YAMAHA DSP-E800 User Manual [fr]

DSP-E800

AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR D’EFFETS AUDIO-VIDEO

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

BRUKSANVISNING

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place — away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the unit, contact your dealer.

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power cord and then the wires connected to other component. Never pull the wires themselves.

5. The openings on the cover assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire and damage. Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire and damage.

6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.

7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other component such as tuners, receivers and TVs. Move this unit farther away from such component if interference is observed.

8. Always set VOLUME to the “m” position before starting the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started.

9. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

10. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.

11. When not planning to use this unit for a long period of time (e.g., a vacation), disconnect the AC power cord from the wall outlet.

12. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power cord when there is an electrical storm.

13. Grounding or polarization — Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit is not defeated.

14. AC outlet — Do not connect audio component to the AC outlet on the rear panel if that component requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

■ For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.

Note

• The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a

plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

CAUTION

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES

The DSP-E800 makes it possible for you to enjoy advanced surround sound with a 5.1 channel system by connecting it to your present main amplifier.

Built-in 3-Channel Power Amplification

◆ Minimum RMS Output

(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz) Center: 70 W (8 Ω) Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)

Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field Processing

◆ Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

◆ Dolby Pro Logic Decoder

◆ Dolby Digital Decoder

◆ DTS Decoder

◆ CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP

Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS

Other Features

◆ 96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter

◆ “SET MENU” which Provides You with 12 Items

for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video System

◆ Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance

Adjustment

◆ 6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future

Formats

◆ S Video Signal Input/Output Capability

◆ 3 Optical/2 Coaxial Digital Signal Input Terminals

◆ SLEEP T imer

◆ Remote Control

INTRODUCTION

FEATURES .................................................................. 1

CONTENTS ................................................................. 1

GETTING STARTED ................................................. 2

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............................... 4

PREP ARATION

SPEAKER SETUP.......................................................7

CONNECTIONS..........................................................8

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE ............ 14

BASIC OPERATION

PLA YING A SOURCE .............................................. 16

DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)

EFFECT .................................................................. 20

RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR

VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................... 21

ADVANCED OPERATION

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM .................................... 22

SET MENU................................................................. 25

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER

OUTPUT LEVELS ................................................. 29

SLEEP TIMER .......................................................... 31

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992 – 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 32

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................... 35

y indicates a tip for your operation.

• When buttons on this unit and the remote control are noted together in this Owner’s Manual, these button names are in principle noted in the order of “button name (remote control button name)”.

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GETTING STARTED

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your package.

Remote control Batteries (R6 type)

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

MOVIE

SUR.

THTR 1

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

TV SPORTS

DISCO

ROCK

HALL

TEST

EFFECT

DSP

TIME/LEVEL

SET MENU

6CH INPUT

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

–

VOLUME

Battery Installation in the Remote Control

1 Turn the remote control over and slide the

battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2 Insert the batteries (R6 type) according the

polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Replacement

If the remote control operates only when it is close to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with new ones.

Notes

• Use only R6 batteries for replacement.

• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.)

• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

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Using the Remote Control

DIGITAL

DOLBY

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

+–

Remote control sensor

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large object between the remote control and the sensor, the sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe light). In this case, change the direction of the light or reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.

Notes

• Handle the remote control with care.

• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following conditions:

– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or

bath; – dusty places; or – extremely low temperature.

CINEMA DSP

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

PROGRAMSET MENU EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

Within approximately 6 m (20 feet)

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

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Front Panel

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

+–

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

0987

1 STANDBY/ON

Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on, set VOLUME to the “m” position.

Standby mode

In this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

2 Remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control.

3 Display

This shows various information. (Refer to page 5 for details.)

4 INPUT MODE

Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO, DTS and ANALOG for the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT sources.

5 INPUT SELECTOR

Turn this selector to select the input source (TUNER, CD, VCR, CBL/SAT, D-TV, DVD/LD) that you want to listen to or watch. The arrow for the selected input source indicator lights up on the display.

6 VOLUME

Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.

VOLUME

00 0

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

PROGRAMSET MENU

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

7 SET MENU +/–

Press these buttons to adjust the setting on the SET MENU.

8 NEXT

Press this button to select the item on the SET MENU. This button functions like the SET MENU.

9 TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT

Press this button to select a tape or an MD source. The “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up on the display. When you press the button again, the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator goes off, “6CH INPUT” appears on the display and you can listen to a source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals.

0 EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear). If you turn them off, the signals of the center and rear channels are directed to the right and left main speakers when playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital and DTS. In this case, the output levels of the right and left speakers may not match.

q PROGRAM selector

Press l or h to select a DSP program when the effect speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the selected program appears on the display.

on the remote control when using

–dB

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Display

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

ENHANCED MOVIE THEATER 12

1 t indicator

The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on.

2 Multi-information display

This display shows various information: for example the name of the selected DSP program and the various settings during adjustment with the SET MENU.

3 Input source indicators

One of the arrows for these indicators lights up depending on which source is selected.

4 TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator

This lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder, etc. is selected as the input source by pressing TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD).

TUNER CD CBL/SAT TAPE/MD

MONITOR

SLEEP

DVD/LD

dB ms

D–TV

VCR

5 g and o indicators

“ g ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is on. “ o ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.

6 x indicator

“ x ” lights up when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.

