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Yamaha DSP-A5 Owner's Manual

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    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...

  • Page 2

    Caution caution: read this before operating your unit. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place — away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moist...

  • Page 3: Features

    English b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion 1 features 5-channel power amplification ◆ minimum rms output (0.06% thd, 20 hz – 20 khz) main: 70 w +70 w (8 Ω ) center: 70 w (8 Ω ) rear: 70 w + 70 w (8 Ω ) multi-mode digital sound field processing ◆ digital soun...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    2 getting started checking the package contents check that the following items are included in your package. Remote control batteries (aaa, r03, um-4 type) quick reference card connection guide battery installation in the remote control 1 turn the remote control over and slide the battery compartmen...

  • Page 5: Using The Remote Control

    3 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion using the remote control the remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a large...

  • Page 6: Controls and Functions

    4 l r – + – + 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 0 q w e r t y 5 input selector turn this selector to select the input source (tuner, cd, phono, cbl/sat, v-aux, vcr, d-tv, dvd/ld) that you want to listen to or watch. The arrow for the selected input source indicator lights up on the display. 6 volume turn this contr...

  • Page 7

    5 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion 8 speakers set a or b (or both a and b) to the on position for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) that you want to use. Set the button(s) to the off position for the main speaker system that you don’...

  • Page 8: Display

    6 display 4 input source indicators one of the arrows for these indicators lights up depending on which source is selected. 5 tape/md monitor indicator this lights up when the tape deck or md recorder, etc. Is selected as the input source by pressing tape/md mon / ext. Decoder (or tape/md). 6 g and ...

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    7 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion remote control controls and functions 1 2 8 9 0 3 q 4 w 6 r e t y u 7 5 tv volume tv power tv input effect select the amp/tun position. This section describes the basic operation of this unit with the remote contr...

  • Page 10

    8 q a/b/c/d/e, preset +/– these buttons are used to select a preset station when using the yamaha tuner. A/b/c/d/e: to select one of a group (a to e) of preset stations preset +/–: to select a preset station number (1 to 8) w d (next), u (back) these buttons are used to advance or go back one select...

  • Page 11: Speaker Setup

    9 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion speaker setup speaker placement refer to the following diagram when you place the speakers. Speakers to be used this unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker system, using main spe...

  • Page 12: Connections

    10 connections before connecting components caution never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been completed. Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say l (left) to l, r (right) to r, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some comp...

  • Page 13

    11 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion connecting an audio component ■ phono terminals these terminals are used to connect a turntable with an mm or high-output mc cartridge. If you have a turntable with a low-output mc cartridge, use an inline boosti...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Video Component

    12 connecting a video component ■ audio signal terminals be sure to connect the right channel (r), left channel (l), input (in) and output (out) properly. ■ s video signal terminals use a special s video cable (commercially available) for the s video connection. ■ digital audio signal terminals if y...

  • Page 15

    13 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion ■ video terminals (composite) if your video components do not have “s” video terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s video terminals. Be sure to connect the input (in) and output (out) properly. Note • if...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Speakers

    14 connecting the speakers be sure to connect the right channel (r), left channel (l), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. ...

  • Page 17

    15 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion ■ speaker cables 1 remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from each of the speaker cables. 2 twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits. ■ connecting to the main speakers terminals...

  • Page 18: Impedance Selector Switch

    16 impedance selector switch warning do not change the impedance selector switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be damaged. If this unit fails to turn on when standby/on (or power) is pressed, the impedance selector switch may not be fully slide to either position...

  • Page 19: Using The Test Tone

    17 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion using the test tone the adjustment of each speaker sound output level should be performed at your listening position with the remote control. After completing the adjustments, use volume (+/–) at your listening p...

  • Page 20

    18 4 adjust balance on the front panel so that the sound output level of the right main speaker and the left main speaker is the same. 5 press time/level repeatedly to select the speaker to be adjusted. “center”, “r sur.” or “l sur.” appears on the display. Y after pressing time/level once, you can ...

  • Page 21: Playing A Source

    19 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion when using the remote control, set the selector dial to the amp/tun position. 1 set volume to the “ m ” position. 2 turn the power on. 3 press speakers a or b to select the main speakers to be used. If you use tw...

  • Page 22

    20 5 play the source. Refer to the instructions for the source component. Note • when controlling an audio/video component (tape deck, md recorder, cd player, dvd/ld player, etc.) with the remote control, set the selector dial to the appropriate position (tape/ md, cd, dvd/ld, etc.), corresponding t...

  • Page 23: Tuner Sources)

    21 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion input mode (for the dvd/ld, tv/ digital tv and cable tv/satellite tuner sources) this unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The auto, dts and...

  • Page 24

    22 ■ notes on playing a source encoded with dts • if “data error” appears on the display while playing an ld source encoded with dts, stop playback and turn the player off and then on again. • if the digital output data of the player has been processed in any way, you may not be able to perform dts ...

