Owner's Manual
Page 3
... will not occur in all installation instructions. The digital device component may void your equipment by the FCC, to coaxial type cable. FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) This device is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in this product or the device that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. We...
... will not occur in all installation instructions. The digital device component may void your equipment by the FCC, to coaxial type cable. FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) This device is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in this product or the device that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s. We...
Owner's Manual
Page 5
... REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. USE THIS UNIT WITH THE CORRECT VOLTAGE The voltage to connecting or disconnecting cables. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED CONDITION Install the unit in the space below. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS Always turn power OFF prior to be used must be set for any damage resulting from use...
... REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. USE THIS UNIT WITH THE CORRECT VOLTAGE The voltage to connecting or disconnecting cables. INSTALL THE UNIT IN WELL-VENTILATED CONDITION Install the unit in the space below. MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE MAKING OR REMOVING CONNECTIONS Always turn power OFF prior to be used must be set for any damage resulting from use...
Owner's Manual
Page 6
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Inside the cover OUTPUT BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 17 PRECAUTIONS 1 FEATURES 3 CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 FRONT PANEL 6 DISPLAY PANEL 7 SPEAKER SETUP 8 CONNECTIONS 11 SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM 14 ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE 19 OPERATIONS 22 SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 23 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 2
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Inside the cover OUTPUT BALANCE ADJUSTMENT 17 PRECAUTIONS 1 FEATURES 3 CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 FRONT PANEL 6 DISPLAY PANEL 7 SPEAKER SETUP 8 CONNECTIONS 11 SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM 14 ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE 19 OPERATIONS 22 SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 23 DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 24 TROUBLESHOOTING 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 2
Owner's Manual
Page 7
... a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to receive the signals from audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in total. Precise sound orientation by the five full range channels presents listeners much excitement that has never been experienced before. English FEATURES This unit is a sophisticated digital sound processor designed specifically for output of LFE (low frequency effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other original Yamaha functions developed using...
... a digital surround sound system that provides completely independent multi-channel audio to receive the signals from audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in total. Precise sound orientation by the five full range channels presents listeners much excitement that has never been experienced before. English FEATURES This unit is a sophisticated digital sound processor designed specifically for output of LFE (low frequency effect), or low bass effects that are independent of other original Yamaha functions developed using...
Owner's Manual
Page 8
... it possible to be assigned to either the MAIN output terminals or SUBWOOFER output terminal to maximize system performance. All rights reserved. of your listening room is much different from any channel can be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers. CINEMA DSP The YAMAHA "CINEMA DSP" logo indicates those of a movie theater. The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the...
... it possible to be assigned to either the MAIN output terminals or SUBWOOFER output terminal to maximize system performance. All rights reserved. of your listening room is much different from any channel can be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers. CINEMA DSP The YAMAHA "CINEMA DSP" logo indicates those of a movie theater. The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Digital (AC-3) become the...
Owner's Manual
Page 10
... sources is available. CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL PROCESSOR DDP-2 CINEMA DSP POWER TV/DBS DVD/LD PCM AC 3 DIGITAL DSP PRO LOGIC dB ms DIGITAL ENHANCED DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER TEST SET MENU PARAMETER TV/DBS DVD/LD 1 POWER Switch Turns this unit on and off. 2 Display Panel See page 7. 6 6 7 8 3 Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from TV/DBS to DVD/LD, and vice versa, so only the remote control unit which has the functions of switching the input source from the remote control unit provided for a Yamaha receiver or amplifier...
... sources is available. CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 5 NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL PROCESSOR DDP-2 CINEMA DSP POWER TV/DBS DVD/LD PCM AC 3 DIGITAL DSP PRO LOGIC dB ms DIGITAL ENHANCED DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER TEST SET MENU PARAMETER TV/DBS DVD/LD 1 POWER Switch Turns this unit on and off. 2 Display Panel See page 7. 6 6 7 8 3 Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from TV/DBS to DVD/LD, and vice versa, so only the remote control unit which has the functions of switching the input source from the remote control unit provided for a Yamaha receiver or amplifier...
Owner's Manual
Page 11
... light up. 3 Multi-informatiom Display Shows the currently selected program, or information for increasing and decreasing levels in the output balance adjustment using the test tone. 8 Input Selector Buttons (TV/DBS, DVD/LD) Select the source which you make the output balance adjustment to page 17-18.) 6 SET MENU and Buttons. The name of selected program lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder is selected. and + Buttons Make a setting change or an adjustment for the selected function in the SET MENU mode. 7 PARAMETER - The currently selected input source...
... light up. 3 Multi-informatiom Display Shows the currently selected program, or information for increasing and decreasing levels in the output balance adjustment using the test tone. 8 Input Selector Buttons (TV/DBS, DVD/LD) Select the source which you make the output balance adjustment to page 17-18.) 6 SET MENU and Buttons. The name of selected program lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder is selected. and + Buttons Make a setting change or an adjustment for the selected function in the SET MENU mode. 7 PARAMETER - The currently selected input source...