7 DSP program indicators

These indicators light up when DSP program No. 2, 3 or the subprogram “ENHANCED” of No. 1 is selected.

8 SLEEP indicator

This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Remote Control

POWER

3 4

PROGRAM

/DTS

MOVIE

SUR.

THTR 1

MONO MOVIE

TV SPORTS

ROCK

HALL

TEST

DSP

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

–

VOLUME

MOVIE

THTR 2

DISCO

EFFECT

SET MENU

5 6CH INPUT

Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals.

6 SLEEP

Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.

7 PROGRAM selector buttons

These buttons select a DSP program.

8 9

8 EFFECT

Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center and rear).

9 (next), (back)

These buttons are used to advance or go back one selection on the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

0 SET MENU

Press this button to select the items on the SET MENU.

w e

q Input selector buttons

These buttons select the input source. CD: To play a CD TUNER: To listen to an FM or AM broadcast TAPE/MD: To play a tape or MD DVD/LD: To play a DVD or LD D-TV: To watch a TV VCR: To play a video cassette CBL/SAT: To watch cable TV or satellite broadcast

1 POWER

Each time you press this button, the unit switches between the power on and standby mode.

2 TEST

Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.

3 l (left), h (right)

These buttons adjust the setting of the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.

4 TIME/LEVEL

Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL mode.

w MUTING

Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press this button again.

e VOLUME +/–

These buttons are used to adjust the volume level. +: To turn up the volume –: To turn down the volume

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PREP ARA TION

SPEAKER SETUP

Speakers to Be Used

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers (with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the same manufacture or speakers with the same tonal quality.

The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.

The main speakers should be high-performance models and have enough power-handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to use highperformance models that can reproduce sounds over the full range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.

■ Use of a subwoofer expands your

sound field

It is also possible to further expand your system with the addition of a subwoofer. 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) channel with high fidelity when playing back a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for natural and lively bass reproduction.

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers.

Main speaker (R)

Rear speaker (R)

Subwoofer

Main speaker (L)

Center speaker

Rear speaker (L)

■ Main speakers

Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance from the ideal listening position. The distance of each speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the same.

■ Rear speakers

Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor.

■ Center speaker

Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the monitor and centrally between the main speakers.

Note

• If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will be heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case, “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position. (Refer to page 26 for details.)

1.8 m

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■ Subwoofer

The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.

CAUTION

Some types of speakers interfere with a TV monitor. If this problem occurs, move the speakers away from the monitor. If you cannot avoid installing the center speaker or subwoofer near the TV monitor, use magnetically shielded speakers.

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CONNECTIONS

C C

V V

Before Connecting Components

CAUTION

Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed.

Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each component to be connected to this unit.

When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect it to the terminals with the same number labels as !, @, #, $ etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its products.

Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.

The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:

Yellow video signals (composite)

White analog audio signals for the left channel

Red analog audio signals for the right channel

coaxial digital signals

After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.

Connecting to an External Decoder (page 9)

MAIN

SURROUND 6CH INPUT

EXTERNAL DECODER

MAIN IN

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

CENTER

IN (PLAY)

CD TUNER

1 2 3 4

IN OUT MONITOR

VCR

S VIDEO SIGNAL

TAPE/MD

Connecting an Audio Component (page 9)

Digital signal input terminals (page 10)

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO SIGNAL

OUT (REC)

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

OUT

DVD/LD

DVD/LD CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

D–TV CBL/SAT

VCR

Connecting a Video Component (pages 10 and 11)

Connecting the Speakers (page 11)

OUT

OUT MONITOR

OUT

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CENTER REAR

–

(SURROUND)

Connecting the External Amplifier (page 11)

MAIN

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

WOOFER

SUB

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

OUTPUT

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch (page 13)

(Europe model)

To AC outlet

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

Connecting the Power Supply Cords (page 13)

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Connecting an Audio Component

CONNECTIONS

CD player

OUTPUT

6CH INPUT

EXTERNAL DECODER

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

L R

MAIN IN

OUTPUT

Tuner

MAIN

SURROUND

CENTER

IN (PLAY)

CD TUNER

1 2 3 4

IN OUT MONITOR

VCR

S VIDEO SIGNAL

L R

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO SIGNAL

OUT (REC)

TAPE/MD

OUT

L R

LINE OUT

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

D–TV CBL/SAT

DVD/LD

VIDEO SIGNAL

Tape deck or MD recorder

Analog signal

Signal flow

DVD/LD CBL/SAT

OUT

VCR

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR

L R

LINE IN

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

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Connecting to an External Decoder

External decoder

MAIN

OUT

L R L R

6CH INPUT

EXTERNAL DECODER

MAIN IN

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

EXTERNAL DECODER

EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN switch

SURROUND OUT

MAIN

SURROUND

CD TUNER

1 2 3 4

IN OUT MONITOR

S VIDEO SIGNAL

MAIN IN

CENTER

IN (PLAY)

VCR

CENTER

OUT

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO SIGNAL

OUT (REC)

TAPE/MD

OUT

SUBWOOFER OUT

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

DVD/LD

D–TV CBL/SAT

VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD CBL/S

VCR

OUT

This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals for connecting an external decoder to this unit. Set the EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN switch to the EXTERNAL DECODER position. Connect the 6-channel audio signal output terminals of the decoder to the 6CH INPUT terminals of this unit.

