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 set,
contact your dealer.
4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.
When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the
wires themselves.
5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing
objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least
20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above
the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage
the unit, but also cause fire.
6. Always set the VOLUME control to “–
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an
appropriate level after playback has been started.
” before starting
∞
7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
8. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.
9. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.
10.To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an
electrical storm.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.
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.
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 THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the main 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. Make sure that neither core is connected
to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.
11.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not
defeated.
12.AC outlet
Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the
rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the
outlet is rated to provide.
13.Voltage Selector (General Model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must
be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
into the AC main supply.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
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The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.
FREQUENCY STEP switch (General Model only)
Because the interstation frequency spacing differs in
different areas, set the FREQUENCY STEP switch (located
at the rear) according to the frequency spacing in your area.
Before setting this switch, disconnect the AC power plug of
this unit from the AC outlet.
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NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
1
3
2
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
30°
30°
English
Battery installation
Battery replacement
If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both
batteries with new ones.
Notes
●
Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.
●
Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside
the battery compartment.)
●
Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will
not be used for an extended period of time.
●
If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly
before installing new batteries.
Remote control transmitter operation range
Remote control
sensor
Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)
Notes
●
There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.
●
If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct
lighting.
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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT
CINEMA DSP
You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field
Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to
bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system,
and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on.
In addition, you get incredible realism from sources encoded with Dolby Surround using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoder.
Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.
Digital Sound Field Processing
What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to
the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still
notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live
concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the
sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has
made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same
sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of
a live concert.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround
This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you
can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels:
the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for
dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound
effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The
center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal
positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the
screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded
video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When
you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit,
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and
distributes the surround-sound effects.
Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated
measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture
the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert
hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of
several actual live performance environments, all in your own
home.
This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital
signal processing system. This system improves the stability of
sound at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between
channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is
more accurate compared with conventional analog signal
processing systems.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This always assures you the best performance without
manual adjustment.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP
Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large
movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed
to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many
speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to
that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the
room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers,
etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a
movie theater.
Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with
nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie
theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of
presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original
digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.
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The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is used
on the sound field program “PRO LOGIC ENHANCED”.
The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these programs are
created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA
DSP technology.
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SPEAKER SETUP
Front LCenterFront R
Dialogue
Surround sound
Dialogue
Surround sound
Rear L
Rear R
Front LFront R
Dialogue
Surround sound
Dialogue
Surround sound
Rear LRear R
Front R
Center
Front L
TV set
Rear R
Rear L
SPEAKERS TO BE USED
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with
this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the “4-SpeakerConfiguration” shown below.)
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 etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main
speakers, although the rear speakers should not be equal. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to
accept the maximum output of this unit.
SPEAKER CONFIGURATION
English
5-Speaker Configuration
This configuration is the most effective and recommended one.
In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as
the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or
DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations
will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be
excellent.
• Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE”
position. (For details, refer to page 21.)
Main L
Main R
4-Speaker Configuration
The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGICENHANCED is selected, the center sound is output from the
left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of
other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker
configuration.
• Be sure to set the center channel mode to the “PHANTOM”
position. (For details, refer to page 21.)
Main L
Main R
SPEAKER PLACEMENT
The recommended speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: main speakers (your normal
stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.
Main L
Main R
Main:In normal position. (The position of your present
stereo speaker system.)
Rear:Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.
Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the floor.
Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid
interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)
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CONNECTIONS
GND
MONITOR
OUT
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
VIDEO
INOUT
VCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
PHONOCD
TAPE ( MD )DVD/LD
TV/DBS
VCR
TAPEPBREC
OUT
INOUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
134
MAINCENTERREAR
(SURROUND)
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
6CH DISCRETE INPUT
DVD/LD TV/DBS
SURROUND
CENTERMAIN
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
CD
DUAL
SINGLE
CAUTION
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
MAIN
SPEAKERS
A
B
A
B
SUB
WOOFER
MAINS
REAR 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
REAR 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SWITCHED
I00W MAX. TOTAL
AC OUTLETS
MONITOR
OUT
S VIDEO
INOUT
VCR
TUNER
2
GND
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
LINE OUT
LINE IN
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed.
CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS
When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left)
to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.
* If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure
to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.
DSP-A592
TurntableLD player etc.
Monitor TV
2
*
*
(Europe model)
1
CD player
Tuner
8
Tape deck,
MD recorder, etc.
TV/Satellite tuner
Video cassette recorder
To AC outlet
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GND
MONITOR OUT
DVD/LD
TV/DBSINOUTVCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
CD
TAPE
( MD )
DVD/LDPHONO
TV/DBS
VCR
TAPEPBREC
OUT
INOUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
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1
TUNER
2
CENTER
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
REAR
CENTER
CD
DUAL
SINGLE
CAUTION
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
MAIN
SPEAKERS
A
B
MAINS
REAR
6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
REAR
8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
GND
OUTPUT
AUDIO IN
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO OUT
I00W MAX. TOTAL
SWITCHED
AC OUTLETS
LINE OUT
LINE IN
OUTPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
l0 dB 0 dB
l
MAIN
LEVEL
DSP-A492
English
Turntable
Monitor TV
2
*
Video cassette recorder
TV/Satellite tuner
(Europe model)
1
*
See page 13.
