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  • Page 1 DSP-AX1 Natural Sound AV Amplifier Amplificateur Audio-Video D I G I T A L CINEMA DSP DOLBY NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX1 D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D INPUT SELECTOR STANDBY/ON...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Features ... 3 Getting Started ... 5 Controls and Functions ... 6 Preparations Speaker System Configurations ... 13 Speaker Placement ... 14 Hookups ... 15 On-Screen Displays (OSD) ... 25 Speaker Settings ... 26 Speaker Output Levels ... 27 Basic Operation Basic Playback ...
  • Page 4 Introduction Features Introduction ... 3 Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital Surround EX ... 3 DTS and DTS ES ... 3 Comparing Surround Technologies ... 3 Digital Sound Fields (DSP) ... 4 Multi-function remote control ... 4 Various Input and Output Jacks ... 4 Built-in 8-channel power amplifier ...

  • Page 5: Features

    DTS and DTS ES The DSP-AX1 is also equipped with a DTS decoder, which uses a 5.1 channel system to create a full surround sound environment. It was developed as a way to replace the analog soundtracks of movies with six channels of digital sound. In comparison with Dolby Digital, DTS uses less compression to store the sound information.

  • Page 6: Digital Sound Fields (Dsp)

    Various Input and Output Jacks The DSP-AX1 has various output jacks for audio and video signals as well as a digital recording output jack. Many input jacks are also available for connection to multiple audio-video sources. All the video inputs and outputs have S-video jacks in addition to standard composite video jacks for improved video picture quality.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Power Buttons Input Section DISPLAY Display Window SEARCH SKIP SEARCH POWER PLAY POWER Source Select STOP PAUSE (YAMAHA : Operation Section PAUSE / STOP) PRESET NUMBER 1~8 (Preset Group) A (Preset Group) E INDEX CLEAR (Preset Group) B (Preset Group) D...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    This does not affect the REC OUT level. Controls and Functions D I G I T A L DOLBY CINEMA DSP DSP-AX1 D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D SPEAKERS – SET MENU...

  • Page 9: Opening And Closing The Front Panel Door

    % TREBLE Adjusts the high frequency response for the left and right main channels. Turn the control to the right to increase the high frequency response and turn the control to the left to decrease the high frequency response. If you increase or decrease the high frequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the Center, Front Effect, Rear Center, and Rear speakers may not match that of the left and right Main speakers.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Remote Control Power Buttons Turn the power on and off. Press SYSTEM POWER to turn on the power and STANDBY to turn off (Standby mode) the power to the main unit. Display Window Shows the source component that you select to control. Source Select Selects the source component without switching the input.

  • Page 11: Sleep Timer

    ~ Infrared window Outputs infrared control signals. Aim this window at the component you want to operate. Ÿ CLEAR Used for clearing functions acquired using the Learn and Rename features, programmed macros, and preset manufacturer codes (see pages 61, 62). ! RE-NAME Used for changing the source name in the display window (see page 61).

  • Page 12: Front Panel Display

    Front Panel Display VIRTUAL DIGITAL PRO LOGIC SPEAKERS ~ DTS indicator Lights up when the built-in DTS decoder is on. Ÿ VIRTUAL indicator Lights up when using Virtual Cinema DSP (see page 34). ! Multi-information display Shows the current DSP program and other information when adjusting or changing settings.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel RF(AC-3) AUDIO AUDIO PHONO VIDEO D-TV TUNER (PLAY) /SAT /SAT COAXIAL TAPE OPTICAL (REC) VCR 1 (PLAY) (PLAY) (REC) (REC) VCR 2 MAIN SURROUND VCR 3 D-TV WOOFER 6CH INPUT CENTER MONITOR /SAT ZONE 2 OUT VIDEO OUT 1 MONITOR VCR 1 OUT 2...
  • Page 14 Preparations Speaker System Configurations Eight or Seven Speaker Configuration –Full Cinema DSP– ... 13 Six Speaker Configuration –Hi Fi DSP– ... 13 Five Speaker Configuration –Standard 5.1 Channel– ... 13 Four Speaker Configuration –Minimum Requirement– ... 13 Speaker Placement Placing the Main Speakers ... 14 Placing the Center Speaker ...

