Yamaha DSP-AX763 Owner's Manual

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

Quick start guide8 En1 Turn on the video monitor and then set the input source selector of the video monitor to this unit.2 Press JSCENE1 button.This

98 EnTroubleshootingOnly the center speaker outputs substantial sound.When playing a monaural source with a sound field program, the source signal is

99 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish HDMIThe sound effects cannot be recorded.It is not possible to record the sound effects with a reco

100 EnTroubleshooting Remote controlProblem Cause RemedySee pageThe remote control does not work or function properly.Wrong distance or angle. The re

101 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish iPodIn case of a transmission error without a status message appearing in the front panel and in t

102 EnTroubleshooting AUTO SETUPBefore AUTO SETUPDuring AUTO SETUPError message Cause RemedySee pageConnect MIC!Optimizer microphone is not connected

103 EnTroubleshootingADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishAfter AUTO SETUP• If the “ERROR” or “WARNING” screens appears, check the cause of the problem, then

RESETTING THE SYSTEM104 EnUse this feature to reset all the parameters of this unit to the initial factory settings.• This procedure completely resets

GLOSSARY105 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish Audio and video synchronization (lip sync)Lip sync, an abbreviation for lip synchronization, is a technic

106 EnGlossary Dolby SurroundDolby Surround uses a 4-channel analog recording system to reproduce realistic and dynamic sound effects: 2 front left a

107 EnGlossaryADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglish LFE 0.1 channelThis channel reproduces low-frequency signals. The frequency range of this channel is from

Quick start guide9 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglish After using this unit...Press CSTANDBY/ON to set this unit to the standby mode.This unit is set to the stand

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM INFORMATION108 En Elements of a sound fieldWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflect

SPECIFICATIONS109 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishAUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.

INDEX110 En Numerics1 BASIC MENU, Manual setup ... 632 VOLUME MENU, Manual setup ... 642ch STEREO, Sound field program ... 493 SOUND MENU

Index111 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishE-10:INTERNAL ERROR, Automatic setup error message ... 102E-2:NO SUR SP, Automatic setup

Index112 EnNumber of speakers, Auto setup result ... 33 OOperation mode selector ... 30OPTIMIZER MIC j

Index113 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishSurround decode mode ... 61Surround left speaker level, Sound field parameter ...

114 EnLimited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and SwitzerlandThank you for having chosen a Yamaha product. In the unlikely event that your

i Front panelSILENT CINEMAPHONESTONE CONTROL STRAIGHT PURE DIRECTSCENEAUDIO SELECTEFFECTPROGRAM INPUTSTANDBY/ON1234OPTIMIZER MICRLAUDIO OPTICALVIDEO

iiAPPENDIX Remote controlV-AUX/DOCK–++––+ENTERDISPLAYAUDIOMENUTITLETV MUTETV INPUTMUTE432ENT+100951AVTV1234768RETURNONOFFCLEARLEARNRENAMEMACRORECINFO

iiiList of remote control codesCABLEABC 0030, 0035AMERICAST 0926BELL SOUTH 0926BIRMINGHAM CABLE COMMUNICATIONS0303BRITISH TELECOM0030CABLE & WIREL

CONNECTIONS10 EnConnectionsRear panelRLAUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEOHDMIDIGITAL INPUTREMOTE OUT DIGITALOUTPUTSPEAKERSDVDSUBWO

ivAPPENDIXAUDIOLAB 1216AUDIOTRONIC1216AUDIOVOX 1417BOSE 1256CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS1397CAPETRONIC0558CARVER 1116, 1216CENTREX 1284DENON 1387FERGUSON 0558

vCATHAY 0064CELEBRITY 0027CELERA 0792CENTURION 0064CHANGHONG0792CHING TAI 0036, 0119CHUN YUN 0027, 0036, 0119, 0207CHUNG HSIN 0080, 0135, 0207CIMLINE

viAPPENDIXSEG 0291, 0695SEI 0543SKY 0064SSS 0207SABA 0136, 0190, 0314, 0362SACCS 0265SAGEM 0637SAISHO 0036, 0291, 0543SALORA 0190, 0380, 0388, 0575SAM