Tape deck,
MD recorder, etc.
1
AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)
*
LD player etc.
(Europe and General models) .......... 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS
Use these to connect the power cords from your components
to this unit.
The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this unit’s
POWER switch or the provided remote control transmitter’s
POWER key. These outlets will supply power to any
component whenever this unit is turned on.
The maximum power (total power consumption of components)
that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) is
100 watts.
CD player
2
GND terminal (For turntable use)
*
Tuner
To AC outlet
Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND
terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better
results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.
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DSP-A592 only
S VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
VIDEO AUX
S VIDEOVIDEOL AUDIO R
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO OUT R
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
VIDEO OUT
VIDEO IN
MONITOR
OUT
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
VIDEO
INOUT
VCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
MONITOR
OUT
S VIDEO
INOUT
VCR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO AUX TERMINALS (ON THE FRONT PANEL)
These terminals are used to connect any video input source such as a camcorder to this unit.
DSP-A592 only
Camcorder
CONNECTING TO S VIDEO TERMINALS
If you have a video cassette recorder and a monitor equipped with “S” (high-resolution) video terminals, those terminals can be
connected to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals. Connect the video cassette recorder’s “S” video input and output terminals to this unit’s
S VIDEO VCR IN and OUT terminals respectively, and connect the monitor’s “S” video input terminal to this unit’s S VIDEO
MONITOR OUT terminal. Otherwise, connect the video cassette recorder’s composite video terminals to this unit’s composite videoterminals, and connect the monitor’s composite video input terminal to this unit’s composite MONITOR OUT terminal.
Note
If video signals are sent to both S VIDEO input and composite input terminals, the signals will be sent to their respective
output terminals independently.
Monitor TV
10
Video cassette recorder
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DSP-A592 only
GND
MONITOR
OUT
DVD/LD
TV/DBS
VIDEO
INOUT
VCR
VIDEO SIGNAL
PHONOCD
TAPE ( MD )DVD/LD
TV/DBS
VCR
TAPEPBREC
OUT
INOUT
AUDIO SIGNAL
1
TUNER
2 34
6CH DISCRETE INPUT
DVD/LD TV/DBS
SURROUND
CENTERMAIN
SUB
WOOFER
MONITOR
OUT
S VIDEO
INOUT
VCR
AC-3 RF
OUT
AC-3 RF
IN
DIGITAL
IN
DIGITAL
OUT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT
6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT
CENTER SURROUND
SUB
WOOFER
MAIN
Connecting with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit or an LD player etc. which incorporates a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder, its discrete
outputs can be connected to this unit.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit
English
Notes
• The laserdisc player (or another unit) must be also
connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL input
terminals of this unit for playing a source with the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or monaural).
• The discrete signals input to this unit cannot be recorded by
a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. To record a source played
on the laserdisc player (or another unit), it must be
connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO/VIDEO
SIGNAL input terminals of this unit.
RF Demodulator
Laserdisc player with AC-3 RF output or
another unit with AC-3 RF output
• If you made no connection to the SUBWOOFER input
terminal of this unit or you will not use a subwoofer, you
should make a setting for distributing signals at the LFE
channel to the right and left MAIN output terminals on the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit.
(For details, refer to the owner’s manual for the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) Decoder unit.
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS
MAIN CENTER REAR
(SURROUND)
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
CD
DUAL
SINGLE
CAUTION
SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
MAIN
SPEAKERS
A
B
A
B
REAR 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
REAR 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
l0 dB0 dB
MAIN
LEVEL
l
CENTER
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
REAR
CENTER
CD
DUAL
SINGLE
CAUTION
SEE INSTRUCTIONMANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
MAIN
SPEAKERS
A
B
REAR
6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
REAR
8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
DSP-A592
Center speaker
Rear speakerRear speaker
Right
Left
Subwoofer system
(Europe model)
Main speakers B
LeftRight
See the
LeftRight
next
page.
Main speakers A
DSP-A492
Center speaker
Rear speakerRear speaker
Right
LeftRight
Left
Subwoofer system
LeftRight
(Europe model)
Main speakers B
Main speakers A
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English
REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
CD
DUAL
SINGLE
➁
➂
➀
1
2
3
REAR
CENTER
CD
DUAL
SINGLE
Note
Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear
of this unit.
Note on main speaker connections:
One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If
you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the
SPEAKERS A or B terminals.
Note on a subwoofer connection:
You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies.
Connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to
the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the
speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.
With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo
Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer
are in the same unit.
Note on center speaker connection:
One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If
you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is
recommended to use two center speakers and place them on
both sides of the TV to orient the center sound at the center
position. For connecting two center speakers, follow the
method shown below.
DSP-A592
Center speakers
DSP-A492
Center speakers
How to Connect:
Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and –
markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
Caution
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
this unit and/or speakers.
For connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Unscrew the knob.
➀
Insert the bare wire.
➁
[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]
Tighten the knob and
➂
secure the wire.
