Yamaha Audio DSP-E800 User Manual

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DSP-E800

AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR D’EFFETS AUDIO-VIDEO

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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CAUTION

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.

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INTRODUCTION

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.

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

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.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

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

PREPARATION

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

APPENDIX

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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POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE
THTR 1

3

MOVIE
THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

Remote control Batteries (R6 type)

GETTING STARTED

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.

2

1

3

Checking the Package Contents

Check that the following items are included in your
package.

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STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

Using the Remote Control

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately 6 m
(20 feet)

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.

GETTING STARTED

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front Panel

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.

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

on the remote control when using

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.

STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

12

3

4

56

q

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Display

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).

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.

DIGITAL

PRO LOGIC

DSP

ENHANCED MOVIE THEATER 12

dB
ms

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
TAPE/MD

MONITOR

SLEEP

4

8

3

2

76

5

1

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Remote Control

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.

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 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.

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

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

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

e

w

q

0

9

8

7

1

2

3
4

5

6

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PREPARATION

SPEAKER SETUP

Speaker Placement

Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.

■ 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.)

■ 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.

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.

Subwoofer

Main
speaker (L)

Center speaker

Rear speaker (L)

1.8 m

Rear speaker (R)

Main speaker (R)

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6CH
INPUT

EXTERNAL
DECODER

MAIN IN

R

L

R

L

R

L

MAIN

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

DVD/LD CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 2 3 4

CD TUNER

TAPE/MD

IN (PLAY)

OUT (REC)

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT

S VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR

DVD/LD

D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

+

–

R

L

OUTPUT

R

L

MAIN

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR
CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR
CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

CONNECTIONS

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 an Audio
Component (page 9)

L

R

L

R

C C

V V

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch (page 13)

Connecting the Power
Supply Cords (page 13)

Connecting the
Speakers (page 11)

Connecting to an External
Decoder (page 9)

Digital signal input
terminals (page 10)

To AC outlet

Connecting the External
Amplifier (page 11)

Connecting a Video
Component (pages 10 and 11)

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Connecting an Audio Component

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

Connecting to an External Decoder

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.)

6CH
INPUT

EXTERNAL
DECODER

MAIN IN

R

L

R

L

MAIN

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

DVD/LD CBL/S

A

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 2 3 4

CD TUNER

TAPE/MD

IN (PLAY)

OUT (REC)

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT

S VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR

DVD/LD

D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

L R L R

MAIN

OUT

SURROUND
OUT

CENTER

OUT

SUBWOOFER
OUT

EXTERNAL
DECODER

MAIN IN

External decoder

CONNECTIONS

6CH
INPUT

EXTERNAL
DECODER

MAIN IN

R

L

MAIN

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

DVD/LD CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 2 3 4

CD TUNER

TAPE/MD

IN (PLAY)

OUT (REC)

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT

S VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR

DVD/LD

D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO SIGNAL

R

L

R

L

LINE IN

L R

OUTPUT

L R

LINE OUT

L R

OUTPUT

L R

CD player

Tape deck or
MD recorder

L

R

Analog signal

Signal flow

Tuner

EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN switch

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DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT VCR

R

VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO IN

VV

VIDEO
IN

VIDEO

OUT

V

VIDEO

OUT

V

V

VIDEO OUT

V

V

VIDEO

OUT

Connecting a Video Component

CONNECTIONS

Analog signal

Digital signal
(optical)

Digital signal
(coaxial)

Signal flow

■ 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
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.

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.

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.

y

• 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.

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.

