4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.
When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.

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.
5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of
the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings, and install the unit in wellventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage the unit, but also cause fire.
6. Always set the VOLUME control to before starting
Special Instructions for U.K. Model
IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the main 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. Make sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started. this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
7. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents; 8. Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.
9. When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
10. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.
11. Grounding or polarization Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated. The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the apparatus itself is turned off.

12. AC outlet

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.
13. Voltage Selector (General Model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels: the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the screen while experiencing good stereo imaging. Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and distributes the surround-sound effects. This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital signal processing system. This system improves the stability of sound at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is more accurate compared with conventional analog signal processing systems. In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance control. This always assures you the best performance without manual adjustment. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Dolby, AC-3, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP
Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers, etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a movie theater. Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field. The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is used on the sound field program PRO LOGIC ENHANCED.

CINEMA DSP

The YAMAHA CINEMA DSP logo indicates these programs are created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA DSP technology.

SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS TO BE USED
This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5 speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the 4-Speaker Configuration shown below.) 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 etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main speakers, although the rear speakers should not be equal. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the maximum output of this unit.

SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration
This configuration is the most effective and recommended one. In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be excellent. Set the center channel mode to the NORMAL or WIDE position. (For details, refer to page 21.)

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, the center sound is output from the left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker configuration. Be sure to set the center channel mode to the PHANTOM position. (For details, refer to page 21.)

Front L Main

Center

Front R Main R

Main R Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound Rear L Rear R

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The recommended speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: main speakers (your normal stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.

Front R Main R Center Front L Main L TV set Rear R
In normal position. (The position of your present stereo speaker system.) Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward. Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the floor. Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded speaker.)

Rear L

CONNECTIONS
Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed.
CONNECTIONS WITH OTHER COMPONENTS
When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, + to + and to. Also, refer to the owners manual for each component to be connected to this unit. * If you have YAMAHA components numbered as 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

DSP-A592

Turntable Monitor TV LD player etc.

AUDIO OUT

OUTPUT

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

(Europe model)

MAIN CENTER REAR (SURROUND)
6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS

MAIN CENTER SURROUND

REAR (SURROUND)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

REAR 6MIN./SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE:6MIN./SPEAKER DUAL:3MIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B:4MIN./SPEAKER A B:8MIN./SPEAKER REAR 8MIN./SPEAKER CENTER SINGLE:8MIN./SPEAKER DUAL:4MIN./SPEAKER MAIN A OR B:8MIN./SPEAKER A B:I6MIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

SUB WOOFER

C DUAL

VIDEO SIGNAL

SINGLE

CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
MONITOR VCR IN OUT OUT S VIDEO
MONITOR DVD/LD TV/DBS OUT VIDEO

VCR IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

PHONO CD

REC 3 TAPE 4 OUT PB TAPE ( MD ) DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN VCR

SWITCHED I00W MAX. TOTAL

AC SPEAKERS OUTLETS

To AC outlet AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT LINE OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO IN OUTPUT OUTPUT

S VIDEO OUT

DSP-A592 only Connecting with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder
If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit or an LD player etc. which incorporates a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder, its discrete outputs can be connected to this unit.

6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit

DIGITAL IN

DIGITAL OUT

RF Demodulator

AC-3 RF IN

IN DVD/LD TV/DBS VCR OUT

REC 3 TAPE 4 OUT PB TAPE ( MD )
AC-3 RF OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT Laserdisc player with AC-3 RF output or another unit with AC-3 RF output
Notes The laserdisc player (or another unit) must be also connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL input terminals of this unit for playing a source with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or monaural). The discrete signals input to this unit cannot be recorded by a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. To record a source played on the laserdisc player (or another unit), it must be connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL input terminals of this unit.
If you made no connection to the SUBWOOFER input terminal of this unit or you will not use a subwoofer, you should make a setting for distributing signals at the LFE channel to the right and left MAIN output terminals on the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit. (For details, refer to the owners manual for the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit.

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

Rear speaker Rear speaker Subwoofer system
Center speaker (Europe model)
MAIN REAR (SURROUND) CENTER REAR (SURROUND)

CENTER C DUAL SINGLE D

Main speakers B

Left See the next page.

l0 dB 0 dB MAIN LEVEL

SPEAKERS

Main speakers A
Subwoofer system Rear speaker Rear speaker

Right Center speaker

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

REAR CENTER MAIN 6MIN./SPEAKER SINGLE:6MIN./SPEAKER DUAL:3MIN./SPEAKER A OR B:4MIN./SPEAKER A B:8MIN./SPEAKER 8MIN./SPEAKER SINGLE:8MIN./SPEAKER DUAL:4MIN./SPEAKER A OR B:8MIN./SPEAKER A B:I6MIN./SPEAKER

REAR CENTER MAIN

DUAL SINGLE
Note Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit. Note on main speaker connections: One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. Note on a subwoofer connection: You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce low frequencies. Connect the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal of this unit to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer amplifier to the subwoofer. With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer are in the same unit.

