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Yamaha DSP-A1092 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1

    Natural sound av receiver récepteur audiovisuel “son naturel” owner’s manual mode d’emploi power digital/ pro logic enhanced movie theater tv sports stadium disco concert hall rock concert church jazz club effect vcr 2 dvd/ld vcr 1 video aux tape (md) tv/dbs tuner cd phono volume l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8...

  • 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

    We want you listening for a lifetime (for us customers only) yamaha and the electronic industries association’s consumer electronics group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or dis...

  • Page 4

    Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a yamaha digital sound field processing (dsp) system—an extremely sophisticated audio component. The dsp system takes full advantage of yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening expe...

  • Page 5: Precautions

    1 english 1. Please read this manual carefully to assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatu...

  • Page 6: Contents

    Safety instructions...........................................Inside the cover precautions ...................................................................................1 getting started ...........................................................................3 features .........................

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    3 english getting started unpacking if you haven’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its accessories from the box and wrapping material. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories. Installing the remote control unit batteries since the remote control unit will be use...

  • Page 8

    4 * for the remote control unit for the main room only after you insert batteries (or you exchange batteries with new ones), press the reset button before using the remote control unit. Remote control transmitter operation range notes ● there should be no large obstacles between the remote control u...

  • Page 9: Features

    5 english this unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. This unit has a...

  • Page 10

    6 dolby pro logic surround this unit employs a dolby pro logic surround decoder similar to professional dolby stereo decoders used in many movie theaters. By using the dolby pro logic surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of dolby surround movie theater sound in your o...

  • Page 11

    7 english laser disc is a home audio format that could benefit from dolby digital (ac-3). In the near future, dolby digital (ac-3) will also be applied to dbs, catv, dvd and hdtv. The ongoing release of dolby stereo digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of dolby digi...

  • Page 12

    8 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 much prese...

  • Page 13

    9 english video superimpose 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 and information for various setting changes and adjustments on your video monitor’s screen. This informatio...

  • Page 14: Speaker Setup

    10 setting up your speaker system this unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using two extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a seven- speaker ...

  • Page 15

    11 english 4 speaker system simplest system. You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding two additional speaker units at the rear. Front mix switch—set to on. (see page 22.) center speaker—set to phntm. (see page 35.) 5 speaker system good for audio/video sources. By the use of center speaker...

  • Page 16

    12 speakers and speaker placement your full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs: the main speakers (your normal stereo speakers), the front effect speakers and the rear speakers, plus the center speaker. You may also be using a subwoofer. The main speakers should be high performanc...

  • Page 17: Controls & Their Functions

    13 english front panel controls & their functions power digital/ pro logic enhanced movie theater tv sports stadium disco concert hall rock concert church jazz club effect vcr 2 dvd/ld vcr 1 video aux tape (md) tv/dbs tuner cd phono volume l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db speakers phones a on off b bas...

  • Page 18

    14 1 power switch turns this unit on and off. * when you press this switch to turn the power on, you will hear a click and a sound of the built-in fan rotating for a moment. 2 standby indicator (except u.S.A. And canada models) while the power of this unit is on, pressing the (system power) off key ...

  • Page 19

    15 english c tone bypass switch when this switch is pressed inward (on), the input signal does not pass through the tone (bass and treble) control circuitry so that it is unaffected by the tone control circuitry. Use this switch to obtain pure sound and to check the tone control setting. Press this ...

  • Page 20

    16 1 preset station number display shows the selected preset station number (1 to 8) and its group (a to e). 2 room 2 indicator lights up when you switch the input source for the second room by using the room 2 remote control unit in the main room. 3 input source/station frequency display shows the ...

  • Page 21

    17 english 5 memory indicator when the memory button is pressed, this indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the displayed station can be programmed to the memory by using the a/b/c/d/e switch and the preset station number selector buttons. 6 auto tuning indicator lights up when ...