  • Page 15: Speaker System Configurations

    The most complete speaker configuration consists of eight speakers: the left and right Main speakers, a Center speaker, the left and right Rear speakers, the left and right Front Effect speakers, and a Rear Center speaker. If you do not use eight speakers, you can direct the signals for speakers that are not in your system to other speakers in your configuration.

  • Page 16: Speaker Placement

    Where you place your speakers has a tremendous effect on how well your system sounds. Main TV or Video speaker monitor TV or Video monitor Center speaker 0.5~1m 1.5~3m 0.5~1m (3ft) (1~3ft) (5~15ft) (1~3ft) Placing the Subwoofers Place the Front Subwoofer near the Main speakers. Turn it slightly toward the center of the room to reduce wall reflections. If you use a Rear Subwoofer, place it behind the main listening position.

  • Page 17: Hookups

    Connecting to Digital Jacks The DSP-AX1 has digital jacks for direct transmission of digital signals through either coaxial or fiber optic cables. You can use the digital jacks to input PCM, DTS and Dolby Digital bitstreams. When you connect components to both the COAXIAL and OPTICAL jacks (for CD, DVD, and CBL/SAT) priority is given to the input signals from the COAXIAL jack.

  • Page 18: Connecting Audio Components

    When you connect other YAMAHA audio equipment (such as a CD player or changer, Tuner, MD deck, or tape deck), connect to terminals with the same number labels. Yamaha applies this labelling system to all its products.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Tape Deck

    • You can monitor audio recordings if you connect a three-head tape deck to the TAPE 3 (PLAY) jacks. • When you connect a tape deck to the DSP-AX1, keep the deck’s power on while using the DSP-AX1. If the power is off, the DSP-AX1 may distort the sound from other equipment.

  • Page 20: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting Video Components Before you connect any components, disconnect the power supply to all the components you plan to connect including the DSP-AX1 and determine which jacks are for the left and right channels and for input and output. After you finish all hookups, check them again to make sure they are correct.

  • Page 21: Connecting A Vcr

    VIDEO jack. Notes: • You can connect other VCRs to the DSP-AX1 using the VCR 2 and VCR 3 jacks. • If your VCR has an optical digital signal output jack, connect it to the OPTICAL VCR 1 jack of this unit.

  • Page 22: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting Speakers This section explains how to connect speakers to the DSP-AX1. After you finish connecting your speakers, use the SET MENU to change the signal output settings according to the number and size of the speakers in your configuration.
  • Page 23 Right Front Left Front Effect Speaker Effect Speaker SPEAKERS FRONT – – REAR – – – – CENTER REAR CENTER SPEAKERS FRONT – – REAR – – – – CENTER REAR CENTER Right Rear Left Rear Speaker Speaker Rear Center Speaker Subwoofer system PREOUT/MAIN IN FRONT...

  • Page 24: Impedance Selector Switch

    Be sure to connect the Rear speakers to the Subwoofer with the correct polarity. Note: • Adjust the speaker volume for the Subwoofer with the controls on the Subwoofers, not on the DSP-AX1. Impedance Selector switch Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets. (Upper position) Front Effect: The impedance of each speaker must be 6 or higher.

  • Page 25: Connecting External Amplifiers

    The signals output through these jacks are affected by BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and BASS EXTENSION settings. MAIN IN jacks ... Line input to the DSP-AX1 Main channel amplifiers. Ÿ CENTER jacks CENTER OUT jack . Center channel line output jacks.

  • Page 26: Connecting An External Decoder

    Connecting an External Decoder The DSP-AX1 is equipped with six additional input jacks (left and right MAIN, CENTER, left and right SURROUND and SUBWOOFER) for discrete multi-channel input from an external decoder, sound processor, or pre-amplifier. MAIN SURROUND D-TV WOOFER...

