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Yamaha DSP-AX2 Introduction, Getting Started, Controls and Functions, Features, Digital Sound Fields (DSP), Dolby Digital and DTS decoder, Built-in 8-channelpower amplifier

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Introduction

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, this unit includes a number of exclusive, digitally created listening environments known as digital sound fields. Choosing a sound field program is like transporting yourself to such venues as an outdoor arena, a European church, or a cozy jazz club. Take some time now to read more about these features and enjoy the new experiences this unit brings to your home theater.

FeaturesDolby Digital and DTS decoderDolby Digital Matrix 6.1/DTS ES decoderDigital Sound Fields (DSP)

CINEMA-DSP: Dolby Digital + DSP and DTS + DSP Virtual CINEMA DSP and HP CINEMA DSP Multi-function remote control

Built-in 8-channel power amplifier

Getting Started	3
Checking the Package Contents ...............................................................................	3
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ...............................................................	3
Using the Remote Control ........................................................................................	3
Controls and Functions	4
Front Panel ...............................................................................................................	4
Display Indicators ....................................................................................................	5
Rear panel .................................................................................................................	6
Remote Control ........................................................................................................	7

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Natural Sound AV Amplifier Amplificateur Audio-Video DOLBY D I G I T A L For U.K. customers CAUTION Contents Introduction Preparations Basic Operation Advanced Operation Introduction Getting Started Controls and Functions Getting Started Checking the Package Contents Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ■ About changing batteries Using the Remote Control Controls and Functions Front Panel 10 q 7 689 0 q wery 1STANDBY/ON qTREBLE wREC OUT eEFFECT r6CH INPUT tVIDEO AUX Rear panel 1Audio component jacks 2Video component jacks 4Speaker terminals 5AC OUTLETS Remote Control 9 Operational buttons 0 Sound program selector/Numeric buttons q MUTE w VOLUME +/– Preparations Speaker System Configurations Hookups On-ScreenDisplays (OSD) Speaker Placement Speaker System Configurations ■Eight or Seven Speaker Configuration –FullCinema DSP– ■Six Speaker Configuration –HiFi DSP– ■Five Speaker Configuration –Standard5.1 Channel– ■Four Speaker Configuration –MinimumRequirement– Hookups Connecting Audio Components ■Connecting to digital jacks ■About the dust protection cap ■Connecting a turntable Page Connecting Video Components ■About the video jacks Page Connecting Speakers ■Using speaker cords ■About the qRF (AC-3)signal input jack <For China and General models only Page Connecting Subwoofers ■ Connecting a front subwoofer ■Connecting a rear subwoofer Connecting an External Decoder Connecting External Amplifiers q FRONT jacks r CENTER jack w REAR (Surround) jacks Others WARNING ■IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch ■Connecting the AC power cord ■ AC OUTLETS On-ScreenDisplays (OSD) OSD Modes P01 CONCERT HALL Selecting the OSD Mode Speaker Placement ■ Placing the Main speakers ■Placing the Center speaker ■Placing the Front Effect, Rear, and Rear Center speakers ■When you use a projection screen Speaker Settings Summary of SPEAKER SET items 1A through 1G EFFECT LEVEL L SUR 0dB TEST DSP MAIN EFFECT LEVEL FRONT 0dB Basic Operation Basic Playback Basic Recording Basic Playback Power Control Selecting a Source ■BGV (Back Ground Video) function AUTO:DOLBY D AUTO:DTS AUTO:PCM AUTO:ANALOG AUTO: EFFECT OFF Basic Recording Preparations ■Special considerations when recording DTS software Advanced Operation SET MENU Items Remote Control Features Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers Setting the Sleep Timer SET MENU Items Operating the SET MENU SET MENU 1/4 1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) ■1A. CENTER SP (Center Speaker Mode) 1A CENTER SP ■1B. MAIN SP (Main Speaker Mode) 1B MAIN SP ■1D. REAR CT SP (Rear Center Speaker Mode) 1D REAR CT SP ■1E. LFE/BASS OUT (Bass Output Mode) 1E LFE/BASS OUT ■1F. FRNT EFCT SP (Front Effect Speaker Mode) 1G MAIN LEVEL 3. L/R BALANCE 3 L/R BALANCE 4. HP TONE CTRL (Headphone Tone Control) 4 HP TONE CTRL 5. CENTER GEQ (Center Graphic Equalizer) 7. I/O ASSIGN ■7A. For the ■ 7B. For the ■7C. For the ■7D. For the 10. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set) 10A LFE LEVEL ■10A. LFE LEVEL 10B D-RANGE 11. DTS SET 13. SP DELAY TIME 13 SP DELAY TIME 14. DISPLAY SET ■ BLUE BACK > AUTO/OFF ■ OSD SHIFT Remote Control Features <Main Unit Control Area <Component Control Area ■SOURCE SELECT ■About OPTN ■Light up function Each Component Control Area ■ TUNER button (Tuner area) ■CD button (CD area) ■ MD/TAPE button (MD area*1) ■CD-Rbutton (CD-Rarea) ■PHONO and V-AUXbuttons, and OPTN area*2 ■DVD button (DVD area) ■D-TV/LDbutton (TV area*3) ■VCR1 and VCR2/DVR button (VCR areas*4) ■CABLE and SAT buttons (CABLE and SAT areas*5) ■Å button (ex. LD area*6) Setting the Manufacturer Code in the Remote Control Programming a New Remote Control Function Using the Macro Feature ■Operating the Macro feature ■Programming a Macro Changing the Source Name in the Display Window Clearing a Learned Function or Macro Clearing Learned Functions and Setups Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers Setting the Sleep Timer ■ To set the sleep timer ■To cancel the sleep timer Additional Information Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) CINEMA-DSP DSP Parameter Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) Understanding Sound Fields ■Recreating a sound field ■E/R (Early Reflection) ■4ch REV. (Four Channel Reverberation) Hi-FiDSP Programs ■ Europe Hall A ■Europe Hall B ■ U.S.A. Hall C ■Live Concert CINEMA-DSP Sound Design of CINEMA-DSP ■Movie theater programs Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effect Dolby Digital/DTS + DSP sound field effect CINEMA-DSPPrograms Table of Program Names for Each Input Format ■Program groups 7 (Game)~9 ■Program groups 10~12 ■Game Concert Video ■Classical/Opera ■Pop/Rock TV Theater DSP Parameter Changing Parameter Settings Parameter Descriptions INIT. DLY (Initial Delay) P. INT. DLY ROOM SIZE P. ROOM SIZE LIVENESS S. DELAY (Surround Delay) S. INIT. DLY (Surround Initial Delay) S. LIVENESS (Surround Liveness) RC. INIT. DLY (Rear Center Initial Delay) RC. ROOM SIZE (Rear Center Room Size) RC. LIVENESS (Rear Center Liveness) REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) REV. LEVEL (Reverberation Level) CT. DELAY (Center Delay) LS. DELAY (Left Surround Delay) RC. DELAY (Rear Center Delay) RS. DELAY (Right Surround Delay) Appendix Troubleshooting Specifications Troubleshooting Page Remote Control Specifications Audio Section Video Section Page Quick Reference Card ■ Remote Control ■ TUNER button (TUNER area) ■ CD button (CD area) ■MD/TAPE button (MD area) button (TV area) ■A button (ex. LD area)