  • Page 22: Connections

    18 phono video dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out room 2 out dvd/ld tv/dbs center c or d c d see instruction manual for correct setting. Center caution in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out monitor out main ch sub woofer front effect rear pre out main in s video 1 cd 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape(md) coaxial op...

  • Page 23

    19 english 1 antenna connection terminals connect the included indoor fm antenna to the fm ant terminal and connect the included am loop antenna to the am ant and gnd terminals. To heighten safety and reduce interference, connect the gnd terminal to a good earth ground. For improving reception quali...

  • Page 24

    20 c room 2 out jacks these jacks output audio and video signals to the equipment in the second room. The input source selection is made using the room 2 remote control unit. Refer to “connecting and controlling room 2 equipment” on page 38. D remote control in and out jacks the in jack receives the...

  • Page 25

    21 english l rear output jacks rear-channel line output. Can be connected to input jacks of an external stereo power amplifier driving the rear speakers. M main speakers terminals this unit is equipped with 2 sets of main speakers terminals to allow you to connect 2 main speaker systems to this unit...

  • Page 26

    22 rear panel switch and control settings there are several switches and controls on the rear panel that you’ll have to check before operating your system, and it’s a good idea to do it before you connect cables. Locate the main level slide switch ( g ) and front mix slide switch ( f ). Make sure th...

  • Page 27

    23 english phono video dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out room 2 out dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out monitor out s video 1 cd 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape(md) coaxial optical dvd/ld in out dvd/ld tv/dbs fm ant 75 Ω unbal. Am ant gnd audio signal pcm/ digital in (ac–3 digital in) remote cont...

  • Page 28

    24 connecting to digital (optical and coaxial) jacks if your ld (dvd) player, tv/satellite tuner, etc. Are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output jacks, they can be connected to this unit’s coaxial and/or optical digital signal input jacks. To make a connection between optical ...

  • Page 29

    25 english notes on connecting with an ld player equipped with an ac-3 rf output if your ld player has ac-3 rf signal output jack and no digital signal output jack for ac-3 discrete audio signals, connect the ac- 3 rf signal output jack to this unit’s optical (or coaxial) digital signal input jack b...

  • Page 30

    26 connecting to s video jacks if your video cassette recorder, ld player, etc. And your monitor are equipped with “s” (high-resolution) video terminals, connect them to this unit’s s video jacks, and connect this unit’s s video monitor out jack to the “s” video input of your monitor. Otherwise, con...

  • Page 31

    Phono dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out room 2 out 1 cd 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape(md) coaxial optical dvd/ld in out dvd/ld tv/dbs fm ant 75 Ω unbal. Am ant gnd audio signal pcm/ digital in (ac–3 digital in) remote control frequency step gnd audio signal pal ntsc fm 50khz i00khz am 9khz i0khz 27...

  • Page 32

    28 connecting the indoor fm antenna connect the included indoor antenna to the 75 Ω unbal. Fm ant terminal. Note if you connect an outdoor fm antenna to this unit, do not connect the indoor fm antenna to this unit. Connecting the am loop antenna 1. Press the tab and unlock the terminal hole. 2. Conn...

  • Page 33

    29 english optional outdoor fm antenna consult with your dealer or authorized service center about the best method of selecting and erecting an outdoor fm antenna. The choice of the feeder cable is also important. Flat ribbon- shaped twin-lead cable performs well electrically, and is cheaper and som...

  • Page 34

    30 connecting speaker systems connect the speakers terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are o...

  • Page 35

    31 english connecting the main speakers to this unit one or two sets of main speakers can be connected to this unit. If you use two sets of main speakers, connect one set to the main speakers a terminals, and connect another set to the b terminals. If you use only one set of main speakers, connect t...

  • Page 36

    32 connecting the front effect speakers, rear speakers and the center speaker(s) to this unit connect the front effect speakers to the front effect speakers terminals of this unit. If the front effect speakers are not used, the front mix switch should be set to “on”. Connect the rear speakers to the...

  • Page 37

    33 english adding a subwoofer you may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass frequencies. This unit provides line-level subwoofer outputs. If you use one subwoofer, connect either of the subwoofer jacks to the input jack of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the sub...

