Yamaha DSP-A595 manual

DSP-A595 Natural Sound A V Amplifier Amplificateur audiovisuel OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING B G R T DSP-A595 3/27/99, 1:32 PM[...]

2 SUPPLIED A CCESSORIES ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR ACCESSORI IN DO T AZIONE ACCESORIOS INCLUIDOS BIJGELEVERDE A CCESSOIRES • After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. • Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. • Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob[...]

3 English ● 5 Speaker Configuration Main: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω ) RMS Output P ower , 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz Center: 65 W (8 Ω ) RMS Output P ower , 0.04% THD , 20 Hz – 20 kHz Rear: 65 W + 65 W (8 Ω ) RMS Output P ower , 0.04% THD , 20 Hz – 20 kHz ● Digital Sound Field Pr ocessor ● Dolb y Digital Decoder ● Dolb y Pro Logic Surr ou[...]

4 CA UTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERA TING Y OUR 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 cool, dry , clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transf[...]

5 English FEA TURES ON SOUND EFFECT This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor . The processor allows you to electroni- cally 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 total of 8 digital s[...]

6 Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved. The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital become the most su[...]

7 English CONTR OLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FR ONT P ANEL 1 ST ANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn the power of this unit on. Press it again to turn this unit into the standby mode. Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control transmitter . 2 Remote control sensor Recei[...]

8 8 SPEAKERS Set A or B (or both A and B ) to the ON position for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use. Set it (or them) for the main speaker system you will not use to the OFF position. 9 EFFECT Switches on and off the output from the center and rear speakers so that the sound becomes normal 2-channel. * Even if the output[...]

9 English 1 Multi-information display Displays various information, for example name of selected DSP program and name of selected input source. 2 T APE/MD MON indicator Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected as the input source by pressing T APE/MD MON / EXT . DECODER on the front panel or T APE/MD on the remote control tran[...]

10 SPEAKER SETUP This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker . The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the e[...]

11 English SPEAKER PLA CEMENT When you place the speakers, refer to the following diagram: Main: The position of your present stereo speaker system. Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor . Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (T o avoid interference with TV sets, use a [...]

12 CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. CONNECTIONS WITH O THER COMPONENTS When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly , that is to say L (left) to L , R (right) to R , “ + ” to “ + ” and “ – ” to “ – ”. Also, [...]

13 English R L R L SWITCHED A C OUTLET(S) (China and General models) .............. 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS (Europe models) ................................ 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. model) .......................................... 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords from your components to this unit. The power to the SWITCHED outlets[...]

14 CONNECTING T O DIGIT AL (CO AXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALS If your DVD (LD) player , TV/DBS tuner , etc. are equipped with coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s CO AXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. T o make a connection between optical digital audio signal terminals, [...]

15 English CONNECTING T O S VIDEO TERMINALS If you have a VCR and a monitor equipped with “S” (high- resolution) video terminals, those terminals can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals. Connect the VCR’s “S” video input and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO VCR OUT and IN terminals respectively , and connect the monit[...]

16 Note Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit. Note on main speaker connections: One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. Note on a subw oofer connection: Y ou may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low[...]

17 English How to connect 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 the + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound [...]

18 IMPED ANCE SELECT OR SWITCH Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. (Upper position) Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher . If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher . Center: The impedance of the speaker must[...]

19 English ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES This unit provides you the following five functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections are all completed, select a proper position on each function to make the best use of your speaker sys[...]

20 ADJUSTING METHOD Operations should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display . If you are using the remote control transmitter , set the SELECT OR DIAL to the AMP/TUN or DSP position on the remote control transmitter . or 1 T urn the power on. Front panel Remote control or 2 Press SET MENU once or more to select the title ?[...]

21 English SPEAKER B ALANCE ADJUSTMENT This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center and rear speakers using the built-in test tone generator . When this adjustment is performed, the sound output level heard at the listening position will be the same from each speaker . This is important for the best perform[...]

22 6 T urn up the volume. Remote control Y ou 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 two seconds each. The display changes as shown below . * If the function “1. CNTR” in the SET MENU mod[...]

23 English 8 Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost as same as that of the main speakers. Remote control a) Press or once or more so that “CENTER”, “R SUR.” or “L SUR.” appears on the display . * Select “CENTER” to adjust the output level of the center speaker and select[...]