  • Page 27: On-Screen Displays (Osd)

    You can display the operation information for this unit on a video monitor. If you display the SET MENU and DSP sound field program parameter settings on a screen, it is much easier to see the available options and parameters than it is by reading this information on the front panel display.

  • Page 28: Speaker Settings

    The DSP-AX1 has seven SPEAKER SET items in the SET MENU that you must set according to the number of speakers in your configuration and their size. The following table summarizes these SPEAKER SET items, and shows the initial settings as well as other possible settings.

  • Page 29: Speaker Output Levels

    This section explains how to set the speaker output levels using the test tone generator. The Dolby Surround test is for balancing the output levels of the six speakers required for surround sound systems. The DSP test is for balancing the Front Effect speakers with the Main speakers for the DSP sound field programs.

  • Page 30: Dolby Surround Test

    Dolby Surround Test Use the Dolby Surround Test to balance the output levels of speakers required for surround sound systems. TEST Speaker Output Levels Press TEST on the remote control so “TEST DOLBY SUR.” appears on the video monitor and front panel display. Adjust VOLUME +/–...

  • Page 31: Dsp Test

    DSP Test Adjust the output level of the Front Effect speakers while this unit is reproducing a DSP sound field program. If you do not use Front Effect speakers, set the 1F. FRNT EFCT SP item in the SET MENU to “NONE” (see page 37), and the DSP Front Effect signals will be mixed with the Main channel signals.

  • Page 32: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Basic Playback Power Control ... 31 Selecting a Source ... 32 Input Modes and Indications ... 33 Selecting a Sound Field Program ... 34 Basic Recording Preparations ... 35...

  • Page 33: Basic Playback

    – – DISC Power Control SYSTEM POWER STANDBY STANDBY/ON SYSTEM POWER STANDBY STANDBY/ON Basic Playback STANDBY/ON NATURAL SOUND AV AMPLIFIER DSP-AX1 STANDBY/ON SPEAKERS – SET MENU NEXT 6CH IMPUT PHONES BASS TREBLE BALANCE – – VOLUME EFFECT Press STANDBY/ON (or SYSTEM POWER on the remote control) to turn on the power.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Source

    Selecting a Source V-AUX INPUT SELECTOR D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 The selected source D-TV CBL/SAT TAPE VCR 1 TUNER VCR 2 VCR 3 PHONO V-AUX VOLUME VOLUME – Basic Playback TAPE PHONO Select the source using INPUT SELECTOR, or press one of the input buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 35: Input Modes And Indications

    Input Modes and Indications The DSP-AX1 comes with various input jacks. If your external component is connected to more than one type of input jack, you can set the priority of the input signal. Press INPUT MODE on the front panel or an input button (press it repeatedly) on the remote control to display or change the input mode.

  • Page 36: Selecting A Sound Field Program

    Selecting a Sound Field Program You can enhance your listening experience by selecting a DSP sound field program. The 24 DSP sound field programs are divided into 12 DSP program groups. For details about each program, see page 67~72. 10KEY/DSP 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2...

  • Page 37: Basic Recording

    PHONO VIDEO AUX Basic Recording Turn on the power to the DSP-AX1 and all connected equipment. Select the source equipment you want to record using REC OUT/ ZONE 2. • To record the current source, set REC OUT/ZONE 2 to SOURCE/ REMOTE.

  • Page 38: Advanced Operation

    Advanced Operation SET MENU Items Operating the SET MENU ... 38 1. SPEAKER SET (1A. CENTER SP to 1G. MAIN LEVEL) ... 39 2. LOW FREQ. TEST ... 42 3. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set) ... 43 4. DTS SET ... 44 5.

  • Page 39: Set Menu Items

    The SET MENU consists of eighteen items including the Speaker Set, Center Graphic Equalizer and Parameter Initialization features. Choose the appropriate item and adjust or select the values as necessary. Notes: • You can adjust the items in the SET MENU while reproducing a source. •...

