Yamaha DSP-A3090 Operation Manual Download

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AC–3 RF

SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

GND

PHONO

TUNER

TAPE

REC
OUT

TAPE 1

TAPE

REC
OUT

TAPE 2

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

TAPE

TAPE 1

REC
OUT

TV/DBS

VCR 3

/DVD

DIGITAL SIGNAL

VIDEO

S VIDEO

TV/DBS

VCR 1

OUT

VCR 2

OUT

VCR 3/DVD

VCR 3/DVD OUT
CAN BE USED AS A 2ND
MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED
BY SET MENU.

OUT

MONITOR

OUT

OUTPUT

GND

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

LINE OUT

LINE IN

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

VIDEO IN

AUDIO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AC-3 RF OUTPUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT

BASIC CONNECTIONS

If you have YAMAHA audio/video unit numbered as

, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to

connect the output (or input) terminals of each unit to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

Monitor TV

Tuner

Tape deck 1 (DAT)

CD player

TV/Satellite tuner

Video cassette
recorder 1

LD player

Video cassette
recorder 2

Video cassette recorder 3
or another video unit

Tape deck 2

Turntable

If you wish to connect a second monitor TV (or a projector) to this
unit, you can switch the VCR 3/DVD VIDEO OUT jack (and S VIDEO
jack also) to a second monitor out jack for the connection with another
monitor TV. (See page 43.)

* For shaded parts, see pages 23 to 25.

Summary of Contents for DSP-A3090

Page 1: ...O AUX INPUT MODE VCR 3 DVD VIDEO AUX PHONES BASS TREBLE BALANCE REC OUT INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME VCR 2 VCR 1 TV DBS LD TAPE 1 TUNER CD PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TV DBS LD SOURCE CD TAPE 1 POWER INPUT TRIM PROGRAM EFFECT NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER DSP A3090 CINEMA DSP 7ch AC 3 S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R ...

Page 2: ...d in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit 11 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 12 Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufactur...

Page 3: ...roduct has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed...

Page 4: ... has been started 9 MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS Always turn power OFF prior to connecting or disconnecting cables This is important to prevent damage to the unit itself as well as other connected equipment 10 HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables including the AC cord by gripping the connector not the cord 11 CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use so...

Page 5: ...stening environments anything from a famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club In addition you get incredible realism from Dolby Surround encoded video sources using the built in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder and Dolby Surround AC 3 Decoder Seven built in channels of amplification on the DSP A3090 mean that no additional amplifiers are required to enjoy advanced digital sound field processing Rat...

Page 6: ...R SYSTEM 30 ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION 33 MAIN CENTER EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 33 INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 35 ADJUSTMENTS IN THE SET MENU MODE 36 GENERAL OPERATION 45 PLAYING A SOURCE 45 RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO VIDEO TAPE OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER 48 SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 49 MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND 51 SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM PARAMETER DISPLAY 51 DESCRIPTIONS ...

Page 7: ... be used for many of this unit s control operations you should begin by installing the supplied batteries 1 Turn the remote control unit over and slide the battery compartment cover downward in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries LR6 AA UM 3 type being careful to align them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover 3 Eng...

Page 8: ...nced highly directional infrared beam Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit when operating Remote control transmitter operation range Notes There should be no large obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the main unit If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting especially an inverter type of fluorescent la...

Page 9: ...cting a corresponding DSP program including combined operations of the Yamaha DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Surround AC 3 decoder Digital Sound Field Processing What is it that makes live music so good Today s advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance but chances are you ll still notice something missing the acoustic envi...

Page 10: ...n addition this unit features a built in automatic input balance control This always assures you the best performance without manual adjustment Dolby Surround AC 3 The built in Dolby Surround AC 3 Decoder leads you into a totally new sound experiences Dolby Surround AC 3 is a new generation of multi channel digital audio technology or the newest spatial sound processing format developed for 35 mm ...

Page 11: ...nals or SUBWOOFER terminals to maximize system performance Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER terminals to maximize system performance Dolby Surround DSP CINEMA DSP Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large movie theater because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers It is ...

Page 12: ... Digital Sound Fields A digital sound field is created on the presence side and the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Surround AC 3 processed sound field individually They create a wide acoustic environment and much surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation With wide dynamic range of AC 3 sound this sound field combination lets you feel as if you are w...