24 2 5 4 3 1,7 3 Select the desired input source by using INPUT . (For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.) See page 26 if you are using an external decoder or playing a tape or an MD. Front panel Remote control or The name of the selected input source will appear on the display . B ASIC OPERA TIONS T O PLA Y A SOURCE Notes • Set the SELECT OR[...]

25 English 8 If desired, adjust BASS , TREBLE , BALANCE , etc. (see below) and use the digital sound field processor . (see page 29.) Selecting the SPEAKER system Because one or two speaker systems (as main speakers) can be connected to this unit, SPEAKERS allow you to select speaker system A or B , or both at once. Adjusting the BALANCE control Ad[...]

26 T o play a tape or an MD Press T APE/MD MON / EXT . DECODER so that the “T APE/MD MON” indicator lights up on the display , then play the tape or MD. Front panel Remote control or T o stop playing the tape or MD, press T APE/MD MON / EXT . DECODER twice so that the “T APE/MD MON” indicator and “EXT . DECDR” disappear from the display[...]

27 English 4 1 2 1 Select the source to be recorded. Front panel Remote control or 2 Play the source and then turn VOLUME up to confirm the input source. Front panel Remote control or 3 Begin recording on the tape deck, MD recorder or VCR connected to this unit. T O RECORD A SOURCE T O T APE OR MD 2 1,4 4 When the tape deck or MD recorder is used f[...]

28 SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can make this unit automatically switch to the standby mode. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is useful. The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter . Notes • T o set the S[...]

29 English FEA TURE Reproduces video discs, video tapes and similar sources which are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY SUR- ROUND” logo. The built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder or Dolby Digital decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects of a source encoded with Dolby Surround. The realization of a highly efficient dec[...]

30 FEA TURE This program is designed specifically to enhance mono source programs. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image created in this mode is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair , lending an immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective when used with old mono movies, news broadcasting and dialog. This pr[...]

31 English 2 2 PLA YING A SOURCE WITH THE DIGIT AL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP) EFFECT 1 Follow steps 1 to 7 shown in “BASIC OPERA TIONS” on pages 24 to 25. 2 Select the desired DSP program that is suitable for the source. Front panel or Remote control Press DSP . While the indicator lights up for about three seconds, select a DSP program using [...]

32 T o enjoy a video source with the Dolb y Pro Logic Surround or Dolby Digital decoded When you select the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC/DOLBY DIGIT AL , DOLBY PR O LOGIC ENHANCED/DOLBY DIGIT AL ENHANCED or 70 mm MO VIE THEA TER/DIGIT AL MOVIE THEA TER , and the input signal of the source is 2-channel stereo, Dolby Pro Logic Surround is decoded. When so[...]

33 English 1 2 2 Press + or – to adjust the settings for delay time or speaker output levels. Front panel Remote control or 3 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to adjust settings on any other item. ADJUSTING DELA Y TIME AND SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS When using the digital sound field processor including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder or the Dolby Digital dec[...]

34 Adjusting dela y time Y ou can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the effect sound from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the effect sound is generated. This adjustment can be made to all programs individually . Notes • Adding too much delay will cause an u[...]

35 English 7. D.RNG (Adjusting d ynamic rang e) Choices: MAX/STD/MIN Preset position: MAX * This adjustment is effective only when the Dolby Digital is decoded. MAX: “Dynamic range” is the difference between the maximum level and the minimum level of sounds. Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature very wide dynamic rang[...]

36 8. C.DELA Y [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 the Dolby Digital is decoded and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital contain center-channel signals. Adjusts the delay between the main sounds (at the ma[...]

37 English Y ou can use this remote control transmitter to control not only this unit but also other components connected to it. This is factory set to control this unit and most YAMAHA audio components. T o control other brands of components, you must preset the remote control transmitter with the manufacturer ’s codes listed on pages 31 1 to 32[...]

38 ■ AMP/TUN Note: TV PO WER and TV V OLUME function if you have preset the code for your TV . 1 PO WER This button turns this unit on. 2 INPUT Press these buttons to select the program source. 3 EXT . DEC. Press this button when using a external decoder . 4 A/B/C/D/E Press this button to select a group of preset stations when using the Y AMAHA t[...]

39 English Faintly colored buttons do not function. For the buttons which are not described here, see “AMP/TUN” on page 38. For details, please refer to the owner’ s manual f or each component. 1 q e w 6 d s p ■ CD ■ T APE/MD Note: TV PO WER , TV VOLUME and TV INPUT function if you have preset the code for your TV . 1 POWER This button tu[...]

