Yamaha DSP-E800 User manual

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DSP-E800

CAUTION
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1. To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place — away
from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive
vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of
humming (transformers, motors).To prevent fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or
water.
3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the
unit, contact your dealer.
4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
wires.When moving the unit, first disconnect the
power cord and then the wires connected to other
component. Never pull the wires themselves.
5. The openings on the cover assure proper ventilation
of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the
temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly.
Therefore, avoid placing objects against these
openings, and install the unit in a well-ventilated area
to prevent fire and damage.
Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind,
20 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel
of the unit to prevent fire and damage.
6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than
specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other
accidents.YAMAHA will not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from the use of this unit with a
voltage other than that specified.
7. Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere
with other component such as tuners, receivers and
TVs. Move this unit farther away from such
component if interference is observed.
8. Always setVOLUME to the“m” position before
starting the audio source play. Increase the volume
gradually to an appropriate level after playback has
been started.
9. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical
solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.
10. Be sure to read the“TROUBLESHOOTING”section
regarding common operating errors before
concluding that the unit is faulty.
11. When not planning to use this unit for a long period
of time (e.g., a vacation), disconnect the AC power
cord from the wall outlet.
12. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC
power cord when there is an electrical storm.
13. Grounding or polarization — Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization of the unit
is not defeated.
14. AC outlet — Do not connect audio component to the
AC outlet on the rear panel if that component
requires more power than the outlet is rated to
provide.
This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this
unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby
mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a
very small quantity of power.
■For U.K. customers
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug
supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an
appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the
instructions described below.
Note
• The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a
plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live
socket outlet.
■Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT
THE WIRES IN MAINS LEADARE COLOURED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
Blue: NEUTRAL
Brown: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured RED.
Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth
terminal of the three pin plug.
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INTRODUCTION
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS”, “DTS Digital Surround”, are
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996
Digital Theater Systems, Inc.All Rights Reserved.
FEATURES
The DSP-E800 makes it possible for you to enjoy advanced
surround sound with a 5.1 channel system by connecting it
to your present main amplifier.
Built-in 3-Channel Power Amplification
◆Minimum RMS Output
(0.06% THD, 20 Hz – 20 kHz)
Center: 70 W (8 Ω)
Rear: 70 W + 70 W (8 Ω)
Multi-Mode Digital Sound Field
Processing
◆Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)
◆Dolby Pro Logic Decoder
◆Dolby Digital Decoder
◆DTS Decoder
◆CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP
Technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or
DTS
Other Features
◆96-kHz/24-bit D/A Converter
◆“SET MENU” which Provides You with 12 Items
for Optimizing This Unit for Your Audio/Video
System
◆Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker Balance
Adjustment
◆6-Channel External Decoder Input for Other Future
Formats
◆S Video Signal Input/Output Capability
◆3 Optical/2 Coaxial Digital Signal Input Terminals
◆SLEEP Timer
◆Remote Control
Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works.
©1992 – 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All
rights reserved.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES .................................................................. 1
CONTENTS ................................................................. 1
GETTING STARTED ................................................. 2
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ............................... 4
PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP....................................................... 7
CONNECTIONS.......................................................... 8
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE ............ 14
BASIC OPERATION
PLAYING A SOURCE .............................................. 16
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)
EFFECT .................................................................. 20
RECORDING A SOURCE ON TAPE, MD OR
VIDEO CASSETTE ............................................... 21
ADVANCED OPERATION
SOUND FIELD PROGRAM .................................... 22
SET MENU................................................................. 25
DELAY TIME AND SPEAKER
OUTPUT LEVELS ................................................. 29
SLEEPTIMER .......................................................... 31
APPENDIX
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 32
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................... 35
yindicates a tip for your operation.
• When buttons on this unit and the remote control are
noted together in this Owner’s Manual, these button
names are in principle noted in the order of “button name
(remote control button name)”.
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POWER
PROGRAM
/DTS
SUR.
21
4
MOVIE
THTR 1
3
MOVIE
THTR 2
MONO MOVIE
7
ROCK
TEST
TIME / LEVEL
6CH INPUT
SET MENU
5
TV SPORTS
8
HALL
6
DISCO
EFFECT
DSP
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
DVD / LD D–TV VCR
CBL / SAT
SLEEP MUTING
+
VOLUME
–
Remote control Batteries (R6 type)
GETTING STARTED
Battery Installation in the Remote
Control
1Turn the remote control over and slide the
battery compartment cover in the direction of
the arrow.