Page 13: ...s information will be superimposed over the video image If there is no video source connected or it is turned off the information will be displayed over a blue colored background NOTE The program titles parameter data and other information are also displayed on the display panel of this unit 9 English P01 CONCERT HALL 1 Hall A in Europe EFCT TRIM 0dB INIT DLY 30ms ROOM SIZE 1 0 LIVENESS 5 S DELAY ...

Page 14: ...e CINEMA DSP programs No 7 through No 12 or when the Dolby Surround AC 3 is decoded with any DSP program used dialog vocals etc are output from the center channel Therefore if you want to maximize the performance of your Audio Video home theater system it is recommended that you use a center channel speaker If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker it is possible to enjoy movi...

Page 15: ... that of a 7 speaker system can be obtained The addition of front left and right effect speakers produces a more effective sound field FRONT MIX switch Set to OFF See page 21 CENTER SP Set to PHNTM See page 30 7 Speaker System This is the recommended speaker system providing the best sound effects When a normal stereo source is played back with the sound field programs No 1 through No 6 using both...

Page 16: ... full range for the CENTER SPEAKER and the FRONT and REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position Place the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS further apart than the MAIN SPEAKERS on either side of and a few feet behind and above the MAIN SPEAKER pair Place the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS behind your listening position They should be nearly six feet up from the floor Place the CENTER SPEAKER pr...

Page 17: ... DSP DIGITAL SOURCE AC 3 PCM PROCESSOR VCR 3 DVD VIDEO AUX SET MENU BASS EXTENSION VIDEO AUX INPUT MODE VCR 3 DVD VIDEO AUX PHONES BASS TREBLE BALANCE REC OUT INPUT SELECTOR VOLUME VCR 2 VCR 1 TV DBS LD TAPE 1 TUNER CD PHONO VCR 1 VCR 2 TV DBS LD SOURCE CD TAPE 1 POWER INPUT TRIM PROGRAM EFFECT AC 3 1 4 5 6 7 9 M L K J I H G F E D C B A 0 8 2 3 Europe Model ...

Page 18: ...ee page 4 for how to open and close the control door A PHONES Jack Plug in headphones here for private listening Sound signals from the main channels only are output here However if the Dolby Surround AC 3 is decoded signals at all channels are distributed to the main channels and output here B Auxiliary Input Jacks VIDEO AUX Connect an auxiliary video or audio unit such as a camcorder to these ja...

Page 19: ... switch is off when the Dolby Surround AC 3 is decoded signals at all channels are distributed to the main channels and output from the main speakers J RET OUT Selector Selects the source to be recorded to a tape deck 1 or VCR 1 independently of the setting of the INPUT SELECTOR However when set to the SOURCE position the setting of the INPUT SELECTOR decides the source to be recorded to a tape de...

Page 20: ...hen the 1 2 Switch is set to 1 they operate the CD player and when set to 2 they operate the LD player 6 Blank Keys Have no preset functions so are used for learning other remote controller s functions only 7 TEST Switch When pressed sends a signal to the main left center main right rear right effect and rear left effect speaker in turn and when pressed once again sends a signal to the main and fr...

Page 21: ...d function See page 65 D EFFECT ON OFF Key Normally ON this key can be turned OFF to disable output from the center and effect speakers so that the sound becomes normal 2 channel stereo E Parameter Select Keys Select DSP program parameters or titles of the functions in the SET MENU mode F MUTING Key Decreases the master volume level by 20 dB While muting the indicator on the master VOLUME control ...

Page 22: ...IDEO S VIDEO TV DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3 DVD VCR 3 DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT IF SELECTED BY SET MENU OUT MONITOR OUT FRONT MAIN 8ΩMIN SPEAKER 8ΩMIN SPEAKER 8ΩMIN SPEAKER REAR CENTER A B 4ΩMIN SPEAKER A OR B 8ΩMIN SPEAKER A B A B A OR B 5ch 7ch ON OFF FRONT MIX I0dB 0dB MAIN LEVEL PRE OUT MAIN IN MAIN CH OUT IN FRONT CENTER MONO SPLIT EFFECT SUB WOOFER REAR COUPLER AC O...

Page 23: ...s 8 FRONT SPEAKERS Terminals When using the built in front channel amplifier connect the front effect speakers here 9 CENTER SPEAKERS Terminals When using the built in center channel amplifier connect one or two center speakers here 0 Center Speaker Impedance Switch Set to A B when using two center speakers or to A OR B when using only one center speaker A REAR SPEAKERS Terminals When using the bu...

