Yamaha DSP-A990 Owner's Manual

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84 Speaker SystemSimplest system.You can enjoy widely diffused sound byonly adding two additional speaker unitsat the rear.FRONT MIX switch—Set to ON.

9EnglishSpeakers and Speaker PlacementYour full seven-speaker system will require three speaker pairs:the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers),

101-2. SETUPBefore you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.REAR PANEL5ch 7chON OFFTV/DBSGNDFRONTMIXLOW

11English1 Audio Signal Connection Jacks (for Audio Source Equipment)Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.2 Audio/Video Signal Co

12F Low Pass JackWhen using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to thisjack. Frequencies below 200 Hz from the left main, right mainand center ch

13EnglishREAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGSThere are several switches and controls on the rear panel thatyou’ll have to check before operating you

14TV/DBSGNDAUX 1PHONO1234AUDIO OUTLINE OUTLINE INOUTPUTGNDLINE OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVIDEO INAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTOUTPUTOUTPUTAUDIO OUTVIDEO OUTAUDIO INVID

15EnglishCONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKSIf your video cassette recorder, video disc player, etc. and yourmonitor are equipped with “S” (high-resolution) v

16For connecting with a monitor TV that uses a 21 pinconnector for input (for Europe and U.K. models)Make a connection as figured below with a commerc

17EnglishCONNECTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS TO THIS UNITConnect the MAIN speakers to the MAIN speaker outputterminals of this unit. Make sure that the jumpe

Congratulations!You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—anextremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP sys

18CONNECTING THE EFFECT SPEAKERS AND THECENTER SPEAKER(S) TO THIS UNITConnect the FRONT effect speakers to the FRONT effectspeaker output terminals of

19EnglishADDING A SUBWOOFERYou may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bassfrequencies.This unit provides a line-level subwoofer output, which co

201-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTSFRONT PANEL1 Power Switch* STANDBY ModeWhile the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remotecontrol unit switch

21English6 Remote Control SensorSignals from the remote control unit are received here.7 Input Source IndicatorsShows the currently selected input sou

22REMOTE CONTROL UNIT1 Transmit/Learn IndicatorIn LEARN mode, lights to indicate that the key just pressed isready for learning input. In USER mode, b

23English8 Front Level +/– KeysIncrease (+) or decrease (–) the volume level of the front effectspeakers.9 Center Level +/– KeysIncrease (+) or decrea

241-4. ADJUSTMENTMAIN/CENTER/EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCEADJUSTMENTThis operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancingthe levels of the

25EnglishINPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENTThis adjustment is important for obtaining the best performancefrom the internal circuits of this unit.The optimum inpu

26OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTSIN THE “SET MENU” MODEMake the following five types of settings and adjustments beforeenjoying audio and vid

27English2. Adjusting Center Channel Graphic Equalizer (CENTERGEQ)The built-in five band graphic equalizer is used to tailor, over a±6 dB range, the o

1EnglishSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT, HUMIDITY, DUSTAND VIBRATIONKeep the unit away from locations where it is likely to beexposed to hi

282-1. PLAYING A SOURCE1. Set the master VOLUME control to minimum.2. Turn the power on.3. Select an input source.(The selected source is shown by the

29EnglishTo record the input source1. Press the REC OUT switch (so that “REC OUT...” appears on thedisplay and the monitor screen).Front panel2. Withi

30To record a source other than the input sourceThis unit has a function of selecting a source to be recorded to tapedeck or VCRs independent of the s

31EnglishNOTE: Adjusting the master VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE controls,etc., or selecting a sound field program has no effect on the materialbeing recorded

323. All sound field programs except CHURCH have two “sub-programs” (see “2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELDPROGRAMS”).The sub-programs are selected

33English2-7. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMSThe following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP prog

343. CONCERT HALL 3Hall E in Europe: A classic large shoe-box type concert hallwith approximately 2200 seats. It has acircular stage and seats located

35English7. ENTERTAINMENTStadium: This program gives you long delaysbetween direct sounds and effect sounds,and extraordinarily spacious feel of a lar

369. CONCERT VIDEOClassical/Opera: This program provides excellent depth ofvocals and overall clarity, restrainingexcessive reverberation.For opera, t

37English11.MOVIE THEATERIdeal for reproducing video discs, video tapes and similar sourceswhich are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBYSURROUN

PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...1SETUP & ADJUSTMENT...

The remote control unit, in addition to controlling the mostcommonly used functions of the main unit and other connectedYamaha audio and video equipme

39EnglishNOTE: The originally preset function of a key is still available in theUSER position if the key does not learn a new function.NOTE: If there

403-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERSWHAT IS A SOUND FIELD?In order to explain the impressive functions of the DSP system,we need to first u

41EnglishIn addition to the “TYPE” parameter which selects the sub-programs within each sound field program (e.g. “Hall A in Europe”and “Hall B in Eur

423-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERSNot all of the following parameters are found in every program.●ROOM SIZEHow it Affects the S

43English●LIVENESSHow it Affects the Sound:This parameter changes the apparent reflectivity of the walls inthe hall.The early reflections from a sound

44●DIR. ENHANCEMENT (Directional Enhancement)This circuit emphasizes the position of sound. If this circuit isactivated, the unity constituent of the

45EnglishPROBLEMPower does not come on.Hum.No sound.No sound from the effect speakers.No sound from the front effect speakers.No sound from the center

46Minimum RMS Output Power Per ChannelMain (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω) ... 60W+60W/75W+75WCenter (20 Hz – 20 kHz 0.015% THD 8Ω/6Ω)

47EnglishVideo SectionVideo Signal Type[Australia, Europe and U.K. models] ... PAL[Singapore Model]

1-1. GETTING STARTEDUnpackingIf you haven’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and itsaccessories from the box and wrapping material.You shou

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●When you notice that remote control operation has becomeerratic, or the distance from which the remote control will functionhas decreased, it’s time

Dolby Pro Logic SurroundThe Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets youexperience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movietheater

Video superimposeIf you connect your video cassette recorder, video disc player,video monitor, etc. to this unit, you can take advantage of this unit’

7EnglishSetting Up Your Speaker SystemThis unit has been designed to provide the best sound fieldquality with a full seven-speaker system setup, using