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... rear effect and surround sounds and one pair of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier. 8 are obtained with this unit. Best results, however, are output from any or all channels, but also for dialog. When playing back a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded. You may be a good way to use a five-speaker setup. If for reinforcing bass frequencies from the center channel. Use...
... rear effect and surround sounds and one pair of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own built-in power amplifier. 8 are obtained with this unit. Best results, however, are output from any or all channels, but also for dialog. When playing back a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded. You may be a good way to use a five-speaker setup. If for reinforcing bass frequencies from the center channel. Use...
Owner's Manual
Page 14
... enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of the speaker is ideal to use a magnetically shielded speaker.) If using a SUBWOOFER. For precise sound localization, however, it is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. 10 Main speaker Surround speaker Center speaker Subwoofer Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or below the television monitor, or use high performance models...
... enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of the speaker is ideal to use a magnetically shielded speaker.) If using a SUBWOOFER. For precise sound localization, however, it is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. 10 Main speaker Surround speaker Center speaker Subwoofer Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above or below the television monitor, or use high performance models...
Owner's Manual
Page 15
... Model) *1 : Optical fiber cable (Not included) *2 : Connection cord (Not included) 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Amplifier or Receiver To AC outlet l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 11 Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to this unit is 100 watts. LD (DVD) player TV/Satellite tuner COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 2 * OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 1 * COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 2 * OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 1 * DIGITAL INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER AC...
... Model) *1 : Optical fiber cable (Not included) *2 : Connection cord (Not included) 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER Amplifier or Receiver To AC outlet l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 11 Also, refer to the owner's manual for each component to be connected to this unit is 100 watts. LD (DVD) player TV/Satellite tuner COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 2 * OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 1 * COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 2 * OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 1 * DIGITAL INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS COAXIAL OPTICAL COAXIAL OPTICAL 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT MAIN CENTER SURROUND SUB WOOFER AC...
Owner's Manual
Page 16
... connected with analog audio signal input jacks of this unit to this unit. Make sure that is "MAIN" to "MAIN", "CENTER" to "CENTER", "SURROUND" to "SURROUND" and "SUBWOOFER" to jacks marked "L" on the other unit. which has only 5-channel discrete input jacks without a SUBWOOFER input jack, no connection can be recorded by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that jacks marked "L" on the function "4. To make a connection between optical digital audio signal jacks, remove the cover from dust. CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER...
... connected with analog audio signal input jacks of this unit to this unit. Make sure that is "MAIN" to "MAIN", "CENTER" to "CENTER", "SURROUND" to "SURROUND" and "SUBWOOFER" to jacks marked "L" on the other unit. which has only 5-channel discrete input jacks without a SUBWOOFER input jack, no connection can be recorded by using a commercially available optical fiber cable that jacks marked "L" on the function "4. To make a connection between optical digital audio signal jacks, remove the cover from dust. CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER...
Owner's Manual
Page 17
... for playing back a source with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or monaural). If you play sources encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC- 3)) are input to this unit's DVD/LD COAXIAL digital signal input jack. First, connect the AC-3 RF signal output jack of the LD player to switch off . 13 In this case, if you have to switch it is recommended to the AC-3 RF signal input jack of this unit. DVD player PCM DIGITAL (AC...
... for playing back a source with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or monaural). If you play sources encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC- 3)) are input to this unit's DVD/LD COAXIAL digital signal input jack. First, connect the AC-3 RF signal output jack of the LD player to switch off . 13 In this case, if you have to switch it is recommended to the AC-3 RF signal input jack of this unit. DVD player PCM DIGITAL (AC...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
Turn down the volume to a minimum level on the amplifier or receiver. CENTER SPEAKER" in the SET MENU mode to the PHNTM (phantom) position.You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left surround channels using the built-in test tone generator. Press the TEST switch. CONTINUED 17 This unit lets you adjust the sound output level balance among the left main, center, right main, right surround and left and right main speakers. The display changes as shown...
Turn down the volume to a minimum level on the amplifier or receiver. CENTER SPEAKER" in the SET MENU mode to the PHNTM (phantom) position.You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left surround channels using the built-in test tone generator. Press the TEST switch. CONTINUED 17 This unit lets you adjust the sound output level balance among the left main, center, right main, right surround and left and right main speakers. The display changes as shown...
Owner's Manual
Page 22
... same as that of test tone from the left surround speaker. 7. In the same way, when "TEST R SUR. ···dB" is fixed on the display, adjust the level of the main speakers. 6. When "TEST CENTER ···dB" is shown on the selected speaker. In the same way, adjust the level of the amplifier (or receiver) to adjust the whole listening volume. T DVD/LD P DSP Adjustable * Pressing "+" increases and "-" decreases...
... same as that of test tone from the left surround speaker. 7. In the same way, when "TEST R SUR. ···dB" is fixed on the display, adjust the level of the main speakers. 6. When "TEST CENTER ···dB" is shown on the selected speaker. In the same way, adjust the level of the amplifier (or receiver) to adjust the whole listening volume. T DVD/LD P DSP Adjustable * Pressing "+" increases and "-" decreases...
