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APB664G-DSPAX640SE@115

10/10 (G/B)

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Visit us at our website:
http://www.yamaha

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YAMAHA 

ELECTRONICS UK LTD

200 Rickmansworth Road Watford Herts WD18 7LG

• Dolby Digital and Double D are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Corporation.

• DTS, ES and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

• Product designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

DSP-AX640SE Notable Features

High Performance Digital Circuitry

• 96 kHz/24-Bit D/A Conversion for All Channels
• Accurate Touch Digitally Regulated Volume Control Governs All

Channels (Yamaha YAC-520 LSI)

• 4-Layer DSP Processing Board to Prevent Digital Interference

High Density CINEMA DSP Circuitry

• Powerful Original 32-Bit Floating-Point Quantization System LSI

(YSS-938) for CINEMA DSP Processing

• Compatibility with Latest Movie Sound Formats including Dolby

Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Matrix 6.1, DTS-ES
Discrete 6.1, and DTS Neo:6

• Centre Graphic Equalizer for “Fine Tuning” Sound Field Balance
• 24 Surround Programmes (44 Variations) including New Music

Video Programmes 

• Night Listening Mode with Indication for All Programmes
• Quad-Field CINEMA DSP for 6.1-Channel Digital Surround
• SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment
• Virtual CINEMA DSP for Versatile Surround Enjoyment

High Current Amplification

• 6-Channel High Power Discrete Amplifier Configuration 

(85W x 6 [20–20,000 Hz, RMS]) 

• High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability
• Linear Damping Circuit Prevents Unwanted Speaker Cone

Movement

• Wide-Range Audio Frequency Response (10–100,000 Hz +0/-3

dB) for DVD-Audio/SACD Compatibility

• Finest Parts Used Throughout

– Extra-Large, Low-Impedance Transformer (4.8 kg)
– Extra-Large Custom-Made Block Electrolytic Capacitors

(12,000 µF/71 V)

– Anti-Resonance, Aluminium-Extruded Heat Sink
– Direct Signal Path Speaker Relays with Gold-Plated

Crossover Connection and Shielding for Stable Signal Path
and Speaker Protection

– One-Point Grounding for Improving Linearity and Damping

Factor

– ToP-ART Base for Reduced External Resonance
– High Performance Myca Capacitors and Film Capacitors 
– Thick PC Board Wiring with 1.6mm

φ

Copper Jumper Cables

– Extruded Aluminium Front Panel

Versatile, Extensive Connections

• 4 Optical and 1 Coaxial Digital Input Terminals (fixed and

assignable, Video Aux: fixed)

• 1 Optical Output Terminal (fixed and assignable)
• 5 A/V (with S-Video) and 3 Audio Input Terminals
• 2 A/V and 1 Audio Output Terminals
• Front Panel Video Aux Input Terminals with Optical Digital and

S-Video Terminals

• Preout Terminals for Main, Centre, Rear and Rear Centre

Channels

• Subwoofer Output Terminal
• 6-Channel External Decoder Input Terminals for Future Sound

Formats

• EXTRA-LARGE Speaker Terminals 

High Video Quality

• HDTV Compatibility
• Wide-Range Video Power Bandwidth (5Hz—30MHz -3 dB)

• 2 Component Video Input Terminals (fixed and assignable) and

1 Monitor Output Terminal

• Video Conversion (Composite to S-Video, Monitor Out)

Convenient Operating Features

• Programme Name and Sound Field Indications
• Auto Priority Input Selection and Auto Decoder Selection
• Rotary Encode Input Selector
• Easy Menu Setup

- Basic Modes: Setup and Speaker Level (Balance

Adjustment)

- Sound Modes: Speaker Set, Speaker Distance, LFE Level,

Dynamic Range, 5-Band Centre Graphic Equalizer and
Headphone Tone Control

- Input Modes: I/O Assignment and Input Mode
- Options: Display Set, Memory Guard, Audio Mute (3 steps:

Mute, -20dB, -50dB) and Zone Set

• Easy Menu Setup Can Control with Remote Control and Front

Panel

• 6-4 Mixdown (6-Channel Input)
• Speaker A+B and A/B Selector
• Test Tone Generator
• Sleep Timer
• Preset Remote Control Unit with Preset Code for DVD, TV, VCR,

etc. 

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Yamaha’s unique technology for the creation of sound fields is capable of
powerfully reproducing the three-dimensional environment that movie

sound engineers aim to convey, in any audio format from monaural to the latest 6.1-channel
digital surround. It is compatible with DVD and all other A/V sources.

Yamaha CINEMA DSP technology has received a patent in the U.S. (Patent No.

5,261,005).

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Summary of Contents for DSP-AX640SE

Page 1: ...erve as the core component of any high quality home cinema system Major features include 6 channel discrete amplification 85W x 6 RMS Yamaha s Digital ToP ART design concept Quad Field CINEMA DSP 24 s...

Page 2: ...rete 6 1 and DTS Neo 6 Powerful 32 bit Yamaha LSI YSS 938 for CINEMA DSP processing 24 surround programmes 44 variations with SILENT CINEMA and Night Listening mode Extensive input capability includin...

Page 3: ...conjunction with an ultra precise digital control circuit Yamaha original YAC 520 LSI The wide control range extends from 0dB to 99dB with narrow 0 5dB steps throughout the entire range for delicate...

Page 4: ...is also provided for enjoying 6 channel input sources from four or five speakers you already have on hand with or without a subwoofer High Dynamic Power Capability The DSP AX640SE is capable of deliv...

Page 5: ...or example the tone control circuit layout is straighter and shorter than ever Finest Parts Used Throughout In order to realize the goals of massive power and superlative sound quality Yamaha technici...

Page 6: ...rom the presence front rear and rear sound fields you will hear sound with highly accurate localization smooth movement exceptional clarity and richness and startlingly realistic presence It will seem...

Page 7: ...Listening mode you can reduce the volume and still enjoy proper tonal balance and dynamic range You hear dialogue clearly and the music and action are just as exciting without the screams and explosio...

Page 8: ...parameters that can be adjusted from the on screen menus The Basic modes are Setup and Speaker Level while the Sound modes feature a Centre Graphic Equalizer Speaker Set Speaker Distance LFE Level Dyn...

Page 9: ...Component Video Monitor Out signal is 5Hz 30MHz making it compatible with HDTV monitors DSP AX640SE Main Specifications AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power 8 ohms 20 20 000 Hz 0 06 THD FTC Main Cha...

Page 10: ...h and Speaker Protection One Point Grounding for Improving Linearity and Damping Factor ToP ART Base for Reduced External Resonance High Performance Myca Capacitors and Film Capacitors Thick PC Board...

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