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Yamaha DSP-A1 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Natural Sound AV Amplifier

Summary of DSP-A1

  • Page 1

    Owner’s manual mode d’emploi owner’s manual mode d’emploi u c a natural sound av amplifier dsp a1 cinema dsp 7ch volume input selector tape 2 mon /ext. Decoder l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass extension bass treble balance dvd/vcr 3 video aux rec out vcr 1 vcr 2 tv/dbs ld source cd md/tape ...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    1 read instructions – all the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2 retain instructions – the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 heed warnings – all warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be ad...

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    1 english special notes for fcc composite device (for us customers only) this device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference. 1. Important notice : do not modify this unit! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this ...

  • Page 4: Contents

    2 contents thank you for selecting this yamaha av amplifier. Safety instructions ...................................................... Inside of the front cover supplied accessories ............................................... 1 features .............................................................

  • Page 5: Features

    3 english ● 7 speaker configuration main: 110w + 110w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.015% thd, 20–20,000 hz center: 110w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.015% thd, 20–20,000 hz rear: 110w + 110w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.015% thd, 20–20,000 hz front: 35w + 35w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.05% thd, 1 khz ● digi...

  • Page 6

    4 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. Voltage selector (china and general m...

  • Page 7: Profile of This Unit

    5 english profile of this unit 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 ...

  • Page 8: Dts Digital Surround

    The dts (digital theater systems) system was developed to replace analog soundtracks of movies with six discrete channels of digital soundtracks, and now, it is installed in many theaters around the world. The dts digital playback system changed the way we experienced movies in theaters with six dis...

  • Page 9

    7 english dolby pro logic + 2 digital sound fields digital sound fields are created on the presence side and the rear surround side of the dolby pro logic surround- decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the room, letting you feel m...

  • Page 10: Speaker Setup

    8 this unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using a pair of main speakers to output main source sounds, two extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you...

  • Page 11

    9 english 4 speaker system simplest system. You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding two additional speaker units at the rear. 1e. Front mix—set to on-5ch. (see page 27.) 1a. Center sp—set to none. (see page 26.) 6 speaker system good for sound fields from 2-channel stereo sources. When a ...

  • Page 12: Connections

    10 connections never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. 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 own...

  • Page 13

    11 english (general model) ld player monitor tv basic connections (for video units) video cassette recorder 2 dvd player or video cassette recorder 3 main front ld video s video tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out in dvd/ vcr 3 out monitor out dvd/vcr 3 out can be used as a second monitor out, if selec...

  • Page 14

    12 for connecting with a monitor tv that uses a 21 pin connector for input (for europe and u.K. Models) make a connection as figured below with a commercially available scart-plug connector cable. Vcr 2 out in dvd/ vcr 3 out monitor out dvd/vcr 3 out can be used as a second monitor out, if selected ...

  • Page 15

    13 english m 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. Video aux s video l r video video out s video out audio out l audio out r camcorder.

  • Page 16

    14 m connecting to digital (optical and coaxial) terminals if your cd player, md recorder, ld player, dvd player, tv/satellite tuner, etc. Are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s coaxial and/or optical digital signal input term...

  • Page 17

    15 english if your ld player has a dolby digital (ac-3) rf signal output terminal, connect it to this unit’s digital (ac-3) rf signal input terminal. Audio signals encoded with the dolby digital (ac-3) are input to this unit by this connection. * to play back an ld source with the dolby digital deco...

  • Page 18

    Ld video s video tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out in dvd/ vcr 3 out monitor out dvd/vcr 3 out can be used as a second monitor out, if selected by set menu. Video signal audio signal s-video out video out video out s-video out video out s-video out video in s-video in video in s-video in video out s-...

  • Page 19

    17 english this unit is equipped with additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals (for left main, right main, center, left rear surround, right rear surround and subwoofer channels) available for inputting signals from your existing amplifier, sound processor, decoder, etc. To this unit. To li...

  • Page 20: Connecting Speakers

    18 connecting speakers speakers caution see instruction manual for correct setting. Main front center rear (surround) a b a b a or b + pre out main in main ch center subwoofer out mono out in front rear (surround) split coupler center speaker front effect speakers left right left right main speakers...

  • Page 21

    19 english 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. Wh...

  • Page 22

    20 be sure to switch this only when the power to this unit is not on. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. Warning do not change the impedance selector switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on wh...

  • Page 23

    21 english the speaker connections described on page 18 are fine for most applications. If for some reason, however, you wish to drive main, center, front effect and/or rear speakers with your existing amplifier, etc., the following terminals are available for connecting external amplifier(s) to thi...