  • Page 40: Operating The Set Menu

    It does not work as Front Panel Display D I G I T A L CINEMA DSP DOLBY DSP-AX1 D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D VOLUME INPUT SELECTOR...

  • Page 41: Speaker Set (1A. Center Sp To 1G. Main Level)

    1A. CENTER SP (Center Speaker Mode) By adding a Center speaker to your speaker configuration, the DSP-AX1 can provide good dialogue localization for many listeners and superior synchronization of sound and images. The OSD shows a large, small or no center speaker depending on how you set this item.
  • Page 42 1D. REAR CT SP (Rear Center Speaker Mode) By adding a Rear Center speaker to your speaker configuration, the DSP-AX1 can provide more realistic front-to-back and back-to-front transitions. The initial setting is “LRG”. Select the “LRG” setting if you have a large Rear Center speaker. The entire range of Rear Center channel signals is sent to the Rear Center speakers.
  • Page 43 1F. FRNT EFCT SP (Front Effect Speaker Mode) The DSP-AX1 uses Front Effect speakers to localize the virtual sound sources of the sound field programs. If you do not use Front Effect speakers, you can direct the Front Effect signals to the Main speakers.

  • Page 44: Low Freq. Test

    2. LOW FREQ. TEST Use this feature to adjust the Subwoofer volume so it matches the volume of the other speakers in your configuration. Change the setting using the remote control while sitting in the main listening position. Press + or – (or SET MENU + or –) to set TEST TONE to “ON”, and adjust the volume using VOLUME + (or VOLUME) so you can hear the tone.

  • Page 45: Dolby D. Set (Dolby Digital Set)

    3. DOLBY D. SET (Dolby Digital Set) 3A. LFE LEVEL Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back Dolby Digital encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes Dolby Digital signals. The LFE signal carries the low frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.

  • Page 46: Dts Set

    4. DTS SET 4A. LFE LEVEL Use this feature to adjust the output level of the LFE (low frequency effect) channel when playing back DTS encoded software. This setting is effective only when this unit decodes DTS signals. The LFE signal carries the low frequency special effect sound which is only added to certain scenes.

  • Page 47: Center Geq (Center Graphic Equalizer)

    7. CENTER GEQ (Center Graphic Equalizer) Use this feature to adjust the built-in five band graphic equalizer so the Center speaker tone matches that of the left and right Main speakers. You can select the 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3 kHz, or 10 kHz frequencies. to select a higher frequency and Press + or –...

  • Page 48: Cinema Eq

    9. CINEMA EQ Use this feature to match the tonal quality of four groups of speakers: the Main and Center speaker group, the Front Effect speakers group, the Rear speakers group, and the Rear Center speaker group. CINEMA-EQ consists of a high-shelving equalizer (HIGH) and a parametric equalizer (PEQ).

  • Page 49: Hp Tone Ctrl (Headphone Tone Control)

    10. HP TONE CTRL (Headphone Tone Control) Use this feature to adjust the level of bass and treble when you use your headphones. The initial Setting is 0 dB for both bass and treble. This does not effect to the 96 kHz sampling digital signal. Select BASS or TRBL and press + or –...

  • Page 50: 13. Memory Guard

    13. MEMORY GUARD Use this feature to prevent accidental changes to DSP program parameter values and other settings on this unit. Select “ON” to use MEMORY GUARD to protect the following features: • DSP program parameters • All SET MENU items •...

  • Page 51: 16. Input Rename

    16. INPUT RENAME Use this feature to change the name of the input which appears on the OSD or the front panel display. Select the input you want to change the name of by pressing an input button (or using INPUT SELECTOR). Press + or –...

