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Yamaha DSP-A2 Owner's Manual

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Summary of DSP-A2

  • Page 1

    Natural sound av amplifier dsp-a2 cinema dsp 7ch volume input selector input mode l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db bass treble balance vcr 2 video aux rec out vcr 1 tv/dbs phono tuner cd dvd/ld source tape/md video aux effect ext. Decoder 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 l r 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l ...

  • Page 2

    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 3: Contents

    1 english caution .................................................................. 2 introduction ....................................................... 3 features .................................................................... 3 what’s dsp?......................................................

  • Page 4

    2 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,...

  • Page 5: Features

    3 english 7 channel power amplification main: 100w + 100w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.02% thd, 20–20,000 hz center: 100w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.02% thd, 20–20,000 hz rear: 100w + 100w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.02% thd, 20–20,000 hz front effect: 25w + 25w (8 Ω ) rms output power, 0.05% thd, 1 kh...

  • Page 6: Dolby Pro Logic Surround

    4 welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment. This unit is one of the most complete and advanced av amplifier available. Some of the more advanced features may not be familiar to you, but they are easy to use. State-of-the-art technologies such as dolby digital and digital theater s...

  • Page 7: Dts Digital Surround

    5 english dolby digital is the next level of dolby surround sound system developed for 35 mm film-movies by employing low bit-rate audio coding. Dolby digital is a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to you. Dolby digital provides five full range ch...

  • Page 8

    6 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 pres...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    7 english getting started getting started remote controller user function stickers batteries (size aa, lr6, um-3) unpacking carefully remove this unit and accessories from the box. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories. Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the p...

  • Page 10: Controller

    8 installing batteries in the remote controller since the remote controller will be used for many of this unit’s control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1. Turn the remote controller over and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Ins...

  • Page 11: Controls and Their Functions

    9 english controls and their functions front panel natural sound av amplifier dsp a2 cinema dsp 7ch volume input selector input mode l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass extension bass treble balance tone bypass vcr 2 video aux rec out vcr 1 tv/dbs phono tuner cd dvd/ld source tape/md video aux...

  • Page 12

    10 7 speakers switches press the switch a or b (or both) for the main speakers you will use to select them. Press the switch for the main speakers you will not use again to cancel them. On the display panel, “speakers a” and/or “speakers b” will be illuminated, depending on which main speakers are b...

  • Page 13: Display Panel

    11 english display panel digital pro logic dsp speakers a b tape/md cd tuner phono dvd/ld tv/dbs vcr 1 vcr 2 v-aux sleep 2 3 1 5 4 6 7 1 indicators either of the “dts” indicators will be illuminated when the built-in dts decoder is turned on. A red “dts” indicator will be illuminated when playing a ...

  • Page 14: Speaker Setup

    12 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 yo...

  • Page 15

    13 english 4 speaker system basic system. You can enjoy widely diffused sound by only adding a pair of rear speakers to a basic stereo speaker system. 1e. Sys. Setup—set to 5ch. (see page 27.) 1a. Center sp—set to none. (see page 26.) 6 speaker system good for sound fields from 2-channel stereo sour...

  • Page 16: Audio/video Source Equipment

    14 caution: plug in this unit and other components after all connections are completed. All connections must be correct, that is to say l (left) to l, r (right) to r, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components. Audio/video source equipment ● use rca type ...

  • Page 17

    15 english video dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in tuner vcr 2 out video s video dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out monitor out s video audio signal external decoder input 2 main sub woofer center surround tv/dbs cd cd dvd/ld tape/md in (play) out (rec) dvd/ld coaxial optical digital rf signal digi...

  • Page 18

    16 (europe model) no connection tv monitor scart-plug connector cable main pre out main in coupler in tuner vcr 2 out video s video in vcr 2 out monitor out external decoder input 2 main sub woofer center surround tv/dbs tape/md in (play) out (rec) dvd/ld digital signal video audio l audio r for con...

  • Page 19

    17 english preparation notes ● when you connect an audio/video unit to both of the digital and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect to both terminals of the same name. ● be sure to attach the covers when the optical terminals are not being used, in order to protect the terminals from ...