CAUTION

Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.

Notes

• When a source connected to these terminals is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

• The settings of “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP” and “BASS OUT” on the SET MENU have no effect on a source connected to these terminals. The setting of “MAIN LVL” is effective. (Refer to pages 26 and 27 for details.)

• Adjustment of the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers and subwoofer is effective when a source connected to these terminals is selected as the input source. (Refer to page 29 for details.)

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CONNECTIONS

Connecting a Video Component

DVD/LD player

L R

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

MAIN

SURROUND

CD TUNER

1 2 3 4

TV/Digital TV

Analog signal

Digital signal (optical)

DIGITAL SIGNAL

(COAXIAL)

DIGITAL SIGNAL (OPTICAL)

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

AUDIO SIGNAL

IN (PLAY)

OUT (REC)

TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

DIGITAL SIGNAL (OPTICAL)

ANALOG AUDIO OUT

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

L R

Cable TV/

satellite tuner

DIGITAL SIGNAL (OPTICAL)

DVD/LD CBL/SAT

OUT

VCR

AUDIO OUT

VCR

Digital signal (coaxial)

Signal flow

DIGITAL SIGNAL (COAXIAL)

ANALOG

AUDIO

L RL R

OUT

AUDIO IN

L R

Notes

• Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not

being used in order to protect them from dust.

• If your LD player has a Dolby Digital RF signal output terminal,

be sure to use the RF demodulator (separately purchased).

• No sound will be heard when connecting your LD player’s Dolby

Digital RF signal output terminal directly to this unit’s COAXIAL DVD/LD digital signal input terminal.

• The input signal from the DVD/LD or CBL/SAT input terminals

is selected in the following order of priority with the input mode set to AUTO: COAXIAL terminal → OPTICAL terminal → Analog terminal. Refer to page 18 for details.

• All digital signal input terminals are applicable to sampling

frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz. (Refer to page 19 about 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals.)

■ Video signal terminals (composite)

If your video components do not have “S” video terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s VIDEO terminals. Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

TV monitor

VIDEO IN

DVD/LD player

VIDEO

OUT

TV/Digital TV

VIDEO OUT

■ Audio signal terminals

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Note

• Be sure to make the video connections as well.

■ Digital audio signal terminals

If your DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite tuner, etc. has coaxial or optical digital signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL

Video signal

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT VCR

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

VIDEO

OUT

Cable TV/

satellite tuner

VIDEO SIGNAL

VIDEO

OUT

VCR

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO IN

VCR

Signal flow

and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a connection between the optical digital signal terminals, remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that conforms to EIA standards. Other cables might not function correctly.

Notes

• Be sure to make the audio connections as well.

• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and

composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their respective output terminals.

When making connections between the digital signal terminals, you should connect the components to the samenamed analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because a digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.

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M M

1 2 3 4

■ S VIDEO terminals

S VIDEO

Cable TV/ satellite tuner

IN OUT MONITOR

VCR

S VIDEO SIGNAL

OUT

S VIDEO OUT

OUT

S S

S VIDEO IN

TV/Digital TV

S VIDEO

OUT

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

S VIDEO OUT

TV Monitor

S VIDEO IN

S Video signal

Signal flow

CONNECTIONS

If your video components have “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals. Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.

Notes

• Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for the S VIDEO connection.

• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their respective output terminals.

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VCR

Connecting the Speakers and the External Amplifier

Center speaker

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CENTER REAR

–

Main speaker

Right

Rear speakers

Right

SPEAKERS

(SURROUND)

Left

MAIN

2-ch power amplifier

MAIN

OUTPUT

(SURROUND)

L R

REAR

Subwoofer

system

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

Main speaker

IMPEDANC

SET BEFORE

REAR CENTER

: 4Ω : 4Ω

: 8Ω : 8Ω

Left

Basic connection

It is necessary to connect a 2-channel amplifier to this unit in order to drive main speakers.

Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

■ Connecting 2-channel amplifier

Connect the input terminals of a 2-ch power amplifier to the MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit. If you connect the AUX input terminals of the external amplifier to the MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit, be sure to set the volume of the external amplifier around –16 dB to –18 dB.

■ Connecting a rear speaker system

Connect a rear speaker system to the REAR SPEAKER (SURROUND) output terminals of this unit.

■ Connecting a center speaker

Connect a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER output terminals of this unit.

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CAUTIONS

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage the unit and/or speakers.

■ Connecting a subwoofer system

Connect the input terminal of a subwoofer system to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit.

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CONNECTIONS

■ Speaker cables

10 mm (3/8”)

1 Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation

from each of the speaker cables.

2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together

to prevent short circuits.

■ Connecting to the REAR and

CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–)

1 Unscrew the knob. 2 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of

each terminal.

3 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

Other connections

■ Using this unit as a Dolby Digital

or DTS decoder

Connect the OUTPUT terminals (MAIN, REAR, CENTER and SUBWOOFER) of this unit to the EXTERNAL DECODER or 6 CHANNEL input terminals of the external amplifier.

■ Receiving the multi-channel signal

from other equipment

1 Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/

MAIN IN switch to the EXTERNAL DECODER position before you turn on this unit.

2 Connect the OUTPUT terminal of the external

amplifier to the 6CH INPUT terminals of this unit.

3 Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly

(or 6CH INPUT once) until “6CH INPUT” appears on the display.

