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Yamaha DSP-A3090 Operation Manual

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Summary of DSP-A3090

  • Page 1

    Tape 2 monitor ac 3 pro logic dsp digital source ac 3 pcm processor vcr 3/dvd video aux set menu bass extension video aux input mode vcr 3/dvd video aux phones bass treble balance rec out input selector volume vcr 2 vcr 1 tv/dbs ld tape 1 tuner cd phono vcr 1 vcr 2 tv/dbs ld source cd tape 1 power i...

  • 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

    15 damage requiring service – the unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: a. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or c. The unit has been exposed to rain; or d. The unit does not appear to operat...

  • Page 4

    Precautions 1. Avoid excessive heat, humidity, dust and vibration keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could ca...

  • Page 5

    1 english 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 list...

  • Page 6: Contents

    2 precautions & safety instructions ...........................................................................Inside the front cover getting started ...........................................................................3 features....................................................................

  • Page 7: 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 used for many of this unit’s ...

  • Page 8

    Notes about the remote control unit ● when you notice that remote control operation has become erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries. Always replace all batteries at the same time. * if you have exchanged batteries in t...

  • 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 ac-3. In the near future, dolby 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 ac-3 encoded video software. M...

  • Page 12

    8 dolby pro logic + 2 digital sound fields a digital sound field is created on the presence side and the rear surround side of the dolby pro logic surround-processed sound field individually. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the room, letting you feel much pre...

  • Page 13

    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, parameter data and information for various setting changes and adjustments on your video monitor’s screen. This info...

  • 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 21.) center sp—set to phntm. (see page 30.) 5 speaker system good for audio/video sources. By the use of center speaker, cen...

  • 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 effect speakers, plus the center speaker. You may also be using a subwoofer. The main speakers should be high per...

  • Page 17: Controls & Their Functions

    13 english controls & their functions front panel natural sound digital sound field processing amplifier dsp a3090 cinema dsp 7ch tape 2 monitor ac 3 pro logic dsp digital source ac 3 pcm processor vcr 3/dvd video aux set menu bass extension video aux input mode vcr 3/dvd video aux phones bass trebl...

  • Page 18

    14 1 power switch turns this unit on and off. 2 standby indicator (europe, u.K. And australia models only) while the power of this unit is on, pressing the power key on the remote control unit switches this unit to the standby mode. In this mode, the standby indicator is half illuminated. 3 remote c...

  • Page 19

    15 english f bass and treble controls adjust low and high frequency response respectively for the left main, right main and center channels only. * increasing low frequency response with the bass control will not be so effective if you set the function “1. Speaker set” in the set menu mode to output...

  • Page 20

    16 remote control unit 1 transmit/learn indicator in “learn” mode, lights to indicate that the key just pressed is ready for learning input. In “user” mode, blinks when a learned key is pressed to show that a control signal has been sent to your equipment. 2 ypc/user/learn switch set to ypc for oper...

  • Page 21

    17 english 8 front level +/– keys increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the front effect speakers. 9 center level +/– keys increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the center speaker(s). 0 rear level +/– keys increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the rear effect speaker...

  • Page 22: Connections

    18 rear panel parts and their functions before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned off. Ac–3 rf signal audio signal audio signal video signal speakers gnd phono ld cd 1 cd 2 tuner 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape 1 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape 2 coaxial optical cd...

  • Page 23

    19 english 1 optical digital input and output jacks can be connected with audio/video units that have optical digital signal output (and input) jacks. 2 coaxial digital input jack (for cd player) can be connected with a cd player that has a coaxial digital signal output jack. 3 ac-3 rf signal input ...

  • Page 24

    20 g center out jacks center-channel line outputs. The center out jack at the lower part is connected with the jumper bar to the center in jack when the built-in amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jack(s) of one or two external power amplifier(s) to drive the center speaker(s). H center in...

  • Page 25

    21 english 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 ( d ) and front mix slide switch ( c ). Make...

  • Page 26

    22 ac–3 rf signal audio signal audio signal video signal gnd phono ld cd 1 cd 2 tuner 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape 1 3 tape pb 4 rec out tape 2 coaxial optical cd tape pb tape 1 rec out ld tv/dbs vcr 3 /dvd digital signal ld video s video tv/dbs in vcr 1 out in vcr 2 out in vcr 3/dvd vcr 3/dvd out can b...

