Yamaha DSP-A3090 User Manual

NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER

DSP A3090

CINEMA DSP 7ch

AC-3

POWER

PROCESSOR

TAPE 2

AC 3

MONITOR

PRO LOGIC

DSP

DIGITAL SOURCE

AC 3 PCM

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

INPUT TRIM

SET MENU

PROGRAM

EFFECT INPUT MODE

TV/DBS

LD

TAPE 1

VCR 1

TUNER

PHONES

VIDEO AUX

BASS

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

REC OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

EXTENSION

SOURCE

TAPE 1

VCR 2

CD

LD

CD

VCR 1

TV/DBS

VCR 2

VCR 3/DVD

PHONO

VCR 3/DVD

VIDEO AUX

VIDEO AUX

PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

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.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT!

Please record the serial number of this 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water 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.

6Carts 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.

8Ventilation – 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 built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10Power 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.

11Power-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.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object 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.

16Servicing – 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.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

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.

PRECAUTIONS

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

The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in well-ventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 10 cm behind and on the both sides and at least 20 cm above the top panel of the unit. 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.DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT UPSIDEDOWN

Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.

7. HANDLE THE UNIT GENTLY AND CAREFULLY

Do not use force on switches, knobs or cords. When moving the set, first turn the unit off. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other equipment. Never pull the cord itself.

8.ALWAYS SET THE VOLUME CONTROL TO MINIMUM

∞” before startingAlways set the volume control to “–

audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback 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 solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

12.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.

13.READ THE “TROUBLESHOOTING ” SECTION

Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on common operating errors before concluding that your unit is faulty.

14.ABOUT THE AC OUTLETS

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.

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 product complies with the radio frequency interference requirements of the Council Directive 82/499/EEC and/or 87/308/EEC.

The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlets on the rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the outlets are rated to provide.

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Congratulations!

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—an extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system 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 the DSP system will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening 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.

Rather than tell you about the wonders of digital sound field processing, 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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CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
...........................................................................Inside the front cover
GETTING STARTED...........................................................................	3
FEATURES..........................................................................................	5
SPEAKER SETUP ............................................................................	10
CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS ................................................	13
FRONT PANEL ...............................................................................	13
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................................................	16
CONNECTIONS ................................................................................	18
REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS.........................	18
REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS ..................	21
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS.....................	21
CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT
TO THIS UNIT.................................................................................	22
CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS ..........................................	26
SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR
SPEAKER 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 OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS................	52
CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS ......................................	58
SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS ............	58
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD
PARAMETERS................................................................................	60
REMOTE CONTROL LEARNING FUNCTION................................	64
TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................	66
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................	68

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GETTING STARTED

Unpacking

If you haven’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its accessories from the box and wrapping material. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories.

Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries

Since the remote control unit will 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 Batteries them with the polarity markings on the inside of the battery

compartment.

Remote control

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

User program sheets

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Notes about the Remote Control Unit

Open/close the control door

●When you notice that remote control operation has become erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries. Always replace all batteries at the same time.

*If you have exchanged batteries in the remote control unit with new ones, press the RESET button before using the remote control unit.

●Make sure that the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the remote control unit is set to the YPC or USER position for normal operation.

●This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit when operating.

When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control door, close the door.

To open the door

Remote control transmitter operation range

To close the door

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

30°	30°

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 lamp etc.), it might cause the

remote control transmitter to work incorrectly. In this case, reposition the

4	main unit to avoid direct lighting.

FEATURES

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. This unit has a total of 12 digital sound field processor (DSP) modes. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments.

In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder and Dolby Surround AC-3 decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Surround AC-3 decoder can be controlled by selecting 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 environment of the live concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of a live concert. What’s more, our technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of actual concert halls, jazz clubs, theaters, etc. from around the world, to allow you to accurately recreate any one of these live performance environments, all in your own home.

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Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even less- than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging. Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and distributes the surroundsound effects.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal processing system. This system improves the stability of sound at each channel and crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is more accurate compared with conventional analog signal processing systems.

In 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 film-movies by employing a new kind of low bit-rate audio coding.