Page 24: ...rear channels are to the SPLIT R jack separately K FRONT EFFECT Out Jacks Front channel line output Not connected when the built in amplifier is used Can be connected to input jacks of an external stereo power amplifier driving the front effect speakers L REAR EFFECT Out Jacks Rear channel line output Not connected when the built in amplifier is used Can be connected to input jacks of an external ...

Page 25: ...ECTIONS Make sure that you have the left L and right R channels correctly connected That means that jacks marked L on this unit must be connected to jacks marked L on other units Likewise with the R jacks This is easy if you remember to always use the red plug for the R jacks and the white plug for the L jacks For connections with audio video source equipment use RCA type pin plug cables with the ...

Page 26: ...3 RF OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT CONNECTING AUDIO VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT BASIC CONNECTIONS If you have YAMAHA audio video unit numbered as 1 2 3 etc on the rear panel connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output or input terminals of each unit to the same numbered terminals of this unit Monitor TV Tuner Tape deck 1 DAT CD player TV Satellite tuner Video cassette ...

Page 27: ...y a tape deck or VCR other than the tape deck connected to the OPTICAL TAPE 1 REC OUT jack of this unit You can switch the selection of input signals between digital and analog easily See page 46 for details NOTE When connecting an audio video unit to both of the digital and analog jacks of this unit make sure to connect to both jacks of the same name NOTE Be sure to attach the covers when the OPT...

Page 28: ...ignal connection for playing back an LD source with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo or monaural NOTE AC 3 RF audio input signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck or VCR To record an LD source the LD player must be connected to the OPTICAL digital audio signal input jack and or analog audio signal input jacks of this unit AC 3 RF SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNA...

Page 29: ...s about the Video superimpose If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and VIDEO input jacks of this unit signals of screen display information are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input jacks of this unit signals of screen display information are output from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT ja...

Page 30: ...and will lack bass Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any other metal part as this could damage this unit and or speakers NOTE Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit Red positive Black negative Unscrew the knob Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires Tighten the knob and secure the wire NOTE Banana Plug conne...

Page 31: ...It is also possible to use an external power amplifier if more power is desired In this case remove the jumper bars and connect the PRE OUT jacks to the INPUT jacks of a stereo power amplifier with a stereo pin cable making sure to connect the left and right channels correctly Connect the MAIN speakers to the speaker output terminals of the power amplifier PRE OUT INPUT Main speaker This unit Main...

Page 32: ...als and set the switch to A B top position If however you will not be using a CENTER speaker be sure to set the CENTER SP mode to PHNTM phantom See page 30 NOTE The speaker connections above are fine for most applications If for some reason however you wish to use an external power amp for any or all of the effect and center channels connect the line level output jack s for each channel to the INP...

Page 33: ... of two subwoofers is recommended To connect two subwoofers to this unit connect the left SPLIT SUBWOOFER jack to the INPUT jack of the amplifier driving the left subwoofer and the right SPLIT SUBWOOFER jack to the INPUT jack of the amplifier driving the right subwoofer and then connect each subwoofer to the corresponding amplifier With some subwoofers including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing ...

Page 34: ...s reproduction In this position low bass signals below 90 Hz at the rear surround channels are output from the main speakers or the SUBWOOFER jacks if the SW or BOTH position is selected on 1D LFE BASS OUT LARGE Select this position if your rear effect speakers have a high ability for bass reproduction or a subwoofer is connected to the rear effect speaker in parallel In this position full range s...

Page 35: ...et position SW MAIN Select this position if your system does not include a subwoofer In this position full range signals present at the main channels signals from the LFE channel and other low bass signals that are selected on 1A to 1C to be distributed from other channels are output from the main speakers SW BOTH Select either the SW or BOTH position if your system includes a subwoofer In either ...

Page 36: ...lay 4 Press or once 5 Press or once or more until the title of function on which you will change the selection appears on the display 6 Press or once or more so that the arrow points the position you will select 7 Repeat step 5 and 6 to change selections on other functions in the same way NOTE The same operations can also be made on the front panel First press the SET MENU switch and then INPUT TR...