• The signal on the main channel will be output to the MAIN OUTPUT terminals.

• The overall volume level will be controlled by DSPE800.

■ Using this unit as a power

amplifier

1 Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/

MAIN IN switch to the MAIN IN position before you turn on this unit.

2 Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly

(or 6CH INPUT once) until “6CH INPUT” appears on the display.

• DSP-E800 is regarded as 3-channel power amplifier. The REAR L, the REAR R, and the CENTER terminals can be used for the connection.

• The volume control of this unit will be bypassed.

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CONNECTIONS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch

WARNING

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.

Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.

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(Europe model)

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

Connecting the Power Supply Cords

■ AC OUTLET (SWITCHED)

To AC outlet

(Europe model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

Switch potision Left

Right

After completing all connections, connect the AC power cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.

U.K. and Europe models .................................... 1 OUTLET

Use this outlet to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the AC OUTLET is controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or POWER). This outlet will supply power to any connected component whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the AC OUTLET is 100 W.

Speakers Impedance level Rear

The impedance of each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher.

Center Rear

The impedance must be 4 Ω or higher. The impedance of each speaker must be

8 Ω or higher. The impedance must be 8 Ω or higher.Center

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ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

MOVIE

THTR 1

MOVIE THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

TV SPORTS

HALL

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

VOLUME

–

This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker. This is important for the best performance of the digital sound field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder and DTS decoder.

2 Turn the power on.

STANDBY/ON

The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should be performed at your listening position with the remote control. After completing the adjustments, use VOLUME +/– at your listening position to check if the adjustments are satisfactory.

3 Press TEST.

“TEST LEFT” appears on the display.

TEST

Front panel Remote control

DIGITAL

DOLBY

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

3,7

+–

CINEMA DSP

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

PROGRAMSET MENU

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

4 Turn up the volume.

You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from each speaker for about two seconds in the following order: left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker, right rear speaker and left rear speaker. The display changes as shown below.

TEST LEFT

–

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

Front panel

POWER

TEST

RIGHT

TEST CENTER

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TEST L SUR. TEST R SUR.

Notes

• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the unit in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.

• If the test tone cannot be heard from the center speaker, check the setting of “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

5 Press TIME/LEVEL

TIME/LEVEL

repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted.

“CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display.

6 Press h to raise and l to

lower the level.

• Adjust the sound output

DSP

levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost the same as that of the main speakers.

• While adjusting, the test tone is heard from the selected speaker.

7 When the adjustment is complete, press TEST.

“TEST OFF” appears on the display and the test tone stops.

TEST

Note

• If “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position, the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted in step 6. The center channel sound is automatically output from the right and left main speakers.

• Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust the overall volume level of your audio system by using VOLUME (or VOLUME +/–).

• If there is insufficient sound output from the center and rear speakers, you may decrease the main speaker output level by setting “MAIN LVL” on the SET MENU to “–10 dB”. (Refer to page 27 for details.)

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BASIC OPERATION

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

MOVIE

THTR 1

MOVIE THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

TV SPORTS

HALL

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

VOLUME

–

PLAYING A SOURCE

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

+–

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Turn the power on.

3 Select the desired input

source with INPUT SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons). (Turn on the TV monitor for video sources.)

The name of the selected input source appears for a moment and the arrow for the selected input source indicator lights up

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on the display.

DIGITAL

DOLBY

CINEMA DSP

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

PROGRAMSET MENU

VOLUME

Front panel

STANDBY/ON

Front panel Remote control

Input source

POWER

INPUT SELECTOR

Front panel

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

Remote control

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

00 0

–dB

VOLUME

00 0

TUNER CD CBL/SAT

1,5

a. To select a tape or an MD source

Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD)

–dB

so that the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up on the display.

TAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

Front panel

TAPE/MD

Remote control

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER CD CBL/SAT TAPE/MD

MONITOR

Lights up

b. To select a source connected to the 6CH

INPUT terminals

Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly (or 6CH INPUT) until “6CH INPUT” appears on the display.

TAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

Front panel

6CH INPUT

Remote control

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER CD CBL/SAT

Notes

• If the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up or “6CH INPUT” is shown on the display, no other audio source except a tape/MD source and a source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals can be played. To select another input source with INPUT SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons):

– Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT twice (or TAPE/MD

once) to turn off the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator.

– Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT once (or 6CH INPUT) to

turn off “6CH INPUT”.

• If you select and play a video source when the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up, the play back result will be a video image from the video source and the sound from the audio source connected to the TAPE/MD IN (PLAY) terminals.

• A video source cannot be selected when “6CH INPUT” is shown on the display. If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals together with a video source, first select the video source and then select the source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals.

For the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT sources, the current input mode is also shown. Refer to page 18 for details about the input mode.

PLAYING A SOURCE

4 Play the source.

Refer to the instructions for the source component.

5 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

–

VOLUME

Front panel Remote control

6 Use the digital sound field processor.

Refer to page 20.

PROGRAM

Front panel Remote control

/DTS

SUR.

MONO MOVIE

ROCK

PROGRAM

MOVIE

THTR 1

TV SPORTS

HALL

MOVIE

THTR 2

DISCO

■ To mute the sound

Press MUTING on the remote control so that “MUTE ON” appears on the display.

To cancel mute, press MUTING again so that “MUTE OFF” appears for a moment on the display.