Note on center speaker connection:
One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is recommended to use two center speakers and place them on both sides of the TV to orient the center sound at the center position. For connecting two center speakers, follow the method shown below. DSP-A592 DSP-A492

C DUAL SINGLE

D SINGLE

Center speakers

How to Connect:
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 the + and markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution 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 this unit and/or speakers. For connecting to the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative () For connecting to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals Red: positive (+) Black: negative ()
Unscrew the knob. Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm (1/4) insulation from the speaker wires.] Tighten the knob and secure the wire.
Press the tab. Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm (1/4) insulation from the speaker wires.] Release the tab and secure the wire.
<General model only>
Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.
MAIN LEVEL switch <U.K. and Europe models only>
Normally set to 0 dB. If desired, you can decrease the output level at the MAIN SPEAKERS terminals by 10 dB by setting this switch to 10 dB.
OUTPUT terminals (for driving speakers with external amplifiers)
REAR (SURROUND) OUTPUT terminals
DSP-A592 only These terminals are for rear channel line output. There is no connection to these terminals when you use the built-in amplifier. However, if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to these terminals.

MAIN OUTPUT terminals

SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal
DSP-A592 only This terminal is for connecting with the input terminal of an amplifier for driving a subwoofer. DSP-A592 When the input signals to this unit are in normal 2-channel stereo, this terminal outputs only frequencies below 150 Hz (200 Hz for General model only) from the main and center channels. When discrete signals are input to this unit and are selected as the input source, this terminal outputs signals from the subwoofer channel. DSP-A492 This terminal outputs only frequencies below 150 Hz (200 Hz for General model only) from the main and center channels. Note Output level of signals from all of these terminals are adjusted by the use of VOLUME control on the front panel or VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter.

These terminals are for main channel line output. There is no connection to these terminals when you use the built-in amplifier. However, if you drive main speakers with an external stereo power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an integrated amplifier) to these terminals. * Output signals from the MAIN OUTPUT terminals only are affected by the use of BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls and BASS EXTENSION switch.

CENTER OUTPUT terminal

This terminal is for center channel line output. There is no connection to this terminal when you use the built-in amplifier. However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power amplifier, connect the input terminal of the external amplifier to this terminal.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Be sure to switch this only when the power of this unit is turned off. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.
(Upper position) Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 6 or higher.
(Lower position) Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 8 or higher.
Center: If you use one center speaker, the impedance of the speaker must be 6 or higher. If you use two center speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 3 or higher. Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 or higher.
Center: If you use one center speaker, the impedance of the speaker must be 8 or higher. If you use two center speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 or higher. Main: If you use one pair of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 or higher. If you use two pairs of main speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 16 or higher.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

DSP-A6 7

NATURAL SOUND

AV AMPLIFIER

DSPA592

DVD/LD

MEMORY AUTO PTY HOLD

PS INFO AFFAIRS SPORT PTY RT CT EON NEWS

ms dB STEREO

ENHANCED
NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM EFFECT OFF

TAPE (MD) MON

2CH/6CH
TAPE MONITOR PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO DISCO
ROCK CONCERT VIDEO MOVIE STADIUM CONCERT HALL

PRO LOGIC

CONCERT VIDEO

MONO MOVIE

STADIUM

ROCK CONCERT

CONCERT HALL

PHONES

BASS EXTENSION 2 3

BASS 0 l l 3 4

TREBLE 0 l l 5
BALANCE 0 l l 4 L5R S VIDEO CENTER DELAY/CENTER MODE /REAR/SWFR TIME/LEVEL

DSP-A7

DSPA492
NORMAL SLEEP WIDE PHANTOM EFFECT OFF

TAPE (MD) MONITOR

BASS 0 l 3 4
BALANCE 0 l l 4 L5R CENTER DELAY/ MODE CENTER/REAR TIME/LEVEL

1 POWER switch

Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again to switch the power off.

0 EFFECT button

Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder).
2 Standby mode indicator While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter switches the unit to the standby mode. In this mode, this indicator is illuminated. 3 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control transmitter. 4 Display panel
Shows various information. (Refer to page 17 for details.)