Page 37: ...EL or key is pressed while the test tone is output from other than the right or left rear effect speaker the key adjusts either the right or left rear level that has been adjusted last time If there is insufficient volume from the effect speakers you may decrease the main speaker volume level by setting the MAIN LEVEL switch on the rear panel to 10 dB and adjust the center and rear level again Vol...

Page 38: ...ight front effect speaker and to the left front effect speaker Pressing and holding the parameter select or key only when the PARAMETER SET MENU switch is set to the PARAMETER position fixes the test tone on the speaker that is currently outputting the test tone 4 Adjust the front level by using the FRONT LEVEL keys on the remote control so that the speaker volume is the same as that of the main s...

Page 39: ... of the source to be approximately equal to your CD player s reference level by using the INPUT TRIM control This adjustment can also be done with the remote control unit For using the remote control unit refer to 11 INPUT TRIM Input level adjustment on page 44 6 In the same way adjust levels of other sources NOTES The adjustments will be saved until it is readjusted When the Dolby Surround AC 3 i...

Page 40: ...nit is recommended for simple operation Operations should be made watching information on this unit s display panel or the monitor screen If you want to display information on the monitor turn the power of the monitor on 1 Set the PARAMETER SET MENU switch to the SET MENU position on the remote control unit 2 Select the function title on which you will make a change 3 Select any desired position o...

Page 41: ...he test tone is output from the selected speaker Adjust the Master VOLUME control so that the test tone can be heard at your desired listening level If SUBWOOFER is selected the test tone below 90 Hz is output from the subwoofer The test tone will not be necessarily output from the selected speaker s only The output mode of the test tone depends on the settings on 1 SPEAKER SET in the SET MENU mod...

Page 42: ...tion at the same time by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is shorter than the distance from the left or right main speaker to your listening position 5 CENTER GEQ Adjusting the Center Channel Graphic Equalizer The built in five band graphic equalizer is used to tailor over a 6 dB range the overall output frequency respons...

Page 43: ...center and right main channels FRONT EFCT Front effect channels REAR EFCT Rear effect channels 3 Press the Parameter or key to turn the equalizer for the selected channels to ON 4 Press the Parameter Select key repeatedly until the title of adjusting mode 6A L C R EQ 6B FRONT EFCT EQ 6C REAR EFCT EQ for the channels on which you will make adjustments is displayed The adjusting mode will not be dis...

Page 44: ...to 9 dB HIGH FRQ 1 0 kHz to 12 7 kHz GAIN 6 dB 9 dB PEQ FRQ 12 7 kHz GAIN 4 dB PEQ FRQ 8 0 kHz GAIN 3 dB 6 3 0 3 6 9 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k PEQ HIGH HIGH PEQ OVERALL Frequency Hz GAIN dB Frequency Hz GAIN dB Frequency Hz GAIN dB Frequency Hz GAIN dB 6 3 0 3 6 9 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k HIGH PEQ 6 3 0 3 6 9 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k 5k 10k 20k 6 3 0 3 6 9 20 50 100 200 500 1k 2k...

Page 45: ...mum level of sounds Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature very wide dynamic range AC 3 technology can bring the original sound track into a home audio format with this wide dynamic range unchanged In this position an AC 3 source is reproduced in the original sound track s wide dynamic range providing you with powerful sounds like a movie theater Selecting this position w...

Page 46: ...ange 0 0 to 1 0 in 0 2 step Preset value 1 0 Adjusts the dynamic range of low level signals of source The larger the value the range is more widened The smaller the value the range is more reduced Adjusting method Select the title H LEVEL CUT or L LEVEL BST by pressing the Parameter Select or key and adjust its value by pressing the Parameter or key MIN In this position dynamic range is more reduc...

Page 47: ... If you wish to connect a second monitor TV or a projector to this unit select MONTR position The VCR 3 DVD VIDEO OUT jack and S VIDEO jack also is switched to a second monitor out jack so you can connect this jack to the video input jack of another monitor TV NOTES Even in the MONTR position the VCR 3 DVD VIDEO IN jack can be used as a normal video signal input jack and the VCR 3 DVD AUDIO SIGNAL...

Page 48: ...his unit only you can designate the input mode that is automatically selected when the power of this unit is switched on or when the input source is changed AUTO In this position the AUTO input mode is always selected when the power of this unit is switched on or when the input source is changed LAST In this position the input mode you have selected last time is memorized and will not be changed e...