Dolby Surround AC-3 is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to consumers. In multi-channel form, Dolby Surround 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 Surround 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.

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Laser Disc is a home audio format that could benefit from Dolby AC-3. In the near future, Dolby 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 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 Surround AC-3 become the most suitable for your audio system and the listening conditions.

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 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 Surround sound field.

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•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 SPEAKERS terminals 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.

CINEMA DSP 7ch

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates those programs are created by the combination of Dolby Surround and YAMAHA DSP technology.

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Dolby Pro Logic + 2 Digital Sound Fields

A digital sound field is created on the presence side and the rear surround side of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround-processed sound field individually. 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 theater.

This combination is used on sound field programs No. 7 through No. 11, and “PROLOGIC/Enhanced” of No. 12.

Dolby Surround AC-3 + 3 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 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 programs No. 7 through No. 11 and “AC-3/Enhanced” of No. 12 when playing a source with the Dolby Surround AC-3 decoded.

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Video superimpose

If you connect your video cassette recorder, LD player, video monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s capability to display program titles, parameter data and information for various setting changes and adjustments on your video monitor’s screen. This 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.

P01/ CONCERT HALL 1

Hall A in Europe

EFCT TRIM . . . . 0dB/

INIT.DLY . . . . 30ms/

ROOM SIZE . . . .1.0/

LIVENESS. . . . . . . 5

S.DELAY . . . . . . -- ms

NOTE: The program titles, parameter data and other information are also displayed on the display panel of this unit.

CONCERT HALL 1	PRO LOGIC
	PROCESSOR
Ha l l A i n Europe	AC 3
	AC 3 PCM
	DSP
	DIGITAL SOURCE

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SPEAKER SETUP

Setting Up Your Speaker System

This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using two extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a sevenspeaker setup. A four-speaker system using only one pair of effect speakers for the sound field will still provide impressive ambience and effects, however, and may be a good way to begin with this unit. You can always upgrade to the full seven speaker system later. In the 4 or 5 speaker system, the Digital Sound Field Processing is still performed, but the main speakers are used for both the main channels and the front effect channels.

Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended

When playing back a source with the “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 movie viewing without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

Use of a Subwoofer Expands Your Sound Field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwoofer is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with the Dolby Surround AC-3 decoded. You may wish to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own builtin power amp.

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Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended

4 Speaker System

5 Speaker System

6 Speaker System

7 Speaker System

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Simplest system.	Good for Audio/Video sources.	Good for sound fields from 2-channel
		stereo sources.
You can enjoy widely diffused sound by	By the use of center speaker, center	When a normal stereo source is played
only adding two additional speaker units	sounds (dialog, vocals etc.) are	back with the sound field programs No.
at the rear.	precisely localized.	1 through No. 6, a sound effect
		matching that of a 7-speaker system
		can be obtained. The addition of front
		left and right effect speakers produces a
		more effective sound field.

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 sets of effect speakers (front and rear), reproduces the most effective sound field. When using the the sound field programs No. 7 through No. 12 or when decoding the Dolby Surround AC-3 with any program used, the center speaker provides precise center localization.

FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.	FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.	FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.	FRONT MIX switch—Set to OFF.
(See page 21.)	(See page 21.)	(See page 21.)	(See page 21.)
CENTER SP—Set to PHNTM.	CENTER SP—Set to NRML or WD.	CENTER SP—Set to PHNTM.	CENTER SP—Set to NRML or WD.
(See page 30.)	(See page 30.)	(See page 30.)	(See page 30.)

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Speakers and Speaker Placement

Your full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also be using a subwoofer.

The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models and have enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system.

Other speakers do not have to be equal to the MAIN SPEAKERS. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use high performance models that can reproduce sounds in 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 precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or below the television monitor, or use a magnetically shielded speaker.)

If using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo Subwoofer System, the position of the speaker is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional.

