure Direct Straight Direct Stereo

Multi-Ch Analogue (PCM/DSD)

Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24 Bit PCM1792 DACs

The PCM1792 is a high-performance,

precision 24-bit DAC with ultra-low

distortion of only 0.0004% (THD + N)

and S/N ratio of 129dB. It offers

superior low level linearity, with

excellent full-scale performance

under varying operating conditions.

Its major benefit is performing

accurate sound field reproduction for

high quality multi-channel

reproduction such as Dolby Digital

and DTS.

3 Front Operational Modes

Pure Direct: For pure analog audio enjoyment.

This mode provides the shortest signal path and eliminates as many control, processing and display functions as possible. It accepts Super Audio CD and DVD-Audio inputs.

Straight: For original channel audio

enjoyment without post-processing. This mode accepts both analog and digital sources, providing decoding but not post-processing. It can

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handle two-channel and multichannel sources, and the YPAO speaker configuration, tone control and speaker level functions are applicable.

Direct Stereo: For direct twochannel enjoyment.

This mode accepts two-channel analog and digital sources, bypassing the DSP and other processing circuits. Note: Mode priority is in the above order.

DSP-Z9

0—44kHz (DSP-Z9)

0—22kHz (Previous)

Fs: 48kHz (Previous)

Fs: 96kHz (DSP-Z9)

Double the Signal Capacity

Expanding Frequency Response

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— it automatically optimizes the sound for the room!

High-Definition CINEMA DSP Circuitry

The DSP-Z9 has six times greater DSP capacity than previous models, thanks to an increase from 48kHz A/D converters to 96kHz/24-bit types that can accept 96kHz signals for direct digital conversion and processing. Higher density processing enables approximately triple the amount of early reflection data to be handled, for significantly richer surround sound performance. The DSP-Z9 also employs 192kHz/24-bit D/A conversion and DSP processing and Yamaha’s 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSIs (YSS-930 x

How Sound Propagates (Previous)

How Sound Propagates (DSP-Z9)

Triple the Density

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Direct Sound

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Early Reflections

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Early Reflections

Double the Speed

4) for high precision decoding of Dolby Digital, DTS Digital Surround, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, DTS-ES Matrix

Yamaha’s Exclusive YSS-930 32-Bit Floating Point Quantization LSI

6.1, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby Pro Logic IIx formats. There are 55 surround programmes available, with 79 variations, including Quad-Field CINEMA DSP programmes for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround. SILENT CINEMA for surround sound through headphones

and Virtual CINEMA DSP for two-speaker systems are also included.

Even though CINEMA DSP has been the premier DSP technology in the world for the past few years, Yamaha has upgraded it in the DSP-Z9. In fact, this amplifier has 6 times greater DSP capacity than previous models, thanks to an increase from 48k to 96k signal capability and 3 times higher density early reflections, as shown in the above photos.

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Accurate Touch Volume Control

No one expects more from a volume control than up and down — except Yamaha. We decided that

Digitally Regulated Volume Control Device (Yamaha Original YAC-520 LSI)

controlling the volume could be made both easier and more accurate, and the result is the Accurate Touch Volume Control. It lets you make delicate adjustments within a narrow range, yet enables you to move to very high or low levels more quickly. Its extreme accuracy, with negative gang error of less than 0.5dB, due to a high-signal-resolution analog design in conjunction with an ultra-precise digital control circuit (Yamaha original YAC-520 LSIs) for all channels. The wide control range extends from –80dB to +16.5dB, with narrow 0.5dB steps throughout the entire range for delicate control, even at low volumes.

4-Layer DSP Processing Board

All of the DSP IC chips and related circuitry are located together on a 4layer board, which provides a number of advantages. The dimensions are smaller (2/3 previous types), so signal paths are shorter and there is more space for the large power supply components. Digital interference is reduced and impedance is lower as well.

Digital Tone Controls

Digital tone controls are provided for left, right and centre channels, allowing a much greater degree of control over the front sound field.

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