Yamaha DSP-E580 Operation Manual

Manual is about: digital sound field processing amplifier

Summary of DSP-E580

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    Dsp pro logic tape monitor program effect natural sound digital sound field processor /amplifier dsp-e580 d d s s p p - - e e 5 5 8 8 0 0 contents precautions & safety instructions ....................Inside front cover setup & adjustment.................................................................

  • 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: Precautions

    1 1 to ensure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, motors). To pr...

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    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 ex...

  • Page 5: Setup & Adjustment

    1-1. 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...

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    ● 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. ● this remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared beam. ...

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    Dolby pro logic surround the dolby pro logic surround decoder program lets you experience the dramatic realism and impact of dolby surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby pro logic gets its name from its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater effective chann...

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    Setting up your speaker system this unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full five-speaker system setup, using one extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog, when using dolby pro logic surround decoding. We therefor...

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    Speakers and speaker placement your full five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs: the main speakers (your normal stereo speakers) and the rear effect speakers, plus the center speaker. You may also be using a subwoofer. You will probably use your present stereo speakers as the main speake...

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    8 1-2. Setup before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned off. Rear panel single dual dual input tape output single a b 10db 0db - to ac outlet 1 5 7 9 d 2 3 4 6 8 0 a c b (general model).

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    1 main level switch normally set to “0 db”. If desired, you can decrease the main- channel line output level at the main output jacks by 10 db by setting this switch to “–10 db”. 2 main output jacks main-channel line output. Connected to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (main in or aux...

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    C video ntsc/pal switch (general model only) set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard that your video equipment employs. D voltage selector (general model only) be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying power. Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct se...

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    Connecting an integrated stereo amplifier or stereo receiver to this unit using an integrated amplifier or stereo receiver with pre out and main in terminals some integrated amplifiers and stereo receivers have pre out and main in jacks which permit the preamplifier and power amplifier sections to f...

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    Using an integrated amplifier or stereo receiver that does not have pre out and main in terminals if your integrated amplifier is not equipped with pre out and main in jacks, this unit must be connected to the amplifier or receiver tape jacks. This unit provides additional tape pb and rec out jacks ...

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    Connecting a component preamplifier to this unit connect the pre out jacks of the preamplifier (control amplifier) to this unit’s input jacks with a stereo pin cable. Make sure that the “l” output from the preamplifier is connected to the “l” input on this unit, and that the “r” output from the prea...

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    Connecting to video signal jacks if your integrated amplifier or similar component is equipped with a video output jack, connect it to this unit’s video in jack, and connect this unit’s video out jack to the video input of your monitor. * if your integrated amplifier or similar component is not equi...

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    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 obse...

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    16 connecting the center speaker(s) to this unit connect the center speaker to the center speakers terminals. One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. For the respective connections, follow the methods figured below. If, however, you will not be using a center speaker, be sure to se...

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    Adding a subwoofer you may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass frequencies. This unit provides a line-level subwoofer output, which contains only the frequencies under 200 hz from the main and center channels. Connect the low pass jack to the input jack of the subwoofer amplifier, and conn...

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    18 1-3. Controls & adjustments front panel natural sound digital sound field processor/amplifier dsp-e580 tape monitor program effect dsp pro logic 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 7 8 (general model).

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    1 power switch * standby mode (europe model only) while the power is on, pressing the power key on the remote control unit switches the unit to the standby mode. (in this mode, the indicator is half illuminated.) 2 remote control sensor signals from the remote control unit are received here. 3 displ...

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    Remote control unit 1 power key turns this unit on and off. * (europe model only): turns the power on mode to the standby mode and vice versa. 2 program select keys (1 through 16) select dsp programs 1 through 16. 3 test switch when pressed, sends a signal to the main left, center, main right, and r...

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    Preparation 1. Set all volume controls—on the main amp (preamp) and effect power amplifiers—to their minimum positions. 2. Turn on the power to all system components. This unit is turned on by pressing the power switch on the front panel or the power key on the remote control unit. 3. Use the master...

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    Main/center/rear effect speaker level balance adjustment this operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing the levels of the main, center and rear effect speakers. All speakers should be adjusted to the same apparent sound level for proper dolby pro logic decoding. 1. Depress the tes...

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    Other important settings and adjustments in the “set menu” mode the following three types of settings and adjustments should be done before enjoying audio and video sources. Note that these settings and adjustments cannot be done without monitoring the display information (or the information display...

  • Page 26: General Operation

    24 2-1. Playing a source 1. Set the master volume control to minimum. 2. Turn the power on. 3. Select a source using the input selector on the integrated amplifier etc. * to select a tape deck connected to this unit’s tape terminals, turn the tape monitor switch on so that the indicator over the swi...

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    2-2. Digital sound field programs this unit has 16 programs for digital sound field processing, 4 from actual acoustic environments from around the world, and 12 programs for audio/video sources including sources encoded with dolby pro logic surround. Many of the programs contain various parameters ...

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    26 2-6. Descriptions of the sound field programs 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 desc...

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

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    9. Tv theater: the data of the sound field of a relatively narrow space is used for the front presence side. A moderately sized spatial sound field without excessive sound extension and reverberations gives reality to the characters in a drama. The data of the sound field of an opera house is used f...

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    29 13. 70 mm movie theater 1: this program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest movies. The sound field is made according to the design of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible. The three dimensional...

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    30 3-1. 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 ...

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    Each sound field program has a set of parameters that allow you to change the characteristics of the acoustic environment to create precisely the effect you want. These parameters correspond to the many natural acoustic factors that create the sound field you experience in an actual concert hall or ...

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    32 3-2. Descriptions of the digital sound field parameters not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ● init dly (initial delay) how it affects the sound: changes the apparent distance from the source sound. Since the distance between a sound source and a reflective surface dete...

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    33 ● rev. Time (reverberation time) how it affects the sound: the natural reverberation time of a room depends primarily on its size and the characteristics of its inner surfaces. This parameter, therefore, changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. What it d...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    34 problem possible cause what to do power does not come on. Ac cord not properly plugged in. Carefully plug ac plug into outlet. Hum. Bad cable connection. Firmly plug in all connection cables. No sound. Bad or incorrect input connection. Check connections. Incorrect input source selection. Check a...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    35 minimum rms output power per channel center (1 khz 0.03% thd 8 Ω ) ...................................................................... 25w rear effect (1 khz 0.03% thd 8 Ω ) ..................................................... 25w+25w input sensitivity/impedance (1v) input/tape pb ..............

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