  • Page 27

    23 english connecting to digital (optical and coaxial) jacks if your cd player, video cassette recoder, ld player, etc. Are equipped with optical digital audio signal output (and input) jacks, they can be connected to this unit’s optical digital signal input (and output) jacks. To make a connection ...

  • Page 28

    24 if your ld player has an ac-3 rf signal output jack, connect it to this unit’s ac-3 rf signal input jack. Audio signals encoded with the dolby surround ac-3 are input to this unit by this connection. * to play back an ld source decoding its ac-3 rf signal, set the input mode of ld player to “auto...

  • Page 29

    25 english 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. Otherw...

  • Page 30

    26 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. Connecting speaker systems connect the speakers terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gaug...

  • Page 31

    27 english connecting the main speakers to this unit connect the main speakers to the main speakers terminals of this unit. Make sure that the jumper bars between the pre out and main in jacks on the rear panel are in place. It is also possible to use an external power amplifier if more power is des...

  • Page 32

    28 connecting the effect speakers and the center speaker(s) to this unit connect the front effect speakers to the front 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 effect speakers to the rear speakers termin...

  • Page 33

    29 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 the mono subwoofer jack to the input jack of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer...

  • Page 34

    30 description of each function 1a. Center speaker(s) choices: nrml/wd/phntm preset position: nrml nrml: select this position 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 channel are output from the main speakers...

  • Page 35

    31 english 1c. Main speakers 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...

  • Page 36

    32 method of changing selections the use of the remote control unit is recommended for simple operation. 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 ...

  • Page 37: Adjustments Before Operation

    33 english this operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing the levels of the main, center and effect speakers. 1. Depress the test switch on the remote control so that “test dolby sur.” appears on the display panel to enter test mode. A hiss-like calibration signal should be heard ...

  • Page 38

    34 3. For the front effect speaker level adjustment, depress the test switch on the remote control again so that “test dsp” appears on the display panel. A calibration signal should be heard from the main speakers and the front effect speakers in turn (see diagram). * pressing the parameter + or – k...

  • Page 39

    35 english this adjustment is important for obtaining the best performance from the internal circuits of this unit. The optimum input level of this unit is pre-adjusted on the basis of the cd source level. This adjustment should be performed on all input sources in your system respectively, so that ...

  • Page 40

    36 the following thirteen types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1. Speaker set 2. Low freq. Test 3. Lfe level 4. Center delay 5. Center geq 6. Cinema eq 7. Dynamic range 8. Parameter ini 9. Memory guard 10. Vcr3 v...

  • Page 41

    37 english descriptions of the functions 1. Speaker set (selecting the output modes suitable for your speaker system) see page 30 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 (adjus...

  • Page 42

    38 3. Lfe level (adjusting the output level at the lfe (low frequency effect) channel) control range: mute, –20 db to 0 db (in 1 db step) preset value: 0 db * this adjustment is effective only when the dolby surround ac-3 is decoded. Adjusts the output level at the lfe (low frequency effect) channel...

  • Page 43

    39 english 6. Cinema eq (adjusting the tonal balance of speakers) it is difficult to balance tonal quality of the main, center, front effect and rear effect speakers, because they may be different in type and size, and their setting positions and heights are also different. The built-in cinema equal...

  • Page 44

    40 m preset value of the cinema equalizer l, c, r eq high: frq ............ 12.7 khz gain ........................... –3 db front, rear efct eq high: frq ............ 12.7 khz gain ............................. 0 db m frequency characteristics the following curves show frequency characteristics when...

  • Page 45

    41 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 ....................

  • Page 46

    42 std (standard): powerful sounds of extremely wide dynamic range are not always suitable for home use. Depending upon the condition of your listening environment, it may not possible to increase the sound output level as high as a movie theater, however, in a level proper for listening to in your ...

  • Page 47

    43 english 9. Memory guard (locking dsp parameters and other adjustments) if you wish to prevent accidental alteration to dsp parameters or other adjustments on this unit, select “on”. In this position, they are locked and cannot be changed. The following functions on this unit can be locked by this...

  • Page 48

    44 11. Input trim (input level adjustment) this function is available to all input sources. Select an input source with the input selector on the front panel or the input selector keys on the remote control unit. Input level can be controlled from 0 to +6 db in 2 db steps. The sound level of each in...

  • Page 49: General Operation

    45 english playing a source 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 source that inputs two or more types of signals to this unit, its current input mode is also sho...

  • Page 50

    46 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, tape 1, tv/dbs and vcr3/dvd sources: the following two input modes are provided. Auto: this mode is automatically selected when you turn on the p...

