Yamaha MX-A5000, CX-A5000 User Manual

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CX-A5000

11.2-channel AV Pre-Amplifi er

Yamaha is proud to introduce two fl agship separate components that stand at

he pinnacle of the AVENTAGE Series of ultra-high performance components.

They are the fullest expression of the AVENTAGE concept, which combines

ne craftsmanship, superb sound quality, unequalled sound realism,

nnovative technologies and enhanced controlla

of uncompromising design and technological integrity manifested by our Z11

agship receiver, the CX-A5000 and MX-A5000 take the AVENTAGE Series to

new levels of audio performance, as well as greater than ever fl exibility for use

n network environments. By delivering not only great sound quality but also the

ability to achieve the best possible performance from any source, they take

he home theatre experience to a new standard of excellence and enjoyment

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11-channel Power Amplifi er

MX-A5000

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Overwhelming Power and High Density
Presence Achieved by 11.2-channel
Separate AV Am

Making full use of Cinema DSP H
pinnacle of 3-dimensional sound fi eld

eproduction, the CX-A5000 AV Pre-Amplifi er
ealises detailed, accurate sound imaging.

The MX-A

ower Amplifi er delivers powerful driving

orce that provides superb quality and
performance for all channels. Combining these
two achieves overwhelming silence and sound

lled with dynamic feeling, the goal to which
Yamaha constantly aspires. With all types of

ound sources, you w
that immerses you in music with the full scale
presence of 11.2 channels.

Surround
Back L/R

Rear Presence L/R

enjoy a deep resonance

Subwoofer L

Surround L/R

the

11-channel

Presence L/R
Main L/R

Centre

Subwoofer R

Specially Designed High Rigidity Chassis
Eliminates the Effects of Vibration for
Greater Sound Purity

As part of the no-compromise design policy

or these two amplifi ers, Yamaha created an

dvanced chassis with strong rigidity. Chassis
tiffness is enhanced by an H-shaped cross

rame that boosts mechanical strength, by

dopting aluminum side panels that increase

the st

ness of the housing, and by a three-ply
tructure with ind
anels. Any external vibration from the rack

other sources is damped by heavy insulators.

in the centre of the

dditional vibration countermeasure and fi rml

ts the internal circuits and delicate

arts.In addition, both models have a double

CX-A5000/MX-A5000

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support the heavy heat sinks and other parts,

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strengthened by a rigid-frame structure. The

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transformer and
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etailed Sound Ensured by High Soun
uality Parts and Design (CX-A5000)

In the CX-A5000, all
channels use ultra
high performance
ESS ES9016 DACs,

provide
192kHz/32-bit
compatible high SN
ratio and dynamic
range, ensurin
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Highest Quality Parts Achieve High Power

o 11 Channels and Unrestricted Speaker

Drive (MX-A5000

The MX-A5000 uses a current feedback power

mp with a Three-stage Darlington circuit

that has superior phase properties and is

esistant to speaker impedance fl uctuation.

To fully realise its inherent power, it uses high

uality parts with

uperior sound

uality that were

trictly selected

ased on listening

tests. The power

upply transformer

s a specially

developed high output, high effi ciency, large

ize toroidal transformer. With two specially

developed high capacity (27,000uF) block

apacitors, it minimises energy loss and

eatures power supply capacity with generous

headroom. This ensures sound capable of

uperior musical expression. The speaker
output terminals are high quality gold-plate
types, and are

ompatible
with Y plugs

or optimum

eaker

onnectivit

oise Resistant, Highly Reliable Balanced

Connection (CX-A5000/MX-A5000

lectrical noise may be generated due to

onnection with other AV components and
even to the connection between them, as
well as from other sources of external noise.
To ensure that the CX-A5000 and MX-A5000

re not affected by this distortion, they use
alanced connections that are highly noise

esistant—the same type generally used in pro

udio equipment. Even the RCA unbalanced

onnection uses a ground sensing transmission

ethod that achieves simple balanced
transmission. And in cases such as that where
each channel with the XLR is used selectively,
the impact of noise fl owing between the
pre-amp and the chassis of the power amp

s removed, minimising sound quality

rior

The CX-A5000 also allows balanced audio input

onnection to high grade source components
uch as CD players

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CX-A5000

11-channel Power Amplifi er

MX-A5000

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etwork Integration Functions Provide

Wider Source Access with Greater Contro

AirPlay lets you stream music wirelessly from

Mac, PC, iPod, iPhone or iPad. You can also
ccess music fi les stored on a PC or NAS,

internet radio or subscription-based music

ervices*

. Compatibility with high resolution

usic fi les in the FLAC/WAV 192kHz formats

ows playback with outstanding sound quality.
And the AV Controller app offers convenient
operation from a smartphone or tablet

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AV Controller App Allows Convenient

Control from a Smartphon

You can use the Yamaha AV Controller app to

ontrol power on/off and volume, select input and

SP modes and operate other functions from an

iPhone or Android devi

any as 23 different languages and customize the

interface by hiding unused icons and renaming

unctions. A tablet version is also available.