<General model only>
Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the
Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.
For connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS
terminals
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Press the tab.
➀
Insert the bare wire.
➁
[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]
Release the tab and
➂
secure the wire.
MAIN LEVEL switch <U.K. and Europe models only>
Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the
output level at the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by
setting this switch to “–10 dB”.
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OUTPUT terminals (for driving speakers with external amplifiers)
REAR 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:3ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
REAR 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL
:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A OR B
:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
A B
:I6ΩMIN./SPEAKER
CENTER
MAIN
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
MAIN CENTER REAR
(SURROUND)
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
CENTER
OUTPUT
SUB
WOOFER
DSP-A592DSP-A492
MAIN OUTPUT terminals DSP-A592 only
These terminals are for main channel line output. There is no
connection to these terminals when you use the built-in
amplifier.
However, if you drive main speakers with an external stereo
power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external
amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an
integrated amplifier) to these terminals.
* Output signals from the MAIN OUTPUT terminals only are
affected by the use of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls
and BASS EXTENSION switch.
CENTER OUTPUT terminal
This terminal is for center channel line output. There is no
connection to this terminal when you use the built-in amplifier.
However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power
amplifier, connect the input terminal of the external amplifier to
this terminal.
REAR (SURROUND) OUTPUT terminals
DSP-A592 only
These terminals are for rear channel line output. There is no
connection to these terminals when you use the built-in
amplifier.
However, if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo
power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external
amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an
integrated amplifier) to these terminals.
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal
This terminal is for connecting with the input terminal of an
amplifier for driving a subwoofer.
DSP-A592
When the input signals to this unit are in normal 2-channel
stereo, this terminal outputs only frequencies below 150 Hz
(200 Hz for General model only) from the main and center
channels. When discrete signals are input to this unit and are
selected as the input source, this terminal outputs signals from
the subwoofer channel.
DSP-A492
This terminal outputs only frequencies below 150 Hz (200 Hz
for General model only) from the main and center channels.
Note
Output level of signals from all of these terminals are adjusted
by the use of VOLUME control on the front panel or VOLUME
keys on the remote control transmitter.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Be sure to switch this only when the power of this unit is turned
off.
Select the position whose requirements your speaker system
meets.
(Upper position)
Rear:The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or
higher.
Center: If you use one center speaker, the impedance of the
speaker must be 6Ω or higher.
If you use two center speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 3Ω or higher.
Main:If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance
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of each speaker must be 4Ω or higher.
If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance
of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.
(Europe model)
(Lower position)
Rear:The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ω or
higher.
Center: If you use one center speaker, the impedance of the
speaker must be 8Ω or higher.
If you use two center speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 4Ω or higher.
Main:If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance
of each speaker must be 8Ω or higher.
If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance
of each speaker must be 16Ω or higher.
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FRONT PANEL
NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER
DSP–A592
CINEMA DSP
A
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
B
POWER
SPEAKERSPHONES
BASSTREBLE BALANCE
VIDEO AUX
S VIDEOVIDEOL AUDIO R
VOLUME
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
LR
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
BASS
EXTENSION
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
CENTER
MODE
TIME/LEVEL
PRESET
kHz
MHz
MEMORYAUTO PTY HOLD
SLEEP
TAPE MONITOR
STEREO
ms dB
PRO LOGICENHANCED
CONCERT
VIDEO
MONOMOVIE
STADIUM
DISCO
ROCK CONCERT
CONCERT HALL
VCRDVD/LDTV/DBS
VIDEO AUX
TUNER
CD
PHONO
NORMAL
WIDE
PHANTOM
EFFECT OFF
PS
EON
INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
NEWS
RTCTPTY
0
20
l00
4060
EFFECT
PRO LOGIC
1
890ABCDEG
23567
TAPE (MD) MON2CH/6CH
ENHANCEDMONO MOVIESTADIUMDISCO
ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALLCONCERT VIDEO
F
4
NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER
DSP–A492
CINEMA DSP
A
ON
OFF
B
POWER
SPEAKERS
PHONES
BASSTREBLE BALANCE
VOLUME
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
LR
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
DELAY/
CENTER/REAR
CENTER
MODE
TIME/LEVEL
PRESET
kHz
MHz
MEMORYAUTO PTY HOLD
SLEEP
TAPE MONITOR
STEREO
ms dB
PRO LOGICENHANCED
CONCERT
VIDEO
MONOMOVIE
STADIUM
DISCO
ROCK CONCERT
CONCERT HALL
VCRDVD/LDTV/DBS
TUNER
CD
PHONO
NORMAL
WIDE
PHANTOM
EFFECT OFF
PS
EON
INFO AFFAIRS SPORT
NEWS
RTCTPTY
0
20
l00
4060
EFFECT
PRO LOGIC
1
890BCDE
F
23457
TAPE (MD)
MONITOR
ENHANCEDMONO MOVIESTADIUMDISCO
ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALLCONCERT VIDEO
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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POWER switch
PHONES
1
Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again to
switch the power off.
0 EFFECT button
Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (including the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder).