  • Page 20

    18 dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in tuner vcr 2 out audio signal external decoder input 2 main sub woofer center surround tv/dbs cd cd dvd/ld tape/md in (play) out (rec) dvd/ld coaxial optical digital rf signal digital signal gnd phono 1 cd tape/md 3 4 in ( play ) out ( rec ) audio signal digital out a...

  • Page 21

    19 english video dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in tuner vcr 2 out video s video dvd/ld tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out monitor out s video audio signal video signal 2 video in s-video out video out video out s-video in s-video out video in s-video in video out s-video out s-video out video out video i...

  • Page 22

    20 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) for inputting signals from an external decoder of a future format to this unit. To listen to a sound by reproducing sign...

  • Page 23: Speakers

    21 english speakers see instruction manual for correct setting. Center front caution main center front rear ( surround ) pre out main in speakers coupler output a b a b rear main impedance selector center : 4 Ω min. / speaker front : 6 Ω min. / speaker rear : 6 Ω min. / speaker main a or b: 4 Ω min....

  • Page 24: Impedance Selector Switch

    22 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 when the standby/on switch is pressed: the impedance selector switch may not be set to either end. If so, set the switch to either end ...

  • Page 25: Amplifiers

    23 english the speaker connections described on page 21 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 26: Plugging In This Unit

    24 • after completing all connections, plug the ac power cord into an 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. Voltage selector tion manual for correct setting. A b rear main switched ac outlets i00w max. Total center : 4 Ω mi...

  • Page 27: Selecting A Type of Display

    25 english preparation if you connect your vcr, 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 screen. This information will be s...

  • Page 28: 1. Speaker Set

    26 1a. Center sp choices: large (lrg)/small (sml)/none preset position: lrg lrg: when your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers. Sml: when you use a center speaker that is smaller than the main speakers. In this position, low bass signals (below 90 hz) at the center cha...

  • Page 29

    27 english 1c. Main sp choices: large/small preset position: large large: 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: if your main speakers do not have a high ability for ...

  • Page 30: Changing Selections

    28 m changing selections refer to the display panel or the monitor screen when changing the selections. When using the remote controller, set the parameter /set menu switch to the set menu position. Note: the cover of the remote controller must be open. 1 turn on the power of this unit. (if necessar...

  • Page 31: Speaker Balance Adjustment

    29 english 1 set to the “ ∞ ” position. 2 turn on the power. 3 select main speakers a or b. The corresponding indicator will be illuminated. * both speakers a and b can be selected. 4 set to the “0” position. 5 set to the “off ( )”. 6 set the parameter/set menu switch on the remote controller to the...

  • Page 32

    30 8 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 the test ...

  • Page 33: 11, 13

    31 english 11 for the front effect speaker level adjustment, press the test key on the remote controller 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. 12 adjust the front effect speaker level by pre...

  • Page 34: Basic Operation

    32 1 set to the “ ∞ ” position. 2 turn on the power. 3 select main speakers a or b. The corresponding indicator will be illuminated. Front panel * both speakers a and b can be selected. 4 select an input source. (for video sources, turn on the tv/monitor.) the selected source is shown on the display...

  • Page 35

    33 english basic operation natural sound av amplifier dsp a2 cinema dsp 7ch volume input selector input mode l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 –db phones bass extension bass treble balance tone bypass vcr 2 video aux rec out vcr 1 tv/dbs phono tuner cd dvd/ld source tape/md video aux next effect program a s...

  • Page 36

    34 when you finish using this unit press the standby/on switch on the front panel or the standby key on the remote controller to enter the standby mode. To select the source connected to this unit’s external decoder input terminals as the input source. Press the ext. Decoder button. “ext. Decoder in...

  • Page 37: Switching The Input Mode

    35 english v for cd, tape/md and tv/dbs sources: the following three input modes are provided. Auto: this mode is automatically selected when you turn on the power of this unit. In this mode, input signal is automatically selected by the following order of priority. 1. Digital signal encoded with do...

