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GB
DSP-AX2
Natural Sound AV Amplifier
Amplificateur Audio-Video
VOLUME
INPUT
INPUT MODE
NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2
STANDBY
/ON
SPEAKERS
EFFECT
A B SOURCE
DVD MD/TAPE
D-TV/LD CD-R
SILENT
CABLE TUNER
S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R OPTICAL
SAT CD
BASS PROCESSOR 6CH
EXTENSION DIRECT VCR 1 PHONO INPUT
PHONES VCR 2/DVR
VIDEO AUX
BASS TREBLE REC OUT DSP PROGRAM VIDEO AUX
OWNER'S MANUAL
MODE D'EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
BRUKSANVISNING
MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 18 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 2 Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place with at least 30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the right and left, and 10 cm at the back of this unit for ventilation space — away from Thi
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English Contents Introduction 2 Getting Started.......................................................................................................... 3 Controls and Functions............................................................................................. 4 Preparations 8 Speaker System Configurations ............................................................................... 9 Hookups ...........................................................................................
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Introduction Welcome to the exciting world of digital home entertainment. This unit is the most complete and advanced AV amplifier available. Though some of the more advanced features of this unit may not be familiar to you, they are easy to use. Incorporated state-of-the-art technology such as Dolby Digital and DTS can bring the same audio experience to your home as they have brought to feature films in quality theaters around the world. To make the listening experience even more enjoyable, thi
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English Getting Started Checking the Package Contents Check your package to make sure it has the following items. RL Alkaline Batteries (3) (LR6) Quick Reference Card Power Cord Side panel sticker n Remote Control n TUNER n CD button (CD area) Infrared window (Europe model only) POWER CLEAR LEARN RE-NAME MACRO TRANSMIT (Set 10KEY) DISPLAY STANDBY MACRO ON/OFF SEARCH Skip Search SYSTEM POWER A button POWER STOP Input buttons PLAY PAUSE (/Stop) Preset number 1 to 8 Numeric buttons 1 to 9 6CH INPU
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Controls and Functions Front Panel When you are not operating the controls behind the front panel door, close the door. To open the door, press gently on the lower part of the panel. 1 q 0 MEMORY STEREO BASS P.DIRECT 4 ZONE 2 SLEEP 23 8 79 12 5634 5 VOLUME INPUT INPUT MODE NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX2 MEMORY D-TV/LD DVD CABLE MD/TAPE STEREO SAT CD-R STANDBY VCR 1 TUNER /ON VCR2/DVR CD BASS P.DIRECT V-AUX PHONO SLEEP SPEAKERS EFFECT A B SOURCE DVD MD/TAPE D
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English Controls and Functions q TREBLE r 6CH INPUT Adjusts the high frequency response for the left and right Main Switches between 6CH INPUT mode and normal input modes. channels. Turn the control to the right to increase the high 6CH INPUT mode takes priority over the source selected with frequency response. the INPUT selector. You cannot use DSP sound field programs while using an external decoder. w REC OUT t VIDEO AUX Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder. Input
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Controls and Functions Rear panel 125 0 7 R L R L CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. OPTICAL MD/TAPE L R VOLTAGE SELECTOR R L IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER FRONT : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 16ΩMIN
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English Controls and Functions Remote Control g 9 Operational buttons Performs the operation selected by input selector. 4 1 2 5 0 Sound program selector/Numeric buttons 3 6 Selects the sound program. y u k q MUTE 7 Mutes the sound. Press again to restore audio output at the previous volume level. 8 w VOLUME +/– i Increases or decreases the volume level. o e EFFECT h Switches the effect speakers (Center, Front, Rear, and Rear Center) on and off. r PARAMETER/SET MENU p Selects the PARAMETER mode
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Preparations Speaker System Configurations 9 Hookups 10 Connecting Audio Components ............................................................................. 10 Connecting Video Components ............................................................................. 12 Connecting Speakers .............................................................................................. 14 Connecting Subwoofers ......................................................................................
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English Speaker System Configurations The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right Main speakers, a Center speaker, the left and right Rear speakers, the left and right Front Effect speakers, and a Rear Center speaker. If you do not use eight speakers, you can direct the signals for speakers that are not in your system to other speakers in your configuration. A Subwoofer can be used with any of these configurations to produce a fuller sound. Front Effect
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Hookups Connecting Audio Components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. When you connect other YAMAHA audio component (such as a CD player or changer, MD deck, or tape deck), connect to terminals with the same number labels. Yamaha applies this labelling system to all its products. In the hookup illustrations on the follo
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English L R L R L R L R Hookups OPTICAL MD/TAPE INPUT recorder INPUT OUTPUT R L L R OUTPUT (General and China models) CD recorder INPUT OPTICAL OPTICAL OPTICAL INPUT OUTPUT OUT (REC) OUT (REC) OPTICAL OPTICAL OUTPUT OUTPUT CD player COAXIAL OUTPUT CENTER OUTPUT Turntable to/from External GROUND Amplifier to/from External Controller from External Decoder 11
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Hookups Connecting Video Components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including this unit and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. After you finish all hookups, check them again to make sure they are correct. n About the video jacks There are three types of video jacks. Video signals input through the VIDEO jacks are the conventional composite video signals. Video signals input t
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English L R L R Hookups COMPONENT OUTPUT S VIDEO OPTICAL OUTPUT OUTPUT DVD player VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT L R COMPONENT
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Hookups Connecting Speakers This section explains how to connect speakers to this unit. After you finish connecting your speakers, use the SET MENU to change the signal output settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration. Before connecting any speaker cords, identify which terminals are for the right and left channels and also the + and – polarities. If you connect speakers with the wrong polarity (+ to –), this unit will not reproduce clear sound. n Using spea
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English Hookups Right Front Left Front Speaker Speaker Right Rear Left Rear Speaker Speaker Rear Center Speaker (General and China models) CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. VOLTAGE SELECTOR To other component IMPEDANCE SELECTOR SET BEFORE POWER ON FRONT : 6ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER CENTER : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B : 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER A + B : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER FRONT : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER REAR CENTER : 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
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Hookups Connecting Subwoofers n Connecting a front subwoofer L R Connect the signal input jack on your subwoofer to one of the PRE OUT/ MAIN IN SUBWOOFER jacks. Notes: • The SUBWOOFER jacks (output) have a built-in high cut-off filter (90 Hz). When CENTER using a powered subwoofer, set the high cut-off frequency to “MAX” on your Subwoofer. R L • Both SUBWOOFER jacks output the same signal. Subwoofer system n Connecting a rear subwoofer Subwoofer system By using both Front and Rear Subwoofers, t
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English Hookups Connecting an External Decoder This unit is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. Connect the output jacks on your external decoder to the 6CH INPUT jacks. Be sure to match the left and right outputs to the left and right input jacks for the main and surround channels. To listen to the sound from your external decode
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Hookups Others n IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch WARNING Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. Do not change the IMPEDANCE (Upper position) SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON FRONT EFFECT: WHEN THE STANDBY/ON SWITCH IS The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher. PRESSED: REAR: The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ω or higher. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may REAR CENTER: n