Main speaker

Effect speaker

Center speaker

Subwoofer

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CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1

2 3

4

5

6 7 8 9

(Europe Model)

	NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER DSP A3090					CINEMA DSP 7ch		AC-3
	POWER							PROCESSOR		TAPE 2
								AC 3		MONITOR
								PRO LOGIC
								DSP
								DIGITAL SOURCE
								AC 3 PCM
									INPUT SELECTOR		VOLUME
			INPUT TRIM	SET MENU	PROGRAM		EFFECT INPUT MODE		TV/DBS	LD
										TAPE 1
									VCR 1		TUNER
	PHONES	VIDEO AUX	BASS	BASS	TREBLE	BALANCE	REC OUT
			EXTENSION				SOURCE TAPE 1		VCR 2		CD
							LD	CD
							VCR 1 TV/DBS
							VCR 2		VCR 3/DVD		PHONO
							VCR 3/DVD
							VIDEO AUX		VIDEO AUX
0	A	B	CD E F G H I J K							L	M

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1POWER Switch

Turns this unit on and off.

2Standby Indicator (Europe, U.K. and Australia models only) While the power of this unit is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control unit switches this unit to the standby mode. In this mode, the standby indicator is half illuminated.

3Remote Control Sensor

Signals from the remote control unit are received here.

4Display Panel

Shows program names, parameters and information for various setting changes and adjustments.

5 AC-3 Indicator

Lights up while the built-in Dolby Surround AC-3 Decoder is functioning.

6 PRO LOGIC Indicator

Lights up while the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is functioning.

7DSP Indicator

Lights up while the built-in Digital Sound Field Processor is functioning.

8DIGITAL SOURCE AC-3/PCM Indicator

“AC-3” lights up when a Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded signal is input to this unit. “PCM” lights up when a digital signal other than Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded signals is input to this unit.

9TAPE 2 MONITOR Switch

Used when you have connected a second tape deck to this unit’s AUDIO SIGNAL TAPE 2 jacks to select that tape as the source.

0Control Door

See page 4 for how to open and close the control door.

APHONES 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.

BAuxiliary Input Jacks (VIDEO AUX)

Connect an auxiliary video or audio unit such as a camcorder to these jacks. If the connected video unit has a S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO jack to obtain a high resolution picture. The unit connected to these jacks can be selected by the INPUT SELECTOR and REC OUT selector.

CBASS EXTENSION Switch

When pressed inward (ON), boosts bass frequency response at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance. If you do not have a subwoofer, the use of this switch will be effective to reinforce the bass frequencies.

*The use of this switch will not be so effective if you set the function “1. SPEAKER SET” in the SET MENU mode to

output low bass signals at the main channels from the subwoofer only. (See pages 30–32 for details.)

DINPUT TRIM Control

Adjusts the input level of each source respectively. Moreover, performs setting changes and adjustments for functions selected in the SET MENU mode.

ESET MENU Switch

Whenever pressed, selects functions in the SET MENU mode.

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FBASS and TREBLE Controls

Adjust low and high frequency response respectively for the left main, right main and center channels only.

*Increasing low frequency response with the BASS control will not be so effective if you set the function “1. SPEAKER SET”

in the SET MENU mode to output low bass signals at the main channels and/or the center channel from the subwoofer. (See pages 30–32 for details.)

GPROGRAM Selector

Sequentially selects the digital sound field processing programs in the + or – direction.

HBALANCE Control

Adjusts the left and right output volume to the Main Speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker positions or listening room conditions.

IEFFECT Switch

Normally ON, this switch can be turned OFF to disable output from the center and effect speakers so that the sound becomes normal 2-channel stereo.

*Even if this 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.

JRET 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 deck or VCR.

KINPUT MODE Switch

Switches the mode of selecting input signals between “AUTO” and “ANALOG” modes for sources that input two or more types of signals to this unit. (See page 46 for details.)

*For LD source, this switches among “AUTO”, “AC-3 RF”, “DIGITAL” and “ANALOG” modes.

LINPUT SELECTOR

Selects the input source that you want to listen to (and watch).

MMaster VOLUME Control

Simultaneously controls volume level at all outputs: front effect, main, rear effect, center, and subwoofer. (This does not affect TAPE REC OUT level.)

*When the volume is decreased by pressing the MUTING key on the remote control unit, the indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off.

