NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL PROCESSOR DDP–2 CINEMA DSP DIGITAL ENHANCED DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER TEST TV/DBS DVD/LD POWER SET MENU Natural Sound Digital Processor Processeur numérique “Son Naturel” PARAMETER OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI
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This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference. FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2.
Congratulations! You are the proud owner of a Yamaha Digital Processor—an extremely sophisticated audio component. This unit 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. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a newest Dolby Stereo Digital theater.
PRECAUTIONS Keep the unit away from locations where it is likely to be exposed to high temperatures or humidity—such as near radiators, stoves, etc. Also avoid locations which are subject to excessive dust accumulation or vibration which could cause mechanical damage. 7. HANDLE CABLES CAREFULLY Always plug and unplug cables—including the AC cord—by gripping the connector, not the cord. Never use solvents such as benzine or thinner to clean the unit. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. 9.
CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...........................................Inside the cover OUTPUT BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ...............................................17 PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................................1 ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE................................19 FEATURES ..........................................................................................3 OPERATIONS..................................................................
FEATURES This unit is equipped with “6-channel discrete” output terminals for sending multi-channel audio signals of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) individually. Therefore, the audio amplifier or receiver must have “discrete” input terminals to receive the signals from this unit. If your amplifier or receiver can input 5-channel discrete signals only, see page 12. Digital Sound Field Processing This unit incorporates a sophisticated digital sound field processor.
Laser Disc is a home audio format that could benefit from Dolby Digital (AC-3). In the near future, Dolby Digital (AC-3) will also be applied to DBS, CATV, DVD and HDTV. The ongoing release of Dolby Stereo Digital theatrical films now underway will provide an immediate source of Dolby Digital (AC-3) encoded video software. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby Digital (AC-3) + 3 Digital Sound Fields Digital sound fields are created on the independent left and right surround sides of the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded sound field respectively. They create a wide acoustic environment and emphasize surround-effect in the room, letting you feel much presence as if you are watching a movie in a popular Dolby Stereo Digital theater.
CONTROLS & THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 NATURAL SOUND DIGITAL PROCESSOR DDP–2 3 4 5 CINEMA DSP DIGITAL ENHANCED DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER TEST TV/DBS DVD/LD POWER TV/DBS DVD/LD PCM AC 3 DIGITAL DSP PRO LOGIC SET MENU PARAMETER 6 7 dB ms 1 POWER Switch Turns this unit on and off. 2 Display Panel See page 7. 6 8 3 Remote Control Sensor Receives signals from the remote control unit provided for a Yamaha receiver or amplifier.
DISPLAY PANEL Select the program “ DIGITAL”, “ DIGITAL ENHANCED” or “DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER” by pressing the corresponding button. The name of selected program lights up on the display. English 4 Sound Field Program Selector Buttons 1 5 TEST Switch Used when you make the output balance adjustment to maximize the performance of your audio/video system including this unit. (For details, refer to page 17–18.) 2 DIGITAL TV/DBS DVD/LD DSP dB ms 6 SET MENU and Buttons.
SPEAKER SETUP Setting Up Your Speaker System Use of the Center Dialog Speaker Is Recommended This unit has been designed to provide the best sound field quality with a five-speaker system setup, using one pair of main speakers for main and front effect sound reproduction, one pair of surround speakers for rear effect and surround sounds and one center speaker for dialog. We therefore recommend that you use a five-speaker setup.
English Speaker System Configurations Five-speaker system Main L Surround L Center Main R Surround R Set the center channel mode (1. CENTER SPEAKER) to the NRML or WIDE position. (See page 14.) A simple system without a center speaker Main L Surround L Main R Surround R Set the center channel mode (1. CENTER SPEAKER) to the PHNTM position. (See page 14.
Speakers and Speaker Placement Your five-speaker system will require two speaker pairs: the MAIN SPEAKERS (your normal stereo speakers) and the SURROUND SPEAKERS, plus the CENTER SPEAKER. You may also be using a SUBWOOFER. The MAIN SPEAKERS should be high performance models and have enough power handling capacity to accept the maximum output of your audio system. Other speakers do not have to be equal to the MAIN SPEAKERS.
CONNECTIONS English Before you start making connections make sure all related electronic components are turned OFF. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit. LD (DVD) player TV/Satellite tuner COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 2 * OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT 1 2 * * COAXIAL OPTICAL 1 * 6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT DIGITAL INPUT DVD/LD OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED) The power cord of any audio/video unit can be connected to this outlet.
CONNECTING TO THE AMPLIFIER OR RECEIVER For connections with the amplifier or receiver, use the included connection cords. Make sure that you have the left (L) and right (R) channels correctly connected. That means that jacks marked “L” on this unit must be connected to jacks marked “L” on the other unit. Likewise with the “R” jacks. This is easy if you remember to always use the red plug for the “R” jacks and the white plug for the “L” jacks.
DVD player If your LD player has AC-3 RF signal output jack and no digital signal output jack for AC-3 discrete audio signals, connect the AC3 RF signal output jack to this unit’s OPTICAL (or COAXIAL) digital signal input jack by using an RF demodulator (separate purchase). First, connect the AC-3 RF signal output jack of the LD player to the AC-3 RF signal input jack of the RF demodulator.
