DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING AMPLIFIER DSP-E580 OPERATION MANUAL NAT URA L SOU ND DIGITAL SOU ND FIEL D PRO CES SOR /AM PLIF IER DSP -E58 0 PRO LOGIC PRO DSP GRA M EFFE CT TAP MON E ITOR CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................Inside Front Cover SETUP & ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................3 1-1. GETTING STARTED.................................................................................3 1-2. SETUP ..
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
PRECAUTIONS 1 To ensure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2 Install your unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, and too much vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of hum (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose to rain and water. 3 Do not operate the unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage. 4 Never open the cabinet.
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) System—an extremely sophisticated audio component. The DSP system takes full advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences.
SETUP & ADJUSTMENT 1-1. GETTING STARTED Installing the Remote Control Unit Batteries Unpacking Since the remote control unit will be used for many of this unit’s control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries. If you haven’t already done so, carefully remove this unit and its accessories from the box and wrapping material. You should find the unit itself and the following accessories. 1.
● ● When you notice that remote control operation has become erratic, or the distance from which the remote control will function has decreased, it’s time to replace the batteries. Always replace all batteries at the same time. This remote control uses an advanced, highly directional infrared beam. Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the main unit when operating.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder program lets you experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic gets its name from its professional-grade steering logic circuitry, which provides greater effective channel separation for a much higher degree of realism than the “passive” Dolby Surround circuits found in today’s typical home audio/video equipment.
Setting Up Your Speaker System This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a full five-speaker system setup, using one extra pairs of effect speakers to generate the sound field plus one center speaker for dialog, when using Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoding. We therefore recommend that you use a five-speaker setup.
Speakers and Speaker Placement Your full five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers) and the REAR EFFECT SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also be using a subwoofer. You will probably use your present stereo speakers as the MAIN SPEAKER pair. The rear effect do not need to be equal with the MAIN SPEAKERS, although the center speaker should be as close as possible.
1-2. SETUP Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF.
1 Main Level Switch Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the mainchannel line output level at the MAIN OUTPUT jacks by 10 dB by setting this switch to “–10 dB”. 2 Main Output Jacks Main-channel line output. Connected to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX or TAPE PLAY jacks of integrated amplifier or receiver). 3 Center Output Jack Center-channel line output. Can be connected to input jack of an external power amplifier driving the center speaker.
C Video NTSC/PAL Switch (General Model only) Set this switch to the position corresponding to the standard that your video equipment employs. D Voltage 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.
CONNECTING AN INTEGRATED STEREO AMPLIFIER OR STEREO RECEIVER TO THIS UNIT Main Speaker L Main Speaker R Using an Integrated Amplifier or Stereo Receiver with PRE OUT and MAIN IN Terminals Some integrated amplifiers and stereo receivers have PRE OUT and MAIN IN jacks which permit the preamplifier and power amplifier sections to function independently.
Using an Integrated Amplifier or Stereo Receiver that Does Not Have PRE OUT and MAIN IN Terminals If your integrated amplifier is NOT equipped with PRE OUT and MAIN IN jacks, this unit must be connected to the amplifier or receiver TAPE jacks. This unit provides additional TAPE PB and REC OUT jacks so you will still have a place to connect your tape deck. Main Speaker R Main Speaker L Connect the amplifier or receiver TAPE REC (or TAPE OUT) jacks to this unit’s INPUT jacks with a stereo pin cable.
CONNECTING A COMPONENT PREAMPLIFIER TO THIS UNIT Main Speaker L Main Speaker R Connect the PRE OUT jacks of the preamplifier (control amplifier) to this unit’s INPUT jacks with a stereo pin cable. Make sure that the “L” output from the preamplifier is connected to the “L” input on this unit, and that the “R” output from the preamplifier is connected to the “R” input on this unit.
CONNECTING TO VIDEO SIGNAL JACKS If your integrated amplifier or similar component is equipped with a video output jack, connect it to this unit’s VIDEO IN jack, and connect this unit’s VIDEO OUT jack to the video input of your monitor. * If your integrated amplifier or similar component is not equipped with any video output jack, connect the video output jack of your video cassette recorder or another video source to this unit’s VIDEO IN jack directly.
CONNECTING SPEAKER SYSTEMS Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is, + and – markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and will lack bass. Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any other metal part as this could damage this unit and/or speakers.
CONNECTING THE CENTER SPEAKER(S) TO THIS UNIT Connect the CENTER speaker to the CENTER SPEAKERS terminals. One or two CENTER speakers can be connected to this unit. For the respective connections, follow the methods figured below. If, however, you will not be using a CENTER speaker, be sure to set the Center Mode to “PHNTM” (phantom). (See page 23.
ADDING A SUBWOOFER You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass frequencies. This unit provides a line-level subwoofer output, which contains only the frequencies under 200 Hz from the main and center channels. Connect the LOW PASS jack to the INPUT jack of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer.
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1 Power Switch * STANDBY Mode (Europe model only) While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control unit switches the unit to the STANDBY mode. (In this mode, the indicator is half illuminated.) 2 Remote control sensor Signals from the remote control unit are received here. 3 Display Panel Shows program names, parameters and information about other various settings and adjustments. 4 PRO LOGIC Indicator Illuminates while the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder is being activated.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Power Key Turns this unit on and off. * (Europe model only): Turns the POWER on mode to the STANDBY mode and vice versa.
