Yamaha DSP-E580 Owner's Manual

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81-2. SETUPBefore you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.REAR PANELSINGLEDUALDUALINPUTTAPEOUTPUTSINGL

1 Main Level SwitchNormally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the main-channel line output level at the MAIN OUTPUT jacks by 10 dB bysetting

C Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only)Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standardthat your video equipment employs.D Voltage S

CONNECTING AN INTEGRATED STEREOAMPLIFIER OR STEREO RECEIVER TO THIS UNITUsing an Integrated Amplifier or Stereo Receiver with PRE OUTand MAIN IN Termi

Using an Integrated Amplifier or Stereo Receiver that Does NotHave PRE OUT and MAIN IN TerminalsIf your integrated amplifier is NOT equipped with PRE

CONNECTING A COMPONENT PREAMPLIFIER TOTHIS UNITConnect the PRE OUT jacks of the preamplifier (control amplifier)to this unit’s INPUT jacks with a ster

CONNECTING TO VIDEO SIGNAL JACKSIf your integrated amplifier or similar component is equipped witha video output jack, connect it to this unit’s VIDEO

CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMSConnect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire ofthe proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections a

16CONNECTING THE CENTER SPEAKER(S) TO THISUNITConnect the CENTER speaker to the CENTER SPEAKERSterminals. One or two CENTER speakers can be connected

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

1 Read Instructions – All the safetyand operating instructions should be readbefore the unit is operated.2 Retain Instructions – The safety andoperati

181-3. CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTSFRONT PANELNATURAL SOUND DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP-E580TAPEMONITORPROGRAM EFFECTDSPPRO LOGIC12345

1 Power Switch* STANDBY Mode (Europe model only)While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remotecontrol unit switches the unit to the STAND

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT1 Power KeyTurns this unit on and off.* (Europe model only): Turns the POWER on mode to theSTANDBY mode and vice versa.2 Program Se

PREPARATION1. Set all volume controls—on the main amp (preamp) and effectpower amplifiers—to their MINIMUM positions.2. Turn on the power to all syste

MAIN/CENTER/REAR EFFECT SPEAKER LEVELBALANCE ADJUSTMENTThis operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancingthe levels of the main, center

OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTSIN THE “SET MENU” MODEThe following three types of settings and adjustments should bedone before enjoying audi

242-1. PLAYING A SOURCE1. Set the MASTER VOLUME control to minimum.2. Turn the power on.3. Select a source using the input selector on the integrateda

2-2. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMSThis unit has 16 programs for digital sound field processing, 4from actual acoustic environments from around the worl

262-6. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMSThe following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. K

5. CONCERT VIDEO:This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets youfeel that you are in the midst of the action, as if attending anactual j

11 To ensure the finest performance,please read this manual carefully. Keep it ina safe place for future reference.2 Install your unit in a cool, dry,

9. TV THEATER:The data of the sound field of a relatively narrow space is used forthe front presence side. A moderately sized spatial sound fieldwitho

2913.70 mm MOVIE THEATER 1:This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound designof the newest movies. The sound field is made according to

303-1. 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

Each sound field program has a set of parameters that allow youto change the characteristics of the acoustic environment to createprecisely the effect

323-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERSNot all of the following parameters are found in every program.●INIT DLY (Initial Delay)How i

33●REV. TIME (Reverberation Time)How it Affects the Sound:The natural reverberation time of a room depends primarily on itssize and the characteristic

34PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DOPower does not come on. AC cord not properly plugged in. Carefully plug AC plug into outlet.Hum. Bad cable connecti

35Minimum RMS Output Power Per ChannelCenter (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8Ω) ... 25WRear Effec

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2Congratulations!You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—anextremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP sy

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

●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

Setting Up Your Speaker SystemThis unit has been designed to provide the best sound fieldquality with a full five-speaker system setup, using one extr

Speakers and Speaker PlacementYour full five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs: theMAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers) and the REA