IN

R

L

MAIN

SURROUND

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DIGITAL SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

DVD/LD CBL/SAT

OPTICAL COAXIAL

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 2 3 4

CD TUNER

TAPE/MD

IN (PLAY)

OUT (REC)

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN

VCR

OUT

R

L

R

L

AUDIO
OUT

AUDIO
IN

DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(COAXIAL)

ANALOG

AUDIO

OUT

ANALOG
AUDIO
OUT

DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(OPTICAL)

O

DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(OPTICAL)

DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(OPTICAL)

O

DIGITAL SIGNAL

(COAXIAL)

L R

C

C

L R

L RL R

ANALOG
AUDIO OUT

L R

O

VCR

DVD/LD player

Cable TV/

satellite tuner

TV/Digital TV

L

R

C

O

Video signal

DVD/LD player

TV/Digital TV

TV monitor

VCR

Cable TV/

satellite tuner

Signal flow

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IMPEDANC

E

SET BEFORE

REAR
CENTER

: 4Ω

M

: 4Ω

M

REAR
CENTER

: 8Ω

M

: 8Ω

M

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

CENTER REAR

(SURROUND)

+

–

R

L

OUTPUT

R

L

MAIN

REAR

(SURROUND)

CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

R

L

MAIN

IN

L R

Subwoofer

system

Rear speakers

Main speaker

Right

Left

Right

Center speaker

2-ch power amplifier

1 2 3 4

S VIDEO SIGNAL

DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT

IN OUT MONITOR

OUT

VCR

D

V

S

S S

S VIDEO IN

S VIDEO
OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

S VIDEO
IN

S VIDEO

OUT

S

S

S

S VIDEO
OUT

S

■ S VIDEO terminals

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.

CONNECTIONS

DVD/LD player

TV Monitor

S Video signal

Signal flow

VCR

TV/Digital TV

Cable TV/
satellite tuner

Main speaker

Left

Connecting the Speakers and the External Amplifier

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.

■ Connecting a subwoofer system

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

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.

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■ Speaker cables

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

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.

CONNECTIONS

12

10 mm (3/8”)

2

3

1

Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

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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PREPARATION

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR
CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR
CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Connecting the Power Supply Cords

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.

■ AC OUTLET (SWITCHED)

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.

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.

(Europe model)

SET BEFORE POWER ON

REAR
CENTER

: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

REAR
CENTER

: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

AC OUTLET

SWITCHED

100W MAX.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SWITCHED

(Europe model)

To AC outlet

IMPEDANCE

SELECTOR

CONNECTIONS

Switch potision
Left

Right

Speakers Impedance level
Rear

Center
Rear

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

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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1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Turn the power on.

3 Press TEST .

“TEST LEFT” appears on the display.

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.

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.

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
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.

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.

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

21

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

STANDBY/ON

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE
THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

3,7

2

5

6

4

TEST

TEST
LEFT

TEST

RIGHT

TEST L SUR. TEST R SUR.

TEST CENTER

POWER

Front panel Remote control

or

Front panel

+

VOLUME

–

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TIME/LEVEL

5 Press 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
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.

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.

y

• 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.)

DSP

TEST

ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE

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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
on the display.

PLAYING A SOURCE

BASIC OPERATION

a. To select a tape or an MD source

Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD)
so that the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up
on the display.

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.

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.

y

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.

Front panel

Front panel Remote control

or

INPUT SELECTOR

Front panel

or

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

Remote control

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

Input source

TAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

Front panel

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE
THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

3

5

2

6

3

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

STANDBY/ON

POWER

STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

2

6

3

1,5

or

TAPE/MD

Remote control

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
TAPE/MD

MONITOR

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

TAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

Front panel

or

6CH INPUT

Remote control

Lights up

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4 Play the source.

Refer to the instructions for the source component.

5 Adjust the volume to the desired output level.

6 Use the digital sound field processor.

Refer to page 20.

PLAYING A SOURCE

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

Front panel Remote control

or

+

VOLUME

–

PROGRAM

Front panel Remote control

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

or

MUTING

■ 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.

■ 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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■ 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.

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.

INPUT MODE

Front panel

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

Remote control

or

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

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.

PLAYING A SOURCE

Input mode

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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.

PLAYING A SOURCE

■ 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.

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.

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

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DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT

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.

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.

y

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

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.

PROGRAM

PRO LOGIC

DSP

MOVIE THEATER 2

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

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.

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

EFFECT

Front panel

EFFECT

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

2

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

2

Front panel Remote control

or

DSP program name

or

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RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR VIDEO CASSETTE

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

1 Set VOLUME to the “m”

position.

