Yamaha DSP-AX750SE User Manual

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

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS8The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control senso

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS9EnglishINTRODUCTION1 Decoder indicatorsWhen any of this unit’s decoders function, the respective indicator lights up.2 SILENT C

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS10I Multi-information displayShows the current sound field program name and other information when adjusting or changing setting

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS11EnglishINTRODUCTION1 DIGITAL INPUT jacksSee pages 17, 19 and 20 for details.2 Audio component jacksSee page 20 for connection

SPEAKER SETUP12The speaker layout below shows the standard ITU-R speaker setting. You can use it to enjoy CINEMA DSP and multi-channel audio sources.

13EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATIONBe sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections ar

14SPEAKER SETUP FRONTSUBWOOFERFRONTABCENTERPRE OUTSURROUNDSURROUNDBACKPRESENCE/ZONE 2SPEAKERSSURROUNDCENTERSURROUND BACK2316 7 10984 5Subwoofer system

15EnglishSPEAKER SETUPPREPARATION FRONT terminalsConnect one or two speaker systems to these terminals. If you use only one speaker system, connect i

CONNECTIONS16Do not connect this unit or other components to the mains power until all connections between components are complete. Cable indications

17EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for DVD playbackConnecting video componentsAUDIODVDDVDCOAXIALDVDVIDEOVIDEOS VIDEOMONITOROUTDVDCOMPONENT V

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.2 Install this sound system in a w

18CONNECTIONS Connecting to the MULTI CH INPUT jacksThis unit is equipped with 8 additional input jacks (left and right FRONT, CENTER, left and right

19EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connections for other video components VIDEO AUX jacks (on the front panel)Use these jacks to connect any video sour

20CONNECTIONS Connections for audio components Connecting a turntablePHONO jacks are for connecting a turntable with an MM or high-output MC cartrid

21EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting to an external amplifierIf you want to increase the power output to the speakers, or want to use another a

22CONNECTIONSBoth AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect

23EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATION Connecting the AC power cordPlug the power cord into an AC wall outlet. AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)U.K. and Australia m

24CONNECTIONS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switchDo not change the setting of the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch when the unit power is switched on, as doing so may

25EnglishCONNECTIONSPREPARATIONWhen all connections are complete, turn on the power of this unit.1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote contro

AUTO SETUP26This receiver employs YAMAHA Parametric Room Acoustic Optimizer (YPAO) technology which lets you avoid troublesome listening-based speaker

27EnglishAUTO SETUPPREPARATIONFor best results, make sure the room is as quiet as possible during the auto setup procedure (YPAO). If there is too muc

1EnglishPREPARATIONINTRODUCTIONBASIC OPERATIONSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSADVANCED OPERATIONADDITIONAL INFORMATIONFEATURES...

28AUTO SETUP8 Use the cursor buttons to display the results.• Press u / d to display information about individual results.• Press j / i to switch betw

29EnglishAUTO SETUPPREPARATION If a warning screen appears1 Press j / i to display detailed information about each warning.For details about each mes

30AUTO SETUP Troubleshooting for auto setup procedureBefore auto setupErrors during auto setupPress SELECT to display detailed information about ind

PLAYBACK31EnglishBASIC OPERATION1 Press STANDBY/ON (SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.2 Turn on the video monitor connected to

32PLAYBACK7 Select a sound field program if desired.Use PROGRAM (or press AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program button

33EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Selecting MULTI CH INPUTPress MULTI CH INPUT so that “MULTI CH INPUT” appears in the front panel display and video m

34PLAYBACK Remote control operationPress AMP to select the AMP mode, then press one of the sound field program buttons repeatedly to select the desir

35EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION• Some 6.1-channel compatible discs do not have a signal (flag) which this unit can automatically detect. When playing

36PLAYBACK Listening to high fidelity stereo sound (PURE DIRECT)PURE DIRECT allows you to bypass this unit’s decoders and DSP processors, and turn of

37EnglishPLAYBACKBASIC OPERATION Downmixing to 2 channelsYou can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback even from multi-channel sources.Rotate PROGRAM (or p

FEATURES2Built-in 7-channel power amplifier◆ Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 8Ω)Front: 100 W + 100 WCenter: 100 WSurround: 100 W

38PLAYBACK• When you play DTS-encoded CD/LDs with the input mode set to AUTO:– This unit automatically switches to the DTS decoding mode. The unit rem

TUNING (RX-V750)39EnglishBASIC OPERATIONThere are 2 tuning methods; automatic and manual.Automatic tuning is effective when station signals are strong

40TUNING (RX-V750) Manual tuningIf the signal from the station you want to select is weak, tune into it manually. Manually tuning into an FM station

41EnglishTUNING (RX-V750)BASIC OPERATION3 Press and hold MEMORY (MAN’L/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds.The preset number, the MEMORY and AUTO indicat

42TUNING (RX-V750)4 Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 through 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing.Press h to select

43EnglishTUNING (RX-V750)BASIC OPERATIONYou can exchange the assignment of two preset stations with each other. The example below describes the proced

44TUNING (RX-V750)RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system used by FM stations in many countries. The RDS function is carried out among t

45EnglishTUNING (RX-V750)BASIC OPERATIONIf you select the desired program type, this unit automatically searches all preset RDS stations that are broa

46TUNING (RX-V750)This function uses the EON data service on the RDS station network. If you select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS or S

RECORDING47EnglishBASIC OPERATIONRecording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operating instru