SELECTING THE OUTPUT MODES SUITABLE FOR YOUR SPEAKER SYSTEM This unit provides you the following four functions to determine the method of distributing output signals to speakers suitable for your audio system. When speaker connections are all completed, select a proper position on each function to make the best use of your speaker system. 1. CENTER SPEAKER 2. REAR SPEAKER 3. MAIN SPEAKER 4. LFE/BASS OUT DESCRIPTION OF EACH FUNCTION 14 1. CENTER SPEAKER (CNTR SP) 2.
4. LFE/BASS OUT (LFE/BASS) Choices: SMALL/LARGE Preset position: LARGE Choices: MAIN/SWFR/BOTH Preset position: SWFR SMALL: Select this position if your main speakers do not have a high ability for bass reproduction. However, if your system does not include a subwoofer, do not select this position. In this position, low bass signals (below 90 Hz) at the main channels are output from the SUBWOOFER output jack (if the SWFR or BOTH position is selected on “4. LFE/BASS OUT”).
METHOD OF CHANGING SELECTIONS 3. Press “+” or “–” once or more so that the desired position is selected. Operations should be made watching information on this unit’s display panel. PARAMETER 1. Turn the power of this unit on. POWER T DVD/LD P 2. Press “ ” or “ ” once or more until the title of function on which you will change the selection appears on the display. SET MENU T 16 DVD/LD P 4. Repeat step 2 and 3 to change selections on other functions in the same way.
OUTPUT BALANCE ADJUSTMENT BEFORE MAKING THE ADJUSTMENT ON THIS UNIT Be sure to adjust the output level balance among the left main, center, right main and surround channels for Dolby Pro Logic on the amplifier (or receiver) connected to this unit using a test tone generator built into the amplifier. Adjust the balance so that the levels of those channels become almost the same when you hear the test tone at the listening position.
4. When “TEST CENTER ···dB” is shown on the display, adjust the level of test tone from the center speaker by pressing the PARAMETER + or – button so that it becomes almost as same as that of the main speakers. * While adjusting, the test-tone is fixed on the selected speaker. PARAMETER T DVD/LD P DSP Adjustable * Pressing “+” increases and “–” decreases the value. Pressing and holding the button will change the value continuously. 5. In the same way, when “TEST R SUR.
ADJUSTMENTS IN THE “SET MENU” MODE 1. CENTER SPEAKER 2. REAR SPEAKER 3. MAIN SPEAKER 4. LFE/BASS OUT 5. LFE LEVEL 6. CENTER DELAY 7. SURROUND DELAY 8. DYNAMIC RANGE 9. OUTPUT TRIM METHOD OF SETTING CHANGE AND ADJUSTMENT Operations should be made watching information on this unit’s display panel. English The following nine types of functions maximize the performance of your system and expand your enjoyment for audio listening and video watching. 1.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE FUNCTIONS 1. CENTER SPEAKER 2. REAR SPEAKER 3. MAIN SPEAKER 4. LFE/BASS OUT See pages 14 to 16 for details. (Once you have selected proper modes, you do not have to make a setting change until any alteration is made in your speaker system.) 5. LFE LEVEL (Adjusting the output level at the LFE (low frequency effect) channel) Control range: –20 dB to 0 dB (in 1 dB step) Preset value: 0 dB Adjusts the output level at the LFE (low frequency effect) channel.
Choices: MAX/STD/MIN Preset position: MAX MAX: “Dynamic range” is the difference between the maximum level and the minimum level of sounds. Sounds on a movie originally designed for movie theaters feature very wide dynamic range. Dolby Digital (AC-3) technology can bring the original sound track into a home audio format with this wide dynamic range unchanged.
OPERATIONS To enjoy listening to a source with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded 1. Turn down the volume to a minimum level on the amplifier or receiver. 2. Turn on the power of this unit and other audio/video units to be used. POWER The name of selected input source lights up. T DVD/LD P DIGITAL The program which was used when the same input source was selected the last time will automatically recalled and its name is shown. 5. If desired, select another program.
SELECTING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS * The following indicators on the display panel show you what sound processing is being made. Lights up when the Dolby Digital (AC-3) is being decoded To select a program, simply press a sound field program selector button for the desired program. The name of selected program appears on the display panel.
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS DIGITAL ( DIGITAL ) DIGITAL MOVIE THEATER ( The built-in Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoder precisely reproduces sounds and sound effects of a source encoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3). The realization of a highly efficient decoding process improves crosstalk and channel separation and makes sound positioning smoother and more precise.
TROUBLESHOOTING No sound from the center speaker. Poor bass reproduction. Sound output level to the center speaker is lower than other speakers. Sound output level to either or both of the rear surround speakers is lower than other speakers. No output of LFE sound. Whole sound level is low, even though the volume is increased on the amplifier. The difference of sound level between a high level part and a low level part is too great. Noise from nearby TV or tuner.
SPECIFICATIONS Output Level/Impedance MAIN L/R, CENTER, SURROUND L/R 1 kHz, 0 dB INPUT ......................................................................... 2V/1.2 kΩ SUBWOOFER 50 Hz, 0 dB INPUT ......................................................................... 6V/1.2 kΩ Power Supply U.S.A. and Canada models ..................................................... AC 120V/60 Hz Europe and U.K. models ......................................................... AC 230V/50 Hz Australia model ...........
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