  • Page 38

    36 notes on input mode selection ● the input mode for a tv/dbs source is selected with function “7. Tv/dbs input” in the set menu mode. This unit will be automatically set to the selected input mode when the power is turned on. ● set the input mode to the auto or d.D.Rf mode to play a dvd/ld source ...

  • Page 39: To Tape (Or Md)

    37 english 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 to the tape deck (or md recorder etc.) or vcr connected to this unit. 3 natural sound av amplifie...

  • Page 40: Source

    38 m recording a source to tape (or md) while listening to (or watching) another source the source (except for “source”) that is selected with the rec out selector can be recorded to a tape deck (md recorder) and/or vcr, regardless of the input selector setting. 1 select the source you want to recor...

  • Page 41: Using The Bass Extension

    39 english notes on recording ● the volume, bass, treble, balance controls, the bass extension button and the settings of dsp 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 dubbi...

  • Page 42

    40 using digital sound field processor (dsp) playing a source with an effect of the digital sound field processor (dsp) b dvd/ld ext. Dec. Phono effect on/off tv/dbs v-aux vcr 2 c disc stop preset a/b/c/d/e church 1 2 3 club enter- tainment jazz stadium theater 1 movie theater 2 movie video concert ...

  • Page 43

    41 english 3 select a program that is suitable for the source. The name of the selected program lights up on the display panel and the monitor screen. 4 ● adjust the output level of each speaker. (for details, refer to the corresponding descriptions on pages 43 and 44.) ● you can create your own sou...

  • Page 44: Dolby Digital Or Dts

    42 m to enjoy a video source encoded with dolby pro logic surround, dolby digital or 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 signal of the source is enco...

  • Page 45: And Subwoofer

    43 english adjusting output level of the center, right rear, left rear, front effect speakers and subwoofer 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. 1 set the parameter/set menu switch on the ...

  • Page 46

    44 notes ● once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the same in all the digital sound field programs. ● the value of each speaker output level you set the last time will remain memorized even when this unit is in the standby mode. However, if the power cord is disconnected for more...

  • Page 47

    45 english 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...

  • Page 48

    46 feature this is the sound field at stage front in “the bottom line”, a famous new york jazz club. The floor can seat 300 people to the left and right in a sound field offering real and vibrant sound. A jazz club in new york. It is in a basement and has a relatively spacious floor area. The reflec...

  • Page 49

    47 english feature provides excellent depth of vocals and overall clarity, restraining excessive reverberation. For opera, the orchestra pit and the stage are ideally combined, letting you feel a full presence sound. The rear surround side of the sound field is relatively moderated, however, it repr...

  • Page 50

    48 feature 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 dolby surround or dts (especially large-scale movie productions) are ideal fo...

  • Page 51

    49 english feature the built-in dolby pro logic surround decoder, the dolby digital decoder or the dts decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects of a source encoded with dolby surround or dts. The realization of a highly efficient decoding process improves crosstalk and channel separatio...

  • Page 52: Advanced Features

    50 advanced features refer to the information in the display panel or monitor screen during operation. The monitor power must be turned on to display information on the monitor. When using the remote controller, set the parameter /set menu switch to the set menu position. Note: the cover of the remo...

  • Page 53: Function Description

    51 english 1. Speaker set (selecting the output modes suitable for your speaker system) refer to pages 26 to 27 for details. (once you have selected proper modes, you do not have to make a setting change, unless your speaker system is modified.) m function description 2. Dlby dgtl (dolby digital) se...

  • Page 54

    52 advanced features 4. 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 dolby digital or dts is decoded and the signals of the selected source encoded with dolby digital or dts ...

  • Page 55

    53 english 7. Tv/dbs input (selecting the initial input mode of the source connected to the tv/dbs input terminals) for the source connected to the tv/dbs input terminals of this unit, you can designate the input mode that is automatically selected when the power of this unit is switched on. Auto: i...

  • Page 56

    54 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 addition to making the sound “live”, ...

