Owner's Manual
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... of this Owner's Manual in a safe place for a long period of the type described in installation, such as radiators, stoves, or other instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is...
... of this Owner's Manual in a safe place for a long period of the type described in installation, such as radiators, stoves, or other instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions - NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is...
Owner's Manual
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... E. Precautions should be used according to the instructions found to qualified service personnel. 17 Power Lines - Follow all installations. The unit should be located away from power lines. 18 Grounding or Polarization - This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change the lead-in the users manual, may void your...
... E. Precautions should be used according to the instructions found to qualified service personnel. 17 Power Lines - Follow all installations. The unit should be located away from power lines. 18 Grounding or Polarization - This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change the lead-in the users manual, may void your...
Owner's Manual
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... ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT UPSIDEDOWN Do not operate the unit upside-down. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other connected equipment. 10.HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables-including the AC cord-by gripping the connector, not the cord. 11.CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use...
... ATTEMPT REPAIRS OR MODIFICATIONS YOURSELF This product contains no user-serviceable parts. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT UPSIDEDOWN Do not operate the unit upside-down. Then gently disconnect the power plug and the cords connecting to other connected equipment. 10.HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables-including the AC cord-by gripping the connector, not the cord. 11.CLEAN WITH A SOFT DRY CLOTH Never use...
Owner's Manual
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... Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in a safe place for later reference. 1 Seven built-in channels of amplification on the DSP-A3090 mean that no additional amplifiers are the proud owner of digital sound field processing, however, let's get incredible realism from a famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. English Congratulations! Follow the instructions in this operation manual carefully and store it in Dolby Pro...
... Dolby-Surround encoded video sources using the built-in a safe place for later reference. 1 Seven built-in channels of amplification on the DSP-A3090 mean that no additional amplifiers are the proud owner of digital sound field processing, however, let's get incredible realism from a famous concert hall to a cozy jazz club. English Congratulations! Follow the instructions in this operation manual carefully and store it in Dolby Pro...
Owner's Manual
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... always upgrade to the full seven speaker system later. When playing back a source with the "CINEMA DSP" programs No. 7 through No. 12, or when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is also possible to further expand your Audio/Video home theater system, it is still performed, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with the addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. Use of a Subwoofer Expands Your Sound...
... always upgrade to the full seven speaker system later. When playing back a source with the "CINEMA DSP" programs No. 7 through No. 12, or when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is also possible to further expand your Audio/Video home theater system, it is still performed, but also for reproducing the LFE (low frequency effect) sound with high fidelity when playing back a source with the addition of a subwoofer and amplifier. Use of a Subwoofer Expands Your Sound...
Owner's Manual
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...-3" lights up when a digital signal other than Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded signals is half illuminated. 3 Remote Control Sensor Signals from the main channels only are output here. However, if the Dolby Surround AC-3 is decoded, signals at all channels are received here. 4 Display Panel Shows program names, parameters and information for details.) D INPUT TRIM Control Adjusts the input level of each source respectively. E SET MENU Switch Whenever pressed, selects functions in the SET MENU mode. In this mode, the standby indicator is input to this unit. 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR Switch Used...
...-3" lights up when a digital signal other than Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded signals is half illuminated. 3 Remote Control Sensor Signals from the main channels only are output here. However, if the Dolby Surround AC-3 is decoded, signals at all channels are received here. 4 Display Panel Shows program names, parameters and information for details.) D INPUT TRIM Control Adjusts the input level of each source respectively. E SET MENU Switch Whenever pressed, selects functions in the SET MENU mode. In this mode, the standby indicator is input to this unit. 9 TAPE 2 MONITOR Switch Used...
Owner's Manual
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... the remote control unit, the indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off , when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is decreased by speaker positions or listening room conditions. K INPUT MODE Switch Switches the mode of selecting input signals between "AUTO" and "ANALOG" modes for sources that input two or more types of the INPUT SELECTOR. H BALANCE Control Adjusts the left main, right main and center channels only. * Increasing low frequency response with the BASS control will not be recorded to a tape deck 1 or...