GETTING STARTED3EnglishINTRODUCTIONPlease check that you received all of the following parts.1 Press the part and slide the battery compartment cove

SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS48This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multichannel playback from

49EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSDOLBY DIGITAL: SUR. STANDARDStandard 5.1-channel processing for Dolby Digital sources.MUL

50SOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS*You can select either Pro Logic IIx or Pro Logic II processing using the PLII/PLIIx parameter on page 78.PRO LOGIC:

51EnglishSOUND FIELD PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONSSOUND FIELD PROGRAMSYou can select from the following sound fields when playing music sources, like CD, FM/AM

ADVANCED OPERATIONS52You can display this unit’s operating information on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and sound field program paramet

53EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONSADVANCED OPERATION Canceling the sleep timerPress SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears in the front panel display.A

54ADVANCED OPERATIONSYou can use the test tone feature to manually balance your speaker levels. Please note that this operation will override the leve

SET MENU55EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONYou can use the following parameters in SET MENU to adjust a variety of system settings and customize the way this

56SET MENUUse the remote control to access and adjust each parameter.yYou can change SET MENU parameters while the unit is reproducing sound.You canno

57EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to manually adjust any speaker setting or compensate for video signal processing delays when using LCD monitors

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS41 STANDBY/ONTurns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode. When you turn on this unit, you will hear a click and there will

58SET MENUSurround back speakers SURR B L/R SPChoices: NONE, SMLx1, SMLx2, LRGx1, LRGx2• Select NONE if you do not have a surround back speaker. The

59EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONSubwoofer phase SUBWOOFER PHASEIf bass sounds are lacking or unclear, use this feature to switch the phase of your

60SET MENU Center graphic equalizer D)CENTER GEQUse this feature to adjust the built-in 5-band graphic equalizer for the center channel so that the t

61EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONDialog lift DIALG.LIFTUse to turn on and off the DIALG.LIFT parameter (see page 78). This parameter adjusts the he

62SET MENUFor COAXIAL INPUT jacks 5 and 6Choices: TUNER (DSP-AX750SE), CD, V-AUX, DTV/CBL, VCR 1, MD/CD-R, DVD, PHONO, DVR/VCR2• You cannot select a

63EnglishSET MENUADVANCED OPERATIONUse to adjust the optional system parameters. Display set A)DISPLAY SETDimmer DIMMERUse to adjust the brightness

64SET MENU Parameter initialization C)PARAM. INIUse this feature to initialize the parameters for each sound field program within a sound field progr

REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES65EnglishADVANCED OPERATIONIn addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made

66REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESYou can control other components by setting the appropriate manufacturer codes. Codes can be set up for each input area.The f

67EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATION4 Press one of the buttons shaded below to see if you can control your component. If you can, the ma

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS5EnglishINTRODUCTION8 TUNING MODE (AUTO/MAN’L MONO)(RX-V750)Switches the tuning mode between automatic (AUTO indicator on) and m

68REMOTE CONTROL FEATURESOnce you set the appropriate manufacturer codes, you can use this remote to control your other components. Note that some but

69EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONIf you want to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the manufacturer co

70REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES• “NG” appears in the display window if programming was unsuccessful. In this case, start over from step 5.• This remote cont

71EnglishREMOTE CONTROL FEATURESADVANCED OPERATIONYou can clear all changes made in each function set, such as learned functions, renamed source names

72REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Clearing a learned functionYou can clear the function learned in a certain programmed button in each area.1 Press an input

EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS73EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONWhat really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflection

74EDITING SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS4 Press u / d to select the parameters.5 Press j / i to change the parameter value.When you set a parameter to a value

SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS75EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONYou can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fiel

76SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS LIVENESSFunction: This parameter adjusts the reflectivity of the virtual walls in the hall by changing the rate

77EnglishSOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONSADDITIONAL INFORMATION REV.TIME (Reverberation time)Function: This parameter adjusts the amount of time it

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS6This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit. To operate other component

78SOUND FIELD PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS DIALG.LIFT (Dialog lift)Function: This parameter adjusts the height of the front and center channel sounds by as

TROUBLESHOOTING79EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATIONRefer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing

80TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe sound suddenly goes off.The protection circuitry has been activated because of a short circuit,

81EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATIONProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageDolby Digital or DTS sources cannot be played. (Dolby Digital or DTS in

82TROUBLESHOOTING Tuner (RX-V750)Problem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThere is noise interference from digital or high-frequency equipment, or this unit.

83EnglishTROUBLESHOOTINGADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote controlProblem Cause RemedyRefer to pageThe remote control does not work nor function properly.

RESETTING THE FACTORY PRESETS84If you want to reset all of your unit’s parameters for any reason, do the following. This procedure completely resets A

GLOSSARY85EnglishADDITIONAL INFORMATION Dolby DigitalDolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-cha

86GLOSSARY CINEMA DSPSince the Dolby Surround and DTS systems were originally designed for use in movie theaters, their effect is best felt in a thea

87EnglishGLOSSARYADDITIONAL INFORMATION Component video signalWith the component video signal system, the video signal is separated into the Y signal

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS7EnglishINTRODUCTIONF MULTI CH INSelects MULTI CH INPUT when using an external decoder (etc.).G SELECT k/nSelects another compon

SPECIFICATIONS88AUDIO SECTION• Minimum RMS Output Power for Front, Center, Surround, Surround back20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.06% THD, 8 Ω ...

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