2Insert the batteries (R6 type) according the
polarity markings on the inside of the battery
compartment.
3Close the battery compartment cover.
Battery Replacement
If the remote control operates only when it is close to the
unit, the batteries are weak. Replace all the batteries with
new ones.
Notes
• Use only R6 batteries for replacement.
• Be sure the battery polarity is correct. (See the illustration inside
the battery compartment.)
• Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an
extended period of time.
• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.
2
1
3
Checking the Package Contents
Check that the following items are included in your
package.
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STANDBY/ON
INPUTMODE
INPUTSELECTOR
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
PROGRAMSETMENU EFFECTTAPE/MDMON
/6CHINPUT
NEXT
+–
NATURAL SOUND AVPROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800
CINEMA DSP
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
Using the Remote Control
Remote control
sensor
Within approximately 6 m
(20 feet)
The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam. Be
sure to aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor
during operation. When the sensor is covered or there is a
large object between the remote control and the sensor, the
sensor cannot receive signals. The sensor may not be able to
receive signals properly when it is exposed to direct sunlight
or a strong artificial light (such as a fluorescent or strobe
light). In this case, change the direction of the light or
reposition the unit to avoid direct lighting.
Notes
• Handle the remote control with care.
• Do not spill water, tea or other liquids on the remote control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the following
conditions:
– high humidity or temperature such as near a heater, stove or
bath;
– dusty places; or
– extremely low temperature.
GETTING STARTED
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
Front Panel
1STANDBY/ON
Press this switch to turn on the power of this unit or to set
this unit in the standby mode. Before turning the power on,
set VOLUME to the “m” position.
Standby mode
In this mode, this unit consumes a very small quantity of
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote
control.
2Remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control.
3Display
This shows various information. (Refer to page 5 for
details.)
4INPUT MODE
Press this button to select the input mode among AUTO,
DTS and ANALOG for the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT
sources.
5INPUT SELECTOR
Turn this selector to select the input source (TUNER, CD,
VCR, CBL/SAT, D-TV, DVD/LD) that you want to listen to
or watch. The arrow for the selected input source indicator
lights up on the display.
6VOLUME
Turn this control to turn up or down the volume.
7SET MENU +/–
Press these buttons to adjust the setting on the SET MENU.
8NEXT
Press this button to select the item on the SET MENU. This
button functions like on the remote control when using
the SET MENU.
9TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT
Press this button to select a tape or an MD source. The
“TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up on the display.
When you press the button again, the “TAPE/MD
MONITOR” indicator goes off, “6CH INPUT” appears on
the display and you can listen to a source connected to the
6CH INPUT terminals.
0EFFECT
Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center
and rear). If you turn them off, the signals of the center and
rear channels are directed to the right and left main speakers
when playing a source encoded with Dolby Digital and
DTS. In this case, the output levels of the right and left
speakers may not match.
qPROGRAM selector
Press lor hto select a DSP program when the effect
speakers (center and rear) are turned on. The name of the
selected program appears on the display.
STANDBY/ON
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
PROGRAMSET MENU EFFECTTAPE/MD MON
/6CH INPUT
NEXT
+–
NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800
CINEMA DSP
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
12 3456
q
0987
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Display
1tindicator
The “t” indicator lights up when the built-in DTS
decoder is on.
2Multi-information display
This display shows various information: for example the
name of the selected DSP program and the various settings
during adjustment with the SET MENU.
3Input source indicators
One of the arrows for these indicators lights up depending
on which source is selected.
4TAPE/MD MONITOR indicator
This lights up when the tape deck or MD recorder, etc. is
selected as the input source by pressing TAPE/MD MON /
6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD).
5gand oindicators
“ g” lights up when the built-in Dolby Digital
decoder is on. “ o” lights up when the built-in
Dolby Pro Logic decoder is on.
6xindicator
“ x” lights up when the built-in digital sound
field processor is on.
7DSP program indicators
These indicators light up when DSP program No. 2, 3 or the
subprogram “ENHANCED” of No. 1 is selected.
8SLEEP indicator
This lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is on.