... the remote control unit, the indicator on the master VOLUME control flashes on and off , when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is decreased by speaker positions or listening room conditions. K INPUT MODE Switch Switches the mode of selecting input signals between "AUTO" and "ANALOG" modes for sources that input two or more types of the INPUT SELECTOR. H BALANCE Control Adjusts the left main, right main and center channels only. * Increasing low frequency response with the BASS control will not be recorded to a tape deck 1 or...
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... player, and when set to 2, they operate the LD player. 6 Blank Keys Have no preset functions, so are used for learning other remote controller's functions only. 7 TEST Switch When pressed, sends a signal to the main left, center, main right, rear right effect and rear left effect speaker in turn for easy comparison of YAMAHA Preset Code.) 3 POWER Key Turns this unit and Yamaha Audio/Video units. Set to YPC for operating this unit on your equipment. 2 YPC/USER/LEARN Switch Set...
... player, and when set to 2, they operate the LD player. 6 Blank Keys Have no preset functions, so are used for learning other remote controller's functions only. 7 TEST Switch When pressed, sends a signal to the main left, center, main right, rear right effect and rear left effect speaker in turn for easy comparison of YAMAHA Preset Code.) 3 POWER Key Turns this unit and Yamaha Audio/Video units. Set to YPC for operating this unit on your equipment. 2 YPC/USER/LEARN Switch Set...
Owner's Manual
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... tuner functions. B ON SCREEN Display Key Changes the type of the rear effect speakers. Keys will not erase learned functions. Keys are used for setting changes and adjustments in the SET MENU mode. To change both of the learnable function keys. (See page 64.) 17 English H MASTER VOLUME +/- L Tape Deck Function Keys Operate Yamaha tape deck functions. M 1/2 Switch When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to USER or LEARN, this switches the CD/LD Function Keys to "reset" the internal microcomputer which controls remote control operations. 8 FRONT LEVEL +/- J Program Select...
... tuner functions. B ON SCREEN Display Key Changes the type of the rear effect speakers. Keys will not erase learned functions. Keys are used for setting changes and adjustments in the SET MENU mode. To change both of the learnable function keys. (See page 64.) 17 English H MASTER VOLUME +/- L Tape Deck Function Keys Operate Yamaha tape deck functions. M 1/2 Switch When the YPC/USER/LEARN Switch is set to USER or LEARN, this switches the CD/LD Function Keys to "reset" the internal microcomputer which controls remote control operations. 8 FRONT LEVEL +/- J Program Select...
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... electronic components are turned OFF. 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 0A (General Model) AC-3 RF SIGNAL LD GND AUDIO SIGNAL PHONO AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO S VIDEO LD MAIN 1 CD CD COAXIAL OPTICAL CD TAPE PB TAPE 1 REC OUT LD TV/DBS 2 TUNER 3 TAPE PB TAPE 1 4 REC OUT 3 TAPE PB TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU. TOTAL...
... electronic components are turned OFF. 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 0A (General Model) AC-3 RF SIGNAL LD GND AUDIO SIGNAL PHONO AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO S VIDEO LD MAIN 1 CD CD COAXIAL OPTICAL CD TAPE PB TAPE 1 REC OUT LD TV/DBS 2 TUNER 3 TAPE PB TAPE 1 4 REC OUT 3 TAPE PB TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED BY SET MENU. TOTAL...
Owner's Manual
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...CENTER SPEAKERS Terminals When using the built-in amplifier is used. Connected with jumper bars to produce minimum hum. Connected to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of the turntable to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in main-channel amplifier, connect the main speakers here. 1 OPTICAL Digital Input and Output Jacks Can be connected with audio/video units that have optical digital signal output (and input) jacks. 2 COAXIAL Digital Input Jack (for CD Player) Can be connected with a CD player that has a coaxial digital signal output...
...CENTER SPEAKERS Terminals When using the built-in amplifier is used. Connected with jumper bars to produce minimum hum. Connected to input jacks of external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or TAPE PLAY jacks of the turntable to PRE OUT jacks when the built-in main-channel amplifier, connect the main speakers here. 1 OPTICAL Digital Input and Output Jacks Can be connected with audio/video units that have optical digital signal output (and input) jacks. 2 COAXIAL Digital Input Jack (for CD Player) Can be connected with a CD player that has a coaxial digital signal output...
