Yamaha DDP-10 User Manual

POWER
TV/DBS DVD/LD
SET MENU PARAMETER
DIGITAL DIGITAL
MOVIE THEATER
TEST
NATURAL SOUND
CINEMA DSP
ENHANCED
Natural Sound Digital Processor Processeur numérique “Son Naturel”
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
1 Read Instructions – All the safety
and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and
operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the
unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions – All operating
and other instructions should be followed.
5 Water and Moisture – The unit
should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
6 Carts and Stands – The unit should
be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A A unit and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8 Ventilation – The unit should be
situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built­in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9 Heat – The unit should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
10 Power Sources – The unit should be
connected to a power supply only of the type described 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 manufacturer.
13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of
the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care
should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.
15 Damage Requiring Service – The
unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;
or E. The unit has been dropped, or the
cabinet damaged.
16 Servicing – The user should not
attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna
should be located away from power lines.
18 Grounding or Polarization –
Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
CAUTION
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

English
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
(for US customers only)
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
FCC INFORMATION
(for US customers only)
1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.
3. NOTE : This product 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 and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.
SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only)
This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference.
Congratulations!
You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Processor—an extremely sophisticated audio component. This unit takes full advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater. With this unit, you will get incredible realism from Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded video sources.
Rather than tell you about the wonders of this unit, however, let’s get right down to the business of setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.
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English
1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUST AND VIBRATION
Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage.
2. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED CONDITION
Install the unit in well-ventilated condition. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.
3. KEEP THE AC POWER PLUG DISCONNECTED DURING VACATION ETC.
When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
4. AVOID PHYSICAL SHOCKS
Strong physical shocks to the unit can cause damage. Handle it with care.
5. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF
This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all maintenance to qualified Yamaha service personnel. Opening the unit and/or tampering with the internal circuitry will make servicing difficult and will endanger you and your unit.
6. 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.
7. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY
Always plug and unplug cables—including the AC cord—by gripping the connector, not the cord.
8. CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH
Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.
9. USE THIS UNIT WITH THE CORRECT VOLTAGE
The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than that which is specified is dangerous and may result in a fire or other type of accident causing damage. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that which is specified.
10.KEEP AWAY FROM TUNERS
Digital signals generated by the unit may interfere with other equipment such as tuners, receivers or TVs. Move the system farther away from such equipment if interference is observed.
IMPORTANT!
Please record the model and serial number of your unit in the space below.
Model: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Voltage Selector (General Model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local mains voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC mains supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 AC, 50/60 Hz.
CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMER
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE­CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................Inside the cover
PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................1
FEATURES ..........................................................................................3
CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS...................................................6
FRONT PANEL..................................................................................6
DISPLAY PANEL...............................................................................7
SPEAKER SETUP...............................................................................8
CONNECTIONS.................................................................................11
SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR Y OUR
SPEAKER SYSTEM .......................................................................14
OUTPUT BALANCE ADJUSTMENT...............................................17
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE...............................19
OPERATIONS....................................................................................22
SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS......................................23
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS..............24
TROUBLESHOO TING ......................................................................25
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................26
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CONTENTS
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English
This unit is a sophisticated digital sound processor designed specifically for decoding the Dolby Digital (AC-3). This unit consists of a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder, Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processor and other original Yamaha functions developed using the newest technology to reproduce sources encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) precisely as movie sound creators intended. This unit will lead listeners into a totally new sound experience.
This unit is equipped with “6-channel discrete” output terminals for sending multi-channel audio signals of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) individually. Therefore, the audio amplifier or receiver must have “discrete” input terminals to receive the signals from this unit. If your amplifier or receiver can input 5-channel discrete signals only, see page 12.
Digital Sound Field Processing
This unit incorporates a sophisticated digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room.
Dolby Digital (AC-3)
The built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder leads you into a
totally new sound experiences.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a new generation of multi-channel digital audio technology, or the newest spatial sound processing format developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing a new kind of low bit-rate audio coding.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to consumers. In multi-channel form, Dolby Digital (AC-3) provides five full range channels in what is sometimes referred to as a “3/2” configuration: three front channels (left, center and right), plus two surround channels. A sixth bass-only effect channel is also provided for output of LFE (low frequency effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other channels. This channel is counted as 0.1, thus giving rise to the term 5.1 channels in total.
Compared to Dolby Pro Logic that is referred to a “3/1” system (left front, center, right front and just one surround channel), Dolby Digital (AC-3) features two surround channels, called stereo or split surrounds, each offering the same full range fidelity as the three front channels.
Sound of wide dynamic range reproduced by the five full range channels presents listeners much excitement that has never been experienced before. Precise sound orientation by the discrete digital sound processing expands realism that the original movie possesses.

FEATURES

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Laser Disc is a home audio format that could benefit from Dolby Digital (AC-3). In the near future, Dolby Digital (AC-3) will also be applied to DBS, CATV, DVD and HDTV. The ongoing release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded video software.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the most suitable for your audio system and the listening conditions.
Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be changed so
that it will be suitable for the listening conditions.
Output of low bass from any channel can be assigned to
either the MAIN output terminals or SUBWOOFER output terminal to maximize system performance.
Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN output
terminals or SUBWOOFER output terminal to maximize system performance.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) + DSP (CINEMA DSP)
Dolby Digital (AC-3) 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 difficult to create a sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers, etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a movie theater.
Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded sound field.
The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those programs are created by the combination of Dolby Surround and YAMAHA DSP technology.
CINEMA DSP
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Dolby Digital (AC-3) + 2 Digital Sound Fields
Digital sound fields are created on the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the room, letting you feel much presence as if you are watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo Digital theater.
This combination is available on the sound field program “ DIGITAL ENHANCED”.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) + 3 Digital Sound Fields
Digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the
independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital (AC-
3) decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and much surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital (AC-3) sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you are watching a movie in the newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater. This will be the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.
This combination is available on the sound field program
“DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER”.
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FRONT PANEL

CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS

POWER
TV/DBS DVD/LD
SET MENU PARAMETER
DIGITAL DIGITAL
MOVIE THEATER
TEST
NATURAL SOUND
CINEMA DSP
ENHANCED
1
765
2 3 4
1 Display Panel
See page 7.
2 POWER Switch
Turns this unit on and off.
3 SET MENU and Buttons.
Select functions in the SET MENU mode.
4 PARAMETER – and + Buttons
Make a setting change or an adjustment for the selected function in the SET MENU mode. These buttons are also used for increasing and decreasing levels in the output balance adjustment using the test tone.
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