  • Page 25: Selecting A Dsp Program

    23 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion ■ on the remote control 1 make sure that the effect speakers (center and rear) and subwoofer are turned on. 2 press dsp. The indicator lights up for about three seconds. 3 use the numeric buttons (1 to 8) to sele...

  • Page 26: Off The Effect Speakers)

    24 canceling the sound effect (turning off the effect speakers) press effect to cancel the sound effect and monitor only the main sound. Press effect again to turn the sound effect back on. Y if the selector dial is set to a position other than the dsp/tun position, first press dsp and then effect o...

  • Page 27

    25 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix introduction prep ara tion recording a source on tape, md or video cassette l r – + – + 1,4 2 recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the tape deck, md recorder or vcr. Refer to the instructions for these components. 1...

  • Page 28: Sound Field Program

    26 [4] pro logic/enhanced ( o x ) • input source: dolby surround 2-ch dolby digital • output channel: 4 channels • dsp: 1 (surround) [5] dolby digital/enhanced ( g x ) • input source: dolby digital • output channel: 5.1 channels • dsp: 2 (surround l, r) [6] dts dgtl sur/enhanced ( t x ) • input sour...

  • Page 29

    27 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion no. Program subprogram features 2 movie theater 1 3 movie theater 2 [1] 70 mm spectacle ( o x ) • input source: dolby surround 2-ch dolby digital • output channel: 3 channels • dsp: 2 (presence & surround) [2] dg...

  • Page 30

    28 no. Program features 4 mono movie ( x ) • input source: monaural • output channel: 1 channel • dsp: 1 this program is designed specifically to enhance monaural sources. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to ...

  • Page 31: Set Menu

    29 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion set menu 1 2 3 this unit provides you with the following items on the set menu to maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1. Center sp 2. Rear sp ...

  • Page 32: Description of Each Item

    30 description of each item 1. Center sp choices: lrg (large)/sml (small)/none preset position: lrg (large) lrg (large) select this position if your center speaker is approximately the same size as the main speakers. In this position, full- range signals on the center channel are directed to the cen...

  • Page 33

    31 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion 7. D-range (adjusting the dynamic range) choices: max/std (standard)/min preset position: max note • this adjustment is only effective when dolby digital is being decoded. “dynamic range” is the difference betwee...

  • Page 34

    32 8. Dts lfe (adjusting the output level of the lfe channel for dts) control range: –10 db to +10 db (in 1 db steps) preset value: 0 db note • this adjustment is effective only when dts is being decoded and the selected source encoded with dts contains lfe signals. This adjusts the output level of ...

  • Page 35: Delay Time

    33 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion 1. Pro logic/normal 15 to 30 20 dolby digital/normal 0 to 15 5 dts dgtl sur/normal 0 to 15 5 pro logic/enhanced 15 to 30 20 dolby digital/enhanced 0 to 15 5 dts dgtl sur/enhanced 0 to 15 5 2. 70 mm spectacle 15 t...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Method

    34 adjusting method adjustments should be performed with the remote control while watching the information on the display. 1 set the selector dial to the amp/tun (or dsp/tun) position. 2 press time/level repeatedly to select the item you want to adjust. Each time you press time/level, the selected i...

  • Page 37: Sleep Timer

    35 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion sleep timer canceling the selected sleep timer press sleep repeatedly until “sleep off” appears on the display. It will soon disappear and the “sleep” indicator will go off. Note • the sleep timer can also be can...

  • Page 38: Preset Remote Control

    36 preset remote control the provided remote control is factory set to control not only this unit but also most yamaha audio components connected to it. Selector dial there are nine positions that you can select to control connected components with this remote control. For example, if the cd positio...

  • Page 39: Controlling The Components

    37 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion 2 5 4 3 7 6 controlling the components connected to this unit ■ example: to control a yamaha cd player 1 make sure that volume is set to the “ m ” position. 2 set the selector dial to the cd position. 3 turn on t...

  • Page 40: Description of Each Position

    38 description of each position ■ tape/md position • the dark-shaded buttons do not function. • if your component does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the original remote control supplied with your component. Preset remote control select the tape/md position. R rec/p...

  • Page 41

    39 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion ■ cd position • the dark-shaded buttons do not function. • if your component does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the original remote control supplied with your component. Preset ...

  • Page 42

    40 ■ dvd/ld position ■ dvd menu position note • dvd menu operations cannot be performed for some dvd players. • the dark-shaded buttons do not function. • if your component does not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer, use the original remote control supplied with your component....

  • Page 43

    41 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion ■ vcr position ■ cbl/sat position ■ tv position note • you can control your vcr if you have set the code for it. • the dark-shaded buttons do not function. • if your component does not respond to any of the codes...

  • Page 44: Advanced Information

    42 advanced information ■ setup codes you can set the code for the manufacturer of your component in each position of the selector dial. 1 turn on your component to be used. 2 set the selector dial to the desired position for the component (tape/md, cd, dvd/ld, etc.). 3 press i (right) and j (left) ...