2 Standby mode indicator
While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote
control transmitter switches the unit to the standby mode. In
this mode, this indicator is illuminated.
3 Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control transmitter.
4 Display panel
Shows various information. (Refer to page 17 for details.)
5 Input selector buttons
Select a program source to listen to or watch. When a button is
pressed, the name of selected source appears on the display.
6 2CH/6CH selector button
When the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected,
pressing this button switches the input signals between 2
channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When
switched to “6CH”, discrete signals from the unit connected to
the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals of this
unit are selected as the input signals.
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7 VOLUME control
Used to raise or lower the volume level.
8 PHONES jack
When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to
the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output
from the main speakers through headphones.
When listening with headphones privately, set both the
SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position and switch
off the digital sound field processor (so that no DSP program
name is illuminated on the display) by pressing the EFFECT
button.
A BASS EXTENSION switch
When this switch is pressed inward (ON), boosts bass
frequency response at the main left and main right channels
while maintaining overall tonal balance. If you do not have a
subwoofer, the use of this switch will be effective to reinforce
the bass frequencies.
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B DSP program selector buttons
Select a DSP program. When a button is pressed, the name of
selected program lights up on the display.
C Tone controls
These controls are effective only for the sound from the main
speakers.
BASS
Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response.
The 0 position produces flat response.
TREBLE
Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response.
The 0 position produces flat response.
D BALANCE control
Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by
speaker location or listening room conditions.
E CENTER MODE button
Selects a center channel output mode (NORMAL, WIDE or
PHANTOM). (For details, refer to page 21.)
F DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/–
buttons
Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level
(REAR), center channel output level (CENTER) and the output
level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the
DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR button and adjust its time or
level by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/– button.
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9 SPEAKERS switches
Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the main speaker
system (connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position.
Set the switch for the main speaker system you will not use to
the OFF position.
16
DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/– buttons
DSP-A492
Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level
(REAR) and the center channel output level (CENTER).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the
DELAY/CENTER/REAR button and adjust its time or level by
pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/– button.
G VIDEO AUX terminals
Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as a
camcorder to these terminals. If the connected video unit has a
S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO terminal to
obtain a high resolution picture. The source connected to these
terminals can be selected by the corresponding input selector
button.
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DISPLAY PANEL
SLEEP
TAPE MONITOR
ms dB
PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED
CONCERT
VIDEO
MONO
MOVIE
STADIUM
DISCO
ROCK CONCERT
CONCERT HALL
NORMAL
WIDE
PHANTOM
EFFECT OFF
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1234
SLEEP
TAPE MON
ms dB
PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED
CONCERT
VIDEO
MONO
MOVIE
STADIUM
DISCO
ROCK CONCERT
CONCERT HALL
NORM
WIDE
PHANTOM
EFFECT OFF
1
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5
6
2
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English
DSP-A492
1 Multi-information display
Displays various information, for example name of selected
DSP program and name of selected input source.
2 SLEEP indicator
Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning.
3 Center channel mode indicators
The name of a selected center channel mode lights up only
when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder is selected.
4 EFFECT OFF indicator
Lights up if neither the digital sound field processor nor the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on. In this state, sound
output is 2-channel stereo.
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5 TAPE MONITOR indicator
Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected
as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MON button.
TAPE MON indicator
Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected
as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MONITOR
button.
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6 DSP program indicators
The name of a selected DSP program lights up when the builtin digital sound field processor and/or the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround decoder is on.
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REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
DVD/LD
VCR
TV/DBS
2
3
4
3
8
9
2
7
5
1
1
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
2CH/6CH
TV/DBS
VCRV–AUXDVD/LD
2
3
4
3
8
9
2
7
5
1
1
2
6
The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of this unit. If the
CD player, tuner and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this
remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component.
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English
For Control of This Unit
1 DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/–
keys DSP-A592
Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level
(REAR), center channel output level (CENTER) and the output
level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the
DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR key and adjust its time or level
by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/– key.
DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/– keys
DSP-A492
Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level
(REAR) and the center channel output level (CENTER).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the
DELAY/CENTER/REAR key and adjust its time or level by
pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/– key.
2 Input selector keys
Selects input source.
3 SLEEP timer key
This key is used to turn the built-in SLEEP timer on and off,
and to set the SLEEP time. (See page 31 for details.)
4 POWER key
Turns the power on/off.
* While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the
remote control transmitter switches the unit from the poweron mode to the standby mode, and vice versa. (In the
standby mode, the standby mode indicator on the front panel
is illuminated.)
8 EFFECT ON/OFF key
Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (including the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder).
9 TEST key
Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details, refer to
page 20–22.)
For Other Component Control
Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your
component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their functions
will be the same. On each key function, refer to the
corresponding instruction on your component’s manual.
1 Tape deck keys
Controls tape deck.
* DIR A, B and A/B are applicable only to double
cassette tape deck.
* For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse
function, pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of
tape running.
2 Tuner keys
Controls tuner.
+: Selects higher preset station number.
–: Selects lower preset station number.
A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A – E) of preset station
numbers.
5 VOLUME +/– keys
Turns the volume level up/down.