  • Page 52: Remote Control Features

    The remote control can operate the main unit as well as other Yamaha audio and video components. To control the components of other manufacturers (or some Yamaha), you must set up the remote control with the manufacturer’s codes. This remote control also has a sophisticated Learn feature that allows it to acquire functions from the remote controls of other components in your system (or other household appliances) equipped with infrared remote control receivers.

  • Page 53: Source Select

    SOURCE SELECT You can control another component independently from the input you selected by pressing an input button. Press SELECT to choose a component and set the remote control to be used for it. The display window will show one of the following: V-AUX, TAPE, PHONO, D-TV (digital and regular TV), CBSAT (Cable TV/Satellite TV), TUNER, MD, CD, VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3, LD, DVD, Zone2, OPTN (Option).

  • Page 54: Each Component Control Area

    Each Component Control Area The general operational buttons are shown for each area. Some of them may not function depending on the equipment you have. Operating a Tuner (TUNER Area) POWER Operating a Tape Deck (TAPE Area) Fast forward Rewind REC/PAUSE TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up...

  • Page 55: Operating A Cd Player (Cd Area)

    TV VOL VOLUME TV MUTE EFFECT – – – DISC Skip Search PLAY PAUSE (YAMAHA : Pause / Stop) Numeric buttons 1 to 9 CLEAR Numeric button +10 Numeric button 0 DISC +/– (Disc Skip) Skip Search PLAY PAUSE STOP...

  • Page 56: Operating An Ld Player (Ld Area)

    Operating an LD Player (LD Area) DISPLAY SEARCH POWER STOP Chapter / Time TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the D- TV Area. Operating a DVD Player (DVD Area) TITLE MENU DISPLAY...

  • Page 57: Operating A Vcr (Vcr 1 / Vcr 2 / Vcr 3 Area)

    Operating a VCR (VCR 1 / VCR 2 / VCR 3 Area) Rewind / Fast Forward POWER (Press twice) TV / VIDEO TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the D- TV Area.

  • Page 58: Operating A Cable Or Satellite Tv Tuner (Cbsat Area)

    Operating a Cable or Satellite TV Tuner (CBSAT Area) DISPLAY MENU POWER TV VOL +/–, TV INPUT, and TV MUTE function if you have set up the manufacturer code for the D- TV Area. Free Area (OPTN and PHONO Areas) SOURCE DISPLAY SELECT...

  • Page 59: Setting The Manufacturer Code In The Remote Control

    You can control other components by setting a manufacturer code. A code can be set up in each component controol area except for the OPTN area. The Yamaha code is factory preset for DVD, LD, CD, MD, TUNER, and TAPE (Yamaha for LD, and Yamaha1 for others).

  • Page 60: Programming A New Remote Control Function

    Programming a New Remote Control Function If you desire to program functions not included in the basic operations covered by the manufacturer code, or a manufacturer code is not available, the following procedure needs to be performed. The possible programming area is the same as a component control area, so buttons are programmable independently for each source component area.

  • Page 61: Using The Macro Feature

    STANDBY *1 In order to turn on some Yamaha components connected to this unit, connect those components to AC OUTLETS on the rear panel. *2 If the macro you select includes power on/off functions, the equipment may turn off if it is already on when you press the macro button. For example, if your TV is on and you press the SYSTEM POWER macro button, the TV turns off.
  • Page 62 Operating the Macro Feature MACRO ON/OFF MACRO TRANSMIT RE-NAME CLEAR LEARN MACRO SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER Programming a Macro You can use the Macro feature to transmit many remote control commands by pressing a single button. MACRO SYSTEM POWER...

  • Page 63: Changing The Source Name In The Display Window

    Changing the Source Name in the Display Window SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 RE-NAME 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER SOURCE DISPLAY MENU SOUND SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER POWER STOP PAUSE PLAY RE-NAME Clearing a Learned Function or Macro SYSTEM...

