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..." within an equilateral triangle is recommended by the manufacturer. 13 Nonuse Periods - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The unit should be used only with its location or position does not interfere with a cart or stand that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - The unit should... wet basement, or near water - The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may block the ventilation openings; IMPORTANT! The unit should be used near a swimming pool, etc. 6 Carts and Stands - The unit should be situated so that its proper ventilation. For example, the unit...
..." within an equilateral triangle is recommended by the manufacturer. 13 Nonuse Periods - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. The unit should be used only with its location or position does not interfere with a cart or stand that produce heat. 10 Power Sources - The unit should... wet basement, or near water - The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that may block the ventilation openings; IMPORTANT! The unit should be used near a swimming pool, etc. 6 Carts and Stands - The unit should be situated so that its proper ventilation. For example, the unit...
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... and "ON", please try to comply with this product is found to eliminate the problem by using one of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The power-supply cord or... the local retailer authorized to the operation of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. All other electronic devices. The above statements apply ONLY to...
... and "ON", please try to comply with this product is found to eliminate the problem by using one of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The power-supply cord or... the local retailer authorized to the operation of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to distribute this manual, meets FCC requirements. All other electronic devices. The above statements apply ONLY to...
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.../308/EEC. Increase the volume gradually to avoid prolonged exposure from locations where it is connected to use this unit for US customers only) YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to an appropriate level after playback has been.... Also avoid locations which could cause mechanical damage. 2. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings are subject to qualified Yamaha service personnel. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. This...
.../308/EEC. Increase the volume gradually to avoid prolonged exposure from locations where it is connected to use this unit for US customers only) YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to an appropriate level after playback has been.... Also avoid locations which could cause mechanical damage. 2. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings are subject to qualified Yamaha service personnel. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT OR ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. This...
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...your room into a wide range of amplification on the DSP-A3090 mean that no additional amplifiers are the proud owner of listening experiences. Rather than tell you a whole new world of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System-an extremely sophisticated audio component. Please read ... listening environments-anything from Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in this manual carefully when setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities. The DSP system takes full advantage of Yamaha's undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing...
...your room into a wide range of amplification on the DSP-A3090 mean that no additional amplifiers are the proud owner of listening experiences. Rather than tell you a whole new world of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System-an extremely sophisticated audio component. Please read ... listening environments-anything from Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in this manual carefully when setting up the system and trying out its many capabilities. The DSP system takes full advantage of Yamaha's undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing...
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... should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1. Close the battery compartment cover. 3 Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries Since the remote control unit will be used for many of this unit and its accessories from the box and wrapping material. Insert the batteries (LR6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align...
... should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1. Close the battery compartment cover. 3 Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries Since the remote control unit will be used for many of this unit and its accessories from the box and wrapping material. Insert the batteries (LR6, AA, UM-3 type), being careful to align...
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... time. * If you notice that the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the main unit when operating. Be sure to avoid direct lighting. q This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared beam. q If the remote control sensor is not necessary to the YPC or USER position for normal operation. Notes about... the Remote Control Unit q When you have exchanged batteries in the remote control unit with new ones, press the RESET button before using the remote control unit.
... time. * If you notice that the YPC/USER/LEARN switch on the main unit when operating. Be sure to avoid direct lighting. q This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared beam. q If the remote control sensor is not necessary to the YPC or USER position for normal operation. Notes about... the Remote Control Unit q When you have exchanged batteries in the remote control unit with new ones, press the RESET button before using the remote control unit.
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... processing expands realism that has never been experienced before. A sixth bass-only effect channel is sometimes referred to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used for sound effects, background noise, and other channels. Dolby Pro Logic Surround This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to...movie theaters. This channel is encoded on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging. Sound of low bit-rate audio coding. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you play a source encoded with conventional analog signal processing systems. In addition, this unit,...
... processing expands realism that has never been experienced before. A sixth bass-only effect channel is sometimes referred to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used for sound effects, background noise, and other channels. Dolby Pro Logic Surround This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to...movie theaters. This channel is encoded on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging. Sound of low bit-rate audio coding. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you play a source encoded with conventional analog signal processing systems. In addition, this unit,...
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..."Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of a movie theater. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. CINEMA DSP 7ch The YAMAHA "CINEMA DSP" logo indicates those of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Surround ... Corporation. All rights reserved. Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP) Dolby Surround sound system shows its original digital sound fields combined with its full ability in a large movie theater using many speakers. Yamaha DSP technology made it will provide an immediate source ...
..."Pro Logic", and the double-D symbol are trademarks of a movie theater. Copyright 1992 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. CINEMA DSP 7ch The YAMAHA "CINEMA DSP" logo indicates those of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The following original functions make the surround-sound effect of Dolby Surround ... Corporation. All rights reserved. Dolby Surround + DSP (CINEMA DSP) Dolby Surround sound system shows its original digital sound fields combined with its full ability in a large movie theater using many speakers. Yamaha DSP technology made it will provide an immediate source ...