  • Page 57: 4, 5, 6

    55 english m selecting and editing program parameters this adjustment can be made only by using the remote controller and watching the monitor screen or the display panel. Note information on the monitor screen would be easier to see than the display panel. 1 set the parameter/set menu switch to the...

  • Page 58

    56 m 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...

  • Page 59

    57 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 60

    58 ● rev. Level (reverberation level) this parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. Control range: 0 – 100% ● s. Delay (surround delay) adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the rear surrou...

  • Page 61: Setting The Sleep Timer

    59 english 1 select the source using the input selector and start playback (or select a broadcast station) on the source unit. 2 press the sleep key repeatedly until the desired sleep time appears on the display. * “sleep time” is the time that elapses before this unit is automatically turned into t...

  • Page 62: Key Name and Function

    60 the remote controller is designed to control the most commonly used functions. If the cd player, tape deck, ld player, etc. Is a yamaha component with remote control compatibility, this remote controller will also control various functions. * for basic operations, the cover must be opened. M key ...

  • Page 63

    61 english remote controller 1 tape/md keys these keys control tape decks or md recorders. The a/b/c switch ( i ) should be set to the “a” position to control tape decks, and “c” position for md recorders. * the dir a, b and a/b keys apply only to double cassette tape decks. * pressing the dir a key...

  • Page 64

    62 remote controller this is a learning remote controller. The shaded keys in the illustration shown below can be programmed to “learn” control functions from other remote controllers. This unit can be used in place of other remote controllers by learning their functions. It will be much convenient ...

  • Page 65

    63 english notes • area a cannot learn a new function. To store a new function, store it onto area b or c. • if a key which has a preset function learns a new function, the preset function will not work but is not deleted. When the learned function is cleared, the preset function is restored. (for i...

  • Page 66

    64 remote controller when the cover of the remote controller is closed, you can easily operate yamaha components including learned functions by using the operation control keys. Remote control transmitter tape/md cd tuner vcr 1 vcr 2 dvd/ld v-aux ext. Dec. Phono tv/dbs tv vcr mute master volume oper...

  • Page 67

    65 english remote controller notes • if an operation control key is substituted for a key which has no function (empty), then a command will not be carried out. Depending on your plan, store functions from other remote controllers into an empty area of those keys. (refer to page 68 for the learning ...

  • Page 68

    66 remote controller macro operations (cover is closed) remote control transmitter tape/md cd tuner vcr 1 vcr 2 dvd/ld phono v-aux ext. Dec. Tv/dbs tv vcr mute master volume operation control effect transmit macro quick off slow light a/b rec/pause b a a b effect on/off c dir disc stop transmit /lea...

  • Page 69

    67 english remote controller macro key 1st (turns on this unit.) 2nd (selects an input source.) 3rd (starts playback of 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...

  • Page 70: Learning A New Function

    68 remote controller m learning a new function 1 place this remote controller and the other remote controller 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 cancel...

  • Page 71: Making A New Macro

    M making a new macro a new macro can be programmed onto any preset macro key in place of the factory preset functions. (see page 66 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...

  • Page 72: Clearing Learned Functions

    70 remote controller 1 to clear a learned key function, press the learn button using a ball-point pen or similar object. To clear a macro you made, press the macro button. 2 press and hold the clear button using a ball-point pen or similar object. 3 holding the clear button pressed, press and hold t...

  • Page 73: Troubleshooting

    71 english refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized yamaha dealer or service center. Problem the unit fails to turn on w...

  • Page 74

    72 troubleshooting problem the remote controller does not work. The remote controller 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 sto...

  • Page 75

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

  • Page 76: Specifications

    74 audio section minimum rms output power per channel (when both channels are driven) main l/r (20 hz to 20 khz, 0.02% thd, 8 ohms) ......................................................................... 100w+100w center (20 hz to 20 khz, 0.02% thd, 8 ohms) ...........................................

  • Page 77

    75 english specifications video section video signal type [europe and u.K. Models] ................................................ Pal [china and general models] ................................. Ntsc/pal video signal level .......................................... 1 vp-p/75 ohms s-video signal le...

  • Page 78

    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...