Yamaha DSP -A780 User Manual
NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER DSP-A780
DSP
PRO LOGIC
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CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................Inside Front Cover
SETUP & ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................3
1-1. GETTING STARTED.................................................................................3
1-2. SETUP.......................................................................................................8
1-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................16
1-4. ADJUSTMENT.........................................................................................20
GENERAL OPERATION.................................................................................24
2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE.............................................................................24
2-2. RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE
(OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER)....................................25
2-3. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS ..................................................28
2-4. SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS............................................28
2-5. MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND ............................................................28
2-6. SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM/PARAMETER
DISPLAY..................................................................................................28
2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS......................29
CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS....................................................33
3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS ....................33
3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD
PARAMETERS........................................................................................35
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................37
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................38
OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER
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.
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.
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Explanation of Graphical Symbols
CAUTION
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.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1 To ensure the finest performance,
please read this manual carefully. Keep it in
a safe place for future reference.
2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean
place – away from windows, heat sources,
and too much vibration, dust, moisture or
cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers,
motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock,
do not expose to rain and water.
3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It
may overheat, possibly causing damage.
4 Never open the cabinet. If a foreign
object drops into the set, contact your
dealer.
5 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.
6 Do not attempt to clean the unit with
chemical solvents; this might damage the
finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
7 Always set the volume control to “–
∞
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while lowering the tonearm to play a record;
turn the volume up with the stylus in the
groove.
8 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting”
section on common operating errors before
concluding that your unit is faulty.
9 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
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.
PRECAUTIONS
FCC INFORMATION
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.
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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.
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.
1-1. GETTING STARTED
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 remove the battery
compartment cover by pulling it in the direction of the white arrow on
the figure shown below.
2. Insert the batteries (R6, 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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SETUP & ADJUSTMENT
Remote control
Batteries
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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.
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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
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There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.
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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.
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, 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 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 an y one of these liv e performance
environments, all in your o wn home .
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets y ou
experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround mo vie
theater sound in your own home. Dolb y Pro Logic gets its name from
its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater
effective channel separ ation for a much higher degree of realism than
the “passive” Dolby Surround circuits found in today’s typical home
audio/video equipment. Dolby Pro Logic Surround provides a true
center channel, so that there are four independent channels, unlik e
passive Dolby Surround, which has in effect only three channels: left,
right, and rear. This 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.
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30°
Remote control
sensor
Within approximately
7 m (23 feet)
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolb y Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under Canadian patent number
1,037,877. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP
Additionally you can enjoy sound en vironment created by the
combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP.
Precise sound
movement and orientation by the Dolby Pro Logic technology is
added to sound fields which are precisely recreated on the
basis of actual acoustic environments by the DSP technology,
so it is suitable for any Audio/Video source with video image.
This combination is used on sound field programs No. 5
through No. 14, and No. 16.
The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these programs
created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP
technology.
VIDEO SUPERIMPOSE
If you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player ,
video monitor, etc. to this unit, y ou can take advantage of this unit’s
capability to display program titles , par ameter data and information
about other various settings 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 o ver a blue colored background.
NOTE: The program titles, parameter data and other information are
also displayed on the display panel of this unit.
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CONCERT HALL
DSP
Setting Up Your Speaker System
This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field
quality with a full five-speaker system setup, using one extra pairs of
effect speakers to gener ate the sound field plus one center speak er
for dialog, when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding. We
therefore recommend that you use a five-speaker setup. A fourspeaker system using only one pair of effect speak ers 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 five speaker system later.
Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended
With digital sound field programs No . 5 through No. 16, by using
either the Directional Enhancement circuit or the Dolby Pro Logic
decoder, decoded signals will be output from the center channel.
Therefore, if y ou w ant to upgr ade the Audio/Video home theater
system, it is recommended to use the center speaker unit.
If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speak er, it is
possible to enjoy mo vie vie wing without it. Best results , ho w e ver, are
obtained with the full system.
It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition
of a subwoofer and amplifier. You may wish to choose the
convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer
System, which has its own built-in pow er amp.
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5 Speaker System
This is the recommended speaker
system, providing the best sound
effects.
With sound field programs No. 1
through No. 4, using effect speakers
reproduces the effective sound field.
With the sound field programs No. 5
through No. 16, the center speaker
provides precise center localization.
Center Mode—Set to NRML or WD.
(See page 22.)
4 Speaker System
Simple system without center
speaker.