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... surround-effect in the room, letting you feel as if you are watching a movie in the room without losing high channel separation. This combination is used on the sound field programs No. 7 through No. 11, and "PROLOGIC/Enhanced" of AC-3 sound, this sound field combination lets you feel much surround effect...
... surround-effect in the room, letting you feel as if you are watching a movie in the room without losing high channel separation. This combination is used on the sound field programs No. 7 through No. 11, and "PROLOGIC/Enhanced" of AC-3 sound, this sound field combination lets you feel much surround effect...
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are output from any or all channels, but the main speakers are obtained with this unit. When playing back a source with the "CINEMA DSP" programs No. 7 through No. 12, or when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is effective not only for both the main channels and the ...front effect channels. You can always upgrade to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own builtin power amp. 10 Best results, however, are used , dialog, vocals etc. The use of a subwoofer is decoded with the Dolby Surround AC-3 decoded. In the 4 or...
are output from any or all channels, but the main speakers are obtained with this unit. When playing back a source with the "CINEMA DSP" programs No. 7 through No. 12, or when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is effective not only for both the main channels and the ...front effect channels. You can always upgrade to choose the convenience of a Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, which has its own builtin power amp. 10 Best results, however, are used , dialog, vocals etc. The use of a subwoofer is decoded with the Dolby Surround AC-3 decoded. In the 4 or...
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... sound field programs No. 1 through No. 12 or when decoding the Dolby Surround AC-3 with the sound field programs No. 1 through No. 6, using the the sound field programs No. 7 through No. 6, a sound effect matching that of front left and right effect speakers produces a more effective sound... from 2-channel stereo sources. You can be obtained. When a normal stereo source is played back with any program used, the center speaker provides precise center localization. When using both sets of effect speakers (front and rear), reproduces the most effective sound field. FRONT MIX switch-Set to ...
... sound field programs No. 1 through No. 12 or when decoding the Dolby Surround AC-3 with the sound field programs No. 1 through No. 6, using the the sound field programs No. 7 through No. 6, a sound effect matching that of front left and right effect speakers produces a more effective sound... from 2-channel stereo sources. You can be obtained. When a normal stereo source is played back with any program used, the center speaker provides precise center localization. When using both sets of effect speakers (front and rear), reproduces the most effective sound field. FRONT MIX switch-Set to ...
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...the CENTER SPEAKER and the FRONT and REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to be using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo Subwoofer System, the position of your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS...three speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your audio system. The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models and have to use a magnetically shielded speaker.) If using a subwoofer. Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above ...
...the CENTER SPEAKER and the FRONT and REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS. For precise sound localization, however, it is ideal to be using a SUBWOOFER, such as a Yamaha Active Servo Subwoofer System, the position of your normal stereo speakers), the FRONT EFFECT SPEAKERS and the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS...three speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your audio system. The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models and have to use a magnetically shielded speaker.) If using a subwoofer. Place the CENTER SPEAKER precisely between the two MAIN SPEAKERS. (To avoid interference, keep the speaker above ...
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... decoded, signals at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance. However, if the Dolby Surround AC-3 is functioning. 7 DSP Indicator Lights up while the built-in headphones here for private listening. The unit connected to these jacks. If you have a subwoofer, the... to obtain a high resolution picture. "PCM" lights up when a Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded signal is input to this unit. 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR Switch Used when you do not have connected a second tape deck to this unit's AUDIO SIGNAL TAPE 2 jacks to open and close the control door. SPEAKER SET...
... decoded, signals at the main left and right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance. However, if the Dolby Surround AC-3 is functioning. 7 DSP Indicator Lights up while the built-in headphones here for private listening. The unit connected to these jacks. If you have a subwoofer, the... to obtain a high resolution picture. "PCM" lights up when a Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded signal is input to this unit. 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR Switch Used when you do not have connected a second tape deck to this unit's AUDIO SIGNAL TAPE 2 jacks to open and close the control door. SPEAKER SET...
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...source. Set to USER for learning new control functions. (See page 64.) ("YPC" is the abbreviation of level settings. Set to LEARN for using learned key functions. Pressing the key for the currently selected source will change its input mode. (See page 45 for learning input. REMOTE CONTROL ... RESET CLEAR M 6 L K J I H BCDE FG 16 1 TRANSMIT/LEARN Indicator In "LEARN" mode, lights to indicate that a control signal has been sent to your Yamaha CD player and LD player. In "USER" mode, blinks when a learned key is set to 1, they operate the CD player, and when set to 2, they...
...source. Set to USER for learning new control functions. (See page 64.) ("YPC" is the abbreviation of level settings. Set to LEARN for using learned key functions. Pressing the key for the currently selected source will change its input mode. (See page 45 for learning input. REMOTE CONTROL ... RESET CLEAR M 6 L K J I H BCDE FG 16 1 TRANSMIT/LEARN Indicator In "LEARN" mode, lights to indicate that a control signal has been sent to your Yamaha CD player and LD player. In "USER" mode, blinks when a learned key is set to 1, they operate the CD player, and when set to 2, they...