Page 49: ...h Otherwise turn this switch off 4 Play the source 5 Increase the setting of the master VOLUME control to your listening level Adjust the BASS TREBLE BALANCE controls etc or select a desired sound field program See page 49 NOTE If a different audio source is selected with the input selector keys on the remote control unit while enjoying a video source the sound from the newly selected audio source...

Page 50: ... In this mode only analog input signal is selected even though digital signal is input at the same time Select this mode when you want to use the analog input signal instead of the digital input signal m For LD sources The following four input modes are provided AUTO This mode is automatically selected when you turn on the power of this unit or when you change input source In this mode input signa...

Page 51: ...AC 3 RF signal is selected again Sound output is interrupted for a moment when such a change of input signals occurs To prevent an undesirable change of input signals fix the AC 3 RF signal by selecting the AC 3 RF mode NOTES For sources PHONO TUNER TAPE 2 VCR 1 and VCR 2 the input mode cannot be changed because they input analog signals only to this unit When the input source is changed to LD CD ...

Page 52: ...ou can monitor the audio or the audio and video signals being recorded by selecting TAPE 1 or VCR 1 on the INPUT SELECTOR You can watch or listen to any other source by selecting it with the INPUT SELECTOR You can use any other VCR or tape deck not selected by the REC OUT selector to record an audio and video source selected by the INPUT SELECTOR The audio and video signals from VCR 2 or VCR 3 are...

Page 53: ...to record from records compact discs radio etc Recording of copyright material may infringe copyright laws If you watch a video software that uses scramble or encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed there may be a case that display information superimposed on the picture and or the picture itself is disturbed due to those signals SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS This unit has 12 programs for...

Page 54: ...the key twice To enjoy a video source with the surround sound effects of Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Surround AC 3 Select the program No 10 No 11 or No 12 that suits your preference Dolby Surround is decoded automatically distinguishing the input signal If the selected input signal is the AC 3 RF signal or digital AC 3 input signal Dolby Surround AC 3 is decoded If the selected input signal ...

Page 55: ... a source In that case press the EFFECT switch or the EFFECT ON OFF key to turn effect sounds ON or use an input signal other than the AC 3 RF signal SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM PARAMETER DISPLAY You can select program names and edit parameters watching their data displayed on your video monitor screen and superimposed over the video image as described on page 9 1 Turn your monitor on and press the...

Page 56: ... walls and sounds spread finely and beautifully Hall B in Europe This is a large shoe box type concert hall with approximately 2500 seats Almost the whole interior except the ceiling is made of wood including mahogany reflective panels Special reflective paneling above the stage produces strong frontal reflections which tend to reinforce the direct sound from the stage This hall has a very solid p...

Page 57: ...rate reverberations This is ideal for reproducing church music played by a pipe organ etc Freiburg This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church with a high pointed dome and columns along the sides This interior produces very long reverberations 5 ROCK CONCERT The Roxy Theatre The ideal program for lively dynamic rock music The data for this program was recorded at LA s hottest r...

Page 58: ...age depth Moderate reverberations let you feel the presence of the hall This program is ideal for bringing together music and video 8 CONCERT VIDEO 2 Pop Rock This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel that you are in the midst of the action as if attending an actual jazz or rock concert The indirect sound constituent spreads on the surround side of the sound field by the u...

Page 59: ...d 10 MOVIE THEATER 1 Ideal for reproducing video discs video tapes and similar sources which are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the DOLBY SURROUND logo 70 mm Spectacle When the Dolby Pro Logic Surround is decoded AC 3 Spectacle When the Dolby Surround AC 3 is decoded This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a 70 mm film movie theater It precisely reproduces the source sound in detai...

Page 60: ... hall on the rear surround side powerfull reverberations are generated You can enjoy watching Sci Fi adventure movies etc with much presence 70 mm General When the Dolby Pro Logic Surround is decoded AC 3 General When the Dolby Surround AC 3 is decoded This program is for reproducing sounds on a 70 mm AC 3 multi track film and characterized by a soft and extensive sound field The front presence si...

Page 61: ...round speaker systems of the 35 mm film theater The Dolby Surround decoding and the digital sound field processing is precisely performed without altering the originally designed sound orientation The surround effects produced by this sound field folds the viewer naturally from the rear to the left and right and toward the screen NOTE The Dolby Surround system is designed to be used with program m...