  • Page 38

    34 switching the impedance selector switch on the rear panel select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. Be sure to switch this only when the power of this unit is turned off. (upper position) center: if you use one center speaker, the impedance of the speaker must be 4 Ω or hi...

  • Page 39

    35 english selecting the output modes suitable for your speaker system this unit provides you the following four functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections are all completed, select a proper position on each f...

  • Page 40

    36 6. Main speaker choices: small/large preset position: large small: select this position if your main speakers do not have a 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) at th...

  • Page 41

    37 english method of changing selections operations should be made watching information on this unit’s display panel or the monitor screen. 1. Turn the power of this unit on. (if you want to display information on the monitor, turn the power of the monitor on.) if you will use the remote control uni...

  • Page 42

    38 you can make up a multi-room audio/video system with this unit. In this system, this unit and yamaha audio/video units connected to this unit in the main room can be controlled by using the provided room 2 remote control unit from the second room so that this unit sends audio and video signals (d...

  • Page 43

    39 english room 2 remote control unit this remote control unit makes input source selections on this unit and controls yamaha remote control-compatible cd player, tape deck, ld player and/or tuner connected to this unit for the second room independent of the input source selections for the main room...

  • Page 44

    40 5 power on and off keys (u.S.A. And canada models) pressing the power on key turns the power of this unit on and pressing the off key turns the power off. (except u.S.A. And canada models) while the power is on, pressing the off key switches the unit from the power-on mode to the standby mode, an...

  • Page 45: Speaker Balance Adjustment

    41 english this operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing the levels of the main, center, rear and front effect speakers. The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control unit. Otherwise, the result may not be satisfacto...

  • Page 46

    42 note: if there is insufficient volume from the effect speakers, you may decrease the main speaker volume level by setting the main level switch on the rear panel to “–10 db”, and adjust each speaker level again. Volume controls on external power amplifiers may also be adjusted if necessary to ach...

  • Page 47

    43 english the following eight types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1. Center delay 2. Dynamic range 3. Lfe level 4. Center speaker 5. Rear speaker 6. Main speaker 7. Lfe/bass out 8. Input mode (tv/dbs) method of...

  • Page 48

    44 descriptions of the functions 1. 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) is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the dolby d...

  • Page 49

    45 english 3. Lfe level (adjusting the output level at the lfe (low frequency effect) channel) control range: –20 db to 0 db (in 1 db step) preset value: 0 db * this adjustment is effective only when the dolby digital (ac-3) is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the dolby digita...

  • Page 50: General Operation

    46 playing a source note: if you will use the remote control unit, be sure to use it with the lid open. 1. Set the master volume control to minimum. 2. Turn the power on. 3. Select an input source. The selected source is shown by the display panel and the monitor screen. For the dvd/ld or tv/dbs sou...

  • Page 51

    47 english notes on using the input selector buttons • note that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. * to select the source connected to the video aux terminals on the front panel, press video aux. • onc...

  • Page 52

    Notes on input mode selection • to play back a source with the dolby digital (ac-3) decoded, set the input mode to “auto”. • when you want to enjoy a source which has normal 2-channel signals with a dolby pro logic surround program, select the analog mode. • in the auto mode, there may be a case dep...

  • Page 53

    49 english regardless of the setting of input selector buttons, when you set the rec out selector to a position other than “source”, the source selected by the rec out selector can be recorded by other tape deck (md recorder) and/or vcrs connected to this unit. While recording a source by setting th...

  • Page 54: Tuning Operations

    50 automatic tuning 1. Select “tuner” as the input source. 2. Select the reception band (fm or am) confirming it on the display panel. 3. If “auto tuning” is not illuminated on the display panel, press once so that it lights up. 4. Begin the automatic tuning search. To tune to a higher frequency, pr...

  • Page 55: Preset Tuning

    51 english to store stations 1. Tune to a desired station. (refer to the previous page for tuning procedure.) 2. Select a desired group (a – e) of preset stations confirming it on the display panel. 3. Press the memory button. 4. Select a preset station number where you want to program the station b...