Smartphone Tablet

. You can also

in as

NAS

33 DSP Programmes, Including 10

ntroduced in the Flagship Z11 Receive

he broad array of surround sound programmes,
including 10 featured in the fl agship Z11 receiver,
features six Movie choices, including Spectacle

or movies with strong visual and audio impact,

ci-Fi for SFX movies, Adventure to emphasise

he sound of action movies, and Drama. Seven

ntertainment programmes match the audio

haracteristics of sources such as sports, music
videos, action games and roleplaying games.

ompatibility with the Dolby TrueHD and

DTS-HD sound formats means you hear the full

otential of every movie and music source.

YPAO-R.S.C. (Refl ected Sound Control
Sound Optimisation with Speaker Angle

easuremen

PAO analyses room acoustics and performs
speaker angle measurements, then calibrates
audio parameters to achieve optimum sound
at any of several listening positions. It employs

efl ected Sound Control to correct earl
refl ections for studio-quality sound. It also

rovides DSP Effect Normalization, which
varies the CINEMA
DSP parameters
according to the
refl

Effects of YPAO Reflected Sound Control (R.S.C.)

Direct

L1

sound

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L2

Level

R1

D L1R1 L2R2

Reflected Sound Control suppresses

R2

early reflections that make the sound
muddy and indistinct.

Adjustment

Time

HDMI: 8 Inputs and 2 Outputs with MHL
Support and 4K Ultra HD Upscaling/
Pass-Through

njoy the quality and convenience of HDMI
onnection with eight input and two output
omponents.

provides easy, direct

onnection of compatible mobile phones,

with playback of up to 1080p video and multi-

hannel audio from the phones. The receiver

lso charges the connected phone. Play, Stop

nd other basic operations can be controlled

rom the remote control. 4K upscaling makes

it possible to enjoy super high-defi nition

esolution from lower

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amaha Original Video Processin

The CX-A5000 is not only a superb audio

omponent, it also helps the AV system

chieve the highest possible levels of video

performance. Drawing on our experience in

eveloping high-end video projectors, Yamaha

has incorporated a number of advanced

ideo processing technologies, includin

dge Adaptive to smooth out jaggy noise,

otion Adaptive to

nalyse image motion

or precise by-pixel

processing, Cinema

etection of 3:2/2:2

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CINEMA DSP HD
Field Vertically for More Thrilling and
Realistic Surround Soun

CINEMA DSP HD3 literally takes the surround
sound experience to new heights. By using

our CINEMA DSP engines with advanced 3D
processing and four presence channels in an
11-channel confi guration, it gives the sound an
enhanced vertical dimension. You are enveloped

n wide, high and dense sound fi elds that deliver

excitingly realistic surround sound. In addition,

rear Virtual Presence Speaker has been added

to the usual front Virtual Presence Speaker, so

ou can enjoy CINEMA DSP H

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presence speakers)
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3 DSP Programmes

HiFi DSP Programmes

CLASSICAL

LIVE/CLUB

STEREO 11 Channel Stereo

HiFi DSP Subtotal 20

Hall in Munich A

Hall in Munich B

Hall in Frankfurt

Hall in Stuttgart

Hall in Vienna

Hall in Amsterdam

Hall in USA A

Hall in USA B

Chamber

Church in Tokyo

Church in Freiburg

Church in Royaumont

Village Gate

Village Vanguard

The Bottom Line

Cellar Club

The Roxy Theatre

Warehouse Loft

Arena

CINEMA DSP Programmes

ENTERTAINMENT

MOVIE THEATRE

CINEMA DSP Subtotal 13

Sports

Music Video

Recital/Opera

Pavilion

Disco

Action Game

Roleplaying Game

Standard

Spectacle

Sci-Fi

Adventure

Drama

Mono Movie

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11-channel Power Amplifi er

MX-A5000

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Advanced HDMI Zone Switchin

hile standard HDMI zone switching can only
end HD video programmes to the main and
econd zones, Yamaha’s Advanced HDMI Zone

witching adds the capability to choose from
arious audio and video sources for playback