With sound field programs No. 1
through No. 4, a sound effect matching
that of a 5-speaker system can be
obtained. With sound field programs No.
5 through No. 16, center sound is output
from the left and right main speakers.
Center Mode—Set to PHNTM.
(See page 22.)
Speakers and Speaker Placement
Your full five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs: the
MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers) and the REAR
EFFECT SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also
be using a subwoofer.
You will probably use your present stereo speakers as the MAIN
SPEAKER pair. The rear effect do not need to be equal with the
MAIN SPEAKERS, although the center speaker should be as close
as possible. They should have enough power handling capacity to
accept the maximum output of the DSP system.
Place the MAIN SPEAKERS in the normal position.
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 abov e 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 speak er is not so critical
because low bass tones are not highly directional.
NOTE: The Yamaha NS-C110 speaker, a vailable in some countries,
is an ideal choice for the center speaker.
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1-2. SETUP
Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.
REAR PANEL
SINGLE
DUAL
SINGLE
10dB 0dB
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To AC outlet
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890A
(General Model)
1 Audio Signal Connection Jacks (f or Audio Source Equipment)
Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.
2 Audio/Video Signal Connection Jacks (f or 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 jac ks can
be used for higher resolution and improved picture quality if your
VCR, monitor, etc. are equipped with S-VIDEO connectors .
3 Main Speaker Terminals
Connect the main speakers here.
4 Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)
Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard
that your video equipment employs.
5 Low Pass Jac k
When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this jack.
Frequencies belo w 200 Hz from the left main, right main and
center channels are output to this jack.
6 Main Level Switch
Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the main-
channel output level at the MAIN speaker terminals by 10 dB by
setting this switch to “–10 dB”.
7 Center Speaker Terminals
Connect one or two center speakers here.
8 Rear Effect Speaker Terminals
Connect the rear effect speakers here .
9 Voltage Selector (Gener al Model only)
Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying
power . Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting.
0 Switched AC Outlets
You may plug other audio components into these sockets as long
as their combined power consumption does not e xceed the
specified value shown. “Switched” means that these components
are turned on and off by this unit’s po wer switch.
A Unswitched AC Outlet (U .S .A., Canada and Gener al Models)
The total power consumption of audio components plugged into
this socket should not e xceed the specified value shown.
“Unswitched” means that power is available even when this unit is
off.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS
Make sure that you ha v e the left (L) and right (R) channels
correctly connected. That means that jacks marked “L” on this unit
must be connected to jacks marked “L” on other units. Likewise with
the “R” jacks. This is easy if y ou remember to alw a ys use the red
plug for the “R” jacks and the other plugs for the “L” jacks.
With speaker connections you must also be sure that the polarity
is correct. For each amplifier and each channel, connect the plus (+)
terminal of the amplifier to the plus terminal of the speaker, and
connect the minus (–) terminal of the amplifier to the minus terminal
of the speaker . To keep track of polarity, use a speaker cable that has
one of the two wires marked by a stripe or a different color.
AUDIO OUT
LINE OUT
LINE IN
CD player
Tape deck
Video disc player
Tuner
Video cassette recorder 2
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
Monitor TV
TV/Satellite tuner
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Video cassette recorder 1
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT
CONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKS
If your video cassette recorder , video disc player, etc. and your
monitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals,
connect them to this unit’s S VIDEO jac ks , and connect this unit’s
S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jac k to the “S” video input of y our monitor.
Otherwise, connect the composite video jacks from y our video
cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. to the VIDEO jacks of this
unit, and connect this unit’s VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack to the
composite video input of your monitor.
NOTE: If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and VIDEO
input jacks, the signals will be sent to their respectiv e output jac ks
independently.
NOTE: If y our unit is the General Model, be sure the NTSC/PAL
switch has been correctly set to the standard that your video
equipment employs. U.S.A. and Canada models have no switch and
use the NTSC standard, while other models without a switch use the
PAL standard.
Notes about the Video superimpose
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If you watch a video source that is connected to both S VIDEO and
VIDEO input jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information
are output from only the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack.
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When no video signal is input to either S VIDEO or VIDEO input
jacks of this unit, signals of screen display information are output
from both S VIDEO MONITOR OUT and VIDEO MONITOR OUT
jacks with a color background.
* For the General Model, if the NTSC/PAL switch on the rear panel
is set to “PAL”, nothing will be output from either S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT or VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack in this case.
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S-VIDEO
OUT
VIDEO OUT
Video cassette recorder 1
Video cassette recorder 2
VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
Video disc player
Monitor TV
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