40 ■ DVD MENU Faintly colored buttons do not function. For the buttons which are not described here, see “AMP/TUN” on page 38. For details, please refer to the owner’ s manual for each component. POWER (D VD) This button turns this unit on under the default settings. (The code for a Y AMAHA DVD player is preset as the default code.) If othe[...]

41 English ■ CBL/DBS Note: TV PO WER , TV V OLUME and TV INPUT function if you have preset the code for your TV . ■ VCR Note: TV PO WER , TV V OLUME and TV INPUT function if you have preset the code for your TV . POWER DISPLA Y CHANNEL CHANNEL ENTER VCR REC Press this button twice to start recording. CHANNEL UP DOWN PLA Y REWIND P A USE ST OP F[...]

42 SETUP CODES T o use a second (and thir d) VCR Y ou can use the CBL/DBS and/or DVD MENU positions to control a second VCR (and/or third) if a CBL (or DBS) or DVD player is not used. If you are using the DVD MENU position for a second (or third) VCR, you must preset a code for an LD player to the DVD/LD position. 1. T urn on the VCR to be used. 2.[...]

43 English NO TES ABOUT THE REMO TE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Battery replacement If the remote control transmitter operates only when it is closed to this unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Be sure to replace batteries within about two minutes. If it takes longer than two minutes, the codes preset fo[...]

44 SYMPT OM The unit fails to turn on when ST ANDBY/ON is pressed, or turns into the standby mode sud denly soon after the power is turned on. The unit does not work normall y . No sound or no picture. No picture. The sound suddenl y goes off. Only one side speaker outputs sound. A “humming” sound can be heard. The volume le vel is low while pl[...]

45 English SYMPT OM The remote control transmitter does not work. The sound is degraded when listening with headphones to a CD player or tape dec k that is connected to this unit. CA USE Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit. The manufacturer ’s code is no[...]

46 A UDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power MAIN L/R 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD ............................................. 65 W + 65 W CENTER 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD .......................................................... 65 W REAR L/R 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD ............................................. 65 W + 65[...]

311 TV Manufacturer Code Abex 0032 Acura 0009 Admiral 0093, 0163, 0213 Adyson 0217, 0032 Akai 0208, 0361 Akura 0218, 0264, 0369 Alaron 0216 Alba 0037, 0218, 0371, 0009, 0036, 0235 Allorgan 0294 Amplivision 0217 Amstrad 0371, 0009, 0362, 0369 Anam 0009, 0068 Anitech 0009, 0068, 0076 Arcam 0216, 0217 Asberg 0076 Asuka 0218 Atlantic 0206 Audiosonic 00[...]

312 Pathe Cinema 0216, 0320, 0213, 0238 Pathe Marconi 0196, 0198, 0205, 0333 Pausa 0009 Penney 0032 Perdio 0320 Phase 0032 Philco 0074, 0076, 0084, 0213, 0247 Philips 0037, 0374, 0554, 0012, 0043, 0323 Phonola 0037, 0012 Pioneer 0109, 0163, 0287 Profex 0009, 0076, 0361 Proline 0321 Protech 0037, 0217, 0418, 0009, 0264, 0102, 0431, 0247, 0337 Pye 00[...]

313 CABLE Manufacturer Code ABC 1003, 1008, 1014, 1017 Birgmingham Cable Communications 1276 British T elecom 1003, 1 105 Cabletime 1 161, 1271, 1377 Clyde 1086 Contec 1019 Decsat 1423 Filmnet 1443 France T elecom 1451 GEC 1086 General Instrument 1276 GoldStar 1 144 Jerrold 1003, 1276, 1014 MNet 1443, 1019 Magnavox 1032 Memorex 1000 Movie T ime 1 1[...]

314 Skymaster 2288, 2605, 2519 Star T rak 2421 Strong 2421 Sunstar 2513 TPS 2820 T antec 2455, 2297, 2336 T echniSat 2262, 2501 T echniland 2346 T elefunken 2421 T eleka 2243, 2613 T elesat 2605 Thomson 2455 T onna 2668, 2346 T riad 2321, 2333, 2335, 2351 T riasat 2501 Unitor 2332, 2217 Universum 2571, 2173 V ector 2333 V entana 2200 V ortec 2421 V[...]

315 Noblex 3240 Nokia 3106, 3046, 3041, 3104, 3240 Nordmende 3320, 3384, 3041, 3297, 3321 Oceanic 3000, 3041 Okano 3315, 3348 Olympus 3226 Optimus 3037, 3432, 3048, 3104, 3162 Orion 3209, 3004, 3036, 3088, 3348, 3352 Osaki 3072, 3000, 3037 Otto V ersand 3081 Palladium 3072, 3037, 3006, 3041 Panasonic 3226, 3162, 3225, 3227 Pathe Cinema 3036 Pathe M[...]