2 Select the source you want to record.

3 Begin recording by the tape deck, MD recorder

or VCR connected to this unit.

4 Play the source and then turn up the volume to

confirm the input source.

Front panel

Front panel

or

Remote control

Remote control

or

Front panel

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

INPUT SELECTOR

CD TUNER

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

+

VOLUME

–

y

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.

STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

2 1,4

6CH INPUT

CD TUNER TAPE/MD

DVD/LD D–TV VCR

CBL/SAT

SLEEP MUTING

+

VOLUME

–

2

4

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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)

[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)

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.

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.

1 q/DTS

SURROUND

No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES

TEST

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

EFFECT

DSP

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SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

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).

[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)

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.

2 MOVIE

THEATER 1

3 MOVIE

THEATER 2

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.

No. PROGRAM SUBPROGRAM FEATURES

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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.

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM

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.

4 MONO MOVIE ( x )

• Input source: Monaural

• Output channel: 1 channel

• DSP: 1

No. PROGRAM FEATURES

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.

5 TV SPORTS ( x )

• Input source: Audio/Video

• Output channel: 2 to 5.1 channels

• DSP: 2 to 3 (presence & surround)

■ For Hi-Fi audio sources

No. PROGRAM FEATURES

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

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.

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

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TEST

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

EFFECT

DSP

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.

1 Press NEXT (or SET MENU) repeatedly to

select the item you want to adjust.

The selected item appears on the display.

y

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.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the setting of

any other item in the same way.

Memory back-up

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

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

SET MENU

STANDBY/ON

INPUT MODE

INPUT SELECTOR

VOLUME

16

20

28

40

60

00 0

2

4

8

12

–dB

PROGRAMSET MENU

EFFECTTAPE/MD MON

/6CH INPUT

NEXT

+–

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800

CINEMA DSP

DOLBY

DIGITAL

DIGITAL

SURROUND

2 1

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

2

1

NEXT

SET MENU

Front panel Remote control

or

SET MENU

+–

DSP

Front panel Remote control

or

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

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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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SET MENU

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.

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.

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

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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TEST

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

EFFECT

DSP

DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS

Speaker Control range (dB) Preset value
Center MIN, –20 to +10 0
Right rear MIN, –20 to +10 0
Left rear MIN, –20 to +10 0
Subwoofer MIN, –20 to 0 0

1. PRO LOGIC/Normal 15 to 30 20
DOLBY DIGITAL/Normal 0 to 15 5
DTS DGTL SUR/Normal 0 to 15 5
PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED 15 to 30 20
DOLBY DIGITAL/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5
DTS DGTL SUR/ENHANCED 0 to 15 5

2. 70 mm SPECTACLE 15 to 30 23
DGTL SPECTACLE 1 to 99 15
DTS SPECTACLE 1 to 99 15
70 mm SCI-FI 15 to 30 20
DGTL SCI-FI 1 to 99 16
DTS SCI-FI 1 to 99 16

3. 70 mm ADVENTURE 15 to 30 20
DGTL ADVENTURE 1 to 99 15
DTS ADVENTURE 1 to 99 15
70 mm GENERAL 15 to 30 20
DGTL GENERAL 1 to 99 15
DTS GENERAL 1 to 99 15

4. MONO MOVIE 1 to 99 49

5. TV SPORTS 1 to 99 9

6. DISCO 1 to 99 40

7. ROCK CONCERT 1 to 99 16

8. CONCERT HALL 1 to 99 44

Program

Control
range (ms)

Preset
value

When using the digital sound field processor with the Dolby
Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital decoder or DTS decoder,
you can adjust the delay time between the main sound and
sound effect, and each speaker’s output level as you wish.

Note

• When high-rate 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are input
to this unit, the delay time and speaker output levels cannot be
adjusted.

Delay Time

You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of
the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the
sound effect from the rear speakers. The larger the value,
the later the sound effect is generated. The delay time can be
individually adjusted to all DSP programs.

Notes

• Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some
sources.

