Yamaha DSP-AX2 manual

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CA UTION CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING THIS UNIT . 1 T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry , clean place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for ventila[...]

English 1 Contents Introduction 2 Getting Started .......................................................................................................... 3 Controls and Functions ............................................................................................. 4 Preparations 8 Speaker System Configurations ...........................[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 2 Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment. This unit is the most complete and advanced AV amplifier available. Though some of the more advanced features of this unit may not be familiar to you, they are easy to use. Incorporated state-of[...]

English 3 Getting Star ted Chec king the P acka ge Contents Check your package to make sure it has the following items. Installing Batteries in the Remote Contr ol Insert the batteries in the correct direction by aligning the + and – marks on the batteries with the polarity illustrations (+ and –) inside the battery compartment. Change the batt[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 4 Controls and Functions Fr ont P anel When you are not operating the controls behind the front panel door, close the door. To open the door, press gently on the lower part of the panel. ST ANDBY /ON NA TURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2 INPUT MODE INPUT VOLU[...]

English 5 q TREBLE Adjusts the high frequency response for the left and right Main channels. Turn the control to the right to increase the high frequency response. w REC OUT Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder. e EFFECT Switches the effect speakers (Center, Front Effect, Rear and Rear Center) on and off. If you turn of[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 6 Controls and Functions OPTICAL MD/T APE R L R L R L CENTER R L R L R L R L CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON FRONT REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B : 6 Ω MIN./SPEAKER : 4 Ω MIN./SPEAKER[...]

English 7 Controls and Functions Remote Contr ol 1 CLEAR Erases the content of learning. 2 RE-NAME Renames the input name. 3 TRANSMIT Flashes while the remote control is sending signals. 4 LEARN Starts the learning function. 5 MA CRO Makes the MACRO setting. 6 MA CRO ON/OFF Turns the macro function on and off. 7 Input b uttons Selects the input sou[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 8 Preparations Speaker System Configurations 9 Hookups 10 Connecting Audio Components ............................................................................. 10 Connecting Video Components ..............................................................[...]

English 9 Speaker System Configurations The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right Main speakers, a Center speaker, the left and right Rear speakers, the left and right Front Effect speakers, and a Rear Center speaker. If you do not use eight speakers, you can direct the signals for speakers that are not [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 10 Hookups Connecting A udio Components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. When[...]

English 11 Hookups OPTICAL OPTICAL OUT (REC) OUT (REC) CENTER L R L R L R L R L R L R OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT GROUND OPTICAL OUTPUT OPTICAL INPUT OPTICAL INPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT COAXIAL OUTPUT <Digital> <Digital> <Digital> <Digital> <Digital> <Analog> <Analog> <Analog> <Analog> <[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 12 Hookups Connecting Video Components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. After[...]

English 13 Hookups OPTICAL OUT (REC) OUT (REC) CENTER VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT INPUT A UDIO OUTPUT A UDIO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT COMPONENT OUTPUT A UDIO OUTPUT A UDIO OUTPUT RF OUTPUT A UDIO OUTPUT OPTICAL OUTPUT O[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 14 Hookups Connecting Speaker s This section explains how to connect speakers to this unit. After you finish connecting your speakers, use the SET MENU to change the signal output settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configurati[...]

English 15 Hookups CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON FRONT REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B : 6 Ω MIN./SPEAKER : 4 Ω MIN./SPEAKER : 4 Ω MIN./SPEAKER : 4 Ω MIN./SPEAKER : 4 Ω MIN./SPEAKER : 8 Ω MIN./SPEAKER FRONT REAR REAR CENTER CENTER MAIN A OR B A + B : 8 Ω MIN./SPEAK[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 16 Hookups Connecting Subw oofers ■ Connecting a front subw oofer Connect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to one of the PRE OUT/ MAIN IN SUBWOOFER jacks. Notes: • The SUBWOOFER jacks (output) have a built-in high cut-off filter (90 Hz). When usi[...]

English 17 Hookups Connecting an External Decoder This unit is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure t[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 18 Hookups Other s ■ IMPED ANCE SELECT OR switch Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. (Upper position) FRONT EFFECT: The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher. REAR: The impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or h[...]