1-4. ADJUSTMENT PREPARATION 5. Begin playback of Dolby Surround encoded program material. 1. Set all volume controls—on the main amp (preamp) and effect power amplifiers—to their MINIMUM positions. 6. Increase the setting of the volume control on your preamplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver to about the halfway point. 2. Turn on the power to all system components. This unit is turned on by pressing the POWER switch on the front panel or the POWER key on the remote control unit.
MAIN/CENTER/REAR EFFECT SPEAKER LEVEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT This operation uses an internal test-tone generator for balancing the levels of the main, center and rear effect speakers. All speakers should be adjusted to the same apparent sound level for proper Dolby Pro Logic decoding. 1. Depress the TEST switch on the remote control to enter test mode. A hiss-like calibration signal should be heard from the left main speaker, center speaker(s), right main speaker and rear effect speakers in turn (see diagram).
OTHER IMPORTANT SETTINGS AND ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE The following three types of settings and adjustments should be done before enjoying audio and video sources. Note that these settings and adjustments cannot be done without monitoring the display information (or the information displayed on the monitor screen). CENTER MODE DIMMER MEMORY GUARD SETTING/ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE 1. Select an item (title) of setting/adjustment. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ITEMS 1.
GENERAL OPERATION NOTE: If this unit is connected to the TAPE terminals of the integrated amplifier etc., the following operations are needed. 2-1. PLAYING A SOURCE 1. Set the MASTER VOLUME control to minimum. • If your amplifier has the REC OUT selector which is independent of the input selector; 1. Set the input selector to the AUX position. 2. Select the source to be input to this unit using the REC OUT selector. Front Panel 2. Turn the power on.
2-2. DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS 2-4. MUTING THE EFFECT SOUND This unit has 16 programs for digital sound field processing, 4 from actual acoustic environments from around the world, and 12 programs for Audio/Video sources including sources encoded with Dolby Pro Logic surround. Many of the programs contain various parameters that can be adjusted to the listener’s taste. The EFFECT switch makes it simple to compare the normal stereo sound with the fully processed effect sound. 2-3.
2-6. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS The following list gives brief descriptions of the sound fields produced by each of the DSP programs. Keep in mind that most of these are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments. The data for them was recorded at the locations described using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment.
5. CONCERT VIDEO: This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel that you are in the midst of the action, as if attending an actual jazz or rock concert. The indirect sound constituent spreads on the surround side of the sound field by the use of data of a large round hall for the surround side, so the image space around the screen and the sound space are fully expanded. 6. OPERA: This program provides excellent depth of vocals and overall clarity, restraining excessive reverberation.
9. TV THEATER: The data of the sound field of a relatively narrow space is used for the front presence side. A moderately sized spatial sound field without excessive sound extension and reverberations gives reality to the characters in a drama. The data of the sound field of an opera house is used for the rear surround side. In a stereo program, background music is reproduced more beautifully with much depth, enhancing sound effects on the drama.
Programs No. 13 through No. 16 reproduces video discs, video tapes and similar sources which are Dolby Surround encoded and bear the “DOLBY SURROUND” logo. 13. 70 mm MOVIE THEATER 1: This program is ideal for precisely reproducing the sound design of the newest movies. The sound field is made according to the design of the newest movie theaters, so the reverberations of the sound field itself are restrained as much as possible.
CREATING YOUR OWN SOUND FIELDS 3-1. SELECTING AND EDITING PROGRAM PARAMETERS WHAT IS A SOUND FIELD? In order to explain the impressive functions of the DSP system, we need to first understand what a sound field really is. What really creates the rich, full tones of a live instrument are the multiple reflections from the walls of the room. In addition to making the sound “live”, these reflections enable us to tell where the player is situated, and the size and shape of the room in which we are sitting.
Each sound field program has a set of parameters that allow you to change the characteristics of the acoustic environment to create precisely the effect you want. These parameters correspond to the many natural acoustic factors that create the sound field you experience in an actual concert hall or other listening environment. The size of the room, for example, affects the length of time between the “early reflections”—that is, the first few widely spaced reflections you hear after the direct sound.
3-2. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PARAMETERS Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. ● INIT DLY (Initial Delay) ● How it Affects the Sound: How it Affects the Sound: Changes the apparent distance from the source sound. Changes the apparent size of the music venue. The larger the value, the larger the simulated room will sound.
● REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) ● How it Affects the Sound: EFCT TRIM (Effect Trim) Performs fine adjustment of the level of all the effect sounds. The natural reverberation time of a room depends primarily on its size and the characteristics of its inner surfaces. This parameter, therefore, changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Power does not come on. Hum. No sound. No sound from the effect speakers. No sound from the center speaker. The sound suddenly goes off. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted DSP parameters or other settings on this unit cannot be changed. Left rear and right rear channels not balanced in certain digital sound field programs. The sound field cannot be recorded. The remote control unit does not function properly. Noise from nearby TV or tuner.
SPECIFICATIONS Minimum RMS Output Power Per Channel Center (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8Ω) ...................................................................... 25W Rear Effect (1 kHz 0.03% THD 8Ω) ..................................................... 25W+25W Input Sensitivity/Impedance (1V) INPUT/TAPE PB ............................................................................ 150 mV/47 kΩ Maximum Input Signal INPUT/TAPE PB (1 kHz 0.05% THD, EFFECT ON) .............................................. More than 2.
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