6 2CH/6CH selector key
When the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected,
pressing this key switches the input signals between 2 channel
stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When switched
to “6CH”, discrete signals from the unit connected to the 6CH
DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals of this unit are
selected as the input signals.
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7 Program selector keys
PROGRAM:
When the built-in digital sound field processor (including the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder) is on, this key changes the
currently selected DSP program whenever the right or left side
of this key is pressed.
PROLOGIC:
Directly selects the PRO LOGIC program.
ENHANCED:
Directly selects the PRO LOGIC ENHANCED program.
3 CD player keys
Controls compact disc player.
* DISC is applicable only to compact disc changer.
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SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
SPEAKERS
A
ON
OFF
B
BASSTREBLE
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
BALANCE
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
LR
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
VOLUME
POWER
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
2CH/6CH
TV/DBS
VCRV–AUXDVD/LD
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
DVD/LD
VCR
TV/DBS
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
BASS
EXTENSION
ON
OFF
TEST
This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center, and rear speakers using the built-in test
tone generator. When this adjustment is 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 and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder.
The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter.
Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory.
2
3
44
: Provided for DSP-A592 only.
1
1
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3 Select the main speakers to be used.
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55
Set to the “∞” position.
2 Turn the power on.
20
* If you use two main speaker systems, press both the A
and B switches.
4
Set to the “0” position.
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Set to the
“OFF ()”.
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l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
CENTER
MODE
NORMAL
WIDE
PHANTOM
BALANCE
55
4
3
2
l0l
2
3
4
LR
VOLUME
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
2CH/6CH
TV/DBS
VCRV–AUXDVD/LD
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
DVD/LD
VCR
TV/DBS
8
6
6 Select the center channel output mode suitable for your
speaker configuration.
(Refer to “SPEAKER CONFIGURATION” on page 7.)
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7 Turn up the volume.
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On the feature of each mode, refer to the “Note” shown
below.
Note
In step 6, when you select a center channel output mode, note
the following.
For 5 speaker configuration)
NORMAL: Select this mode when you use a center speaker
that is smaller than the main speakers. In this
mode, the bass tone will be output from the main
speakers.
WIDE:Select this mode when you use the center speaker
approximately same sized as the main speakers.
For 4 speaker configuration)
PHANTOM: Select this mode when you do not use the center
speaker. The center sound will be output from the
left and right main speakers.
You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left main
speaker, then the center speaker, then the right main
speaker, and then the rear speakers, for about two seconds
each. The display changes as shown below.
Main (L)
Rear (L and R)
Center
Main (R)
*The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right
rear speaker will be heard at the same time.
8 Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect sound
output level of the left main speaker and the right main
speaker are the same.
CONTINUED
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TIME/
LEVEL
–+
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
TEST
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
2CH/6CH
TV/DBS
VCRV–AUXDVD/LD
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
DVD/LD
VCR
TV/DBS
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9
9 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker
and the rear speakers so that they become almost as
same as that of the main speakers.
a) Press once or more so that “CENTER” or “REAR”
appears on the display.
* Select “CENTER” to adjust the output level of the
center speaker, and select “REAR” to adjust the
output level of the rear speakers.
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b) Adjust its level.
* Pressing the + side raises and the – side lowers the
level.
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10
9
10Cancel the test tone.
Disappears.
Notes
●
Once you have completed these adjustments, you can
adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using
the VOLUME control (or the VOLUME keys on the remote
control transmitter) only.
●
If you use external power amplifiers, you may also use
their volume controls to achieve proper balance.
●
In step 9, if the center channel mode is in the
“PHANTOM” position, the sound output level of the center
speaker cannot be adjusted. This is because in this
mode, the center sound is automatically output from the
left and right main speakers.
<U.K. and Europe models only>
●
If there is insufficient sound output from the center and
rear speakers, you may decrease the main speaker
output level by setting the MAIN LEVEL switch on the
rear panel to “–10 dB”.
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TO PLAY A SOURCE
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
VOLUME
SPEAKERS
A
ON
OFF
B
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
VOLUME
TUNER
CD
PHONO
POWER
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
English
BASIC OPERATIONS
: Provided for DSP-A592 only.
1
Set to the “∞” position.
2
4
7
3
1, 6
4 Select the main speakers to be used.
*If you use two main speaker systems, press both the A
and B switches.
2 Turn the power on.
3 Select the desired input source by using the input
selector buttons.
(For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.)
* The name of the selected input source will appear on
the display.
5 Play the source.
6
Adjust to the desired output level.
7 If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE
controls, etc. (refer to page 26) and use the digital
sound field processor. (Refer to page 28.)
To turn off the power
Press the POWER switch again.
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Notes on using the input selector buttons
2CH/6CH
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●
Note that pressing on each input selector button selects the
source which is connected to the corresponding input
terminals on the rear panel.
* To select the source connected to the VIDEO AUX
terminals on the front panel, press VIDEO AUX.
●
The selection of TAPE (MD) MON cannot be canceled by
pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press
TAPE (MD) MON again so that “TAPE MONITOR”
disappears from the display.