English 19 On-Screen Displa ys (OSD) You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP sound field program parameter settings on a screen, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display. If a video source is[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 20 Speaker Placement Where you place your speakers has a tremendous effect on how well your system sounds. ■ Placing the Main speakers Place the left and right Main speakers an equal distance from the main listening position. If you have a TV or video mon[...]

English 21 Speaker Settings This unit has seven SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings. If the initial settings are not appropriate for your [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 22 Dolb y Surround T est 1 1 After the Dolby Surround test is selected, “TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears in the video monitor and in the front display. 2 2 Adjust VOLUME +/– to hear the test tone for each speaker. Make an adjustment so that the output level [...]

English 23 Speaker Output Levels DSP T est 1 1 After the dsp test is selected, “TEST DSP” appears on the video monitor and in the front display. 2 2 Adjust VOLUME +/– to hear the test tone. Make an adjustment so that the output level coming from the Front Effect speakers is the same as that of the Main speakers. • The test tone is produced [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 24 Basic Operation Basic Playback 25 Power Control ........................................................................................................ 25 Selecting a Source ...............................................................................[...]

English 25 Basic Playbac k Playback operation is described with buttons on this unit and the remote control. These button names are noted in the order of “button name (remote control button name).” P ower Contr ol 1 1 Press STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power. • The front panel (and the monitor screen) show[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 26 Basic Playback Selecting a Sour ce 1 1 Select the source using the INPUT selector, or press one of the input buttons on the remote control. • The current source is indicated on the front panel display with an arrow. • The current source name and inpu[...]

English 27 Basic Playback Input Modes and Indications This unit comes with various input jacks. If your external component is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can set the priority of the input signal. Press INPUT MODE on the front panel or an input button (press it repeatedly) on the remote control to display or change the input m[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 28 Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Field Pr ogram You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP sound field program. The 25 DSP sound field programs are divided into 12 DSP program groups. 1 1 Set 10KEY/DSP on the remote to DSP . 2 2 Press t[...]

English 29 Basic Recor ding REC OUT allows you to record one source while viewing and/or listening to another source. Preparations 1 1 Turn on the power to this unit and all connected component. 2 2 Select the source component you want to record using REC OUT . • To record the current source, set REC OUT to SOURCE . • To record a source that yo[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 30 Ad v anced Operation SET MENU Items 31 Operating the SET MENU ..................................................................................... 32 1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) .............................. 33 2. LOW FREQ. TEST ..[...]

English 31 SET MENU Items The SET MENU consists of sixteen items including the Speaker Set, Center Graphic Equalizer and Parameter Initialization features. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. Notes: • You can adjust the items in the SET MENU while reproducing a source. • We recommend that you adjust the ite[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 32 SET MENU Items Operating the SET MENU Adjustment should be performed with the remote control. Some items require extra steps to change to the desired setting. 1 1 Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to SET MENU . 2 2 Press h or g repeatedly to select an item from the[...]

English 33 SET MENU Items 1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) Use this feature to select suitable output modes for your speaker configuration. You must set the output mode when you use a subwoofer. ■ 1A. CENTER SP (Center Speaker Mode) By adding a Center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide good dialogue local[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 34 SET MENU Items ■ 1D . REAR CT SP (Rear Center Speaker Mode) By adding a Rear Center speaker to your speaker configuration, this unit can provide more realistic front-to-back and back-to-front transitions. The initial setting is “LRG”. Select the ?[...]

English 35 SET MENU Items ■ 1G. MAIN LEVEL Change this setting if you cannot match the sound volume of the Front, Rear, and Center speakers with the Main speakers because of the unusually high efficiency performance of the Main speakers. The initial setting is “Normal”. Select the “Normal” setting if you can match the volume of your effec[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 36 SET MENU Items 3. L/R B ALANCE Use this feature to adjust the balance of the output level from the right and left main speakers. Initial setting is the neutral position. 4. HP T ONE CTRL (Headphone T one Control) Use this feature to adjust the level of b[...]