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT

The circled numbers and alphabets correspond to those in the Owner’s Manual. Front panelDSP-AX863SE/DSP-AX763BSILENT CINEMAPHONESTONE CONTROL STRAIGH

Remote controlV-AUX/DOCK–++––+ENTERDISPLAYAUDIOMENUTITLETV MUTETV INPUTMUTE432ENT+100951AVTV1234768RETURNONOFFCLEARLEARNRENAMEMACRORECINFO EON MODE-

11 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishThe speaker layout below shows the speaker setting we recommend. You can use it to enjoy the CINEMA DSP and multi-ch

12 EnConnections 6.1-channel speaker layoutSee page 14 for connection information.yWe recommend that you also add the presence speakers for the effec

13 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Using presence speakersThe presence speakers supplement the sound from the front and surround back speakers with e

14 EnConnectionsBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are faulty, this un

15 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish For the 6.1-channel speaker setting For the 5.1-channel speaker settingSurround back speakerAUDIO MULTI CH INPUT

16 EnConnections Connecting the speaker cable1 Remove approximately 10 mm of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and then twist the exposed

17 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglishConnect one of the type of the audio jack(s) and/or video jack(s) that your input components are equipped with. Aud

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.En1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for fut

18 EnConnections HDMI signal compatibilityAudio signalsy• If the input source component can decode the bitstream audio signals of audio commentaries,

19 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Audio signal flow• 2-channel as well as multi-channel PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS signals input at one of the HDMI

20 EnConnectionsConnect your TV (or projector) to the HDMI OUT jack, the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks, the S VIDEO MONITOR OUT jack or the VIDEO

21 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish• When “VIDEO CONV.” is set to “OFF” (see page 80), be sure to make the same type of video connections as those made

22 EnConnections Connecting a DVD recorder, PVR or VCR Connecting a set-top boxRLAUDIO MULTI CH INPUT PRE OUT DOCK VIDEOCOMPONENT VIDEOHDMIDIGITAL I

23 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting audio components• To make a digital connection to a component other than the default component assigned

24 EnConnections Connecting an external amplifierThis unit has more than enough power for any home use. However, if you want to add more power to the

25 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish Connecting a multi-format player or an external decoderThis unit is equipped with 6 additional input jacks (left a

26 EnConnections Using REMOTE OUT jackConnect the component which is the Yamaha product and have the capability of the SCENE control signals to the R

27 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish AC OUTLET (SWITCHED)Use this outlet to supply power to any connected components. Connect the power cable of your o

1 EnPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAPPENDIXEnglishFeatures ...

28 EnConnections Turning on this unitPress CSTANDBY/ON (or EPOWER) to turn on this unit.y• When you turn on this unit, there will be delay for a few

29 EnConnectionsPREPARATIONEnglish1HDMI indicatorLights up when the signal of the selected input source is input at the HDMI IN jacks (see page 18).2A

30 EnConnectionsEMulti-information displayShows the name of the current sound field program and other information when adjusting or changing settings.

OPTIMIZING THE SPEAKER SETTING FOR YOUR LISTENING ROOM (YPAO)31 EnPREPARATIONEnglishThis unit employs the YPAO (Yamaha Parametric Room Acoustic Optimi

32 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO)4 Press 9l / h to select the desired setting for “EXTRA SP ASSIGN” and then press 9n

33 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO)PREPARATIONEnglish7 Press 9n to select “START” and then press 9ENTER to start the se

34 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO)10 Press 9ENTER to display the setup results in detail.11 Press 9l / h repeatedly to

35 EnOptimizing the speaker setting for your listening room (YPAO)PREPARATIONEnglish If an error screen appearsPress 9k / n / l / h to select “RETRY”