  • Page 64: Clearing Learned Functions, Macros, Renamed Displays, And Manufacturer Setups

    Clearing Learned Functions, Macros, Renamed Displays, and Manufacturer Setups CLEAR 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER SOURCE DISPLAY MENU SOUND SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER POWER STOP PAUSE PLAY For example, when DVD is selected as the source component. CLEAR CLEAR Notes: • If the remote control is without batteries for more than twenty minutes, or if worn out batteries remain in the unit, the contents of the memory may be cleared.

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Levels Of The Effect Speakers

    Adjusting the Levels of the Effect Speakers You can adjust the volume level of each effect speaker (Center, Right Rear, Rear Center, Left Rear, Front Effect, and Subwoofer) while listening to a music source. Center PARAMETER ON SCREEN LEVEL SET MENU SLEEP TEST Right Rear...

  • Page 66: Zone 2

    Zone 2 connections which will best meet your requirements. • Some Yamaha models are able to connect directly to the REMOTE 1 OUT jacks of This Unit this unit. If you own these products, you may not need to use an infrared emitter. Up to six Yamaha components can be connected as shown.

  • Page 67: Remote Control In Zone 2

    Remote Control in ZONE 2 In the second (Zone 2) room, the supplied remote control can be used as the Zone 2 remote control. You can select the input source and control the component which is located in the main room directly from the second room regardless of the listening condition in the main room.
  • Page 68 Additional Information Digital Sound Field Processing (DSP) Understanding Sound Fields ... 67 Recreating a Sound Field ... 67 E/R (Early Reflection) ... 67 4ch REV. (Four Channel Reverberation) ... 67 Illustration of the Virtual Sound Sources and Echo Patterns ... 67 Hi-Fi DSP-Sound Field Program Program Group 1 : Concert Hall 1 ...

  • Page 69: Digital Sound Field Processing (Dsp)

    This type of program consists of early reflections and high quality digital reverberation processing. Reverberation is the most important element for recreating the sound field of a church. To recreate a realistic spatial sound image from reverberation data, Yamaha has adapted the four-channel-output reverberation technology.

  • Page 70: Hi-Fi Dsp-Sound Field Program

    Program Group 1 : Concert Hall 1 Europe Hall A This is a large fan-shaped concert hall in Munich which has approximately 2500 seats. Almost the whole interior is made of wood. There is relatively little reflection from the walls, and sound spreads finely and beautifully.

  • Page 71: Cinema-Dsp

    CINEMA-DSP is an upgraded version of YAMAHA DSP specially designed for movie soundtracks. CINEMA-DSP integrates the DTS, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic surround sound technologies with YAMAHA DSP sound field programs to provide the surround sound field. It recreates the most complete movie sound design in your audio room. In CINEMA-DSP sound field programs, Yamaha’s exclusive DSP processing is added to the front left, center, and right channels, so the listener can enjoy realistic dialogue, depth of sound, smooth transition between sound sources, and a surround sound field that goes beyond the screen.

  • Page 72: Movie Theater Programs

    The built-in Dolby Digital decoder brings the professional quality sound designed for movie theaters, into your home. With the DSP-AX1’s Movie Theater program, you can recreate a dynamic sound that gives you the feeling of being at a public theater in your living room using the Dolby Digital technology.

  • Page 73: Cinema-Dsp Sound Field Program

    CINEMA-DSP Sound Field Program According to the input signal format, the DSP-AX1 automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format Input Stereo Program (2ch) Group Pop/Rock CONCERT VIDEO 1 Classical/Opera...

  • Page 74: Program Group 7 : Concert Video 1

    Program Group 7 : Concert Video 1 Pop/Rock This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere and lets you feel as if you are at an actual jazz or rock concert. Program Group 8 : Concert Video 2 Classical/Opera This program provides excellent vocal depth and overall clarity by restraining excessive reverberation.

  • Page 75: Sound Field Program Parameter Editing

    Sound Field Program Parameter Editing You can enjoy good quality sound with the preset parameters. Although you do not have to change the initial settings, you can change some of the parameters to better suit the input source or your listening room. Changing Parameter Settings PARAMETER SET MENU...