MUTING

■ When you have finished using this

unit

Press STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to set this unit in the standby mode.

■ BGV (background video) function

The BGV function allows you to combine a video image from a video source with a sound from an audio source. (For example, you can listen to classical music while you are watching a video.) This function can only be controlled with the remote control.

Play a video source, and then select an audio source with the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV function does not work if you select the audio source with INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel.

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PLAYING A SOURCE

Input Mode (for the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT sources)

This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The AUTO, DTS and ANALOG input modes are provided.

When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode for the DVD/LD source is always set to AUTO and for D-TV or CBL/SAT source is set according to “TV INPUT” and “CBL INPUT” on the SET MENU. (Refer to page 28 for details.)

■ AUTO

In this mode, the input signal is selected in the following order of priority:

1. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS

2. Normal digital signal (PCM)

3. Analog signal (ANALOG)

Note

• If digital signals are input from both the OPTICAL and COAXIAL terminals, the digital signal from the COAXIAL terminal is selected.

■ DTS

In this mode, only a digital signal encoded with DTS is selected, even if other signals are being input at the same time.

■ ANALOG

In this mode, only an analog signal is selected, even if a digital signal is being input at the same time. Select this mode when you want to use an analog signal instead of a digital signal.

■ Switching the input mode

Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector button that you have pressed to select the input source on the remote control) repeatedly until the desired input mode is shown on the display.

INPUT MODE

Front panel

Input mode

Notes

• Set the input mode to AUTO to play a DVD/LD source encoded with Dolby Digital.

• If the input mode is set to AUTO for the source, this unit automatically determines which type of signal the source contains. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and reproduces 5.1 channel sound.

• The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD players in the following situation: The input mode is set to AUTO. A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS, and then disc playing is restored. The sound output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was selected again.

• The input mode cannot be changed for the CD, TUNER, TAPE/ MD and VCR sources because only analog signals are used for these.

• The current input mode appears on the display when the DVD/ LD, D-TV or CBL/SAT source is selected or the input mode is changed.

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

Remote control

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER CD CBL/SAT

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■ Notes on playing a source

encoded with DTS

• If “DATA ERROR” appears on the display while playing an LD source encoded with DTS, stop playback and turn the player off and then on again.

• If the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform DTS decoding even if you make a digital connection between this unit and the player.

• If you play an LD source encoded with DTS and set the input mode to ANALOG, there will be the noise of an unprocessed DTS signal. When you want to play a DTS source, be sure to connect the source to the digital input terminal and set the input mode to AUTO or DTS.

• If you play a source encoded with DTS and set the input mode to AUTO, there will be a short noise at first while the unit recognizes the DTS signal and turns on the DTS decoder. This is not a malfunction, and can be avoided by setting the input mode to DTS beforehand. In addition, if you continue to play a source encoded with DTS with the input mode setting left to AUTO, this unit automatically switches to the “DTS-decoding” mode to prevent noise from being generated during subsequent operation. (The “t” indicator lights up on the display.) The “t” indicator will flash immediately after playback of a source encoded with DTS has finished. Only a source encoded with DTS can be played back while this indicator is flashing. If you want to play a normal PCM source soon, set the input mode back to AUTO.

■ Notes on playing an LD source

• Some audio/video component, such as LD player, output different audio signals through their analog and digital terminals. Change the input mode as necessary.

• If the LD player is transmitting signals by a non-normal method, this unit cannot detect the Dolby Digital or DTS signal. In this case, the decoder automatically switches to PCM or analog.

• If the LD source does not contain a digital soundtrack, connect the LD player to the analog terminals and set the input mode to AUTO or ANALOG.

• While you are operating the LD player and playing a disc encoded with Dolby Digital, if you switch from the pause or chapter forwarding function to normal playback, you may hear the PCM or analog sound an instant before the Dolby Digital sound is played.

■ Notes on the digital signal

The digital input terminal of this unit can also handle 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals. (To utilize this, use a source that supports 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals and set the player for digital output. Refer to the instructions for the player.) Note the following when a 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signal is input to this unit.

1. The following indicator will appear on the display.

DVD/LD

TUNER

D–TV

VCR

CBL/SAT

2. DSP programs cannot be selected. Sound will be output

as normal 2-channel stereo sound using only the right and left main speakers.

3. Delay time and speaker output level cannot be adjusted.

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DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

MOVIE

THTR 1

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

TV SPORTS

HALL

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

Selecting a DSP Program

You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP program. Refer to pages 22 to 24 for details about each program.

DIGITAL

DOLBY

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

+–

CINEMA DSP

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

PROGRAMSET MENU

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

Notes

• You can select a DSP program for each of the input sources. Once

you select a program, it is linked with the input source selected at that time. So, when you select the input source next time, the same program is automatically selected.

• When a monaural source is being played with PRO LOGIC/

Normal or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED, no sound will be heard from the main speakers and the rear speakers. Sound can only be heard from the center speaker. However, if “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position, the center channel sound is output from the main speakers.

• When a source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals of this

unit is selected, the digital sound field processor cannot be used.

• When high-rate 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are input

to this unit, no DSP program can be selected and the sound is only output from right and left main speakers as a normal 2-channel stereo sound.

Canceling the Sound Effect (turning off the effect speakers)

Press EFFECT to cancel the sound effect and monitor only the main sound.