n either zone. An on-screen graphical user

interface makes it easy to browse and select

ontent to enjoy from the second zone no

atter what is being played in the main zone

HD Content

Main Zone

Zone 2

Internal Content

with GUI

HD audio/video
contents

Analog/Digital
audio contents

Internal audio
contents

BD Player etc

CD Player etc

Net Radio/USB etc

AV Controller App Provides Zone Contro

The AV Controller app is extremely useful for

ontrolling various functions in multi-zone
ustom installations. Displaying zone icons for

onnection Example

Home theatre system with maximum channels (11.2-ch) 5-ch main zone plus two 2-ch zones

easy reference, it allows control
of power on/off, input selection

nd volume level in each zone. It
lso shows when the Party mode

s being used, and allows volume

ontrol of the Party function

In Addition to 11.2-channel Output,

-channel Biamping and Other

Confi gurations Are Possible.

The CX-A5000 and MX-A5000 are designed to
allow fl exible system building. Complementing
their 11-channel output that maximises

inema DSP HD3performance and makes the

ost of the capabilities of the speakers, they

also support biamping for driving tweeter and

oofer with separate amps.

Furthermore, they allow

iamping of, for example,

all fi ve channels using the

1 internal channels. Extra

amps can be used to power

ultiple zones in a

on to the main room, letting
ou confi gure your system for music play in a
edroom or kitchen, for example. On the MX-A5000,
ou can switch all 11-channel input jacks back and

h

hannel, further increasing system fl exibility

Auto Power Standby

Using less power saves money and is friendly to the

arth. The MX-A5000 has an Auto Power Standby

unction that will turn the power off after eight hours.
t can be turned on and off via a rear panel switch,

and will be overridden by the Trigger function

Handy Trigger Contro

The CX-A5000 provides two Trigger Out jacks that
enable control of connected component functions

uch as power on/off and input selection. The
MX-A5000 or another amplifi er or subwoofer
with a Trigger In jack can be connected to allow
use of the convenient Trigger function.

RPR

SR

SBR

FPR

FR

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CX-A5000

MX-A5000

CX-A5000

MX-A5000

SPEAKERS

R

CH.6

CH.5

CH.4

CH.3

CH.2

B

CH.2

A

CH.1

THROUGH

AUTO POWER

IMPEDANCE

SELECTEUR

D’IMPEDANCE

CX-A5000

SW1 SW2

SW1 SW2

Zone2

Zone3

FL FR C

SL SR

FL FR C

SL SR

FPL FPR

SBRSBL

RPRRPL

MX-A5000

FL FR

(2 pairs)

FL FR

CX-A5000

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

TRIGGER

+12V

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CH.5

CH.2 CH.1

IN

OUT

CH. SELECTOR

CH. SELECTOR

OUT

CH.5

CH.6

STANDBY

OFF
ON

SELECTOR

XLR

CH. SELECTOR

CH.2

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CH.1

R

R

CH.4

CH.3

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

INPUT

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CH. SELECTOR

CH. SELECTOR

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CH.2

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CH.4

CH.3

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XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

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AC IN

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SPEAKERS

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CH.3

CH.2

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Zone3

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MX-A5000

SPEAKERS

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CH.5

CH.4

CH.3

CH.2

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SELECTEUR
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OUT

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OUT

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CH.6

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CH. SELECTOR

CH. SELECTOR

CH.2

CH.1

R

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CH.4

CH.3

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XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

XLR

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XLR

XLR

INPUT

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CH.2LCH.5

CH.1

CH. SELECTOR

CH. SELECTOR

CH.1

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CH.4

XLR

CH. SELECTOR

CH.2

CH.5CH.6 3.HC4.HC 4.HC3.HC CH.6

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Zone3

CH.2

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A

11.2-channel AV Pre-Amplifi er

11.2-channel AV Pre-Amplifi er

CX-A5000

11-channel Power Amplifi er

MX-A5000

NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

CX-A5000

The CX-A5000 offered

with black and gold fi nish

available in some areas.

4K Pass-Through / 4K Upscaling

Main Specifi cations

Audio Section

Rated Output Level/Impedance
RCA Unbalance 1.0 V / 470 ohms
XLR Balance 2.0 V / 470 ohms
Max Output Level
RCA Unbalance >4.25 V (except for SW)
>6.8 V (SW)
XLR Balance >8.5 V
Input Sensitivity / Impedance
RCA Unbalance (Audio 2 etc) 200 mV / 47 k ohms
XLR Balance (Audio 4 Attenuator OFF) 200 mV / 47 k ohms
XLR Balance (Audio 4 Attenuator ON) 400 mV / 47 k ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion
MULTI CH INPUT to Speaker Out (Pure Direct, 70 W, 8 ohms) 0.008%

Front

Side

*Music service availability varies by region.