DIGITAL
PRO LOGIC
DSP
ENHANCED MOVIE THEATER 12
dB
ms
DVD/LD
D–TV
VCR
TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
TAPE/MD
MONITOR
SLEEP
4
8
3
2
76
5
1
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Remote Control
1POWER
Each time you press this button, the unit switches between
the power on and standby mode.
2TEST
Press this button to output the test tone for each speaker.
3l(left), h(right)
These buttons adjust the setting of the SET MENU and
TIME/LEVEL mode.
4TIME/LEVEL
Press this button to select the items in the TIME/LEVEL
mode.
56CH INPUT
Press this button to select the source connected to the 6CH
INPUT terminals.
6SLEEP
Press this button to set the SLEEP timer.
7PROGRAM selector buttons
These buttons select a DSP program.
8EFFECT
Press this button to turn on or off the effect speakers (center
and rear).
9(next), (back)
These buttons are used to advance or go back one selection
on the SET MENU and TIME/LEVEL mode.
0SET MENU
Press this button to select the items on the SET MENU.
qInput selector buttons
These buttons select the input source.
CD: To play a CD
TUNER: To listen to an FM or AM broadcast
TAPE/MD: To play a tape or MD
DVD/LD: To play a DVD or LD
D-TV: To watch a TV
VCR: To play a video cassette
CBL/SAT: To watch cable TV or satellite broadcast
wMUTING
Press this button to mute the sound. To cancel mute, press
this button again.
eVOLUME +/–
These buttons are used to adjust the volume level.
+: To turn up the volume
–: To turn down the volume
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
POWER
PROGRAM
/DTS
SUR.
21
4
MOVIE
THTR 1
3
MOVIE
THTR 2
MONO MOVIE
7
ROCK
TEST
TIME / LEVEL
6CH INPUT
SET MENU
5
TV SPORTS
8
HALL
6
DISCO
EFFECT
DSP
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
DVD / LD D–TV VCR
CBL / SAT
SLEEP MUTING
+
VOLUME
–
e
w
q
0
9
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
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PREPARATION
SPEAKER SETUP
Speaker Placement
Refer to the following diagram when you place the
speakers.
■Main speakers
Place the right and left main speakers an equal distance
from the ideal listening position. The distance of each
speaker from each side of the TV monitor should be the
same.
■Rear speakers
Place these speakers behind your listening position, facing
slightly inwards, nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the
floor.
■Center speaker
Align the front face of the center speaker with the front face
of your TV monitor. Place the speaker as close to the
monitor as possible, such as directly over or under the
monitor and centrally between the main speakers.
Note
• If the center speaker is not used, the center channel sound will be
heard from the right and left main speakers. In that case,
“CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position.
(Refer to page 26 for details.)
■Subwoofer
The position of the subwoofer is not so critical, because low
bass sounds are not highly directional. But it is better to
place the subwoofer near the main speakers. Turn it slightly
toward the center of the room to reduce the wall reflections.
CAUTION
Some types of speakers interfere with a TV monitor. If
this problem occurs, move the speakers away from the
monitor. If you cannot avoid installing the center speaker
or subwoofer near the TV monitor, use magnetically
shielded speakers.
Speakers to Be Used
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality
with a 5-speaker system, using main speakers, rear speakers
and a center speaker. If you use different brands of speakers
(with different tonal qualities) in your system, the tone of a
moving human voice and other types of sound may not shift
smoothly. We recommend that you use speakers from the
same manufacture or speakers with the same tonal quality.
The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus
the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from
your present stereo system. The rear speakers are used for
the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for
the center sounds (dialog, vocals, etc.). If for some reason it
is not practical to use a center speaker, you can do without
it. Best results, however, are obtained with the full system.
The main speakers should be high-performance models and
have enough power-handling capacity to accept the
maximum output of your audio system. The other speakers
do not have to be equal to the main speakers. For precise
sound localization, however, it is ideal to use high-
performance models that can reproduce sounds over the full
range for the center speaker and the rear speakers.
■Use of a subwoofer expands your
sound field
It is also possible to further expand your system with the
addition of a subwoofer. The use of a subwoofer is effective
not only for reinforcing bass frequencies from any or all
channels, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency
effect) channel with high fidelity when playing back a
source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS. The YAMAHA
Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System is ideal for
natural and lively bass reproduction.