• The sound is momentarily interrupted while adjusting the delay
time.

Sound Output Level of the Center,
Right Rear and Left Rear Speakers,
and Subwoofer

If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of each
speaker even if it has already been adjusted in
“ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE” on pages 14
and 15.

Notes

• The sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted
when the input signal is analog, PCM audio, or encoded with
Dolby Digital in 2-channel.

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

• Once the sound output level has been adjusted, the level will be
the same for all DSP programs.

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Adjusting Method

Adjustments should be performed with the remote control
while watching the information on the display.

1 Press TIME/LEVEL repeatedly to select the

item you want to adjust.

Each time you press TIME/LEVEL, the selected item
changes and appears on the display as shown below.

Note

• Depending on the setting of the SET MENU, you may not be able
to select all these items.

2 Press l or h to adjust the

delay time or speaker
output levels.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the settings of

any other item.

TIME/LEVEL

POWER

PROGRAM

/DTS

SUR.

21

4

MOVIE

THTR 1

3

MOVIE

THTR 2

MONO MOVIE

7

ROCK

TEST

TIME/LEVEL

6CH INPUT

SET MENU

5

TV SPORTS

8

HALL

6

DISCO

EFFECT

DSP

2

1

DELAY

CENTER

R SUR.

L SUR.

SWFR

DSP

Memory back-up

The memory back-up circuit prevents the stored data
from being lost when this unit is set in the standby mode.
If, however, the power cord is disconnected from the AC
power outlet or the power is cut for more than one week,
the latest values for the delay time and the center/rear/
subwoofer output levels that were set will automatically
return to the preset values. If so, adjust the delay time
and output levels again.

Delay time
Center speaker output level
Right rear speaker output level
Left rear speaker output level

Subwoofer output level

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The SLEEP timer can be used to automatically set this unit
in the standby mode. This timer is useful when you are
going to sleep while enjoying the desired input source. The
SLEEP timer can only be set with the remote control.

Note

• The SLEEP timer is effective for the components connected to the
AC OUTLET on the rear panel of this unit.

Setting the SLEEP Timer

1 Play a source you want to enjoy when you are

going to sleep.

2 Press SLEEP repeatedly to

select the desired SLEEP
time.

Each time you press SLEEP, the
SLEEP time will change as
below:

3 The “SLEEP” indicator soon lights up on the

display after the SLEEP timer has been set.

The display returns to the previous indication.

TEST

TIME/LEVEL SET MENU

EFFECT

DSP

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

SLEEP

120 90 60 30

The SLEEP timer is off

(SLEEP OFF).

(This is the state before

SLEEP is pressed.)

SLEEP TIMER

SLEEP

Flashes

Canceling the Selected SLEEP
Timer

Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF”
appears on the display.

It will soon disappear and the “SLEEP” indicator will
go off.

Note

• The SLEEP timer can also be canceled by setting the unit in the
standby mode by using POWER on the remote control (or
STANDBY/ON on the front panel), or by disconnecting the AC
power cord from the AC power outlet.

DVD/LD

D–TV

VCR

TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT

SLEEP

Lights up

SLEEP

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APPENDIX

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.

■ General

SYMPTOM

The unit fails to turn on
when STANDBY/ON
(POWER) is pressed, or
enters in the standby
mode soon after the
power has been turned
on.

The unit does not work
normally.

No sound and/or no
picture.

No picture.

The sound suddenly
goes off.

Only the speaker on one
side can be heard.

No sound from the effect
speakers.

CAUSE

The power cord is not connected or the plug is
not completely inserted.

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the
rear panel is not fully set to the right or left
position.

The internal microcomputer has been frozen by
an external electric shock (lightning, excessive
static electricity, etc.) or by a power supply with
low voltage.

Incorrect input or output cable connections.

An appropriate input source has not been
selected.

The speaker connections are not secure.
The sound is muted.

Digital signals other than PCM audio and the
signals encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS
which this unit cannot reproduce are being input
to this unit by a CD-ROM, etc.

There is no S VIDEO connection between this
unit and the TV monitor, although S video
signals are being input to this unit.