  • Page 24: Plugging In This Unit

    22 • after completing all connections, plug the ac power cord into a convenient ac outlet. • unplug the ac power cord from the ac outlet if this unit is not to be used for a long period of time. Ac outlets switched i00w max. Total 200w max. Unswitched impedance selector : 4 Ω min. /speaker a b : 4 Ω...

  • Page 25: Controls and Their Functions

    23 english controls and their functions front panel natural sound av amplifier dsp a1 cinema dsp 7ch volume input selector tape 2 mon /ext. Decoder l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass extension bass treble balance dvd/vcr 3 video aux rec out vcr 1 vcr 2 tv/dbs ld source cd md/tape 1 video aux ...

  • Page 26

    24 8 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. 9 set menu ...

  • Page 27: Display Panel

    25 english display panel digital pro logic dsp digital source ac 3 dts pcm tv/dbs vcr 1 vcr 2 dvd/vcr 3 v-aux sleep ld md/tape 1 tuner cd phono tape 2 mon 2 3 1 5 4 6 7 8 1 indicators when the built-in dts decoder is on, either dts indicator lights up. Red “dts” indicator lights up when playing a co...

  • Page 28: 1. Speaker Set

    26 1a. Center sp choices: large (lrg)/small (sml)/none preset position: lrg lrg: select this position when your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers. Sml: select this position when you use a center speaker that is smaller than the main speakers. In this position, low ba...

  • Page 29

    27 english 1c. Main sp choices: large/small preset position: large large: select this position if your main speakers have a high ability for bass reproduction. In this position, full range signals present at the main channels are output from the main speakers. Small: select this position if your mai...

  • Page 30: 3, 4

    28 m method of changing selections operations should be made watching information on this unit’s display panel or the monitor screen. If you will use the remote control transmitter, set the parameter/set menu switch to the set menu position on the remote control transmitter. Note: be sure to use the...

  • Page 31: Speaker Balance Adjustment

    29 english 1 set to the “ ∞ ” position. 2 turn the power on. 3 set to the “0” position. 4 set to the “off ( )”. 5 set the parameter/set menu switch on the remote control transmitter to the parameter position. 6 press the test key on the remote control transmitter so that “test dolby sur.” appears on...

  • Page 32

    30 7 turn up the volume. You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left main speaker, then the center speaker, then the right main speaker, then the right rear speaker, and then the left rear speaker, for about 2.5 seconds each. The display changes as shown below. * the state of test tone...

  • Page 33: 10, 12

    31 english 10 for the front effect speaker level adjustment, press the test key on the remote control transmitter again so that “test dsp” appears on the display. A calibration signal should be heard from the main speakers and the front effect speakers in turn. 11 adjust the front effect speaker lev...

  • Page 34: 1. Speaker Set

    32 operations should be made watching information on this unit’s display panel or the monitor screen. If you want to display information on the monitor, turn on the power to the monitor. The use of the remote control transmitter is recommended for easier operation. When using the remote control tran...

  • Page 35

    33 english 1. Speaker set (selecting the output modes suitable for your speaker system) refer to pages 26 to 28 for details. (once you have selected proper modes, you do not have to make a setting change until any alteration is made in your speaker system.) 2. Low freq. Test (adjusting subwoofer lev...

  • Page 36

    34 ● choices: max/std/min preset position: max ● this adjustment is effective only when the dolby digital (ac-3) is decoded. Max: “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 very wide dy...

  • Page 37

    35 english 5. Center delay (adjusting the delay of center sounds (dialog etc.)) ● control range: 0 ms to 5 ms (in 1 ms step) preset value: 0 ms ● this adjustment is effective only when the dolby digital (ac-3) or the dts is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the dolby digital (a...

  • Page 38

    36 m preset value of the cinema equalizer l, c, r eq high: frq ..................... 12.7 khz gain .................................... –3 db peq: frq ....................... 12.7 khz gain .................................... –4 db front, rear efct eq high: frq ..................... 12.7 khz gain .....

  • Page 39

    37 english the following curves show frequency characteristics when the parametric equalizer (peq) is adjusted at the indicated values. Peq: frq ........................... 1.0 khz gain ........................ +6 db to –9 db peq: frq ........ 1.0 khz to 12.7 khz gain ............................ +6...

  • Page 40

    38 11. Input mode (selecting the initial input mode of the sources connected to the tv/dbs and dvd/vcr 3 input terminals) for the sources connected to the tv/dbs and dvd/vcr 3 input terminals of this unit only, you can designate the input mode that is automatically selected when the power of this un...

  • Page 41: Basic Operations

    39 english natural sound av amplifier dsp a1 cinema dsp 7ch volume input selector tape 2 mon /ext. Decoder l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass extension bass treble balance dvd/vcr 3 video aux rec out vcr 1 vcr 2 tv/dbs ld source cd md/tape 1 video aux next input mode set menu program effect d...