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT								1TRANSMIT/LEARN Indicator
								In “LEARN” mode, lights to indicate that the key just pressed is
								ready for learning input. In “USER” mode, blinks when a learned
								key is pressed to show that a control signal has been sent to your
								equipment.
1								2YPC/USER/LEARN Switch
	TRANSMIT							Set to YPC for operating this unit and Yamaha Audio/Video units.
	/LEARN YPC USER LEARN				1	2	M
2								Set to USER for using learned key functions. Set to LEARN for
	POWER		TV	VCR 1	VCR 2
3							6
								learning new control functions. (See page 64.)
	V-AUX	PHONO TAPE 1		TUNER	CD
4	VCR 3	VCR 2	VCR 1 TV/DBS		LD			(“YPC” is the abbreviation of YAMAHA Preset Code.)
	/DVD
	TAPE 2 MON	CHAPTER		PAUSE/STOP	PLAY			3POWER Key
5	DISPLAY	STILL		SEARCH				Turns this unit on and off.
								* (Europe, U.K. and Australia models only)
6	TV/VCR		DIR A	PLAY	DIR B			Turns the power on mode to the standby mode and vice versa.
		TAPE-VCR					L
	DECK A/B	PAUSE		STOP				4Input Selector Keys
	TEST	A/B/C/D/E		PRESET/CH
7							K	Select the input source. Pressing the key for the currently
			VCR-TV
			TUNER
		HALL 1	HALL 2	HALL 3	CHURCH			selected source will change its input mode. (See page 45 for
8		1	2	3	4
	FRONT	ROCK	6	CONCERT	CONCERT		J	details.)
	LEVEL	5		7	8
		CONCERT	JAZZ CLUB	VIDEO 1	VIDEO 2
		TV	MOVIE	MOVIE	AC-3/			5CD/LD Function Keys
		THEATER	THEATER 1	THEATER 2	PRO LOGIC
9		9	10	11	12		I
	CENTER							Operate functions on your Yamaha CD player and LD player.
	LEVEL	ON SCREEN		PARAMETER
				SET MENU				When the 1/2 Switch is set to 1, they operate the CD player, and
					MASTER		H
0					VOLUME			when set to 2, they operate the LD player.
	LEVEL	EFFECT		MUTING
	REAR
		ON/OFF
A	RESET	CLEAR						6Blank Keys
								Have no preset functions, so are used for learning other remote
								controller’s functions only.
								7TEST 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 front
	BCDE FG							effect speakers in turn for easy comparison of level settings.

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8FRONT LEVEL +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the front effect speakers.

9CENTER LEVEL +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the center speaker(s).

0REAR LEVEL +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the rear effect speakers. Pressing these keys change both of the right and left effect speaker’s levels at the same time with the level balance between them unchanged. To change the level balance between the right and left effect speakers, follow the instruction on page 33.

ARESET Button

Press this button to “reset” the internal microcomputer which controls remote control operations. Microcomputer “reset” is necessary when the remote control freezes. If you have exchanged batteries in the remote control unit with new ones, press the RESET button before using the remote control unit.

*Pressing the RESET button will not erase learned functions.

BON SCREEN Display Key

Changes the type of display showing the program name and parameters, or information for various setting changes and adjustments on the connected monitor’s screen.

Whenever pressed, the screen changes to a full display, a simple display and no display in turn.

CCLEAR Button

Used in USER or LEARN mode to erase a learned function. (See page 65.)

DEFFECT 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.

EParameter Select Keys

Select DSP program parameters, or titles of the functions in the SET MENU mode.

FMUTING Key

Decreases the master volume level by 20 dB. While muting, the indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off continuously.

GParameter +/– Keys

Edit DSP program parameters or used for setting changes and adjustments in the SET MENU mode.

HMASTER VOLUME +/– Keys

Increase (+) or decrease (–) the master volume level.

IPARAMETER/SET MENU Switch

When set to the PARAMETER position, the Parameter Select Keys and Parameter +/– Keys will select and edit DSP program parameters. When set to the SET MENU position, the Parameter Select Keys and Parameter +/– Keys are used for setting changes and adjustments in the SET MENU mode.