  • Page 51

    47 english notes on input mode selection for ld sources • to play back a dolby surround ac-3 encoded source decoding its ac-3 rf signal, set the input mode to “auto” or “ac-3 rf”. • when you want to enjoy a dolby surround ac-3 encoded source with a dolby pro logic surround program, select the digita...

  • Page 52

    48 recording a source to audio/video tape (or dubbing from a tape to another) 1. Set the rec out selector to the source position. 2. Select the source you want to record. 3. Play the source and increase the setting of the master volume control to confirm it. 4. Set the tape deck or vcr used for reco...

  • Page 53

    49 english note: adjusting the master volume, bass, treble controls, etc., or selecting a sound field program has no effect on the material being recorded. Note: composite video and s video signals pass independently through this unit’s video circuits. Therefore, when recording or dubbing video sign...

  • Page 54

    50 3. All sound field programs have two “sub-programs” (see “descriptions of the sound field programs”). The sub-programs are selected using the program selector on the front panel or the parameter +/– keys on the remote control unit. The concert hall 1 program, for example, contains the sub- progra...

  • Page 55

    51 english muting 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 mute the effect sound and monitor only the main sound, press the effect on/off key ...

  • Page 56

    52 the following list gives brief descriptions 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 them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound field measurem...

  • Page 57

    53 english 3. Concert hall 3 hall e in europe: a classic large shoe-box type concert hall with approximately 2200 seats. It has a circular stage and seats located behind the stage. Live concert: a large round concert hall with a rich surround effect. Pronounced reflections from all directions emphas...

  • Page 58

    54 7. Concert video 1 classical/opera: this program 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 relat...

  • Page 59

    55 english 9. Tv theater mono movie: this program is for reproducing monaural video sources (old movies etc.). Monaural sounds are reproduced with much presence by the front presence side of the sound field and optimum reverberation effect. The use of the center speaker makes conversations more audi...

  • Page 60

    56 70 mm adventure (when the dolby pro logic surround is decoded): ac-3 adventure (when the dolby surround ac-3 is decoded): this program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest 70 mm/ac-3 multi-track films. The sound field is made to be similar to that of the newest movie ...

  • Page 61

    57 english prologic/normal (when the dolby pro logic surround is decoded): ac-3/normal (when the dolby surround ac-3 is decoded): the built-in dolby pro logic surround decoder or dolby surround ac-3 decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects of a source encoded with dolby surround. The re...

  • Page 62

    58 selecting and editing program parameters what is a sound field? In order to explain the impressive functions of the dsp system, 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 th...

  • Page 63

    59 english in addition to the “type” parameter which selects the sub- programs within each sound field program (e.G. “hall a in europe” and “hall b in europe” for program 1, “concert hall 1”), each program also has a set of parameters that allow you to change the characteristics of the acoustic envi...

  • Page 64

    60 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 65

    61 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 66

    62 ● 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 67

    63 english ● p. Init. Dly (presence initial delay) adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection on the presence side of the sound field. The larger the value, the later the first reflection begins. Control range: 1 – 49 milliseconds ● p. Room size (presence room size) adjusts ...

  • Page 68

    64 the remote control unit, in addition to controlling the most commonly used functions of the main unit and other connected yamaha audio and video equipment, has a sophisticated “learning” function that allows it to control other equipment in your system or other household appliances equipped with ...

  • Page 69

    65 english note: the originally preset function of a key is still available in the user position if the key does not learn a new function. Note: if there is no more room in the memory area for a function to be learned, the transmit/learn indicator will flash on and off eight times. In this case, eve...

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    66 problem power does not come 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 be increased, or sound is distorted. Dsp parameters and some ot...

  • Page 71

    67 english problem the sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the compact disc player or cassette deck that are connected with this unit. The remote control unit does not function properly. The remote control unit cannot learn a new function from another remote control uni...

  • Page 72: Specifications

    68 minimum rms output power per channel main (20 hz – 20 khz 0.015% thd 8 Ω ) ........................................ 80w+80w center (20 hz – 20 khz 0.015% thd 8 Ω ) ............................................... 80w front effect (1 khz 0.05% thd 8 Ω ).................................................

  • Page 73

    69 english tone control characteristics bass boost/cut .............................................................................. ±10 db (50 hz) turnover frequency ........................................................................... 350 hz treble boost/cut ...................................

  • Page 74

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