Subwoofer
Main
speaker (L)
Center speaker Rear speaker (L)
1.8 m
Rear speaker (R)
Main speaker (R)
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6CH
INPUT
EXTERNAL
DECODER
MAIN IN
R
L
R
L
R
L
MAIN SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DIGITAL SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
DVD/LD CBL/SAT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
1 2 3 4
CD TUNER TAPE/MD
IN (PLAY)OUT (REC)
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT
S VIDEO SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN OUT MONITOR
OUT
VCR DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SPEAKERS
CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
CENTER REAR
(SURROUND)
+
–
RL
OUTPUT
R
L
MAIN REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
SET BEFORE POWER ON
REAR
CENTER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR
CENTER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
100W MAX.
CONNECTIONS
Before Connecting Components
CAUTION
Never connect this unit and other components to mains power until all connections between components have been
completed.
Be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Some
components require different connection methods and have different terminal names. Refer to the instructions for each
component to be connected to this unit.
When you connect other YAMAHA audio components (such as a tape deck, MD recorder and CD player or changer), connect
it to the terminals with the same number labels as !, @, #, $etc. YAMAHA applies this labeling system to all its
products.
Use RCA-type pin plug cables for connecting audio/video components with the exception described later.
The input and output terminals for pin plugs can be distinguished as follows:
Yellow video signals (composite)
White analog audio signals for the left channel
Red analog audio signals for the right channel
coaxial digital signals
After completing all connections, check them again to make sure they are correct.
Connecting an Audio
Component (page 9)
L
R
L
R
C C
V V
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch (page 13)
Connecting the Power
Supply Cords (page 13)
Connecting the
Speakers (page 11)
Connecting to an External
Decoder (page 9) Digital signal input terminals (page 10)
To AC outlet
Connecting the External
Amplifier (page 11)
Connecting a Video
Component (pages 10 and 11)
(Europe model)
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Connecting an Audio Component
Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),
input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.
Connecting to an External Decoder
This unit has additional 6-channel audio signal input
terminals for connecting an external decoder to this unit. Set
the EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN switch to the
EXTERNAL DECODER position. Connect the 6-channel
audio signal output terminals of the decoder to the 6CH
INPUT terminals of this unit.
CAUTION
Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN
switch only when this unit is in the standby mode.
Notes
• When a source connected to these terminals is selected, the digital
sound field processor cannot be used.
• The settings of “CENTER SP”, “REAR SP”, “MAIN SP” and
“BASS OUT” on the SET MENU have no effect on a source
connected to these terminals. The setting of “MAIN LVL” is
effective. (Refer to pages 26 and 27 for details.)
• Adjustment of the output level of the center speaker, rear speakers
and subwoofer is effective when a source connected to these
terminals is selected as the input source. (Refer to page 29 for
details.)
6CH
INPUT
EXTERNAL
DECODER
MAIN IN
R
L
R
L
MAIN SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DIGITAL SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
DVD/LD CBL/S
A
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
1 2 3 4
CD TUNER TAPE/MD
IN (PLAY)OUT (REC)
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT
S VIDEO SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN OUT MONITOR
OUT
VCR DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
LRLR
MAIN
OUT SURROUND OUT
CENTER
OUT SUBWOOFER OUT
EXTERNAL
DECODER
MAIN IN
External decoder
CONNECTIONS
6CH
INPUT
EXTERNAL
DECODER
MAIN IN
R
L
MAIN SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DIGITAL SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
DVD/LD CBL/SAT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
1 2 3 4
CD TUNER TAPE/MD
IN (PLAY)OUT (REC)
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT
S VIDEO SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN OUT MONITOR
OUT
VCR DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO SIGNAL
R
L
R
L
LINE IN
LR
OUTPUT
LR
LINE OUT
LR
OUTPUT
LR
CD player
Tape deck or
MD recorder
L
R
Analog signal
Signal flow
Tuner
EXTERNAL DECODER/MAIN IN switch
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DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT VCR
R
VIDEO SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT MONITOR
OUT
VIDEO IN
VV
VIDEO
IN
VIDEO
OUT
V
VIDEO
OUT
V
V
VIDEO OUT
V
V
VIDEO
OUT
Connecting a Video Component
CONNECTIONS
Analog signal
Digital signal
(optical)
Digital signal
(coaxial)
Signal flow
■Audio signal terminals
Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),
input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.
Note
• Be sure to make the video connections as well.