316 CD PLA YER Manufacturer Code Aiwa 6124, 6157, 6419 Akai 6108, 6156, 6199 Alba 6536, 6288, 6334 Arcam 6157 Audio Research 6157 Audio T on 6157 Audiolab 6157 Audiomeca 6157 BSR 6134 Bestar 6164 Binatone 6452 California Audio Lab 6029 Carver 6157, 6179 Condor 6134, 6164 Cyrus 6157 DKK 6000 Denon 6003, 6034 Dual 6196 Emerson 6164 Fisher 6048, 6179,[...]

317 TV Manufacturer Code A-Mark 0003 AOC 0030, 0019, 0003, 0052, 0185 Abex 0032 Acura 0009 Admiral 0093 Adventura 0046 Adyson 0032 Aiko 0092 Akai 0030, 0208 Akura 0264 Alaron 0179, 0216 Alba 0009, 0037 Ambassador 0177 Amstrad 0009, 0171, 0177 Anam 0180, 0004, 0009, 0068 Anam National 0161 Anitech 0009, 0068 Arcam 0216 Archer 0003 Audinac 0391 Audio[...]

318 Phonola 0037 Pilot 0030, 0019, 0039 Pioneer 0109, 0166, 0287 Portland 0019, 0039, 0092 Prism 0051 Profex 0009 Proscan 0047 Protech 0009, 0037, 0264, 0418 Proton 0178, 0003, 0052 Pulsar 0017, 0019 Quasar 0051, 0250, 0165 Quelle 0037, 0252, 0512, 0535, 0554 R-Line 0037 RCA 0047, 0051, 0093, 0019, 0018, 0090, 0135 Radio Shack 0047, 0154, 0165, 018[...]

319 CABLE Manufacturer Code ABC 1003, 1008, 1014, 101 1 Allegro 1315 Archer 1797 BBT 1267 Belcor 1056 British T elecom 1003 Cable Star 1056 Citizen 1315 Colour V oice 1031 Comtronics 1040 Contec 1019 Emerson 1797 Everquest 1015, 1040 Focus 1400 GC Electronics 1056 Gemini 1015 General Instrument 1476, 101 1 GoldStar 1 144, 1040 Goodmind 1797 Hamlin [...]

320 De Graaf 3042, 3166 Decca 3081, 3000 Denon 3042 Dual 3041 Dumont 3081, 3000, 3104 Dynatech 3000 ESC 3240, 3278 Elbe 3038 Elcatech 3072 Electrohome 3037 Electrophonic 3037 Emerex 3032 Emerson 3037, 3184, 3000, 3121, 3043, 3209, 3002, 3278, 3036, 3061, 3068, 3208, 3212, 3295, 3361, 3479 Ferguson 3041, 3320 Fidelity 3000 Finlandia 3081, 3104 Finlu[...]

321 T echnics 3035, 3162, 3226 T eknika 3035, 3037, 3000 T eleavia 3041 T elefunken 3041, 3187, 3320, 3384 T enosal 3072 T ensai 3000 Thomas 3000 Thomson 3041, 3320, 3384 Thorn 3104, 3041, 3036 T oshiba 3081, 3045, 3043, 3041, 3066, 3212, 3366, 3384 T otevision 3037, 3240 T riumph 3208 Uher 3240 Unitech 3240 Universum 3037, 3081, 3240, 3000, 3195 V[...]

322 Sears 6305 Sharp 6037, 6180, 6261 Sherwood 61 14, 6180, 6426 Shure 6043 Sony 6000, 6185 Soundesign 6145, 6425 T ascam 6420 T eac 6420, 6393, 6180 T echnics 6029, 6303 Universum 6157, 6437 Victor 6072 W ards 6157, 6053 Y amaha 6036, 6187, 6261, 6082, 6712 Y orx 6461 MD RECORDER Manufacturer Code Kenwood 7826 Sony 7490 Y amaha 7888, 7490 T APE DE[...]

ID V276240 Y AMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE A VE., BUENA P ARK, CALIF . 90620, U.S.A. Y AMAHA CANADA MUSIC L TD. 135 MILNER A VE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA Y AMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROP A G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, F .R. OF GERMANY Y AMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70[...]