The protection circuit has been activated because
of a short circuit, etc.

The SLEEP timer has functioned.
Incorrect cable connections.

The sound effect is off.
A Dolby Surround, Dolby Digital or DTS

decoding DSP program is being used with
material not encoded with Dolby Surround,
Dolby Digital or DTS.

The 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals are
input to this unit.

REMEDY

Firmly connect the power cord.

Set the switch fully to the right or left position
when the unit is in the standby mode.

Set the unit in the standby mode and disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC power outlet.
After about 30 seconds have passed, connect the
power and operate the unit again.

Connect the cables properly. If the problem
persists, the cables may be defective.

Select an appropriate input source with INPUT
SELECTOR or TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT
(or the input selector buttons).

Secure the connections.
Set VOLUME to the “m” position, press

MUTING to cancel a mute and adjust the
volume.

Play a source whose signals this unit can
reproduce.

Connect the monitor’s “S” video input terminal
to this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT
terminal.

Set the unit in the standby mode and then turn
on to reset the protection circuit.

Turn on the power, and play the source again.
Connect the cables properly. If the problem

persists, the cables may be defective.
Press EFFECT to turn it on.
Select another DSP program.

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SYMPTOM

No sound from the main
speakers.

No sound from the
center speaker.

No sound from the rear
speakers.

No sound from the
subwoofer.

A “humming” sound can
be heard.

The volume level cannot
be increased, or the
sound is distorted.

The sound effect cannot
be recorded.

The DVD/LD, D-TV or
CBL/SAT source cannot
be recorded by tape
deck, MD recorder or
VCR connected to this
unit.

Adjusting this unit by
using SET MENU, TIME/
LEVEL or TEST cannot
be performed.

CAUSE

Incorrect output connection to the external
amplifier.

The external amplifier connected to this unit is
turned off.

The sound output level of the center speaker is
set to minimum.

“CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the
NONE position.

Incorrect DSP program is selected.
The source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS

does not have a center channel signal.
The output level of the rear speakers is set to

minimum.
A monaural source is being played with the PRO

LOGIC/Normal or PRO LOGIC/ENHANCED
program.

“BASS OUT” on the SET MENU is set to the
SW or MAIN position when playing a 2-channel
source.

The source does not contain low bass signals
(below 90 Hz).

Incorrect cable connections.

The component connected to the TAPE/MD
OUT (REC) terminals of this unit is in the
standby mode.

It is not possible to record the sound effect by a
tape deck or MD recorder connected to the
TAPE/MD OUT (REC) terminals of this unit.

The DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable
TV/satellite tuner is connected to the unit only
through the digital terminals.

“MEM. GUARD” on the SET MENU is set to
the ON position.

REMEDY

Connect the external amplifier correctly.

Turn on the power to the external amplifier.

Raise the level of the center speaker.

Select the LRG or SML position.

Select the appropriate program.

Raise the output level of the rear speakers.

Select another DSP program suitable for the
monaural source.

Select the BOTH position.

Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem
persists, the cables may be defective.

Turn on the power to the component.

Make additional connections between the analog
terminals.

Set “MEM. GUARD” to the OFF position.

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■ When playing back a source encoded with DTS

SYMPTOM

A loud hissing noise is
heard when playing back
a source encoded with
DTS.

A percussive noise is
heard when playing back
a source encoded with
DTS.

No sound is heard when
playing back a source
encoded with DTS, even
if the input mode is set
to AUTO on this unit.

No sound is heard when
playing back an MD or
DAT on which has been
recorded a source
encoded with DTS.

No sound is heard when
playing back a source
(CD, etc.) even if the
currently selected input
mode is AUTO.

CAUSE

The player which plays back the source is not
connected to a digital audio signal input terminal
of this unit.

The input mode is set to ANALOG on this unit.

If the input mode is set to AUTO, depending on
some sources, there may be a noise heard while
this unit is identifying the format of the input
signal.

The built-in DTS decoder does not function
because the player has a digital volume control
and it is set at a position other than “maximum,”
“neutral” or “ineffective.”