  • Page 56

    52 automatic preset tuning you can also make use of an automatic preset tuning function for fm stations only. By this function, this unit performs automatic tuning and stores fm stations with strong signals sequentially. Up to 40 stations are stored automatically in the same way as in the manual pre...

  • Page 57

    53 english notes • you can replace a preset station by another fm or am station manually by simply following the procedure of the section “to store stations” on page 51. • if the number of received stations is not enough to be stored up to e8, the search is finished automatically after searching all...

  • Page 58

    54 this unit has 10 programs for digital sound field processing, 6 from actual acoustic environments from around the world, and 4 programs for audio/video sources including sources encoded with dolby pro logic surround or dolby digital (ac-3). To select a dsp program simply pressing a dsp program se...

  • Page 59

    55 english canceling the effect sound the effect switch on the front panel and the effect on/off key on the remote control unit make it simple to compare the normal stereo sound with the fully processed effect sound. To cancel the effect sound and monitor only the main sound, press the effect on/off...

  • Page 60

    56 1. Dolby pro logic when the input signal is analog or pcm audio ( ) speaker output: main, center, rear dolby digital when the input signal is dolby digital ( ) speaker output: main, center, rear reproduces video discs, video tapes and similar sources which are dolby surround encoded and bear the ...

  • Page 61

    57 english 3. Movie theater when the input signal is analog or pcm audio ( ) speaker output: main, center, rear, front effect digital movie theater when the input signal is dolby digital ( ) speaker output: main, center, rear, front effect ideal for reproducing video discs, video tapes and similar s...

  • Page 62

    58 7. Rock concert when the input signal is analog or pcm audio ( ) speaker output: main, rear, front effect when the input signal is dolby digital ( ) speaker output: main, center, rear, front effect this program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a very dynamic or lively sound f...

  • Page 63

    59 english in using the digital sound field processor including the dolby pro logic decoder or the dolby digital (ac-3) decoder, you can adjust delay time between the main sound and effect sound, and each speaker output level as you prefer. Note: these adjustments can be made only when the effect so...

  • Page 64

    60 adjusting delay time you can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the effect sound from the rear or front effect speakers. The larger the value, the later the effect sound is generated. This adjustment can be made to all program...

  • Page 65: Setting The Sleep Timer

    61 english if you use the sleep timer of this unit, you can make this unit turn off automatically. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is helpful. Notes • the sleep timer can be controlled only with the remote control unit. • the ...

  • Page 66: Remote Control Unit

    62 the remote control unit provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of this unit. If the cd player, tape deck, ld player etc. Connected to this unit are yamaha components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control unit will also con...

  • Page 67

    63 english 4 dsp program selector keys selects a dsp program when the built-in digital sound field processor (including the dolby pro logic surround decoder or the dolby digital (ac-3) decoder) is on. 5 test key used when you make speaker balance adjustment to maximize the performance of your audio/...

  • Page 68

    64 d effect on/off key switches on/off the digital sound field processor (including the dolby pro logic surround decoder or the dolby digital (ac-3) decoder). E input selector keys selects input source. F a/b/c indicators the position (a, b or c) selected by the a/b/c switch is shown in red. G a/b/c...

  • Page 69

    65 english * 1 : these buttons are used for learning a new function or clearing a learned function (or all learned functions). See pages 73 to 77 for details. Keys which can have three functions ( 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ) in the “learning-capable” keys, the keys of groups numbered 1 – 4 in the illustration a...

  • Page 70

    66 empty keys ( 1 , 2 ) these are empty keys. Each key can learn a function from another remote control unit. For example, the tv key is useful for storing the function of your tv’s power switch, and the vcr key can be used for your vcr’s power switch. Note if a key which has a preset function learn...

  • Page 71

    67 english when the lid of the remote control unit is closed, you can easily operate yamaha components including learned functions by using the operation control keys. When the lid is closed, the operation control keys substitute for the keys of group numbered 1 , 2 or 3 and the (+10) key on the lef...