A BASS EXTENSION switch

DSP-A592 only When this switch is pressed inward (ON), boosts bass frequency response at the main left and main right channels while maintaining overall tonal balance. If you do not have a subwoofer, the use of this switch will be effective to reinforce the bass frequencies.
B DSP program selector buttons
Select a DSP program. When a button is pressed, the name of selected program lights up on the display.
5 Input selector buttons Select a program source to listen to or watch. When a button is pressed, the name of selected source appears on the display. 6 2CH/6CH selector button DSP-A592 only When the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected, pressing this button switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When switched to 6CH, discrete signals from the unit connected to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals of this unit are selected as the input signals. 7 VOLUME control

Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details, refer to page 2022.)
For Other Component Control
Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your components keys. If these keys are identical, their functions will be the same. On each key function, refer to the corresponding instruction on your components manual.
2 Input selector keys Selects input source. 3 SLEEP timer key This key is used to turn the built-in SLEEP timer on and off, and to set the SLEEP time. (See page 31 for details.) 4 POWER key Turns the power on/off. * While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control transmitter switches the unit from the poweron mode to the standby mode, and vice versa. (In the standby mode, the standby mode indicator on the front panel is illuminated.) 5 VOLUME +/ keys Turns the volume level up/down. 6 2CH/6CH selector key DSP-A592 only When the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected, pressing this key switches the input signals between 2 channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When switched to 6CH, discrete signals from the unit connected to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS terminals of this unit are selected as the input signals. 7 Program selector keys
PROGRAM: When the built-in digital sound field processor (including the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder) is on, this key changes the currently selected DSP program whenever the right or left side of this key is pressed. PROLOGIC: Directly selects the ENHANCED: Directly selects the

1 Tape deck keys

Controls tape deck. * DIR A, B and A/B are applicable only to double cassette tape deck. * For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse function, pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of tape running.

2 Tuner keys

Controls tuner. +: Selects higher preset station number. : Selects lower preset station number. A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A E) of preset station numbers.

3 CD player keys

Controls compact disc player. * DISC is applicable only to compact disc changer.

PRO LOGIC program.

PRO LOGIC ENHANCED program.
SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
This procedure lets you adjust the sound output level balance between the main, center, and rear speakers 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 and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder. The adjustment of each speaker output level should be done at your listening position with the remote control transmitter. Otherwise, the result may not be satisfactory.

DELAY/CENTER /REAR/SWFR

Cancel the test tone.

Disappears.

DELAY/CENTER /REAR
Adjust its level. * Pressing the + side raises and the side lowers the level.
Notes Once you have completed these adjustments, you can adjust whole sound level on your audio system by using the VOLUME control (or the VOLUME keys on the remote control transmitter) only. q If you use external power amplifiers, you may also use their volume controls to achieve proper balance. q In step 9, if the center channel mode is in the PHANTOM position, the sound output level of the center speaker cannot be adjusted. This is because in this mode, the center sound is automatically output from the left and right main speakers.
<U.K. and Europe models only>
If there is insufficient sound output from the center and rear speakers, you may decrease the main speaker output level by setting the MAIN LEVEL switch on the rear panel to 10 dB.

BASIC OPERATIONS

TO PLAY A SOURCE
If you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and B switches.

Play the source.

Select the desired input source by using the input selector buttons. (For video sources, turn the TV/monitor ON.)

TUNER PHONO CD

Adjust to the desired output level.
* The name of the selected input source will appear on the display.
If desired, adjust the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE controls, etc. (refer to page 26) and use the digital sound field processor. (Refer to page 28.)

To turn off the power

Press the POWER switch again.
Notes on using the input selector buttons DSP-A592 q Note that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. * To select the source connected to the VIDEO AUX terminals on the front panel, press VIDEO AUX. q The selection of TAPE (MD) MON cannot be canceled by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press TAPE (MD) MON again so that TAPE MONITOR disappears from the display. When you select a button other than TAPE (MD) MON, make sure that TAPE MONITOR is not illuminated on the display. q If you select the input selector button for a video source without canceling the selection of TAPE (MD) MON, the playback result will be the video image from the video source and the sound from the audio tape (or MD etc.). q Once you play a video source, its video image will not be interrupted even if the input selector button for an audio source is selected. DSP-A492 q Note that pressing on each input selector button selects the source which is connected to the corresponding input terminals on the rear panel. q The selection of TAPE (MD) MONITOR cannot be canceled by pressing another input selector button. To cancel it, press TAPE (MD) MONITOR again so that TAPE MON disappears from the display. When you select a button other than TAPE (MD) MONITOR, make sure that TAPE MON is not illuminated on the display. q If you select the input selector button for a video source without canceling the selection of TAPE (MD) MONITOR, the playback result will be the video image from the video source and the sound from the audio tape (or MD etc.). q Once you play a video source, its video image will not be interrupted even if the input selector button for an audio source is selected.