When you select a button other than TAPE (MD) MON,
make sure that “TAPE MONITOR” is not illuminated on the
display.
●
If you select the input selector button for a video source
without canceling the selection of TAPE (MD) MON, the
playback result will be the video image from the video
source and the sound from the audio tape (or MD etc.).
●
Once you play a video source, its video image will not be
interrupted even if the input selector button for an audio
source is selected.
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To listen to a decoded source using Dolby
Digital (AC-3) by reproducing the signals input
to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS
terminals of this unit.
In step 3, select TV/DBS or DVD/LD, and then press the
2CH/6CH button so that “6ch” appears on the display.
Discrete signals from the unit connected to the 6CH
DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals of this unit are
selected as the input signals.
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●
Note that pressing on each input selector button selects the
source which is connected to the corresponding input
terminals on the rear panel.
●
The selection of TAPE (MD) MONITOR cannot be canceled
by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it,
press TAPE (MD) MONITOR again so that “TAPE MON”
disappears from the display.
When you select a button other than TAPE (MD)MONITOR, make sure that “TAPE MON” is not illuminated
on the display.
●
If you select the input selector button for a video source
without canceling the selection of TAPE (MD) MONITOR,
the playback result will be the video image from the video
source and the sound from the audio tape (or MD etc.).
●
Once you play a video source, its video image will not be
interrupted even if the input selector button for an audio
source is selected.
To cancel it, press the 2CH/6CH button again or select another
input source.
Note for reproducing discrete signals with Dolby Digital
(AC-3) decoded:
1.
Your speaker system must include a center speaker.
2.
Your speaker system must include a subwoofer.
* Connect a subwoofer which has a built-in amplifier to the
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit.
* You can do without using a subwoofer. If you do so, you
should make a setting for distributing signals at the LFE
channel to the right and left MAIN output terminals on the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit.
For details, refer to the owner’s manual for the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit.
Notes
●
When you switch to the “6CH” mode, the built-in Digital
Sound Field processor will not work and adjustment of delay
time cannot be made.
●
Switching this unit to the “6CH” mode will input no signal to
this unit if there is no connection to the 6CH DISCRETE
INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals of this unit.
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l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
VOLUME
TO RECORD A SOURCE TO TAPE (OR MD)
l6
20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
TUNER
CD
PHONO
VIDEO AUX
TAPE (MD) MON2CH/6CH
TUNER
CD
PHONO
TAPE (MD)
MONITOR
TUNER
CD
PHONO
English
1 Select the source to be recorded.
2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up
to confirm the input source.
1 4
2
Notes
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●
The settings of DSP and the VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE controls and the BASS EXTENSION switch
have no effect on the material being recorded.
●
In step 1, do not make an input source selection so that
“6ch” appears on the display. Signals input to this unit’s
6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals cannot
be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR.
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●
The settings of DSP and the VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE
and BALANCE controls have no effect on the material
being recorded.
3 Begin recording on the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.)
or VCR connected to this unit.
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If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is used for
recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded
by pressing TAPE (MD) MON so that “TAPE
MONITOR” lights up on the display.
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If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is used for
recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded
by pressing TAPE (MD) MONITOR so that “TAPE
MON” lights up on the display.
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Selecting the SPEAKER system
Because one or two speaker systems (as main speakers) can
be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you
to select speaker system A or B, or both at once.
SPEAKERS
A
B
ON
OFF
Adjusting the BALANCE control
Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by
speaker location or listening room conditions.
BALANCE
l0l
2
3
Note
This control is effective only for the sound from the main
speakers.
2
4
3
4
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Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE
controls
BASSTREBLE
l0l
2
3
4
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2
3
4
l0l
2
3
4
55
2
3
4
BASS: Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-
clockwise to decrease) the low frequency
response.
TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counter-
clockwise to decrease) the high frequency
response.
Note
These controls are effective only for the sound from the main
speakers.
Using the BASS EXTENSION switch
DSP-A592 only
You can boost bass frequency response by setting this switch
to the “ON” position. This switch is effective only on the sound
from the main speakers.
BASS
EXTENSION
ON
OFF
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USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)
This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand
and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your
listening room. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field program (this will, of course, depend
on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments.
In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of sources encoded with
Dolby Surround. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP
program including a combined operation of the Yamaha DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround.
Brief Overview of Digital Sound Field Programs
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 recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for these sound fields was recorded at actual
locations using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment.
Note
The channel level balance between the left and right rear effect speakers may vary depending on the sound field you are
listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments.
English
PROGRAMFEATURE
This program is used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround.
PRO LOGICThe application of a sophisticated digital signal processing system reduces crosstalk and directs or steers
the sound source more smoothly and precisely, as compared to conventional types.
This program is also used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround.
PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED
CONCERT VIDEO
MONO MOVIE
STADIUM
DISCO
ROCK CONCERTThis program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a very dynamic or lively sound field.
Enhancing the “Normal” Dolby Pro Logic, the DSP technology simulates the multi-surround speaker
systems of a 35 mm movie theater. This effect creates a wide surround sound field, and expands the
sound stage with an improved presence image. This program is used for musical based movies, as well as
drama and comedy based movies.