A source encoded with DTS cannot be recorded
on an MD or DAT.

In the AUTO mode, the DTS-decoding mode
cannot be automatically changed to the normal
(PCM) digital signal input mode.

REMEDY

The player must be connected to a digital audio
signal input terminal of this unit besides the
analog audio signal terminal connections.

Set a proper input mode to turn on the built-in
DTS decoder.

Set the input mode of the currently selected
input source to DTS.

Set the player’s digital volume control at the
maximum, neutral or ineffective position.

Set the input mode to AUTO again.

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• It is necessary to use a DTS decoder to play back a source encoded with DTS, so the player which plays back the source must be connected
to a digital audio input terminal of this unit in the way described in this manual. If this connection is not made or only a D-to-A converter is
being used without using a DTS decoder, only a loud hissing noise will be heard when you play back the source.

• The “t” indicator will flash when the input mode is set to AUTO and a search or skip operation is performed while playing back a
source encoded with DTS. If this status continues for 30 or more seconds, the unit will automatically switch from DTS-decoding mode to
PCM digital signal input mode and the “t” indicator will go out.

■ Remote control

SYMPTOM

The remote control does
not work.

CAUSE

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type
of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote
control sensor of this unit.

The batteries are weak.

REMEDY

Reposition the unit.

Replace all batteries with new ones.

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Turn on the power of the unit.

Move the unit further away from such
equipment.

CAUSE

This unit is in the standby mode.

The unit is too close to the digital or high­frequency equipment.

SYMPTOM

The sound is degraded
when listening with
headphones to a tape
deck or CD player
connected to this unit.

There is noise
interference from digital
or high-frequency
equipment, or the unit.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION

• Minimum RMS Output Power
20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 ohms

Center, Rear L/R.........................................................................70 W

1 kHz, 0.09% THD, 8 ohms

Center, Rear L/R.........................................................................80 W

• Maximum Output Power (EIAJ)

1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 ohms ........................................................ 105 W

• DIN Standard Output Power
1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 ohms

Center, Rear L/R.......................................................................110 W

• IEC Output Power

1 kHz, 0.04% THD, 8 ohms ....................................................... 75 W

• Dynamic Power (IHF)

8/6/4/2 ohms ........................................................ 90/110/135/160 W

• Damping Factor

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 ohms ................................................................ 80

• Frequency Response

CD etc. to MAIN L/R.............................. 10 Hz to 100 kHz, 0/–3 dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

6CH INPUT to REAR SP OUT, 35W/8 ohms....................... 0.06 %

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)
CD etc. to MAIN PRE OUT

(250 mV, Input Shorted) ........................................................ 103 dB

• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

CENTER, REAR SP OUT ..................................................... 150 µV

• Input Sensitivity/Impedance

CD etc.................................................................. 150 mV/47 k-ohms

6CH INPUT......................................................... 150 mV/47 k-ohms

• Output Level/Impedance

REC OUT ........................................................... 150 mV/1.2 k-ohms

PRE OUT ................................................................ 1.0 V/1.2 k-ohms

SUBWOOFER ........................................................ 4.0 V/1.2 k-ohms

• Channel Separation (Vol. –30 dB)
CD etc. (Input 5.1 k-ohms terminated, 1 kHz/10 kHz)

..................................................................................... 60 dB/45 dB

GENERAL

• Power Supply ............................................................. AC 230 V, 50 Hz

• Power Consumption .................................................................... 180 W

• AC Outlet (100 W max. total) ..................................... 1 (SWITCHED)

• Dimensions (W x H x D) ...................................... 435 x 126 x 391 mm

• Weight ....................................................................................... 10.0 kg

• Accessories ................................................................... Remote control

........................................................................................... Batteries

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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VIDEO SECTION

• Video Signal Type ........................................................... NTSC or PAL

• Video Signal Level ....................................................... 1 Vp-p/75 ohms

• Signal-to-Noise Ratio .................................................................. 50 dB

• Monitor Out Frequency Response.................... 5 Hz to 10 MHz, –3 dB

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