JProgram Select Keys (1 through 12) Select DSP programs 1 through 12.

KTuner Function Keys

Operate Yamaha tuner functions.

LTape Deck Function Keys

Operate Yamaha tape deck functions.

M1/2 Switch

When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to YPC, this switches the CD/LD Function Keys to keys for use with either the CD player or LD player. (“1” for the CD player and “2” for the LD player.) When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to USER or LEARN, this switch selects the group 1 or 2 of the learnable function keys. (See page 64.)

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CONNECTIONS

REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.

1 2 3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

A

(General Model)

AC–3 RF

AUDIO SIGNAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

SPEAKERS

SIGNAL

GND

VIDEO

S VIDEO

MAIN

A

CENTER

B

LD

PHONO

LD

A+B

A OR B

CD

1

TV/DBS

CD

COAXIAL

2

A+B: 4

MIN./SPEAKER

OPTICAL

IN

8

Ω

MIN./SPEAKER

A OR B: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

TUNER

FRONT

REAR

Ω

To

CD

3

VCR 1

AC outlet

OUT

TAPE

TAPE

PB

TAPE 1

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

AC OUTLETS

PB

TAPE 1

4

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

REC

8Ω

REC

OUT

VCR 2

MIN./SPEAKER

MIN./SPEAKER

OUT

3

OUT

8ΩCOUPLER

MONO

SPLIT

TAPE

LD

PB

TAPE 2

4

IN

REC

FRONT

MAIN

TV/DBS

OUT

VCR 3/DVD

MIX

LEVEL

PAL NTSC

ON OFF —I0dB 0dB

I00W MAX. TOTAL

200W MAX.

OUT

PRE

MAIN

OUT

IN

FRONT

REAR

VCR 3

5ch 7ch

OUT

IN

CENTER

SUB

EFFECT

VCR 3/DVD OUT

MAIN CH

WOOFER

/DVD

CAN BE USED AS A 2ND

MONITOR

MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED

BY SET MENU.

OUT

DIGITAL SIGNAL

B CD E F GHIJKL

M

N

O

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1OPTICAL Digital Input and Output Jacks

Can be connected with audio/video units that have optical digital signal output (and input) jacks.

2COAXIAL Digital Input Jack (for CD Player)

Can be connected with a CD player that has a coaxial digital signal output jack.

3AC-3 RF SIGNAL Input Jack (for LD player)

Can be connected with an LD player that has an AC-3 RF audio signal output jack.

4GND Terminal

Connects the ground wire of the turntable to produce minimum hum. In some cases, however, better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.

5AUDIO SIGNAL Connection Jacks (for Audio Source Equipment) Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.

6AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL Connection Jacks (for Video Source Equipment)

Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your video equipment. In place of the VIDEO jacks, the S VIDEO jacks can be used for higher resolution and improved picture quality if your VCR, monitor, etc. are equipped with S-VIDEO connectors.

7MAIN SPEAKERS Terminals

When using this unit’s built-in main-channel amplifier, connect the main speakers here. The jumper bars must be plugged in to connect the MAIN IN jacks to the PRE OUT jacks.

8FRONT SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in front-channel amplifier, connect the front effect speakers here.

9CENTER SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or two center speakers here.

0Center Speaker Impedance Switch

Set to “A + B” when using two center speakers, or to “A OR B” when using only one center speaker.

AREAR SPEAKERS Terminals

When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear effect speakers here.

BVideo NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)

Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard that your video equipment employs.

CFRONT MIX Switch

Set to “OFF (7ch)” when setting up a full 7 or 6 speaker system, or to “ON (5ch)” when setting up a 5 or 4 speaker system.

DMAIN LEVEL Switch

Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the mainchannel output level at the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by setting this switch to “–10 dB”.

EPRE OUT Jacks

Main-channel line output. Connected with jumper bars to MAIN IN jacks when the built-in amplifier is used. Connected to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of integrated amplifier or receiver) when using external amplification.

FMAIN IN Jacks

Line input to built-in main-channel amplifier. Connected with jumper bars to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in amplifier is used. Not connected when using an external power amplifier.

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