SELECTING THE SCENE TEMPLATES36 EnThis unit is equipped with 17 preset SCENE templates for various situations of using this unit. As the initial facto

37 EnSelecting the SCENE templatesBASIC OPERATIONEnglish Which SCENE template would you like to select?*When iPod is connected to the Yamaha iPod uni

FEATURES2 EnBuilt-in 7-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω)Front: 95 W + 95 WCenter: 95 WSurround: 95 W

38 EnSelecting the SCENE templates Preset SCENE templates descriptionsThe illustrations of the SCENE button in the following table indicate the assig

39 EnSelecting the SCENE templatesBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can create your original SCENE templates for each SCENE button. You can refer to the prese

40 EnSelecting the SCENE templates Controlling the input source components in the SCENE modeYou can operate both this unit and the input source compo

PLAYBACK41 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglish1 Turn on the video monitor connected to this unit.ySee page 45 to display the input source information on the vide

42 EnPlaybackUse this feature to select the component connected to the MULTI CH INPUT jacks (see page 25) as the input source.Rotate the IINPUT select

43 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONEnglishThis unit comes with a variety of input jacks. Use this feature (audio input jack select) to switch between input j

44 EnPlaybackConnect a pair of headphones with a stereo analog audio cable plug to the PHONES jack on the front panel.yWhen you select a sound field p

45 EnPlaybackBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can display the audio and video information of the current input signal.1 Set the operation mode selector to FA

46 EnPlaybackUse this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a certain amount of time. The sleep timer is useful when you ar

SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS47 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglishThis unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel

Notice3 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishManufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

48 EnSound field programsLIVE/CLUB For various sources• The available sound field parameters and the created sound fields differ depending on the inp

49 EnSound field programsBASIC OPERATIONEnglishThe available parameters differ depending on the input sources and the settings of this unit.STEREO Th

50 EnSound field programs Using sound field programs without surround speakers (Virtual CINEMA DSP)Virtual CINEMA DSP allows you to enjoy the CINEMA

USING AUDIO FEATURES51 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglishYou can adjust the output level of each speaker while listening to a music source. This is also possibl

USING IPOD™52 EnOnce you have stationed your iPod in a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-10, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of

53 EnUsing iPod™BASIC OPERATIONEnglish Controlling iPod in the menu browse modeYou can perform the advanced operations of your iPod using the supplie

USING BLUETOOTH™ COMPONENTS54 EnYou can connect a Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to the DOCK terminal of this unit and enj

RECORDING55 EnBASIC OPERATIONEnglishRecording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating ins

ADVANCED SOUND CONFIGURATIONS56 EnYou can enjoy good quality sound with the initial factory settings. Although you do not have to change the initial f

57 EnAdvanced sound configurationsADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Basic configuration of sound field programsEach sound field program has some parameters d

GETTING STARTED4 En Installing batteries in the remote control1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cover off.2 Insert the four suppli

58 EnAdvanced sound configurations Sound field parameters for the advanced configurationsUse the following sound field parameters to customize sound

59 EnAdvanced sound configurationsADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishROOM SIZEP.ROOM SIZES.ROOM SIZESB ROOM SIZERoom size. Presence, surround, and surround back

60 EnAdvanced sound configurationsREV.TIMEReverberation time. Adjusts the amount of time taken for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay

61 EnAdvanced sound configurationsADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Selecting decoders used with sound field programs (SUR.)Use this feature to select the de

62 EnAdvanced sound configurations Decoder descriptions (SUR.)yWhen you select the surround decode mode for Dolby Digital, DTS or DTS 96/24 sources,

CUSTOMIZING THIS UNIT (MANUAL SETUP)63 EnADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishYou can use the following parameters in “SET MENU” to adjust a variety of system set