English 37 SET MENU Items 7. I/O ASSIGN Use this feature to designate the input for the COMPONENT jacks ( A and B ) and DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT jacks (1) to (10)* to any sources you want. Change the setting when there are not enough digital input jacks depending on the source components you are using. (*(10) can be selected for General and China model[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 38 SET MENU Items 10. DOLBY D . SET (Dolby Digital Set) ■ 10A. LFE LEVEL Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back Dolby Digital encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit [...]

English 39 SET MENU Items 13. SP DELA Y TIME Use this feature to adjust the delay of the Center and the Rear Center channel sounds. This feature works when this unit decodes DTS or Dolby Digital signals. Ideally, the Center speaker and the Rear Center speaker should be the same distance from the main listening position as the left and right Main sp[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 40 Remote Contr ol Features The remote control can operate not only the main unit but also other Yamaha and other manufactures’ audio and video components by using the Learning function and other manufactures’ code settings. The Macro feature also impro[...]

English 41 Remote Control Features ■ SOURCE SELECT You can control another component independently from the input you selected by pressing an input button. 1 1 Press SOURCE SELECT h or g to choose a component and set the remote control to be used for it. 2 2 The display window will show one of the following: V-AUX , TAPE , PHONO , TUNER , MD , CD[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 42 ■ TUNER b utton (T uner area) ■ MD/T APE button (MD area* 1 ) *1 When operating a Tape Deck, set the manufacturer code for TAPE before using the remote control. Remote Control Features Each Component Contr ol Area The general operational buttons are [...]

English 43 Remote Control Features ■ PHONO and V -A UX buttons, and OPTN area* 2 *2 Operational buttons do not work without setting the manufacturer code for the source component. ■ D-TV/LD b utton (TV area* 3 ) *3 Set the manufacturer code for TV before using the remote control. When operating a LD player, set the manufacturer code for LD befo[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 44 Remote Control Features ■ CABLE and SA T buttons (CABLE and SA T areas* 5 ) *5 Set the manufacturer code for Cable TV Tuner and Satellite Tuner before using the remote control. POWER MENU DISPLA Y CH +/– Menu cursor/ENTER You can control your VCR, if[...]

English 45 Setting the Manufacturer Code in the Remote Contr ol You can control other components by setting a manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each component control area except for the OPTN area. The Yamaha code is factory preset for DVD, CD-R, CD, MD, TUNER, and Å (LD code). There is no factory preset code on VCR1, VCR2/DVR, V-AUX, PHO[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 46 Pr ogramming a New Remote Contr ol Function If you desire to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the manufacturer code, or a manufacturer code is not available, the following procedure needs to be performed. The possible pro[...]

English 47 Remote Control Features Using the Macr o Feature The Macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations by pressing just one button. For example, when you want to play a CD, normally you would turn on the components, select the CD input, and press the play button to start playback. Using the Macro feature, you can perform [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 48 Remote Control Features ■ Operating the Macr o feature 1 1 Set MACRO ON/OFF to ON . 2 2 Press a Macro button. Notes: • When you are finished using the Macro feature, set MACRO ON/OFF to OFF . • While the main unit is carrying out a macro program, t[...]

English 49 Remote Control Features Changing the Sour ce Name in the Displa y Window 1 1 Select the source component you want to rename by using the input buttons. 2 2 Press RE-NAME using a ballpoint pen or similar object. 3 3 Use the cursor buttons h / g to select a character. • Pressing g changes the character in the following order: A~Z, a~z, 0[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 50 Remote Control Features Clearing Learned Functions and Setups 1 1 Press CLEAR using a ballpoint pen or similar object. 2 2 Press h / g to select the mode to be cleared. The mode is shown in the window in the following order: (L: name of a component) Clea[...]

English 51 Adjusting the Levels of the Eff ect Speakers You can adjust the volume level of each effect speaker (Center, Right Rear, Rear Center, Left Rear, Front Effect, and Subwoofer) while listening to a music source. 1 1 Set PARAMETER/SET MENU to PARAMETER . 2 2 Press LEVEL to select the speaker(s) you want to adjust. Each time you press this bu[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 52 Ad ditional Inf ormation Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) 53 Understanding Sound Fields .................................................................................. 53 Hi-Fi DSP Programs .........................................................[...]