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
Audio 2 etc. to Preout
Frequency Response (Pure Direct, Audio 2 etc, Front L / R) 10 Hz–100 kHz +0 / -3 dB

General

Standby Power Consumption
HDMI Control off, Standby Through off 0.3 W (typical)
HDMI Control on, Standby Through on 5.0 W (typical)
Network Standby on 2.2 W (typical)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/8” x 7-1/2” x 17-5/8”

Weight 13.6 kg; 30 lbs.

(Bal/Unbal) (Pure Direct, Input 1k ohms Shorted, Analogue Input)

435 x 192 x 448 mm

112 dB

(mm)

Extensive Connections

Inputs

HDMI

*1

(Front HDMI : MHL input compatible)

Network 1

1

1

USB*
Radio Antenna (FM/AM)*
Analogue Audio
RCA Unbalance*
XLR Balance 1
Optical Digital*
Coaxial Digital (Assignable) 3
Component Video (Assignable) 4
Composite*
Multi-Channel Input 8 ch

2

1 / 1

1

(with Phono) 9

1

(Assignable except Video AUX)

1

/ S-Video 5 / 4

8

Outputs

HDMI 2 (Zone Assignable)
Optical Digital 1
Analogue Audio 1
Pre Out
RCA Unbalance 11.2ch
XLR Balance 11ch

4

Monitor Out
Composite Video 1
S-Video*
Component Video*
AV Out (Composite / S-Video) 1 / 1
Subwoofer 2 (stereo, front/rear, mono x 2)
DC Out*
Headphone Jack*

3

1

3

1

4

1

1

1

Others

Zone 2 Out 1
Zone 3 Out 1
Remote In/Out 2 / 2
+12V / Total 100 mA Trigger Out*
RS-232C 1
Terminal for Detachable Power Cable 1

1

*

Including front panel terminals.

2

The shape of the FM antenna terminal varies according to area.

*

3

Assignable to monitor out or Zone 2/3/4 out.

*

4

For optional accessories.

*

5

Yamaha subwoofer system control support.

*

5

2

11.2-channel AV Pre-Amplifi er

CX-A5000

11-channel Power Amplifi er

MX-A5000

The MX-A5000 offered with black,

titanium and gold finish available

in some areas.

11-channel Power Amplifi er

MX-A5000

NEW PRODUCT BULLETIN

Front

Side

(mm)

Main Specifi cations

Audio Section

Rated Output Power (6 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2ch driven)
All channel 170 W
Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 2ch driven)
All channel 150 W
Rated Output Power (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 2 ch driven)
All channel 170 W
Rated Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 ch driven)
All channel 230 W
Rated Output Power (4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 ch driven [European Model])
Ch2(L/R) 290 W
Maximum Effective Output Power (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 ch driven, JEITA)
All channel 280 W
Dynamic Power/Ch (Front L/R, 8/6/4/2 ohms)

190 / 250 / 350 / 500 W

Total Harmonic Distortion (70 W, 8 ohms) 0.015%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) (Input 1k ohms Shorted, 150 W / 8 ohms) 116 dB
Frequency Response 10 Hz–100 kHz +0 / -3 dB
Input Sensitivity / Impedance (1k ohms, 100 W / 8 ohms)
Unbalance (Audio 2, etc.) 2.0 V / 47 k-ohms
Balance 1.0 V / 47 k-ohms
Maximum Input Signal (1kHz, 0.5% THD, 8 ohms)
Unbalance (Audio 2, etc.) 1.3 V
Balance 2.6 V

General

Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W (typical)

Dimensions (W x H x D)
17-1/8” x 8-1/4” x 18-1/8”

Weight 25.4 kg; 56 lbs.

435 x 210 x 463.5 mm

Extensive Connections

Inputs

Analogue RCA Unbalance 11
Analogue XLR Balance 11

• “Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not
responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance. AirPlay, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and iTunes are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc. AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion, and Mac and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later. • Dolby and the double-D
symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • DTS, DTS-HD, the Symbol, & DTS or DTS-HD and the Symbol together are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC. • MHL and the MHL logo are a trademark, registered trademark or service mark of MHL, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. • “x.v.Colour” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • CINEMA DSP is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. • SILENT
CINEMA is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. • Pandora and Pandora Internet Radio logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. • Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

P10025845ARTHS-CXA5000/MXA5000@NPB

Outputs

Speaker 11 ch (13 terminals)

Others

Trigger Out* (+12V / Max 100 mA ) 1
Trigger In (+12V In) 1
Trigger Though Out* 1

* Yamaha subwoofer system control support.