Press EFFECT again to turn the sound effect back on.

EFFECT

1 Make sure that the effect speakers (center and

rear) and subwoofer are turned on.

2 Press PROGRAM l or h repeatedly (or one of

the PROGRAM selector buttons) to select the desired program.

The name of the selected program appears on the display.

PROGRAM

Front panel Remote control

PRO LOGIC

DSP

If desired, adjust the delay time and the sound output level of each speaker. (Refer to pages 29 and 30 for details.)

DSP program name

MOVIE THEATER 2

/DTS

SUR.

MONO MOVIE

ROCK

PROGRAM

MOVIE

THTR 1

TV SPORTS

HALL

DVD/LD

Front panel

Remote control

Notes

• If you turn off the sound effect when Dolby Digital or DTS is

decoding, the sounds of the center and rear channels are mixed and output from the main speakers.

• If you turn off the sound effect when Dolby Digital or DTS is

decoding, it may happen that the sound is output faintly or not

MOVIE

THTR 2

DISCO

TUNER

D–TV

VCR

CBL/SAT

output normally, depending on the source. In this case, turn sound effect back on.

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RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE

6CH INPUT

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

VOLUME

–

Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. Refer to the instructions for these components.

2 1,4

DIGITAL

DOLBY

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

+–

CINEMA DSP

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

PROGRAMSET MENU

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

Front panel

2 Select the source you want to record.

CD TUNER

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

Remote control

INPUT SELECTOR

Front panel

If a tape deck or MD recorder is being used for recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD).

Notes

• The DSP program and the setting of VOLUME have no effect on the material being recorded.

• Composite video and S video signals pass independently through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or dubbing video signals, if your video source component is connected to provide only an S video (or only a composite video) signal, you can record only an S video (or only a composite video) signal by your VCR.

• A source connected to this unit only through the digital terminals cannot be recorded by the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit.

• A source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals of this unit cannot be recorded.

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.

If you play back a video source that uses scrambled or encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.

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or VCR connected to this unit.

4 Play the source and then turn up the volume to

confirm the input source.

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

Front panel

–

VOLUME

Remote control

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ADVANCED OPERATION

TEST

EFFECT

DSP

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor (DSP). This processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theaterlike experience in your listening room. You can create outstanding audio sound by selecting a suitable DSP program (this will, of course, depend on what you are listening to).

When you select a CINEMA DSP program, one of the built-in decoders (Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS) is turned on according to which type of signals the source being played contains.

The following list gives you a brief description of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital re-creations of actual acoustic environments.

• The input source given in the following table for programs 4 through 8 indicates that input source which each program is best suited for.

• Select the DSP program that you feel sounds best regardless of the name and description given for it below.

■ For movie or audio/video sources (Program No. 1 to No. 5: CINEMA DSP

programs)

No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES

1 q/DTS

SURROUND

[1] PRO LOGIC/Normal ( o )

• Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 4 channels

• DSP: —

[2] DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal ( g )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: —

[3] DTS DGTL SUR/Normal ( t )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: —

[4] PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED

( ox)

• Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 4 channels

• DSP: 1 (surround)

[5] DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED

( gx )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 (surround L, R)

[6] DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED

( tx)

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 (surround L, R)

The built-in Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder precisely reproduces the sound and effect of a source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS. The realization of a highly efficient decoding process improves cross talk and channel separation, and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise. In this program, the digital sound field processor is not turned on.

This program ideally simulates the multisurround speaker systems of the 35 mm-film movie theater. Dolby Pro Logic decoding, Dolby Digital decoding or DTS decoding and digital sound field processing are precisely performed without altering the original sound orientation. The surround effect produced by the sound field folds around the viewer naturally from the rear to the right and left and toward the screen.

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES

2 MOVIE

THEATER 1

3 MOVIE

THEATER 2

[1] 70 mm SPECTACLE

( ox)

• Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[2] DGTL SPECTACLE

( g x )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[3] DTS SPECTACLE ( tx )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[4] 70 mm SCI-FI ( o x )

• Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[5] DGTL SCI-FI ( g x )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[6] DTS SCI-FI ( t x )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[1] 70 mm ADVENTURE

( ox )

• Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[2] DGTL ADVENTURE

( gx)

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[3] DTS ADVENTURE ( t x )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[4] 70 mm GENERAL ( ox )

• Input source: Dolby Surround 2-ch Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 3 channels

• DSP: 2 (presence & surround)

[5] DGTL GENERAL ( gx )

• Input source: Dolby Digital

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

[6] DTS GENERAL ( t x )

• Input source: DTS

• Output channel: 5.1 channels

• DSP: 3 (presence & surround L, R)

This program creates the extremely wide sound field of a movie theater. It precisely reproduces the source sound in detail, giving both the video and the sound field incredible reality. It is ideal for any kind of video source encoded with Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS (especially large-scale movie productions).

Clearly reproduces dialog and sound effects in the latest sound form of science fiction films, thus creating a broad and expansive cinematic space amid the silence. You can enjoy science fiction films in a virtual-space sound field that includes Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital and DTS-encoded software employing the most advanced techniques.

Ideal for precisely reproducing the sound of the newest multi-track films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible. The data for the sound field of an opera house are used for the front presence, so the threedimensional feeling of the sound field is emphasized, and dialog is precisely oriented on the screen. By using the data for the sound field of a concert hall on the surround sound field, powerful reverberations are generated. You can enjoy watching action, adventure movies, etc. with strong presence.