English 53 Digital Sound Field Pr ocessing (DSP) Understanding Sound Fields A sound field is defined as the “characteristic sound reflections of a particular space.” In concert halls and other music venues, we hear early reflections and reverberations as well as the direct sound produced by the artist(s). The variations in the early reflections[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 54 Hi-Fi DSP Programs Concert Hall 1 Program Group 1 Concert Hall 2 Program Group 2 Chur ch Program Group 3 Jazz Club Program Group 4 Rock Concert Program Group 5 Entertainment Program Group 7 ■ Eur ope Hall A This is a large fan-shaped concert hall with [...]

English 55 CINEMA-DSP Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP Filmmakers intend the dialog to be located right on the screen, the effect sound a little farther back, the music spread even farther back, and the surround sound around the listener. Of course, all of these sounds must be synchronized with the images on the screen. CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 56 CINEMA-DSP Pr ograms According to the input signal format, this unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. T able of Pr ogram Names for Each Input Format * The Matrix decoder is ON. ■ Pr ogram groups 7 (Game)~9 Thes[...]

English 57 CINEMA-DSP Concert Video Program Group 8 TV Theater Program Group 9 Movie Theater 1 Program Group 10 Movie Theater 2 Program Group 11 Dolb y/DTS Surround Program Group 12 ■ Classical/Opera This program provides excellent vocal depth and overall clarity by restraining excessive reverberation. The surround sound field is relatively moder[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 58 DSP P arameter You can enjoy good quality sound with the preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Changing P arameter Setting[...]

English 59 ROOM SIZE [ P . R OOM SIZE for the presence sound field ] Control Range 0.1 – 2.0 Function .............. This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the surround sound field. The larger the value, the larger the surround sound field becomes. Description ......... As the sound is repeatedly reflected around a room, the larger the hall [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 60 S. LIVENESS (Surround Liveness) Control Range 0 –10 Function .............. This parameter adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the virtual walls in the surround sound field. RC. INIT . DL Y (Rear Center Initial Delay) Control Range 1 – 49 msec Funct[...]

English 61 DSP Parameter REV . LEVEL (Reverberation Le vel) Control Range 0 – 100 % Function .............. This parameter adjusts the volume of the reverberation sound. Description ......... The larger the value, the stronger the reverberation becomes. CT . DELA Y (Center Delay) Control Range 0 – 50 msec Function .............. These parameter[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 62 Appendix T roubleshooting 63 Specifications 66[...]

English 63 T roubleshooting 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, turn the power off, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer or the nearest Yamaha Audio Products Service Department. After this unit is exposed [...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 64 Troubleshooting Problem No sound is coming from the Front Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Center speaker. No sound is coming from the Rear Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Subwoofer. Poor bass reproduction. The volume level canno[...]

English 65 Remote Contr ol Problem The remote control does not work. The remote control does not function properly. The remote control does not “learn” new functions. (The TRANSMIT indicator does not light up or flash.) Continuous functions such as volume are learned, but operate only for a moment before stopping. Possible Cause The batteries a[...]

Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Additional Information Appendix 66 Specifications A udio Section Minimum RMS Output Power 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.02% THD, 8 ohms Main L/R, Center, Rear L/R, Rear Center ...................... 100 W 1 kHz, 0.05% THD Front L/R ....................................................................[...]

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Quick Reference Card ■ Remote Control ■ TUNER button (TUNER area) ■ CD button (CD area) ■ MD/TAPE button (MD area) ■ CD-R button (CD-R area) V655120 Infrared window CLEAR RE-NAME TRANSMIT STANDBY SYSTEM POWER Display Source selector LIGHT Operational buttons 10 KEY/DSP Operational buttons LEVEL ON SCREEN SLEEP TEST LEARN MACRO MACRO ON/OF[...]

Quick Reference Card ■ PHONO and V-AUX buttons, and OPTN area ■ D-TV/LD button (TV area) ■ CABLE and SAT buttons (CABLE and SAT areas) ■ VCR1 and VCR2/DVR button (VCR areas) ■ DVD button (DVD area) V655120 ■ A button (ex. LD area) (Set 10KEY) TV V OL +/– , TV INPUT , and TV MUTE function if you ha ve set up the manuf acturer code for [...]