64 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Volume menu 2 VOLUME MENUSound menu 3 SOUND MENUParameter Functions PageADAPTIVE DRCSelects whether this unit

65 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishInput menu 4 INPUT MENUSome parameters described below may not be available for all

66 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Signal information SIGNAL INFOUse this feature to check audio and video signal information (see page 45).D)

67 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.y• You can change the “SE

Quick start guide5 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglishThe following steps describe the easiest way to enjoy DVD movie playback in your home theater. See pages 11 to

68 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Use this feature to manually adjust the basic speaker settings. Most of the “BASIC MENU” parameters are set a

69 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishFront speakers FRONT SPWhen “LFE/BASS OUT” is set to “FRONT”, you can select only “L

70 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Bass cross over CROSS OVERUse this feature to select the crossover frequency of all the speakers set to “SML”

71 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Speaker distance C)SP DISTANCEUse this feature to manually adjust the distance of

72 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Use this menu to manually adjust the various volume settings.Adaptive dynamic range control ADAPTIVE DRCUse t

73 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse this feature to adjust the audio parameters. Equalizer A)EQUALIZERUse this feat

74 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Low-frequency effect level B)LFE LEVELUse this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low-frequency

75 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Audio and video synchronization (lip sync)D)LIPSYNCUse this feature to adjust the

76 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Use this menu to adjust the parameters of each input source.Some parameters described above may not be availa

77 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishInput rename INPUT RENAMEUse this feature to change the name of the input source tha

Quick start guide6 EnPlace your speakers in the room and connect them to this unit.1 Place your speakers and subwoofer in the room.2 Connect speaker c

78 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)Start pairing START PAIRINGUse this feature to start pairing the connected Yamaha Bluetooth adapter (such as

79 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishUse this menu to adjust the optional system parameters. Display settings A)DISPLAY

80 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP) Video settings B)VIDEO SETUse “VIDEO” of “INIT” in “ADVANCED SETUP” to set the parameters in “VIDEO SET” to

81 EnCustomizing this unit (MANUAL SETUP)ADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Initial configuration D)INIT. CONFIGUse this feature to select the settings of the

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES82 EnIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other audiovisual components made by Yamaha and

83 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Controlling other componentsSet the operation mode selector to FSOURCE to control other compone

84 EnRemote control features Selecting a component to be controlledYou can select a component to be controlled independently of the input source sele

85 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish2 Press and hold CLEARN for about 3 seconds using a ballpoint pen or similar object.The library n

86 EnRemote control featuresYou can program remote control codes from other remote controls. Use the learn feature if you want to program functions no

87 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish5 Press and hold the button you want to program on the other remote control until “OK” appears in

Quick start guide7 EnINTRODUCTIONEnglish1 Connect the digital coaxial audio cable to the digital coaxial audio output jack of your DVD player and the

88 EnRemote control features3 Press 9k / n to select and enter a character.Pressing 9n changes the character as follows: A to Z, 1 to 9, 0, + (plus),

89 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Default macro functions*1You can turn on some components (including Yamaha components) connecte

90 EnRemote control features Programming macro operationsYou can program your own macro and use the macro programming feature to transmit several rem

91 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglishYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, macros, renamed c

92 EnRemote control features Clearing a learned functionYou can clear the function learned for a certain button in each control area.1 Set the operat

93 EnRemote control featuresADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Clearing a macro functionYou can clear the function programmed for a certain macro button.1 Set

ADVANCED SETUP94 EnThis unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. The advanced setup menu offers additional operations

95 EnAdvanced setupADVANCED OPERATIONEnglish Remote control AMP ID REMOTE AMPUse this feature to set the AMP ID of this unit for remote control rec

96 EnAdvanced setup Bi-amplifier setting BI-AMPUse this feature to activate or deactivate the bi-amplifier function (see page 16).Choices: ON, OFF•

TROUBLESHOOTING97 EnADDITIONAL INFORMATIONEnglishRefer to the table below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experienci