Page 62: ... one surface walls ceiling the back of the room so numerous that they merge together to form a continuous sonic afterglow They are non directional and lessen the clarity of the direct sound Direct sound early reflections and subsequent reverberation taken together help us to determine the subjective size and shape of the room and it is this information that the DSP system reproduces in order to cr...

Page 63: ...nd rooms provided to create custom tailored listening environments that ideally match your mood and music Refer to DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS on page 60 for a description of what each parameter does how it effects the sound and its control range 1 With the desired program selected press the Parameter Select key on the remote control unit once This will recall the next param...

Page 64: ...it Affects the Sound Changes the apparent distance from the source sound Since the distance between a sound source and a reflective surface determines the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection this parameter changes the location of the sound source within the acoustic environment What it Does Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection heard by the listene...

Page 65: ...the early reflections decay Control Range 0 10 REV TIME Reverberation Time How it Affects the Sound The natural reverberation time of a room depends primarily on its size and the characteristics of its inner surfaces This parameter therefore changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range What it Does Adjusts the amount of time it takes for the level of the dense...

Page 66: ...ke the space of the acoustic environment has become larger Control Range 0 250 milliseconds REV LEVEL Reverberation Level This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound The larger the value the stronger the reverberation becomes Control Range 0 100 EFCT TRIM Effect Trim Performs fine adjustment of the level of all the effect sounds Control Range 3 dB to 3 dB REV TIME 60 dB REV DELAY ...

Page 67: ...f this parameter is shown by _ _ Control Range 1 49 milliseconds S DELAY Surround Delay Adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the rear surround side sound field The larger the value the later the surround sound field is generated This parameter is available only when an AC 3 RF signal or digital AC 3 input signal is input to this unit When another signal is input t...

Page 68: ... Remote Control Function 1 Select the learning group number 1 or 2 by using the 1 2 switch 2 Set the YPC USER LEARN switch to LEARN 3 Aim the infrared transmitter window of the other remote control unit 4 Press the key that is to have a new function assigned to it The TRANSMIT LEARN indicator will light up 5 Press and hold down the button on the other remote control unit corresponding to the new f...

Page 69: ...tion is to be erased until the TRANSMIT LEARN indicator flashes on and off three times Erasing All Learned Functions 1 Set the YPC USER LEARN switch to LEARN 2 Use the point of a pencil or other similar object to press and hold the CLEAR button 3 Press and hold any key until the TRANSMIT LEARN indicator flashes on and off seven times NOTE All of the memorized functions will be retained while you r...

Page 70: ...roper The protection circuit has activated because of short circuit etc The power to the component connected to the REC OUT jacks of this unit is off The MEMORY GUARD function is set ON It is not possible to record the sound field on a tape deck connected to this unit s TAPE REC OUT jacks The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock lightning excessive static electricit...

Page 71: ... is striking the remotecontrol sensor of the main unit The internal microcomputer freezes Memory is full There may occasionally be instances in which due to the signal coding and modulation systems employed by another remote control unit that this remote control unit will not be able to learn its signals Learning process incomplete WHAT TO DO Turn the power to this unit on Replace batteries The re...

Page 72: ...OUT MAIN CENTER REAR EFFECT FRONT EFFECT 1V 1 2 kΩ SUBWOOFER SPLIT L R MAIN SPEAKERS SMALL 2 0V 1 2 kΩ SUBWOOFER MONO MAIN SPEAKERS SMALL 3 4V 1 2 kΩ Maximum Voltage Output 20 Hz 20 kHz 1 THD PRE OUT MAIN L R 3V Headphone Jack Rated Output Impedance Output Level CD Input 50 mV RL 8Ω 0 2V Impedance 100Ω Frequency Response 20 Hz 20 kHz CD TUNER TAPE LD TVzDBS VCR VIDEO AUX to MAIN L R SP OUT 0 0 5 d...

Page 73: ...ignal to Noise Ratio 50 dB Monitor Out Frequency Response 5 Hz 10 MHz 3 dB Power Supply U S A and Canada models AC 120V 60 Hz Europe and U K models AC 230V 50 Hz Australia model AC 240V 50 Hz General model AC 110 120 220 240V 60 50 Hz Power Consumption U S A and Canada Models 450W 600 VA Europe U K Australia and General models 400W AC Outlets 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS U S A model 120W max total Canada an...

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