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Yamaha DSP-AX2 2PCM, 7BASS, 8SLEEP, qTREBLE, eEFFECT, 0STEREO, qMEMORY, wREC OUT, r6CH INPUT, tVIDEO AUX, 9P. DIRECT, 4Headphones, 3SPEAKERS A/B, 6Input source

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qTREBLE

Adjusts the high frequency response for the left and right Main channels. Turn the control to the right to increase the high frequency response.

wREC OUT

Selects the source you want to direct to the audio/video recorder.

eEFFECT

Switches the effect speakers (Center, Front Effect, Rear and Rear Center) on and off. If you turn off the output of these speakers using EFFECT, all DTS and Dolby Digital audio signals are directed to the Main left and right channels except for the LFE channel.

Controls and Functions

r6CH INPUT

Switches between 6CH INPUT mode and normal input modes. 6CH INPUT mode takes priority over the source selected with the INPUT selector. You cannot use DSP sound field programs while using an external decoder.

tVIDEO AUX

Inputs audio and video signals from a portable external source such as a video camera. To reproduce source signals from these jacks, select V-AUX as the input source. To direct this source to the VCR 1 and VCR 2/DVR output jacks, select VIDEO AUX using REC OUT.

yDSP PROGRAM selector

Selects the DSP program.

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Display Indicators1Processor indicators

When any function of DTS/VIRTUAL/Dolby Digital/Dolby PROLOGIC/DSP/Dolby Digital Matrix 6.1/DTS ES is operating, its indicator lights up.

2PCM

Lights up when this unit is reproducing PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) digital audio signals.

3SPEAKERS A/B

Lights up according to which set of Main speakers is selected. Both indicators light up when both sets of speakers are selected.

4Headphones

Lights up when headphones are connected.

5Multi-information display

Shows the current DSP program and other information when adjusting or changing settings.

6Input source

Shows the current input source with the arrow-shaped cursor.

7BASS

Lights up while the BASS EXTENSION is on.

8SLEEP

Lights up while the Sleep Timer is on.

9P. DIRECT

Lights up while the PROCESSOR DIRECT is on.

0STEREO

Lights up when the AUTO tuning indicator is on and the unit is receiving a strong signal for an FM stereo broadcast.

qMEMORY

Flashes to show a station can be saved.

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Contents

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)