■Digital audio signal terminals
If your DVD/LD player, TV/digital TV or cable TV/satellite
tuner, etc. has coaxial or optical digital signal output
terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s COAXIAL
and/or OPTICAL digital signal input terminals. To make a
connection between the optical digital signal terminals,
remove the cover from each terminal, and then connect
them by using a commercially available optical fiber cable
that conforms to EIA standards. Other cables might not
function correctly.
When making connections between the digital signal
terminals, you should connect the components to the same-
named analog audio signal terminals of this unit, because a
digital signal cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD
recorder or VCR connected to this unit.
Notes
• Be sure to attach the covers when the OPTICAL terminals are not
being used in order to protect them from dust.
• If your LD player has a Dolby Digital RF signal output terminal,
be sure to use the RF demodulator (separately purchased).
• No sound will be heard when connecting your LD player’s Dolby
Digital RF signal output terminal directly to this unit’s COAXIAL
DVD/LD digital signal input terminal.
y
• The input signal from the DVD/LD or CBL/SAT input terminals
is selected in the following order of priority with the input mode
set to AUTO: COAXIAL terminal →OPTICAL terminal →
Analog terminal. Refer to page 18 for details.
• All digital signal input terminals are applicable to sampling
frequencies of 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz and 96 kHz. (Refer to
page 19 about 96-kHz sampling 24-bit digital signals.)
■Video signal terminals (composite)
If your video components do not have “S” video terminals,
they can be connected to this unit’s VIDEO terminals. Be
sure to connect the input (IN) and output (OUT) properly.
Notes
• Be sure to make the audio connections as well.
• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and
composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their
respective output terminals.
IN
R
L
MAIN SURROUND CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
DIGITAL SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
DVD/LD CBL/SAT
OPTICAL COAXIAL
AUDIO SIGNAL
1 2 3 4
CD TUNER TAPE/MD
IN (PLAY) OUT (REC)
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN
VCR
OUT
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
OUT AUDIO
IN
DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(COAXIAL)
ANALOG
AUDIO
OUT
ANALOG
AUDIO
OUT
DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(OPTICAL)
O
DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(OPTICAL)
DIGITAL
SIGNAL
(OPTICAL)
O
DIGITAL SIGNAL
(COAXIAL)
LRC
C
LR
LRLR
ANALOG
AUDIO OUT
LR
O
VCR
DVD/LD player CableTV/
satellite tuner
TV/DigitalTV
L
R
C
O
Video signal
DVD/LD player
TV/DigitalTV TV monitor
VCR
CableTV/
satellite tuner Signal flow
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
IMPEDANC
E
SET BEFORE
REAR
CENTER
: 4Ω
M
: 4Ω
M
REAR
CENTER
: 8Ω
M
: 8Ω
M
SPEAKERS
CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
CENTER REAR
(SURROUND)
+
–
RL
OUTPUT
R
L
MAIN REAR
(SURROUND)
CENTER
SUB
WOOFER
RL
MAIN
IN
LR
Subwoofer
system
Rear speakers
Main speaker
Right
Left
Right
Center speaker
2-ch power amplifier
1 2 3 4
S VIDEO SIGNAL
DVD/LD D–TV CBL/SAT
IN OUT MONITOR
OUT
VCR D
V
S
S S
S VIDEO IN
S VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
OUT
S VIDEO
IN
S VIDEO
OUT
S
S
S
S VIDEO
OUT
S
■S VIDEO terminals If your video components have “S” (high-resolution) video
terminals, they can be connected to this unit’s S VIDEO
terminals. Be sure to connect the input (IN) and output
(OUT) properly.
Notes
• Use a special S VIDEO cable (commercially available) for the S
VIDEO connection.
• If video signals are input from both the S VIDEO input and
composite input terminals, the signals will be directed to their
respective output terminals.
CONNECTIONS
DVD/LD player
TV Monitor
SVideo signal
Signal flow
VCR
TV/DigitalTV CableTV/
satellite tuner
Main speaker
Left
Connecting the Speakers and the External Amplifier
Basic connection
It is necessary to connect a 2-channel amplifier to this unit
in order to drive main speakers.
Be sure to connect the right channel (R), left channel (L),
“+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the
polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound
will be unnatural and lack bass.
■Connecting 2-channel amplifier
Connect the input terminals of a 2-ch power amplifier to the
MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit. If you connect the
AUX input terminals of the external amplifier to the MAIN
OUTPUT terminals of this unit, be sure to set the volume of
the external amplifier around –16 dB to –18 dB.