  • Page 45

    43 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion ■ returning to the factory-set codes to return to the factory-set codes in all positions, follow these steps. 1 press i (right) and j (left) at the same time for about four seconds. The indicator flashes twice. 2...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    44 troubleshooting if the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the symptom column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized...

  • Page 47

    45 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion symptom cause remedy the sound effect cannot be recorded. It is not possible to record the sound effect by a tape deck or md recorder connected to the tape/md out (rec) terminals of this unit. Refer to page troub...

  • Page 48

    46 ■ remote control this unit is in the standby mode. Turn on the power of the unit. Symptom cause remedy refer to page the remote control does not work. Direct sunlight or lighting (from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. Reposition the u...

  • Page 49

    47 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion symptom cause remedy ■ when playing back a source encoded with dts refer to page a loud hissing noise is heard when playing back a source encoded with dts. The player which plays back the source is not connected ...

  • Page 50: Specifications

    48 specifications audio section • minimum rms output power 20 hz to 20 khz, 0.06% thd, 8 ohms main l/r, center, rear l/r ..................................................... 70 w 1 khz, 0.09% thd, 8 ohms main l/r, center, rear l/r ..................................................... 80 w • maximum...

  • Page 51: Glossary

    49 english b asic opera tion ad v anced opera tion appendix intr oduction prep ara tion glossary cinema dsp ■ dolby surround dolby surround uses four discrete channels and five speakers to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: two main channels (left and right), a center channel for dialog,...

  • Page 52: Index

    50 index a accessories .......................................................................... 2 ac outlet ........................................................................... 16 b balance ........................................................................ 20 bgv (background video) fu...

  • Page 53

    I list of manufacturer’s codes listes des codes fabricant verzeichnis der herstellercodes lista Över tillverkarkoder elenco dei codici del fabbricante lista de cÓdigos de fabricantes lijst van codes van fabrikant tv admiral 0411, 0451, 0911, 1021, 1081 aiko 0891 akai 0061, 0101, 0231, 1191, 1351, 15...

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    Ii ktv 0601, 1171 lenoir 0601, 1511 leyeo 1181 lifetec 2591, 2601, 2611, 2621, 2641, 2651, 2661, 2671, 2681, 2691, 2711, 2761, 2771, 2781 loewe opta 0121, 0131, 0581, 0611, 1081 logic 1691, 2281 logik 0551, 1681, 2281 lowewe 0831 luma 0351, 0451, 1901 luxman 0791 luxman stereo tuner 0791 luxor 0001,...

  • Page 55: III

    Iii thorn-ferguson 0281, 0371, 0551, 0651, 0781, 0861, 0881, 1131, 1181, 1361, 1461, 1971, 1991, 2281 tmk 0141, 0791, 1471 toshiba 0141, 0381, 0481, 1221, 1271, 1701, 1741, 1851, 2151, 2801, 2811 trans continens 0451 tristar 2281 triumph 0481, 0581, 2121 uher 0431, 0451, 0481, 0491, 0511, 1311, 1541...

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    Iv grundig 0052, 0062, 0092, 0232, 0252, 0262, 0752, 0802 hanseatic 0052, 0812 harman/kardon 0122, 0922 hcm 0002 hinari 0002, 0202, 0412, 0442, 0522 hitachi 0042, 0172, 0292, 0432, 0602, 0662, 0812, 1022 imperial 0072, 0432 ingersol 0442 inno hit 0002, 0052, 0072 innovation 1142, 1162, 1172 interfun...

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    V luxor 0185, 1895, 1905 magnavox 1865, 1875 marantz 0165, 0175, 0545, 0665, 1275, 1335, 1405, 1505, 1875, 1955 matsushita 1095, 1605 mcs 0535 medion 0075, 1995, 2005, 2015 memorex 0525, 1015, 1265, 1275, 1285, 1675 mga 1125 micromaxx 2015 mission 0165, 1875 mitsubishi 1125, 1205 nad 0135, 0255, 028...

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    08dsp-a5code(eu) 3/2/0, 10:59 am 7.

  • Page 60: Dsp-A5

    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...

  • Page 61

    Numeric buttons (md) quick reference card tape/md amp/tun dsp/tun input play rec/pause dsp dir a (tape) skip– (md) rewind (tape) search (md) numeric buttons play disc skip+/– dsp cd skip– search index input +10 display pause skip+ stop search av power preset +/– dsp dsp a/b/c/d/e d (next), u (back) ...

  • Page 62

    Quick reference card press this button twice to start recording. Appuyer deux fois sur cette touche pour commencer l’enregistrement. Drücken sie diese taste zweimal, um die aufnahme zu starten. Tryck två gånger på den här knappen för att börja spela in. V479260 *1 premere due volte questo tasto per ...

  • Page 63

    A b * * dsp-a5 only l r coaxial optical digital out audio out s video out video out dolby digital rf out c v analog audio out s video in video in s video out video out coaxial digital out coaxial digital out optical digital out dolby digital rf in dolby digital rf out r l r l r l dvd player ld playe...