  • Page 72

    68 see the table below for a combination of an input selector key and key functions which the operation control keys carry out. (also, refer to the table on page 65.) pressing the “v-aux” or “phono” input selector key has no effect on the operation control keys. Selected input selector key functions...

  • Page 73

    69 english notes • if the operation control keys substitute for keys which has no function (empty), no command is carried out. According to your plan, store functions from other remote control units into an empty area of those keys. (refer to pages 73 to 74 for the learning method.) • while playing ...

  • Page 74

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

  • Page 75

    71 english macro key 1st 2nd – 3rd – function of the key which operates when a macro key is pressed preset macro keys and the key functions which they carry out sequentially are as follows. (also, refer to the table on page 65.) system power off system power off tv vcr macro key 1st (turning the pow...

  • Page 76

    72 notes • a key in which no function is stored will carry out no command. • if it occurs that this unit will not receive the second command because the internal operation of the first command takes a long time, set the macro switch to the “slow” position, or add no function or repeat the same comma...

  • Page 77

    73 english 1 place this remote control unit and the other remote control unit so that they face each other. 2 press the learn button using the point of a mechanical pencil etc. * if there is no operation for about 30 seconds after the learn button is pressed, the transmit/learn indicator flashes rap...

  • Page 78

    74 5 press and hold the key (on the other remote control unit) which has the function you want to store. * when learning is finished, the transmit/learn indicator stops lighting and then begins flashing slowly. * if a signal is not successfully received, the transmit/learn indicator flashes rapidly ...

  • Page 79

    75 english a new macro can be programmed onto any preset macro key in place of preset functions. (see page 70 to know what keys are preset macro keys.) you can make as many as 13 new macro keys. A macro key can learn as many as seven functions of other keys. Note if you store a continuous command su...

  • Page 80

    A b c remote control transmitter it is recommended to write down new key functions you stored on the provided user function stickers and paste them on the reverse side of the remote control unit or the reverse side of the remote control unit’s lid. Memory back-up all of the learned functions will be...

  • Page 81

    77 english to clear all learned functions 1 select the kind of key functions all of which you want to clear by using the macro switch on the side panel of the remote control unit. Off: select this position if you want to clear all of the learned functions except macros. Quick: select this position i...

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting

    78 problem power does not come on. The unit turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. Hum. No sound. No sound from the effect speakers. No sound from the front effect speakers. No sound from the center speaker. Poor bass reproduction. The sound suddenly goes off. The volume level cannot ...

  • Page 83

    79 english problem the remote control unit does not work. The remote control unit 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 stoppin...

  • Page 84

    80 problem fm stereo reception is noisy. There is distortion and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good fm antenna. A desired fm station cannot be tuned in with the automatic tuning method. Previously preset stations can no longer be tuned in. A desired am station cannot be tuned in wit...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    81 english specifications audio section minimum rms output power per channel main (20 hz – 20 khz 0.02% thd 8 Ω ) ....................................... 100w+100w center (20 hz – 20 khz 0.02% thd 8 Ω ) ............................................... 100w front effect (1 khz 0.05% thd 8 Ω )............

  • Page 86

    82 bass extension (main l/r) .................................................... +6 db (50 hz) filter characteristics (highcut filter) subwoofer (fc = 90 hz) .............................................................. 24 db/oct. Video section video signal type [u.S.A. And canada models]............

  • Page 87

    83 english am section tuning range [u.S.A., canada and general models] .......................................530 – 1,710 khz [australia and singapore models] .............................................531 – 1,611 khz usable sensitivity ................................................................

  • Page 88

    Yamaha electronics corporation, usa 6660 orangethorpe ave., buena park, calif. 90620, u.S.A. Yamaha canada music ltd. 135 milner ave., scarborough, ontario m1s 3r1, canada yamaha electronik europa g.M.B.H. Siemensstr. 22-34, 25462 rellingen bei hamburg, f.R. Of germany yamaha electronique france s.A...