  • Page 42

    40 when you finish using this unit press the standby/on switch on the front panel again or the standby key on the remote control transmitter to turn this unit into the standby mode. To select the tape deck connected to this unit’s tape 2 terminals or the source connected to this unit’s external deco...

  • Page 43: Switching The Input Mode

    41 english switching the input mode this unit allows you to switch the input mode only for sources that input two or more types of signals to this unit. M for cd, md/tape 1, tv/dbs and dvd/vcr 3 sources: the following two input modes are provided. Auto: this mode is automatically selected when you t...

  • Page 44: Tape To Another)

    42 1 set the rec out selector to the source position. 2 select the source you want to record. 3 play the source and then turn the volume control up to confirm the input source. 4 begin recording on the tape deck (or md recorder etc.) or vcr connected to this unit. 5 if the second tape deck (or md re...

  • Page 45: Source

    43 english to record a source to tape (or md) while listening to (or watching) another source regardless of the setting of the input selector, when you set the rec out selector to cd, the audio signal from your cd player can be recorded by your first tape deck (or md recorder) which is connected to ...

  • Page 46: Controls

    44 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. Note this control is effective only for the sound from the main speakers. Using the bass extension switch...

  • Page 47: Field Processor (Dsp)

    Vcr 2 b ld tape 2 mon / ext. Decoder phono effect on/off tv/dbs dvd/vcr 3 v-aux c disc stop preset a/b/c/d/e church 1 2 3 club enter- tainment jazz video 1 concert theater 1 movie theater 2 movie video 2 concert theater tv concert rock 4 5 6 hall 1 hall 2 7 8 9 parameter set menu sleep on screen lev...

  • Page 48

    46 3 select the desired program that is suitable for the source. * the name of the selected program lights up on the display panel and the monitor screen. 4 ● if desired, adjust the output level of each speaker. (for details, refer to the corresponding descriptions on pages 48 and 49.) ● if desired,...

  • Page 49: To Cancel The Effect Sound

    47 english to enjoy a video source encoded with the dolby pro logic surround, the dolby digital (ac-3) or the dts when you select the program no. 10, 11 or 12, and the input signal of the source is 2-channel stereo, dolby pro logic surround is decoded. When some program is selected and the input sig...

  • Page 50

    48 adjusting output level of the center, right rear, left rear, front effect speakers and subwoofer if desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the each speaker even if the output level is already set in “speaker balance adjustment” on pages 29 to 31. Note: these adjustments can be made onl...

  • Page 51

    49 english speakers center right surround (rs) left surround (ls) subwoofer (swfr) front preset value 0 0 0 0 0 control range (db) mute, –40 to +10 mute, –40 to +10 mute, –40 to +10 mute, –20 to 0 mute, –40 to +10 notes ● in this way, the output level of left rear and right rear speakers are adjuste...

  • Page 52: Brief Overview of

    50 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 were recorded at actual locations using sophisticated sound f...

  • Page 53

    51 english feature the acoustic environment of an ordinary church with moderate reverberations. This is ideal for reproducing church music played by a pipe organ etc. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a big church with a high pointed dome and columns along the sides. This interior p...

  • Page 54: Sources)

    52 feature this program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel that you are in the midst of the action, as if attending an actual jazz or rock concert. The indirect sound constituent spreads on the surround side of the sound field by the use of data of a large round hall for the surro...

  • Page 55

    53 english feature 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. Any kind of video sources encoded with the dolby surround or dts (especially large-scale movie ...

  • Page 56

    54 feature the built-in dolby pro logic surround decoder, the dolby digital (ac-3) decoder or the dts decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects of a source encoded with the dolby surround or the dts. The realization of a highly efficient decoding process improves crosstalk and channel se...

  • Page 57: On Screen Display

    55 english on screen display if you connect your video cassette recorder, ld player, video monitor, etc. To this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’s capability to display program titles, parameter data and information for various setting changes and adjustments on your video monitor’s screen...

  • Page 58

    56 creating your own sound fields what is a sound field? In order to explain the impressive functions of the dsp, we need to first understand what a sound field really is. What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In additi...

  • Page 59

    57 english selecting and editing program parameters this adjustment can be made only by using the remote control transmitter watching the monitor screen or the display panel. Note it is recommended to watch the monitor screen for making adjustments more easily than to watch the display panel. 1 set ...

  • Page 60

    58 descriptions of the digital sound field parameters not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ● room size how it affects the sound: changes the apparent size of the music venue. The larger the value, the larger the simulated room will sound. What it does: adjusts the timing b...