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... right rear channels are output to input jack(s) of LFE (low frequency effect) generated when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is used . Not connected when the built-in amplifier is used . Can be connected to this unit's power switch. N SWITCHED AC OUTLETS You may plug other audio/video units into this jack. Can be connected to this unit is used . Not connected when using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to input jacks of an external stereo power amplifier driving the front effect speakers. G CENTER OUT Jacks Center-channel line outputs. Low bass signals that power is...
... right rear channels are output to input jack(s) of LFE (low frequency effect) generated when the Dolby Surround AC-3 is used . Not connected when the built-in amplifier is used . Can be connected to this unit's power switch. N SWITCHED AC OUTLETS You may plug other audio/video units into this jack. Can be connected to this unit is used . Not connected when using a subwoofer, connect its amplifier input to input jacks of an external stereo power amplifier driving the front effect speakers. G CENTER OUT Jacks Center-channel line outputs. Low bass signals that power is...
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... Tape deck 2 LINE OUT LINE IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AC-3 RF SIGNAL LD GND AUDIO SIGNAL PHONO AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO S VIDEO LD 1 CD CD COAXIAL OPTICAL CD TAPE PB TAPE 1 REC OUT LD TV/DBS 2 TUNER 3 TAPE PB TAPE 1 4 REC OUT 3 TAPE PB TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED MONITOR BY SET MENU. OUT AUDIO...
... Tape deck 2 LINE OUT LINE IN VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT AC-3 RF SIGNAL LD GND AUDIO SIGNAL PHONO AUDIO SIGNAL VIDEO SIGNAL VIDEO S VIDEO LD 1 CD CD COAXIAL OPTICAL CD TAPE PB TAPE 1 REC OUT LD TV/DBS 2 TUNER 3 TAPE PB TAPE 1 4 REC OUT 3 TAPE PB TAPE 2 4 REC OUT VCR 3 /DVD DIGITAL SIGNAL TV/DBS IN VCR 1 OUT IN VCR 2 OUT IN VCR 3/DVD OUT VCR 3/DVD OUT CAN BE USED AS A 2ND MONITOR OUT, IF SELECTED MONITOR BY SET MENU. OUT AUDIO...
Owner's Manual
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... rear effect speaker in turn (see diagram). appears on the remote control so that "TEST DOLBY SUR." Adjust the master VOLUME to the PARAMETER position) fixes the test-tone on the speaker that has been adjusted last time. * If there is output from the left rear effect speaker. * Pressing and holding the Parameter Select w or v key (only when the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch is set to a normal listening level. * The state of test-tone output is shown by the display panel...
... rear effect speaker in turn (see diagram). appears on the remote control so that "TEST DOLBY SUR." Adjust the master VOLUME to the PARAMETER position) fixes the test-tone on the speaker that has been adjusted last time. * If there is output from the left rear effect speaker. * Pressing and holding the Parameter Select w or v key (only when the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch is set to a normal listening level. * The state of test-tone output is shown by the display panel...
Owner's Manual
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... SET MENU position on . 1. LOW FREQ. INPUT MODE 13. If you will make a setting change . DYNAMIC RANGE 8. Operations should be made watching information on the function. TEST 3. DIMMER METHOD OF SETTING CHANGE AND ADJUSTMENT The use of the remote control unit is recommended for audio listening and video watching. 1. Select any other function. 36 SPEAKER SET 2. CINEMA EQ 7. VCR3 VIDEO 11. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch to display information on the monitor, turn the power of the monitor on the remote control unit. ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE...
... SET MENU position on . 1. LOW FREQ. INPUT MODE 13. If you will make a setting change . DYNAMIC RANGE 8. Operations should be made watching information on the function. TEST 3. DIMMER METHOD OF SETTING CHANGE AND ADJUSTMENT The use of the remote control unit is recommended for audio listening and video watching. 1. Select any other function. 36 SPEAKER SET 2. CINEMA EQ 7. VCR3 VIDEO 11. Set the PARAMETER/SET MENU switch to display information on the monitor, turn the power of the monitor on the remote control unit. ADJUSTMENTS IN THE "SET MENU" MODE...