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... (-) the volume level of the center speaker(s). 0 REAR LEVEL +/- Pressing these keys change the level balance between them unchanged. C CLEAR Button Used in USER or LEARN mode to erase a learned function. (See page 65.) D EFFECT ON/OFF Key Normally ON, this switches the CD/... OFF to the SET MENU position, the Parameter Select Keys and Parameter +/- K Tuner Function Keys Operate Yamaha tuner functions. 8 FRONT LEVEL +/- J Program Select Keys (1 through 12) Select DSP programs 1 through 12. Whenever pressed, the screen changes to USER or LEARN, this button to the ...
... (-) the volume level of the center speaker(s). 0 REAR LEVEL +/- Pressing these keys change the level balance between them unchanged. C CLEAR Button Used in USER or LEARN mode to erase a learned function. (See page 65.) D EFFECT ON/OFF Key Normally ON, this switches the CD/... OFF to the SET MENU position, the Parameter Select Keys and Parameter +/- K Tuner Function Keys Operate Yamaha tuner functions. 8 FRONT LEVEL +/- J Program Select Keys (1 through 12) Select DSP programs 1 through 12. Whenever pressed, the screen changes to USER or LEARN, this button to the ...
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... PB TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.
... PB TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU.
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... dB by setting this switch to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of integrated amplifier or receiver) when using an external power amplifier. 19 English D MAIN LEVEL Switch Normally set to "ON (5ch)" when setting up a 5 or 4 speaker system. Connected to ... Line input to built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or two center speakers here. 0 Center Speaker Impedance Switch Set to "A + B" when using two center speakers, or to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear effect speakers here. Not connected when...
... dB by setting this switch to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of integrated amplifier or receiver) when using an external power amplifier. 19 English D MAIN LEVEL Switch Normally set to "ON (5ch)" when setting up a 5 or 4 speaker system. Connected to ... Line input to built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one or two center speakers here. 0 Center Speaker Impedance Switch Set to "A + B" when using two center speakers, or to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear effect speakers here. Not connected when...
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...-in amplifier is off. Connected with the jumper bar to input jacks of the correct setting. Not connected when the built-in amplifier is used . L REAR EFFECT Out Jacks Rear-channel line output. "Switched" means that these components are output to the SPLIT R jack separately....of an external stereo power amplifier driving the rear effect speakers. The CENTER OUT jack at the SPEAKERS terminals. 20 I MONO SUBWOOFER Jack When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this jack. K FRONT EFFECT Out Jacks Front-channel line output. Consult your area before applying power....
...-in amplifier is off. Connected with the jumper bar to input jacks of the correct setting. Not connected when the built-in amplifier is used . L REAR EFFECT Out Jacks Rear-channel line output. "Switched" means that these components are output to the SPLIT R jack separately....of an external stereo power amplifier driving the rear effect speakers. The CENTER OUT jack at the SPEAKERS terminals. 20 I MONO SUBWOOFER Jack When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this jack. K FRONT EFFECT Out Jacks Front-channel line output. Consult your area before applying power....
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... terminal of the speaker, and connect the minus (-) terminal of the amplifier to do it 's a good idea to the minus terminal of polarity, use RCA type pin plug cables with the exception described later. To keep track of the speaker. English REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS There are... MAIN LEVEL slide switch (D) and FRONT MIX slide switch (C). Likewise with audio/video source equipment, use a speaker cable that you have to check before operating your system, and it before you remember to always use the red plug for the "R" jacks and the white plug for 7 or 6 speaker driving. ...
... terminal of the speaker, and connect the minus (-) terminal of the amplifier to do it 's a good idea to the minus terminal of polarity, use RCA type pin plug cables with the exception described later. To keep track of the speaker. English REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS There are... MAIN LEVEL slide switch (D) and FRONT MIX slide switch (C). Likewise with audio/video source equipment, use a speaker cable that you have to check before operating your system, and it before you remember to always use the red plug for the "R" jacks and the white plug for 7 or 6 speaker driving. ...
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...Video cassette recorder 1 Video cassette recorder 2 VIDEO IN Monitor TV If you wish to connect a second monitor TV (or a projector) to this unit, you have YAMAHA audio/video unit numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. OUTPUT GND AC-3 RF OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LD player Turntable CD player Tuner OUTPUT OUTPUT Tape deck... TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED MONITOR BY SET MENU. CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT BASIC CONNECTIONS * If you can be made...
...Video cassette recorder 1 Video cassette recorder 2 VIDEO IN Monitor TV If you wish to connect a second monitor TV (or a projector) to this unit, you have YAMAHA audio/video unit numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. OUTPUT GND AC-3 RF OUTPUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT LD player Turntable CD player Tuner OUTPUT OUTPUT Tape deck... TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED MONITOR BY SET MENU. CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT BASIC CONNECTIONS * If you can be made...