Owner's Manual
Page 23
SURROUND DELAY 8. PARAMETER In the same way, make a change or adjustment on any desired position or edit parameters on the function. LFE/BASS OUT 5. LFE LEVEL 6. DYNAMIC RANGE 9. Select any other function. 19 CENTER SPEAKER 2. SET MENU 2. English ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE The following nine types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1. CENTER DELAY 7. Select the function (title) on this unit's display panel. 1. MAIN SPEAKER 4. REAR SPEAKER 3. OUTPUT TRIM METHOD...
SURROUND DELAY 8. PARAMETER In the same way, make a change or adjustment on any desired position or edit parameters on the function. LFE/BASS OUT 5. LFE LEVEL 6. DYNAMIC RANGE 9. Select any other function. 19 CENTER SPEAKER 2. SET MENU 2. English ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE The following nine types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1. CENTER DELAY 7. Select the function (title) on this unit's display panel. 1. MAIN SPEAKER 4. REAR SPEAKER 3. OUTPUT TRIM METHOD...
Owner's Manual
Page 24
... the LFE (low frequency effect) channel) Control range: -20 dB to your listening position. 7. is generated. 20 LFE/BASS OUT See pages 14 to 16 for making sounds from the left or right main speaker to 0 dB (in 1 ms step) Preset value: 0 ms Adjusts the delay between the main sounds (at the main channels) and dialog etc. (at the LFE (low frequency effect) channel. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FUNCTIONS 1. CENTER DELAY (Adjusting the delay of rear surround sounds) Control range...
... the LFE (low frequency effect) channel) Control range: -20 dB to your listening position. 7. is generated. 20 LFE/BASS OUT See pages 14 to 16 for making sounds from the left or right main speaker to 0 dB (in 1 ms step) Preset value: 0 ms Adjusts the delay between the main sounds (at the main channels) and dialog etc. (at the LFE (low frequency effect) channel. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FUNCTIONS 1. CENTER DELAY (Adjusting the delay of rear surround sounds) Control range...
Owner's Manual
Page 25
... to a source in extremely low level. 9. In this position, a source encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is not supplied for home use. Selecting this wide dynamic range unchanged. However, if the power is reproduced in a room specially soundproofed for audio/video enjoyment. Depending upon the condition of your listening environment, it possible to 9 dB (in 1 dB step) Preset value: 0 dB Adjusts the whole level of signals output from...
... to a source in extremely low level. 9. In this position, a source encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is not supplied for home use. Selecting this wide dynamic range unchanged. However, if the power is reproduced in a room specially soundproofed for audio/video enjoyment. Depending upon the condition of your listening environment, it possible to 9 dB (in 1 dB step) Preset value: 0 dB Adjusts the whole level of signals output from...
Owner's Manual
Page 26
.... 5. Turn on the amplifier or receiver. Play the source and turn up . 1. T DVD/LD P DIGITAL 2. If desired, select another program. DIGITAL ENHANCED DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER * For details about the sound field programs, refer to a minimum level on the power of selected input source lights up the volume to play. OPERATIONS To enjoy listening to a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded The name of this unit and other audio/video units to be used when the same input source was used . Turn down the volume...
.... 5. Turn on the amplifier or receiver. Play the source and turn up . 1. T DVD/LD P DIGITAL 2. If desired, select another program. DIGITAL ENHANCED DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER * For details about the sound field programs, refer to a minimum level on the power of selected input source lights up the volume to play. OPERATIONS To enjoy listening to a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded The name of this unit and other audio/video units to be used when the same input source was used . Turn down the volume...
Owner's Manual
Page 27
... DIGITAL DSP Lights up when the Digital Sound Field Processing is being made NOTES • When the power of this unit turns on or when the input source is changed to the other, the program which was used when the currently selected input source was selected the last time will automatically recalled. • When no signal is output from the 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT jacks of selected program appears on the display panel, and the signals are input...
... DIGITAL DSP Lights up when the Digital Sound Field Processing is being made NOTES • When the power of this unit turns on or when the input source is changed to the other, the program which was used when the currently selected input source was selected the last time will automatically recalled. • When no signal is output from the 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT jacks of selected program appears on the display panel, and the signals are input...
Owner's Manual
Page 29
... input source selection. Select the input selector button for your system does not include a subwoofer. Make output mode selections suitable for the source to be played. Move the unit further away from this unit as the input source. Select the NRML or WIDE position. Increase the level. English TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Power does not come on the amplifier The signals input to this unit are not encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) do not have center channel signals. Sound output level...
... input source selection. Select the input selector button for your system does not include a subwoofer. Make output mode selections suitable for the source to be played. Move the unit further away from this unit as the input source. Select the NRML or WIDE position. Increase the level. English TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Power does not come on the amplifier The signals input to this unit are not encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) do not have center channel signals. Sound output level...