Owner's Manual
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... test-tone is output from the selected speaker. * Adjust the Master VOLUME control so that the arrow points to check the bass response in the SET MENU mode. * Even if during source play, the test tone is useful for adjusting subwoofer level to the "ON" position. Press the Parameter Select (w) key so that the subwoofer sound matches the sound of other speakers, change the setting of the test-tone depends on the settings on page 36, press the Parameter + or - key. (Frequency...
... test-tone is output from the selected speaker. * Adjust the Master VOLUME control so that the arrow points to check the bass response in the SET MENU mode. * Even if during source play, the test tone is useful for adjusting subwoofer level to the "ON" position. Press the Parameter Select (w) key so that the subwoofer sound matches the sound of other speakers, change the setting of the test-tone depends on the settings on page 36, press the Parameter + or - key. (Frequency...
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...) Preset value: 1.0 Adjusts the dynamic range of low level signals of source. AC-3 technology also makes it possible to in 0.2 step) Preset value: 1.0 Adjusts the dynamic range of high level signals of source. MIN: In this position, dynamic range is output faintly or not output normally depending on a DSP program. Selecting this position will be lost among noises in a level proper for low level listening. all parameter settings on a source. A program number whose parameters has been changed...
...) Preset value: 1.0 Adjusts the dynamic range of low level signals of source. AC-3 technology also makes it possible to in 0.2 step) Preset value: 1.0 Adjusts the dynamic range of high level signals of source. MIN: In this position, dynamic range is output faintly or not output normally depending on a DSP program. Selecting this position will be lost among noises in a level proper for low level listening. all parameter settings on a source. A program number whose parameters has been changed...
Owner's Manual
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... audio source is heard, but the picture from the video source can still be seen. 45 Turn the power on. English GENERAL OPERATION PLAYING A SOURCE 1. Play the source. 5. Set the master VOLUME control to this unit's TAPE 2 jacks, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR switch. (Otherwise, turn this unit, its current input mode is shown by the display panel and the monitor screen. Select an input source. Front panel INPUT SELECTOR Remote control LD TV/DBS TAPE 1 VCR 1 TUNER or CD VCR 2 CD VCR 3/DVD VIDEO AUX PHONO I NPUT CD AUTO : PCM * To select a tape deck connected...
... audio source is heard, but the picture from the video source can still be seen. 45 Turn the power on. English GENERAL OPERATION PLAYING A SOURCE 1. Play the source. 5. Set the master VOLUME control to this unit's TAPE 2 jacks, press the TAPE 2 MONITOR switch. (Otherwise, turn this unit, its current input mode is shown by the display panel and the monitor screen. Select an input source. Front panel INPUT SELECTOR Remote control LD TV/DBS TAPE 1 VCR 1 TUNER or CD VCR 2 CD VCR 3/DVD VIDEO AUX PHONO I NPUT CD AUTO : PCM * To select a tape deck connected...
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... button or making a chapter search on the display panel and the monitor screen. I NPUT CD AUTO : PCM * However, if those operations are made when the test-tone is output from this unit. • When the input source is changed to LD, CD, TAPE 1, TV/DBS or VCR3/DVD, or the input mode is changed to digital or analog signal automatically, and when the play back a Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded source decoding its AC-3 RF signal, set the input mode to "AUTO...
... button or making a chapter search on the display panel and the monitor screen. I NPUT CD AUTO : PCM * However, if those operations are made when the test-tone is output from this unit. • When the input source is changed to LD, CD, TAPE 1, TV/DBS or VCR3/DVD, or the input mode is changed to digital or analog signal automatically, and when the play back a Dolby Surround AC-3 encoded source decoding its AC-3 RF signal, set the input mode to "AUTO...
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... programs No. 1 to No. 6 is set off . Use a different sound field program. Make output mode selections suitable for each channel (MAIN, CENTER or REAR) is distorted. Turning the unit off . Unplug the AC power cord from the effect speakers. Move the unit further away from the front effect speakers. The volume level cannot be changed. This unit will reset the protection circuit. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by a tape deck or VCR connected...
... programs No. 1 to No. 6 is set off . Use a different sound field program. Make output mode selections suitable for each channel (MAIN, CENTER or REAR) is distorted. Turning the unit off . Unplug the AC power cord from the effect speakers. Move the unit further away from the front effect speakers. The volume level cannot be changed. This unit will reset the protection circuit. The internal microcomputer has been frozen by a tape deck or VCR connected...