Yamaha DSP-E492 manual

Natural Sound A V Processor/Amplifier Processeur/amplificateur audiovisuel “Son Naturel” Thank you f or selecting this Y AMAHA A V Processor/Amplifier . Nous v ous remercions d’av oir por té v otre choix sur ce processeur/amplificateur audiovisuel Y AMAHA. DSP-E492 CONTENTS Saf ety instructions ............................................2 C[...]

2 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 adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions – All op[...]

3 English SPECIAL NO TES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers onl y) This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference. 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications no[...]

4 IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS TO PREVENT ELECTRI[...]

5 English ● Center and Rear Channel P ower Amplifier Center: 60W (8 Ω ) RMS Output P ower , 0.04% THD , 20 – 20.000 Hz Rear: 60W + 60W (8 Ω ) RMS Output P ower , 0.04% THD, 20 – 20.000 Hz ● Digital Sound Field Processor ● Dolby Pr o Logic Surround Decoder ● Theater-like Sound Experience b y the Combination of Dolby Pr o Logic and Y [...]

6 PR OFILE OF THIS UNIT You are the proud owner of a Yamaha AV processor/amplifier –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow th[...]

7 English SPEAKER CONFIGURA TION 5-Speaker Configuration This configuration is the most effective and recommended one. In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will[...]

8 CONNECTIONS REAR P ANEL P AR TS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS MONITOR OUT DVD/LD TV/DBS IN OUT VCR VIDEO SIGNAL CD (LINE 1) TAPE ( MD ) DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR TAPE PB REC OUT IN OUT AUDIO SIGNAL 1 3 4 MAIN TUNER (LINE 2) 2 MAINS SPEAKERS OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT l0 dB 0 dB l MAIN LEVEL SINGLE:8 Ω MIN./SPEAKER DUAL:4 Ω MIN./SPEAKER 8 Ω MIN./SPEAKER CENTER REAR [...]

9 English 5 MAIN LEVEL switch < U.K. and Europe models only > Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the output level at the MAIN OUTPUT terminals by 10 dB by setting this switch to “–10 dB”. 6 AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED) The power cord of any audio/video unit can be connected to this outlet. The power to this outlet is not[...]

10 MONITOR OUT DVD/LD TV/DBS IN OUT VCR VIDEO SIGNAL CD (LINE 1) TAPE ( MD ) DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR TAPE PB REC OUT IN OUT AUDIO SIGNAL 1 3 4 MAIN TUNER (LINE 2) 2 (SURROUND) REAR CENTER MAIN SUB WOOFER INPUT from AMP/RECEIVER PREOUT OUTPUT OUTPUT l0 dB 0 dB l MAIN LEVEL 6CH DISCRETE INPUT REAR CENTER MAIN SUB WOOFER (SURROUND) I00W MAX. SWITCHED AC OUT[...]

11 English Connecting with a Dolb y Digital (A C-3) Decoder If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit or an LD player etc. which incorporates a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder, its discrete outputs can be connected to this unit. Notes • The laserdisc player (or another unit) must be also connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL INPUT t[...]

12 Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) ➀ Unscrew the knob. ➁ Insert the bare wire. [Remove approx. 5mm (1/4”) insulation from the speaker wires.] ➂ Tighten the knob and secure the wire. < General model only > Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal. 1 2 3 H[...]

13 English On main speaker connection This unit is not equipped with amplifiers for driving main speakers, so connect an external amplifier (power amplifier, integrated amplifier, receiver, etc.) for driving main speakers to this unit. Connect the MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit to the MAIN IN (or equivalent) terminals of the external amplifier,[...]

14 2 When connecting with y our existing integrated amplifier or receiver which cannot receive signals with the Dolb y Digital (A C-3) decoded (This diagram shows this unit is connected with the Yamaha DSP-A2070 which is equipped with the digital sound field processor, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder and seven-speaker driving amplifiers.) MONI[...]

15 English 1 POWER switch Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again to switch the power off. 2 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control transmitter. 3 Display panel Shows various information. (Refer to page 17 for details.) 4 Input selector buttons Select a program source to listen to or watch. When a button is [...]

16 For Contr ol of This Unit 1 DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/– keys Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the center channel output level (CENTER), the rear channel output level (REAR) and the output level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR). Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR key and adjust its[...]

17 English TAPE MON ms d B PRO LOGIC ENHANCED CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE STADIUM DISCO ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL NORM WIDE PHANTOM EFFECT OFF 1 23 4 5 1 Multi-information display Displays various information, for example name of selected DSP program and name of selected input source. 2 Center channel mode indicators The name of a selected center chan[...]

18 1 Set to the “ ∞ ” position. 2 Turn on the power of this unit and the external amplifier etc. 3 Set the balance control, tone controls, etc. on the external amplifier to the “flat” position. 4 5 Select the center channel output mode suitable for your speaker configuration. (Refer to “ SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ” on page 7.) On the feat[...]

19 English 6 Turn up the volume. You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left main speaker, then the center speaker, then the right main speaker, and then the rear speakers, for about two seconds each. The display changes as shown below. * The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard at the same tim[...]

20 1 Set to the “ ∞ ” position. 2 Turn on the power of this unit and other audio/video units to be used. 3 Select the desired input source by using the input selector buttons. (For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.) * The name of the selected input source will appear on the display 4 Play the source. 5 Adjust to the desired output level.[...]

21 English T o listen to a decoded source using Dolb y Digital (A C-3) by repr oducing the signals input to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT terminals of this unit. In step 3, select TV/DBS or DVD/LD , and then press the 2CH/6CH button so that “6ch” appears on the display. Signals from the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder etc. connected to the 6CH DISCRETE I[...]

22 1 Select the source to be recorded. 2 Play the source and then turn the VOLUME control up to confirm the input source. 3 Begin recording on the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) or VCR connected to this unit. 4 If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is used for recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE (MD) MONITOR so t[...]

23 English Brief Overview of Digital Sound Field Pr ograms The following list gives you a brief description 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 these sound fields was recorded at actual locations using sophisticated so[...]

24 1 Follow steps 1 – 5 shown in “ BASIC OPERATIONS ” on page 20. 2 Select the desired program that is suitable for the source. The selected program name is shown on the display. 3 If desired, adjust the delay time and the output level of each speaker. (For details, refer to the corresponding descriptions on page 25 and 26.) Notes ● Program[...]

25 English If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the center speaker even if the output level is already set in “ SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ” on page 19. 1 Press once or more so that “CENTER” appears on the display. 2 By continuously pressing the “+” or “–” side of the TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes cont[...]

26 Adjustment of DELA Y TIME You 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. PRO LOGIC : from 15 to 30 milliseconds (Prese[...]

27 English Amplifier Others Remote control transmitter 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 YAMAHA dealer[...]

28 A UDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD (When 3 channels are driven:) 6CH DISCRETE INPUT to CENTER .............................60W 6CH DISCRETE INPUT to REAR .........................60W+60W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) [U.S.A. and Canada models] 8/6/4/2 ohms[...]

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