This program is for reproducing sounds on a multi-track film, and is characterized by a soft and extensive sound field. The front presence of the sound field is relatively narrow. It spatially spreads all around and toward the screen, restraining echo effect of conversations without losing clarity. For the surround sound field, the harmony of music or chorus sounds beautifully in a wide space at the rear of the sound field.

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

No. PROGRAM FEATURES

4 MONO MOVIE ( x )

• Input source: Monaural

• Output channel: 1 channel

• DSP: 1

5 TV SPORTS ( x )

• Input source: Audio/Video

• Output channel: 2 to 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 to 3 (presence & surround)

This program is designed specifically to enhance monaural sources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective for old mono movie, news broadcasts and dialog.

This program is furnished with a tight sound field in which the sound will not spread excessively at the front, but the rear surround produces dynamic sound expansion. It is the most suitable for sports programs.

■ For Hi-Fi audio sources

No. PROGRAM FEATURES

6 DISCO ( x )

• Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio

• Output channel: 2 channels

• DSP: 1

7 ROCK CONCERT ( x )

• Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio

• Output channel: 2 channels

• DSP: 1

8 CONCERT HALL ( x )

• Input source: 2-ch PCM/Analog audio

• Output channel: 2 channels

• DSP: 1

This program simulates the acoustic environment of a disco in the heart of a lively city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated.

This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a dynamic and lively sound field.

This program creates the expansive ambience of a large concert hall. It is suited for orchestra and opera music.

CINEMA DSP: Dolby Surround + DSP/Dolby Digital + DSP/DTS + DSP

■ Dolby Pro Logic + 2 digital sound fields

Digital sound fields are created in both the presence and rear surround zones of the Dolby Pro Logic-decoded sound field. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize the surround effect in the room, letting you feel as much presence as if you were watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo theater.

■ Dolby Digital or DTS + 3 digital sound fields

Digital sound fields are created in the presence zone and independently on the left and right surround zones of the Dolby Digital-decoded or DTS-decoded sound field. They create a wide acoustic environment and strong surround effect in the room without losing high channel separation. With the wide dynamic range of Dolby Digital or DTS sound, this sound field combination lets you feel as if you were watching a movie in the newest Dolby Digital theater or DTS-installed theater. This is the most ideal home theater sound at the present time.

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TEST

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

MOVIE

THTR 1

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

TV SPORTS

HALL

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

EFFECT

DSP

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

SET MENU

This unit provides you with the following items on the SET MENU to maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching.

1. CENTER SP

2. REAR SP

3. MAIN SP

4. BASS OUT

5. MAIN LVL

6. D.D. LFE

7. D-RANGE

8. DTS LFE

9. CNTR DELAY

10.MEM. GUARD

11.TV INPUT

12.CBL INPUT

Adjusting Items in the SET MENU

Adjustments should be performed while watching the information on the display.

DIGITAL

DOLBY

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

STANDBY/ON

+–

CINEMA DSP

DIGITAL

SURROUND

INPUT SELECTOR

INPUT MODE

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

PROGRAMSET MENU

VOLUME

00 0

–dB

1 Press NEXT (or SET MENU) repeatedly to

select the item you want to adjust.

The selected item appears on the display.

Front panel Remote control

SET MENU

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER CD CBL/SAT

After pressing NEXT (or SET MENU) once, you can also select the item by pressing . (Pressing goes back one selection.)

2 Press SET MENU +/– (or l or h) repeatedly to

adjust the setting.

SET MENU

Front panel Remote control

+–

DSP

DVD/LD

TUNER

D–TV

VCR

CBL/SAT

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the setting of

any other item in the same way.

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Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode.

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If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week, the settings of the SET MENU will automatically return to the preset positions and values. If so, adjust the settings of the SET MENU again.

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SET MENU

Description of Each Item

1. CENTER SP

Choices: LRG (Large)/SML (Small)/NONE Preset position: LRG (Large)

LRG (Large)

Select this position if your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers. In this position, fullrange signals on the center channel are directed to the center speaker.

SML (Small)

Select this position if you use a center speaker that is smaller than the main speakers. In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) on the center channel are distributed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (or to the right and left main speakers if “BASS OUT” is set to the MAIN position).

NONE

Select this position if you do not have a center speaker (4-speaker system). In this position, full-range signals on the center channel are directed to the right and left main speakers.

2. REAR SP

Choices: LARGE/SMALL Preset position: LARGE

LARGE

Select this position if your rear speakers have high ability for bass reproduction, or if a subwoofer is connected in parallel to the rear speaker. In this position, full-range signals on the rear channels are directed to the rear speakers.

SMALL

Select this position if your rear speakers do not have high ability for bass reproduction. In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) on the rear channels are distributed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (or to the right and left main speakers if “BASS OUT” is set to the MAIN position).

3. MAIN SP

Choices: LARGE/SMALL Preset position: LARGE

LARGE

Select this position if your main speakers have high ability for bass reproduction. In this position, full-range signals on the main channels are directed to the right and left main speakers.

SMALL

Select this position if your main speakers do not have high ability for bass reproduction. However, if your system does not include a subwoofer, do not select this position. In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) on the main channels are distributed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal if “BASS OUT” is set to the SW position.