■Connecting a rear speaker system
Connect a rear speaker system to the REAR SPEAKER
(SURROUND) output terminals of this unit.
■Connecting a center speaker
Connect a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER output
terminals of this unit.
■Connecting a subwoofer system
Connect the input terminal of a subwoofer system to the
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit.
CAUTIONS
• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on
the rear panel of this unit.
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and
do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This
could damage the unit and/or speakers.
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■Speaker cables
1Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation
from each of the speaker cables.
2Twist the exposed wires of the cable together
to prevent short circuits.
■Connecting to the REAR and
CENTER SPEAKERS terminals
1Unscrew the knob.
2Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of
each terminal.
3Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
CONNECTIONS
12
10 mm (3/8”)
2
3
1
Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)
Other connections
■Using this unit as a Dolby Digital
or DTS decoder
Connect the OUTPUT terminals (MAIN, REAR, CENTER
and SUBWOOFER) of this unit to the EXTERNAL
DECODER or 6 CHANNEL input terminals of the external
amplifier.
■Receiving the multi-channel signal
from other equipment
1Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/
MAIN IN switch to the EXTERNAL DECODER
position before you turn on this unit.
2Connect the OUTPUT terminal of the external
amplifier to the 6CH INPUT terminals of this
unit.
3PressTAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly
(or 6CH INPUT once) until“6CH INPUT”
appears on the display.
• The signal on the main channel will be output to the
MAIN OUTPUT terminals.
• The overall volume level will be controlled by DSP-
E800.
■Using this unit as a power
amplifier
1Be sure to move the EXTERNAL DECODER/
MAIN IN switch to the MAIN IN position before
you turn on this unit.
2PressTAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly
(or 6CH INPUT once) until“6CH INPUT”
appears on the display.
• DSP-E800 is regarded as 3-channel power amplifier.
The REAR L, the REAR R, and the CENTER
terminals can be used for the connection.
• The volume control of this unit will be bypassed.
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
SET BEFORE POWER ON
REAR
CENTER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR
CENTER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
100W MAX.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
Connecting the Power Supply Cords
After completing all connections, connect the AC power
cord to an AC power outlet. Disconnect the AC power cord
if you will not use this unit for a long period of time.
■AC OUTLET (SWITCHED) U.K. and Europe models .................................... 1 OUTLET
Use this outlet to connect the power cords from your
components to this unit. The power to theAC OUTLET is
controlled by this unit’s STANDBY/ON (or POWER). This
outlet will supply power to any connected component
whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total
power consumption of components) that can be connected
to the AC OUTLET is 100 W.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR Switch
WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power of this unit is on, otherwise the unit may be
damaged.
If this unit fails to turn on when STANDBY/ON (POWER) is pressed, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be
fully slide to either position. If so, slide the switch to either position fully when this unit is in the standby mode.
Select the right or left position according to the impedance of speakers in your system. Be sure to move this switch only
when this unit is in the standby mode.
(Europe model)
SET BEFORE POWER ON
REAR
CENTER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
REAR
CENTER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
: 8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
AC OUTLET
SWITCHED
100W MAX.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SWITCHED
(Europe model)
To AC outlet
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
CONNECTIONS
Switch potision
Left
Right
Speakers Impedance level
Rear
Center
Rear
The impedance of each speaker must be
4Ωor higher.
The impedance must be 4 Ωor higher.
The impedance of each speaker must be
8Ωor higher.
The impedance must be 8 Ωor higher.Center
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1SetVOLUME to the“m”
position.
2Turn the power on.
3PressTEST.
“TEST LEFT” appears on the display.
4Turn up the volume.
You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from each
speaker for about two seconds in the following order:
left main speaker, center speaker, right main speaker,
right rear speaker and left rear speaker. The display
changes as shown below.
Notes
• If the test tone cannot be heard, turn down the volume, set the unit
in the standby mode and check the speaker connections.
• If the test tone cannot be heard from the center speaker, check the
setting of “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU.
This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level
balance between the main, center and rear speakers by using
the built-in test tone generator. When this adjustment is
performed, the sound output level heard at the listening
position will be the same from each speaker. This is
important for the best performance of the digital sound field
processor, the Dolby Pro Logic decoder, Dolby Digital
decoder and DTS decoder.