  • Page 76: Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions

    Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions You can adjust the values of certain digital sound field parameters so the sound fields are recreated accurately in your listening room. Not all of the following parameters are found in every program. EFCT TRIM (Effect Trim) Function ...

  • Page 77: Dly (Surround Delay)

    Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions S. DLY (Surround Delay) Function ... This parameter adjusts the delay between the direct sound and the first reflection in the surround sound field. Control Range ... 0 - 49 milliseconds (The range depends on the signal format.) Description ...

  • Page 78: Rc. Room Size (Rear Center Room Size)

    Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions RC. ROOM SIZE (Rear Center Room Size) Function ... This parameter adjusts the apparent size of the rear center sound field. Control Range ... 0.1 - 2.0 Description ... The larger the value, the more reflective the presence sound field walls become. S.

  • Page 79: Rev. Time (Reverberation Time)

    Digital Sound Field Parameter Descriptions REV. TIME (Reverberation Time) Function ... This parameter adjusts the amount of time it takes for the dense, subsequent reverberation sound to decay by 60 dB (at 1 kHz). This changes the apparent size of the acoustic environment over an extremely wide range. Control Range ...

  • Page 80: Appendix

    Appendix Troubleshooting Reference Chart for the INPUT and OUTPUT Jacks CINEMA - EQ Frequency Characteristics Specifications...

  • Page 81: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when the DSP-AX1 does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, turn the power off, disconnect the power cord, and contact your dealer or the nearest Yamaha Audio Products Service Department.
  • Page 82 Problem No sound is coming from the Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Front Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Center speaker. No sound is coming from the Rear Effect speakers. No sound is coming from the Subwoofer.
  • Page 83 Problem Possible Cause A source cannot be recorded The source unit is connected to this unit by a tape deck or VCR using digital jacks only. connected to this unit. “CHECK SP WIRES!" appears Speaker cables are short circuited. on the display. There is noise from a nearby This unit is too close to the affected TV or tuner.

  • Page 84: Reference Chart For The Input And Output Jacks

    Reference Chart for the INPUT and OUTPUT Jacks SIGNAL ANALOG PHONO TUNER TAPE D-TV CBL/SAT VCR 1, 2, 3 V-AUX 6 CH INPUT SUBWOOFER ZONE 2 OUT MONITOR OUT SPEAKER OUT HEADPHONES *1 This input can be changed to another video input by using the SET MENU. *3 SPLIT L,R, and MONO outputs *4 MAIN L,R, CENTER, FRONT L,R, REAR L,R, and REAR CENTER total 8 channels CINEMA - EQ Frequency Characteristics...

  • Page 85: Specifications

    Audio Section Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel MAIN L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R/C (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD, 8 ohms) ------------ 110 W FRONT L/R (1 kHz, 0.05% THD, 8 ohms) ------------ 35 W Maximum Power [for General and China models] MAIN L/R, CENTER, REAR L/R/C (1 kHz, 10% THD, 8 ohms) ---------------------------- 150 W FRONT L/R (1 kHz, 10 %THD, 8 ohms) -------------- 45 W...
  • Page 86 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...
  • Page 87 MENU SOUND SELECT SEARCH – CHAPTER SEARCH SKIP SEARCH POWER STOP PAUSE PLAY POWER PLAY PAUSE (YAMAHA : STOP PAUSE / STOP) 10KEY DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 CHURCH JAZZ CLUB ROCK ENTER- CONCERT CONCERT CONCERT TAINMENT VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2...
  • Page 88 Quick Reference Card SYSTEM POWER STANDBY V-AUX TAPE PHONO D-TV CBL/SAT TUNER VCR 1 VCR 2 VCR 3 6CH INPUT TITLE ENTER SOURCE DISPLAY SOUND DISPLAY MENU SOUND – SELECT SEARCH CHAPTER CHAPTER SEARCH SEARCH POWER STOP PAUSE PLAY POWER PLAY PAUSE STOP...

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