This program is effective for music videos and gives excellent depth and clarity for vocals. For opera, the
orchestra and stage are ideally recreated, letting you feel as if you were in an actual concert hall.
This program is designed specifically to enhance mono source programs. Compared to a strictly mono
setting, the sound image created in this mode is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an
immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective when used with old mono movies, news
broadcasts and dialog.
This program gives you long delays between direct sounds and effect sounds, and extraordinarily
spacious feel of a large stadium.
This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a very lively city. The
sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a high-energy, “immediate” sound.
CONCERT HALL
In this program, the center will appear to be deep behind the main speakers, creating an expansive large
hall ambience. Orchestra and opera music are suited for this sound field.
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To play a source with the digital sound field processor
PROGRAM
PRO LOGIC
PRO LOGIC
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20
28
40
60
l2
8
4
2
0
–dB
EFFECT
ON/OFF
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
PRO LOGIC
ENHANCEDMONO MOVIE
CONCERT VIDEO
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
2CH/6CH
TV/DBS
VCRV–AUXDVD/LD
REC/PAUSE
DIR BDIR A
PLAY
DISC
POWERVOLUME
PLAY
PRESET
A/B/C/D/E
–+
TIME/
LEVEL
TEST
EFFECT
PROGRAM
PROLOGIC
ENHANCED
–+
SLEEP
TAPE
A/B
ON/OFF
TUNER
CD
PHONO
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
DVD/LD
VCR
TV/DBS
2
1 Follow steps 1 – 6 shown in “BASIC OPERATIONS” on
page 23.
2 Select the desired program that is suitable for the
source.
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DSP-A492
DSP-A592
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When a monaural sound source is played with DOLBY PRO
DSP-A492
LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED, no sound is
heard from the main speakers and the rear speakers.
Sound is heard only from the center speaker. However, if
the center channel mode is in PHANTOM, the main
speakers output the sound of the center channel.
●
When this unit’s Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is used,
if the main-source sound is considerably altered by
overadjustment of the BASS or TREBLE control, the
relationship between the center and rear channels may
produce an unnatural effect.
●
To select a DSP program on the remote control transmitter,
first turn the DSP on so that a program name lights up on
the display by pressing the EFFECT key. Next, select a
desired DSP program by pressing the or side of
PROGRAM key.
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The selected program name is shown on the display.
3 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of
each speaker. (For details, refer to the corresponding
descriptions on page 29 and 30.)
Notes
●
Program selection can be made to individual 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 called.
●
If you prefer to cancel the DSP, press the EFFECT button.
The sound will be the normal 2-channel stereo without
surround sound effect.
●
When CONCERT VIDEO, MONO MOVIE, DISCO,
STADIUM, ROCK CONCERT or CONCERT HALL is
selected, no sound is heard from the center speaker.
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* Pressing the PROLOGIC or ENHANCED key turns
the DSP on and selects the corresponding program
directly.
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Adjustment of the CENTER LEVEL
TIME/LEVEL
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
TIME/LEVEL
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
English
If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center
speaker even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 22.
1 Press once or more so that “CENTER” appears on the
display.
DSP-A592
DSP-A492
2 By continuously pressing the “+” or “–” side of the
TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously.
The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point
(0 dB).
Adjustable
Control range: MIN, –20 to +10 dB
Notes
●
DSP-A592
This adjustment can be made only when the digital sound
field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGICENHANCED is selected, or the “6CH” input source mode is
selected.
DSP-A492
This adjustment can be made only when the digital sound
field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGICENHANCED is selected.
●
Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the
same in all the digital sound field programs mentioned
above.
Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL
If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the rear
speakers even if the output level is already set in “SPEAKER
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT” on page 22.
1 Press once or more so that “REAR” appears on the display.
DSP-A592
DSP-A492
2 By continuously pressing the “+” or “–” side of the
TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously.
The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point
(0 dB).
Adjustable
Notes
●
DSP-A592
This adjustment can be made only when the built-in digital
sound field processor is on, or the “6CH” input source mode
is selected.
DSP-A492
This adjustment can be made only when the built-in digital
sound field processor is on.
●
Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the
same in all the digital sound field programs.
Control range: MIN, –20 to +10 dB
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Adjustment of DELAY TIME
TIME/LEVEL
ms
ms
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR/SWFR
DELAY/CENTER
/REAR
You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of
the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the
effect sound from the rear speakers.
The larger the value, the later the effect sound is generated.
This adjustment can be made to all programs individually.
PRO LOGIC: from 15 to 30 milliseconds
(Preset value: 20 milliseconds)
PRO LOGIC: from 15 to 30 milliseconds
ENHANCED(Preset value: 20 milliseconds)
CONCERT VIDEO: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 28 milliseconds)
MONO MOVIE: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 20 milliseconds)
STADIUM: from 1 to 50 milliseconds
(Preset value: 45 milliseconds)
DISCO: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 14 milliseconds)
ROCK CONCERT: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 17 milliseconds)
CONCERT HALL: from 1 to 100 milliseconds
(Preset value: 30 milliseconds)
1 Press once or more so that “DELAY” appears on the
display.
