Yamaha DSP-A990 NOTE

FLow Pass Jack

When using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to this jack. Frequencies below 200 Hz from the left main, right main and center channels are output to this jack.

GCenter Out Jack

Center-channel line output. Not connected when the built-in amplifier is used. Can be connected to input jack of an external power amplifier to drive the center speaker.

HVoltage Selector (General Model only)

Be sure to set to the line voltage in your area before applying power. Consult your dealer if unsure of the correct setting.

ISwitched AC Outlets

You may plug other audio components into these sockets as long as their combined power consumption does not exceed the specified value shown. “Switched” means that these components are turned on and off by this unit’s power switch.

JUnswitched AC Outlet (General Model only)

The total power consumption of audio components plugged into this socket should not exceed the specified value shown. “Unswitched” means that power is available even when this unit is off.

NOTE: If an external power amplifier is connected to the front effect or rear effect output jacks, the corresponding internal amplifier will be turned off and no output will be available at the speaker terminals.

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Contents

Page Page PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS SETUP & ADJUSTMENT 1-1.GETTING STARTED Unpacking Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries Digital Sound Field Processing Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP Video superimpose Open/close the control door Setting Up Your Speaker System Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended Four Possible Types of Speaker System Configurations Recommended 4 Speaker System 5 Speaker System 6 Speaker System 7 Speaker System Speakers and Speaker Placement 1-2.SETUP REAR PANEL (General Model) Page NOTE REAR PANEL SWITCH AND CONTROL SETTINGS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTIONS CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO SOURCE EQUIPMENT TO THIS UNIT CONNECTING TO S VIDEO JACKS CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS CONNECTING THE MAIN SPEAKERS TO THIS UNIT CONNECTING THE EFFECT SPEAKERS AND THE CENTER SPEAKER(S) TO THIS UNIT ADDING A SUBWOOFER 1-3.CONTROLS & ADJUSTMENTS FRONT PANEL Page REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Page 1-4.ADJUSTMENT MAIN/CENTER/EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT INPUT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE 2.Adjusting Center Channel Graphic Equalizer (CENTER GEQ) Adjusting method 4.Locking DSP parameters and other adjustments (MEMORY GUARD) 3.Initializing parameters on a DSP program (PARAMETER INIT) GENERAL OPERATION 2-1.PLAYING A SOURCE 2-2.RECORDING A SOURCE TO AUDIO/VIDEO TAPE (OR DUBBING FROM A TAPE TO ANOTHER) To record a source other than the input source REC OUT CD 2-3.DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 2-4.SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 2-5.MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND 2-6.SUPERIMPOSED VIDEO PROGRAM/PARAMETER DISPLAY 2-7.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Page Page Page Page 2-8.REMOTE CONTROL “LEARNING” FUNCTION Erasing a Learned Function Erasing All Learned Functions CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS 3-1.SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS WHAT IS A SOUND FIELD THE ELEMENTS OF A SOUND FIELD Page 3-2.DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS ●LIVENESS ●REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) ●DIR. ENHANCEMENT (Directional Enhancement) ●DOLBY PRO LOGIC (for MOVIE THEATER only) ●DELAY TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS