YAMAHA DSP-A3090 User Manual
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MONITOR
AC 3
PRO LOGIC
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/DBSLDTAPE 1
TUNER
CD
PHONO
VCR 1
VCR 2
TV/DBS
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SOURCECDTAPE 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
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 built-in 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
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
Always set the volume control to “– ∞” before starting
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
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.
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.
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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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PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS
...........................................................................Inside the front cover
GETTING STARTED........................................................................... 3
FEATURES..........................................................................................5
SPEAKER SETUP............................................................................10
CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS................................................13
FRONT PANEL...............................................................................13
REMOTE CONTR OL 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 EQ UIPMENT
TO THIS UNIT.................................................................................22
CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS..........................................26
SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR Y OUR
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 T APE
(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 O WN SOUND FIELDS......................................58
SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS............58
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD
PARAMETERS................................................................................60
REMOTE CONTR OL LEARNING FUNCTION................................64
TROUBLESHOO TING......................................................................66
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................68
CONTENTS
Unpacking
If you hav en’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 b y 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.
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GETTING STARTED
Remote control
User program sheets
Batteries
Notes about the Remote Control Unit
●
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. Alw ays replace
all batteries at the same time.
*
If you hav e 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.
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 lamp etc.), it might cause the
remote control transmitter to work incorrectly. In this case, reposition the
main unit to avoid direct lighting.
Open/close the control door
When it is not necessary to operate controls inside the control
door, close the door.
To open the door
To close the door
4
30°
30°
Remote control
sensor
Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)
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This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound
field processor. The processor allo ws y ou to electronically expand
and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and
video sources, creating a theater-like e xperience in y our listening
room. This unit has a total of 12 digital sound field processor (DSP)
modes. You can create an excellent audio sound field b y selecting a
suitable sound field (this will, of course, depend on what y ou 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 A C-3 decoder.
Digital Sound Field Processing
What is it that makes live music so good? Toda y’s advanced
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the
sound of a live performance, b ut chances are y ou’ll still notice
something missing, the acoustic environment of the live concert hall.
Extensive research into the e xact nature of the sonic reflections that
create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible f or 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 an y one of these liv e performance
environments, all in your o wn home .
FEATURES
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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 man y mo vie 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. Dolb y Pro Logic employs a four channel five
speaker system. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input
signal into four le v els: the left and right main channels, the center
channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels
(used for sound eff ects , bac kground noise , and other ambient
noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even lessthan-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 y ou 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 Dolb y 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.
• 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.
Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP)
Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large
movie theater , because mo vie 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 speak ers , etc. of y our listening room is
much different from those of a mo vie 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.
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 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 y ou 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 AC3-processed sound field individually. They create a wide acoustic
environment and much surround eff ect 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 Dolb y Stereo Digital theater. This will be the
most ideal home theater sound at the present time.
This combination is availab le on the sound field prog rams No. 7
through No. 11 and “A C-3/Enhanced” of No. 12 when playing a
source with the Dolby Surround AC-3 decoded.
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