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DSP-A595
B G R T
DSP-A595
Natural Sound AV Amplifier
Amplificateur audiovisuel
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
3/27/99, 1:32 PM
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• After unpacking, check that the following parts are included. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS • Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. MITGELIEFERTE ZUBEHÖRTEILE • Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med. MEDFÖLJANDE TILLBEHÖR • Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nell’imballaggio dell’apparecchio. ACCESSORI IN DOTAZIONE • Desembalar
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English FEATURES l 5 Speaker Configuration l Automatic Input Balance Control for Main: 65 W + 65 W (8Ω) RMS Output Dolby Pro Logic Surround Power, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz l Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Center: 65 W (8Ω) RMS Output Balance Adjustment Power, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz l Speaker Output Mode Changing Rear: 65 W + 65 W (8Ω) RMS Output Capability Power, 0.04% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz l Video Signal Input/Output Capability l Digital Sound Field Processor (Including S Video Connec
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CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual For U.K. customers carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appro- windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, priate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions dust
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English FEATURES ON SOUND EFFECT This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound field processor. The processor allows you to electroni- decoder and Dolby Digital decoder for multi-channel sound cally expand and change the shape of the audio sound field reproduction of Dolby Surround encoded video sources. The from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround or
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• Dynamic range (sound scale) of source can be changed so that it will be suitable for the listening conditions. • Output of low bass from any channel can be assigned to either the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals or SUBWOOFER Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing terminal to maximize system performance. Corporation. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are • Output of LFE can be assigned to either the MAIN trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. SPEAKERS t
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English CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 5 INPUT 1 STANDBY/ON Turn this selector to select the program source (VCR, VIDEO Press this switch to turn the power of this unit on. Press it AUX, TV/DBS, DVD/LD, CD, TUNER, PHONO) to listen to or again to turn this unit into the standby mode. watch. The name of the selected program source appears on the Standby mode display. In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control 6 VO
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8 SPEAKERS w BALANCE Set A or B (or both A and B) to the ON position for the main This control is effective only for the sound from the main speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use. Set it (or speakers. them) for the main speaker system you will not use to the OFF Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right position. speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. 9 EFFECT Switches on and off the output from the
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English DISPLAY PANEL 1 Multi-information display 3 , and indicators Displays various information, for example name of selected “ ” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital decoder is DSP program and name of selected input source. on and the signals of selected source encoded with the Dolby Digital is not in 2-channel. “ ” lights up when the built-in 2 TAPE/MD MON indicator digital sound field processor is on, and “ ” lights up Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected
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SPEAKER SETUP SPEAKERS TO BE USED This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with Use of a subwoofer expands your sound field a 5-speaker configuration, using main speakers, rear speakers It is also possible to further expand your system with the and a center speaker. addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. The use of a subwoofer The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus is effective not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or the effect sounds. They
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English SPEAKER PLACEMENT When you place the speakers, refer to the following diagram: Main: The position of your present stereo speaker system. Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor. Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded speaker.) Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not so critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. Main speake
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CONNECTIONS Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed. CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as !, @, #, $, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made eas
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English SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) GND terminal (For turntable use) (China and General models) .............. 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND (Europe models) ................................ 2 SWITCHED OUTLETS terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better (U.K. model) ..........................................1 SWITCHED OUTLET results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected. Use these to connect the power cords from your components t
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CONNECTING TO DIGITAL (COAXIAL AND/OR OPTICAL) TERMINALS If your DVD (LD) player, TV/DBS tuner, etc. are equipped with Notes coaxial or optical digital audio signal output terminals, they can • When connecting an audio/video unit to both of the digital be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL and/or OPTICAL digital and analog terminals of this unit, make sure to connect to signal input terminals. both terminals of the same name. • Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals To make a conn
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English CONNECTING TO S VIDEO TERMINALS If you have a VCR and a monitor equipped with “S” (high- Monitor TV resolution) video terminals, those terminals can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO terminals. Connect the VCR’s “S” video input and output terminals to this unit’s S VIDEO VCR OUT and IN terminals respectively, and connect the monitor’s “S” video input terminal to this unit’s S VIDEO MONITOR OUT terminal. Otherwise, connect the VCR’s composite video terminals to this unit’s composite VI
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CONNECTING SPEAKERS Main speakers A Main speakers B Right Left Right Left (Eupore model) Rear speakers Left Right Center speaker Subwoofer system Note on a subwoofer connection: Note You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the or to output low bass sound from the subwoofer channel. rear panel of this unit. If you have a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect
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English How to connect Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This
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CENTER OUTPUT terminals SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal These terminals are for the center channel line output. There is This terminal is for connecting to the input terminal of an no connection to these terminals when you use the built-in amplifier for driving a subwoofer. amplifier. When the input signals to this unit are in normal 2-channel However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power stereo, this terminal outputs only frequencies below 90 Hz from amplifier, connect the input term
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English ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES This unit provides you the following five functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections are all completed, select a proper position on each function to make the best use of your speaker system. (See “ADJUSTMENTS IN THE ‘SET MENU’ MODE” on page 35) 1. CNTR (CENTER SPEAKER) 2. REAR (REAR SPEAKER) 3. MAIN (MAIN SPEAKER) 4. BASS (LFE/BASS OUT
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ADJUSTING METHOD Operations should be made while watching the information on this unit’s display. 1 2 3 1 3 2 If you are using the remote control transmitter, set the 3 Press + or – once or more to select the position you SELECTOR DIAL to the AMP/TUN or DSP position on the want. remote control transmitter. Front panel Remote control or 1 Turn the power on. or Front panel Remote control or Changes. 2 Press SET MENU once or more to select the title “1. CNTR” (so that “CNTR” appears on the display)