The adjustment of each speaker sound output level should
be performed at your listening position with the remote
control. After completing the adjustments, use VOLUME
+/– at your listening position to check if the adjustments are
satisfactory.
ADJUSTING THE SPEAKER BALANCE
STANDBY/ON
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
PROGRAMSET MENU EFFECTTAPE/MD MON
/6CH INPUT
NEXT
+–
NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800
CINEMA DSP
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
21
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
STANDBY/ON
POWER
PROGRAM
/DTS
SUR.
21
4
MOVIE
THTR 1
3
MOVIE
THTR 2
MONO MOVIE
7
ROCK
TEST
TIME / LEVEL
6CH INPUT
SET MENU
5
TV SPORTS
8
HALL
6
DISCO
EFFECT
DSP
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
DVD / LD D–TV VCR
CBL / SAT
SLEEP MUTING
+
VOLUME
–
3,7
2
56
4
TEST
TEST
LEFT TEST RIGHT
TEST L SUR. TEST R SUR.
TEST CENTER
POWER
Front panel Remote control
or
Front panel
+
VOLUME
–
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION
TIME / LEVEL
5PressTIME/LEVEL
repeatedly to select the
speaker to be adjusted.
“CENTER”, “R SUR.” or
“L SUR.” appears on the
display.
6Press hto raise and lto
lower the level.
• Adjust the sound output
levels of the center speaker
and the rear speakers so that
they become almost the same
as that of the main speakers.
• While adjusting, the test tone
is heard from the selected
speaker.
7When the adjustment is complete, pressTEST.
“TEST OFF” appears on the display and the test tone
stops.
Note
• If “CENTER SP” on the SET MENU is set to the NONE position,
the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted in
step 6. The center channel sound is automatically output from the
right and left main speakers.
y
• Once you have completed the adjustments, you can only adjust
the overall volume level of your audio system by using VOLUME
(or VOLUME +/–).
• If there is insufficient sound output from the center and rear
speakers, you may decrease the main speaker output level by
setting “MAIN LVL” on the SET MENU to “–10 dB”. (Refer to
page 27 for details.)
DSP
TEST
ADJUSTINGTHE SPEAKER BALANCE
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1SetVOLUME to the“m”
position.
2Turn the power on.
3Select the desired input
source with INPUT
SELECTOR (or the input
selector buttons). (Turn on
theTV monitor for video
sources.)
The name of the selected input
source appears for a moment
and the arrow for the selected
input source indicator lights up
on the display.
PLAYING A SOURCE
BASIC OPERATION
a. To select a tape or an MD source
Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT (or TAPE/MD)
so that the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up
on the display.
b. To select a source connected to the 6CH
INPUT terminals
Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT repeatedly (or
6CH INPUT) until “6CH INPUT” appears on the
display.
Notes
• If the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator lights up or “6CH
INPUT” is shown on the display, no other audio source except a
tape/MD source and a source connected to the 6CH INPUT
terminals can be played. To select another input source with
INPUT SELECTOR (or the input selector buttons):
– Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT twice (or TAPE/MD
once) to turn off the “TAPE/MD MONITOR” indicator.
– Press TAPE/MD MON / 6CH INPUT once (or 6CH INPUT) to
turn off “6CH INPUT”.
• If you select and play a video source when the “TAPE/MD
MONITOR” indicator lights up, the play back result will be a
video image from the video source and the sound from the audio
source connected to the TAPE/MD IN (PLAY) terminals.
• A video source cannot be selected when “6CH INPUT” is shown
on the display. If you want to enjoy an audio source connected to
the 6CH INPUT terminals together with a video source, first
select the video source and then select the source connected to the
6CH INPUT terminals.
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For the DVD/LD, D-TV and CBL/SAT sources, the current input
mode is also shown. Refer to page 18 for details about the input
mode.
Front panel
Front panel Remote control
or
INPUT SELECTOR
Front panel
or
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
DVD / LD D–TV VCR
CBL / SAT
Remote control
DVD/LD
D–TV
VCR
TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
Input source
TAPE/MD MON
/6CH INPUT
Front panel
POWER
PROGRAM
/DTS
SUR.