  • Page 61

    59 english ● liveness how it affects the sound: this parameter changes the apparent reflectivity of the walls in the hall. The early reflections from a sound source will lose intensity (decay) much faster in a room with acoustically absorbent wall surfaces than in one which has mostly reflective sur...

  • Page 62

    60 ● rev. Delay (reverberation delay) this parameter sets the time difference between the beginning of the direct sound and the beginning of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the later the reverberation sound will begin. A later reverberation sound makes you feel like the space of the a...

  • Page 63: Setting The Sleep Timer

    61 english 1 whenever the sleep key is pressed, the sleep time will change as follows. After a while, the display returns to the indication before the sleep timer is set. 2 the unit will be turned into the standby mode automatically at the selected sleep time. To cancel the selected sleep time press...

  • Page 64: Remote Control Transmitter

    62 basic operations (when the lid is open) 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, tape deck, tuner, ld player, etc. Connected to this unit are yamaha components designed for remote control com...

  • Page 65

    63 english 1 tape deck keys control tape deck. (the a/b/c switch ( g ) should be set to the “a” position.) * 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 c...

  • Page 66

    64 learning new control functions (when the lid is open) this is a learning remote control transmitter. The shaded keys in the illustration shown below can be programmed to “learn” control functions from other remote control transmitters. By learning key-functions from other remote control transmitt...

  • Page 67

    65 english note if a key which has a preset function learns a new function, the preset function will not be deleted, but disabled. When the learned function is cleared, the preset function is restored. (for information on clearing a learned function, refer to page 72.) about the marks shown on the r...

  • Page 68

    66 using operation control keys (when the lid is closed) when the lid of the remote control transmitter is closed, you can easily operate yamaha components including learned functions by using the operation control keys. Remote control transmitter tv vcr mute master volume operation control transmit...

  • Page 69

    Notes • if the operation control keys substitute for keys which have no function (empty), no command is carried out. According to your plan, store functions from other remote control transmitters into an empty area of those keys. (refer to page 70 for the learning method.) • while playing an audio/v...

  • Page 70

    68 macro operations (when the lid is closed) “macro” is a command which defines a sequence of several operations. The keys shown in the illustrations below (as preset macro keys) are also preset with macros, in addition to individual functions. Each macro key is preset so that simply pressing it alo...

  • Page 71

    69 english macro key 1st (turning the power of this unit on) 2nd (selecting an input source) 3rd (playing a source) “ ” on area a of keys 1 “ ” on area a of keys 2 – “ ” on area b of keys 1 “ ” on area b of keys 2 – “ ” on area c of keys 1 “ ” on area c of keys 2 – – – function of the key (and area)...

  • Page 72: Learning A New Function

    70 learning a new function 1 place this remote control transmitter and the other remote control transmitter so that they face each other. 2 * if there is no operation for about 30 seconds after the learn button is pressed, the transmit/learn indicator flashes rapidly and the current mode is canceled...

  • Page 73: Making A New Macro

    71 english 1 * if there is no operation for about 30 seconds after the macro button is pressed, the transmit/learn indicator flashes rapidly and the mode before you pressed the macro button is restored. If this occurs, press the macro button again. 2 press a preset macro key on which you want to mak...

  • Page 74: Clearing Learned Functions

    72 1 to clear a learned key function, press the learn button using the point of a mechanical pencil, etc. To clear a macro you made, press the macro button. 2 press and hold the clear button using the point of a mechanical pencil, etc. 3 holding the clear button pressed, press and hold the key whose...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    73 english 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 ...

  • Page 76

    74 symptom the remote control transmitter does not work. The remote control transmitter does not function properly. Learning cannot be made successfully. (the transmit/learn indicator does not light up or flash.) continuous functions such as volume are learned, but operate only for a moment before s...

  • Page 77

    75 english symptom a loud hissing noise is heard when you play back a source encoded with the dts. A percussive noise is heard when you begin playing back a source encoded with the dts. No sound is heard when you play back a source encoded with the dts, even though the “auto” or “dts” input mode is ...

  • Page 78: Specifications

    76 minimum rms output power per channel (when both channels are driven) main l/r (20 hz to 20 khz, 0.015% thd, 8 Ω ) ....................................................................... 110w+110w center (20 hz to 20 khz, 0.015% thd, 8 Ω ) ........ 110w rear l/r (20 hz to 20 khz, 0.015% thd, 8 Ω )...

  • Page 79

    77 english cinema equalizer high-shelving filter frequency .......................................... 1.0 khz to 12.7 khz boost/cut ................................................... –9 db to +6 db parametric equalizer frequency .......................................... 1.0 khz to 12.7 khz boost/c...

  • Page 80

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