DSP-A592
DSP-A492
2 By continuously pressing the “+” or “–” side of the
TIME/LEVEL button, the value changes continuously.
The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point.
Adjustable
Note
The values of the delay time, center level and rear level you set
the last time will remain memorized even when the power of
this unit is off.
However, if the power cord is kept disconnected for more than
one week, these values will be automatically changed back to
the original factory settings.
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Notes
●
Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with
some sources.
●
When the TIME/LEVEL button is pressed, sound is
momentarily interrupted.
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SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
120906030
SLEEP
SLEEP
SLEEP
If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can make this unit turn off automatically. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a
broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is helpful.
Notes
●
The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter.
●
The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the rear
panel of this unit.
English
To set the SLEEP time
1
Press once or more to select the desired
SLEEP time.
Indicates the SLEEP time.
Lights up.
Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed, the SLEEP time will
change as follows.
(Minutes)
To cancel the selected SLEEP time
Press once or more so that “SLEEP OFF” appears on the
display. (It will soon disappear and the “SLEEP” indicator will
go off from the display.)
Note
The SLEEP timer setting can also be canceled by turning off
the power with the POWER switch or disconnecting the power
plug of this unit from the AC outlet.
The SLEEP timer is off (OFF).
(The state before the SLEEP key
is pressed.)
After a while, the display returns to the indication before
the SLEEP timer is set.
2 The unit will be turned off automatically at the selected
SLEEP time.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple
measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and
contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
SYMPTOM
The unit fails to turn on when the POWER
switch is pressed, or turns off suddenly soon
after the power is turned on.
No sound or no picture.
The sound suddenly goes off.
Only one side speaker outputs the sound.
Sound “hums”.
AmplifierOthers
The volume level is low while playing a record.
The volume level cannot be increased, or
sound is distorted.
No sound from the rear speakers.
No sound from the center speaker.
The remote control transmitter does not work.
transmitter
Remote control
The sound is degraded when listening with the
headphones connected to the compact disc
player or cassette deck that are connected with
this unit.
CAUSE
Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely
inserted.
The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear
panel is not set to the upper or the lower end
exactly.
Incorrect output cord connections.
Appropriate input source is not selected.
The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly.
Speaker connections are not secure.
The protection circuit has been activated because
of short circuit etc.
The SLEEP timer has functioned.
Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control.
Incorrect cord connections.
Incorrect cord connections.
No connection from the turntable to the GND
terminal.
The record is being played on a turntable with an
MC cartridge.
The power to the component connected to the REC
OUT terminals of this unit is off.
The sound output level to the rear speakers is set
to minimum.
The monaural sound source is played in DOLBY
PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED
mode.
The sound output level to the center speaker is set
to minimum.
The center channel mode is in PHANTOM mode.
Incorrect sound field program selection.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of
flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control
sensor of the main unit.
The batteries of this remote control transmitter are
too weak.
The power to this unit is off.
REMEDY
Firmly plug in the power cord.
Set the switch to the upper or the lower end exactly.
Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,
the cords may be defective.
Select an appropriate input source with the input
selector buttons.
Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to
the speakers to be used to the ON position.
Secure the connections.
Turning the unit off and then on will reset the
protection circuit.
Cancel the SLEEP timer function.
Adjust it to the appropriate position.
Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists,
the cords may be defective.
Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem
persists, the cords may be defective.
Make the GND connection between the turntable
and this unit.
The player should be connected to the unit through
the MC head amplifier.
Turn the power to the component on.
Raise the sound output level to the rear speakers.
Select another program suitable for the monaural
sound source.
Raise the sound output level to the center speaker.
Select NORMAL or WIDE.
Select the appropriate program.
Change the position of the main unit.
Replace the batteries with new ones.
Turn the power to this unit on.
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SPECIFICATIONS
English
AUDIO SECTION
Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel
Main L, R
8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD
<DSP-A592>............................70W+70W
<DSP-A492>............................65W+65W
Center
<DSP-A592>
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07% THD
..................70W
<DSP-A492>
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.09% THD
Rear
..................65W
<DSP-A592>
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.3% THD
..........35W+35W
<DSP-A492>
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD
Maximum Power [General model only]
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD
Main L, R
..........20W+20W
<DSP-A592>......................110W+110W
<DSP-A492>......................100W+100W
Center
<DSP-A592>.................................110W
<DSP-A492>.................................100W
Dynamic Power per Channel
(by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring
method)
<DSP-A592>
8/6/4/2 ohms...................95/120/150/170W
<DSP-A492>
8/6/4/2 ohms...................95/115/145/165W
DIN Standard Output Power per Channel
4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD
[Europe model only]
<DSP-A592>.................................110W
<DSP-A492>...................................95W
IEC Power
8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD
[Europe model only]
<DSP-A592>...................................85W
<DSP-A492>...................................80W
Power Band Width
<DSP-A592>
8 ohms, 30W, 0.08% THD
..........................................10 Hz to 50 kHz
<DSP-A492>
8 ohms, 30W, 0.1% THD
..........................................10 Hz to 50 kHz