VIDEO AUX TAPE (MD) MON 2CH/6CH
DSP-A492 If the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is used for recording, you can monitor the sounds being recorded by pressing TAPE (MD) MONITOR so that TAPE MON lights up on the display.
Selecting the SPEAKER system
Because one or two speaker systems (as main speakers) can be connected to this unit, the SPEAKERS switches allow you to select speaker system A or B, or both at once.
Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls
l 5 BASS 0 l TREBLE 0 l l 4
: Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.
Adjusting the BALANCE control
Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions.
TREBLE : Turn this clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the high frequency response. Note These controls are effective only for the sound from the main speakers.
Using the BASS EXTENSION switch
You can boost bass frequency response by setting this switch to the ON position. This switch is effective only on the sound from the main speakers.
Note This control is effective only for the sound from the main speakers.
USING DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSOR (DSP)
This unit incorporates a sophisticated, multi-program digital sound field processor. The processor allows you to electronically expand and change the shape of the audio sound field from both audio and video sources, creating a theater-like experience in your listening room. You can create an excellent audio sound field by selecting a suitable sound field program (this will, of course, depend on what you will be listening to), and adding desired adjustments. In addition, this unit incorporates a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder for multi-channel sound reproduction of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The operation of the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder can be controlled by selecting a corresponding DSP program including a combined operation of the Yamaha DSP and the Dolby Pro Logic Surround.
Brief Overview of Digital Sound Field Programs
The following list gives you a brief description 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 these sound fields was recorded at actual locations using sophisticated sound field measurement equipment. Note The channel level balance between the left and right rear effect speakers may vary depending on the sound field you are listening to. This is due to the fact that most of these sound field recreations are actual acoustic environments.
FEATURE This program is used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. The application of a sophisticated digital signal processing system reduces crosstalk and directs or steers the sound source more smoothly and precisely, as compared to conventional types. This program is also used for playback of sources encoded with Dolby Surround. Enhancing the Normal Dolby Pro Logic, the DSP technology simulates the multi-surround speaker systems of a 35 mm movie theater. This effect creates a wide surround sound field, and expands the sound stage with an improved presence image. This program is used for musical based movies, as well as drama and comedy based movies. This program is effective for music videos and gives excellent depth and clarity for vocals. For opera, the orchestra and stage are ideally recreated, letting you feel as if you were in an actual concert hall. This program is designed specifically to enhance mono source programs. Compared to a strictly mono setting, the sound image created in this mode is wider and slightly forward of the speaker pair, lending an immediacy to the overall sound. It is particularly effective when used with old mono movies, news broadcasts and dialog. This program gives you long delays between direct sounds and effect sounds, and extraordinarily spacious feel of a large stadium. This program recreates the acoustic environment of a lively disco in the heart of a very lively city. The sound is dense and highly concentrated. It is also characterized by a high-energy, immediate sound. This program is ideally suited for rock music. You will experience a very dynamic or lively sound field. In this program, the center will appear to be deep behind the main speakers, creating an expansive large hall ambience. Orchestra and opera music are suited for this sound field.

By continuously pressing the + or side of the TIME/LEVEL button, the level value changes continuously. The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point (0 dB).

TIME/LEVEL

Adjustable Control range: MIN, 20 to +10 dB
Adjustment of the REAR LEVEL
If desired, you can adjust the sound output level of the rear speakers even if the output level is already set in SPEAKER BALANCE ADJUSTMENT on page 22. Notes
DSP-A592 This adjustment can be made only when the built-in digital sound field processor is on, or the 6CH input source mode is selected. DSP-A492 This adjustment can be made only when the built-in digital sound field processor is on.
Press once or more so that REAR appears on the display. DSP-A592
Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the same in all the digital sound field programs.

Adjustment of DELAY TIME

You can adjust the time difference between the beginning of the sound from the main speakers and the beginning of the effect sound from the rear speakers. The larger the value, the later the effect sound is generated. This adjustment can be made to all programs individually. PRO LOGIC PRO LOGIC ENHANCED CONCERT VIDEO MONO MOVIE STADIUM DISCO ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALL : from 15 to 30 milliseconds (Preset value: 20 milliseconds) : from 15 to 30 milliseconds (Preset value: 20 milliseconds) : from 1 to 100 milliseconds (Preset value: 28 milliseconds) : from 1 to 100 milliseconds (Preset value: 20 milliseconds) : from 1 to 50 milliseconds (Preset value: 45 milliseconds) : from 1 to 100 milliseconds (Preset value: 14 milliseconds) : from 1 to 100 milliseconds (Preset value: 17 milliseconds) : from 1 to 100 milliseconds (Preset value: 30 milliseconds)
Press once or more so that DELAY appears on the display. DSP-A592
By continuously pressing the + or side of the TIME/LEVEL button, the value changes continuously. The value stops changing momentarily at the preset point. Adjustable
Notes Adding too much delay will cause an unnatural effect with some sources. When the TIME/LEVEL button is pressed, sound is momentarily interrupted.