4. BASS OUT

Choices: SW/MAIN/BOTH Preset position: BOTH

SW/BOTH

Select either the SW or BOTH position if your system includes a subwoofer. In either position, signals on the LFE channel and low bass signals (below 90 Hz) on the center and rear channels are directed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal if “CENTER SP” is set to the SML or NONE position and “REAR SP” is set to the SMALL position. In the SW position, low bass signals on the main channels are directed to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal if “MAIN SP” is set to the SMALL position. In the BOTH position, low bass signals on the main channels are directed to both the main speakers and the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal.

Note

• When playing a 2-channel source (tape, MD, CD, video cassette etc.), select the BOTH position to direct low bass signals (below 90 Hz) to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal.

MAIN

Select this position if your system does not include a subwoofer. In this position, besides full-range signals on the main channels, signals on the LFE channel and other low bass signals (below 90 Hz) that are distributed from other channels are directed to the right and left main speakers.

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5. MAIN LVL

Choices: NORM (Normal)/–10 dB Preset position: NORM (Normal)

NORM (Normal)

Normally select this position.

–10 dB

Select this position if the sound output from the main speakers is too loud and cannot be balanced with the sound output from the center and rear speakers. In this position, the sound output from the main speakers is attenuated.

Notes

• The setting of “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP” and “BASS OUT” have no effect on a source connected to the 6CH INPUT terminals on the rear of this unit.

• Once you have adjusted appropriately for “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP”, “BASS OUT” and “MAIN LVL”, you do not have to change any settings unless your speaker system is modified.

6. D.D. LFE (Adjusting the output

level of the LFE channel for Dolby Digital)

Control range: –20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB steps) Preset value: 0 dB

Note

• This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being decoded and the selected source encoded with Dolby Digital contains LFE signals.

This adjusts the output level of the LFE channel. If the LFE signals are mixed with signals of other channels and they are directed to the same speakers, the ratio of the LFE signal level to the level of the other signals can be adjusted.

7. D-RANGE (Adjusting the dynamic range)

Choices: MAX/STD (Standard)/MIN Preset position: MAX

Note

• This adjustment is only effective when Dolby Digital is being

decoded.

“Dynamic range” is the difference between the maximum level and the minimum level of sounds. Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature a very wide dynamic range. Dolby Digital technology can modify the original sound track into a home audio format with this wide dynamic range unchanged. Powerful sounds of extremely wide dynamic range are not always suitable for home use. Depending on the condition of your listening environment, it may not be possible to increase the sound output to a level as high as that in a movie theater. However, at the normal level suitable for listening in your room, the low-level parts of source sound often cannot be heard well because they will be lost among noise in your environment. Dolby Digital technology has also made it possible to reduce an original sound track’s dynamic range for a home audio format by “compressing” the sound data.

MAX

In this position, a source encoded with Dolby Digital is reproduced in the original sound track’s wide dynamic range to provide you with powerful sounds just like those in a movie theater. Selecting this position will be even better if you can listen to a source at a high output level in a room specially soundproofed for audio/video enjoyment.

STD (Standard)

In this position, a source encoded with Dolby Digital is reproduced in the “compressed” dynamic range of the source that is suitable for low-level listening.

MIN

In this position, the dynamic range is more reduced than in the STD position. Selecting this position will be effective when you must listen to a source at a low level.

Note

• It may happen that sound is output faintly or not output normally

depending on the source. In that case, select the MAX or STD position.

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SET MENU

8. DTS LFE (Adjusting the output level of the LFE channel for DTS)

Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB (in 1 dB steps) Preset value: 0 dB

Note

• This adjustment is effective only when DTS is being decoded and

the selected source encoded with DTS contains LFE signals.

9. CNTR DELAY (Adjusting the delay of the sound from the center sound)

Control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms steps) Preset value: 0 ms

This adjusts the delay between the main sound (on the main channels) and dialog, etc. (on the center channel). The larger the value, the later the dialog, etc. is generated.

This makes sounds from the left main, center and right main speakers reach your listening position at the same time. This is achieved by delaying the sound from the center speaker if the distance from the center speaker to your listening position is shorter than the distance from the right and left main speaker to your listening position.

10.MEM. GUARD (Locking the settings)

Choices: ON/OFF Preset position: OFF

If you wish to prevent accidental alterations to the settings of the SET MENU and other adjustments on this unit, select the ON position. The following settings on this unit can be locked:

• Settings of other items on the SET MENU

• Settings in the TIME/LEVEL mode

• Settings when using TEST

11.TV INPUT (Selecting the initial input mode for a source connected to the D-TV input terminals)

Choices: AUTO/LAST Preset position: AUTO

The input mode for a source connected to the D-TV input terminals of this unit can be automatically set when the power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 18 for details about the input mode.

AUTO

In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO.

LAST

In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned on.

12.CBL INPUT (Selecting the initial input mode for a source connected to the CBL/SAT input terminals)

Choices: AUTO/LAST Preset position: AUTO

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The input mode for a source connected to the CBL/SAT input terminals of this unit can be automatically set when the power of this unit is turned on. Refer to page 18 for details about the input mode.

AUTO

In this position, the input mode is always set to AUTO.

LAST

In this position, the input mode is automatically set to that selected the last time when the power of this unit was turned on.

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