21
4
MOVIE
THTR 1
3
MOVIE
THTR 2
MONO MOVIE
7
ROCK
TEST
TIME / LEVEL
6CH INPUT
SET MENU
5
TV SPORTS
8
HALL
6
DISCO
EFFECT
DSP
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
DVD / LD D–TV VCR
CBL / SAT
SLEEP MUTING
+
VOLUME
–
3
5
2
6
3
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
STANDBY/ON
POWER
STANDBY/ON
INPUT MODE
INPUT SELECTOR
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
PROGRAMSET MENU EFFECTTAPE/MD MON
/6CH INPUT
NEXT
+–
NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER DSP–E800
CINEMA DSP
DOLBY
DIGITAL
DIGITAL
SURROUND
2
6
31,5
or
TAPE / MD
Remote control
DVD/LD
D–TV
VCR
TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
TAPE/MD
MONITOR
DVD/LD
D–TV
VCR
TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
TAPE/MD MON
/6CH INPUT
Front panel
or
6CH INPUT
Remote control
Lights up
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4Play the source.
Refer to the instructions for the source component.
5Adjust the volume to the desired output level.
6Use the digital sound field processor.
Refer to page 20.
PLAYING A SOURCE
VOLUME
16
20
28
40
60
00 0
2
4
8
12
–dB
Front panel Remote control
or
+
VOLUME
–
PROGRAM
Front panel Remote control
PROGRAM
/DTS
SUR.
21
4
MOVIE
THTR 1
3
MOVIE
THTR 2
MONO MOVIE
7
ROCK
5
TV SPORTS
8
HALL
6
DISCO
or
MUTING
■To mute the sound
Press MUTING on the
remote control so that
“MUTE ON” appears on the
display.
To cancel mute, press MUTING again so that
“MUTE OFF” appears for a moment on the display.
■When you have finished using this
unit
Press STANDBY/ON (or POWER) to set this
unit in the standby mode.
■BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to combine a video image
from a video source with a sound from an audio source.
(For example, you can listen to classical music while you
are watching a video.) This function can only be controlled
with the remote control.
Play a video source, and then select an audio source with
the input selector buttons on the remote control. The BGV
function does not work if you select the audio source with
INPUT SELECTOR on the front panel.
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■Switching the input mode
Press INPUT MODE (or the input selector
button that you have pressed to select the
input source on the remote control) repeatedly
until the desired input mode is shown on the
display.
Notes
• Set the input mode to AUTO to play a DVD/LD source encoded
with Dolby Digital.
• If the input mode is set to AUTO for the source, this unit
automatically determines which type of signal the source
contains. If this unit detects a Dolby Digital or DTS signal, the
decoder automatically switches to the appropriate setting and
reproduces 5.1 channel sound.
• The sound output may be interrupted for some LD and DVD
players in the following situation: The input mode is set toAUTO.
A search is performed while playing the disc encoded with Dolby
Digital or DTS, and then disc playing is restored. The sound
output is interrupted for a moment because the digital signal was
selected again.
• The input mode cannot be changed for the CD, TUNER, TAPE/
MD and VCR sources because only analog signals are used for
these.
• The current input mode appears on the display when the DVD/
LD, D-TV or CBL/SAT source is selected or the input mode is
changed.
INPUT MODE
Front panel
CD TUNER TAPE / MD
DVD / LD D–TV VCR
CBL / SAT
Remote control
or
DVD/LD
D–TV
VCR
TUNER
CD
CBL/SAT
Input Mode (for the DVD/LD, D-TV
and CBL/SAT sources)
This unit allows you to switch the input mode for sources
that send both digital and analog signals to this unit. The
AUTO, DTS andANALOG input modes are provided.
When you turn on the power of this unit, the input mode for
the DVD/LD source is always set to AUTO and for D-TV or
CBL/SAT source is set according to “TV INPUT” and
“CBL INPUT” on the SET MENU. (Refer to page 28 for
details.)
■AUTO
In this mode, the input signal is selected in the following
order of priority:
1. Digital signal encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS
2. Normal digital signal (PCM)
3. Analog signal (ANALOG)
Note
• If digital signals are input from both the OPTICAL and
COAXIAL terminals, the digital signal from the COAXIAL
terminal is selected.
■DTS
In this mode, only a digital signal encoded with DTS is
selected, even if other signals are being input at the same
time.
■ANALOG
In this mode, only an analog signal is selected, even if a
digital signal is being input at the same time. Select this
mode when you want to use an analog signal instead of a
digital signal.
PLAYING A SOURCE
Input mode
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