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AP-U70

Personal Amplifier

A perfect match of audio and USB computer technology. With a powerful 2-channel amp (20W + 20W) built in, just add speakers and enjoy high sound quality personal theater on your desktop.

DP-U50

Personal Sound Processor
A perfect match of audio and USB computer technology. Add powered speakers and enjoy high sound quality personal theater on your desktop.
Connect Yamaha Personal Amplifier/Sound Processor to: Any Computer with USB port containing the system requirements as shown on the back page. Any Computer Game System Any Audio Sources, such as CD Player, MD Recorder or Cassette Deck Enjoy Desktop Personal Theater with: Virtual Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual 5.1 Capability Yamaha Near-Field CINEMA DSP with Recording Capability 48kHz/24-Bit Recording Capability Enjoy High Sound Quality Technology with: Extensive Digital Connections (SCMS* Compatible) 96kHz/24-Bit DAC Convenient Operation from Personal Computer and Remote Control Unit
* SCMS: Serial Copy Management System
Market Trends Expansion of PC market due to drop of PC prices and improvment of CPU performance. Increase of DVD-equipped PCs in budget price zone. Enjoyment of PC, Personal Entertainment, in addition to Home Theater in living rooms. More A/V content via the internet by broadband connection.
EMD (Electric Music Distribution) Silicon Audio and MP3 types of compressed sound. More PC users pay attention to music, sound and surround in their PC environments Product Concept New concept audio to realize Personal Theater by integrating USB-equipped PCs and consumer audio products.
AP-U70/DP-U50 Surround Programs HiFi DSP Programs HALL Concert Hall Europe European shoebox type hall image. Its verberations, particy in the mid and high frequency range. JAZZ Jazz Club Village Gate The famous N.Y. jazz club has a wide lisyening area with a sound field centered slightly to the left of sage. CHURCH Church Royaumont This sound field produces soft echoes which give the impression of being in a space with a high celling. Near-Field CINEMA DSP Programs and Dolby/DTS Surround Programs LIVE Live Concert Choose for live sports broadcasts, and music shows. Brings out the full impact of stereo sources. GAME Game Amusement Specially designed to enhance game sounds for a more realistic gaming experience. MOVIE 70mm Movie Theater Dynamic reproduction of the sound effects of contemporary SF and action movies. Dolby Digital Movie Theater Near-Field CINEMA DSP plus Dolby Digital provides theatre-like all-enveloping surround sound. DTS Digital Sur. Movie Theater Near-Field CINEMA DSP technology maximizes the potential of the DTS Digital Surround system. VIRTUAL SURROUND Virtual Surround Allows you to experience Dolby Pro-Logic sound without the two rear speakers. (VDD) Virtual Dolby Digital Simulates Dolby Digital surround sound through the front speakers only. DTS Virtual 5.1 Allows you to experience 5.1-channel DTS without the two rear speakers. HEADPHONE 3D (HP3D) HP3D Delivers the expansive realism of surround sound through headphones.

Remarks

: HiFi DSP Programs

: A/V Programs

: Near-Field CINEMA DSP

: Virtual Surround

: Headphone 3D
AP-U70/DP-U50 New Product Information
AP-U70 Features High Quality 2-Channel Stereo Amplifier (20W + 20W) Easy Connection with Conventional Audio Speakers for Personal Theater
DP-U50 Features High Quality Sound Processor Easy Connection with Powered Speakers for Personal Theater
AP-U70/DP-U50 Common Features USB Audio to/from D/A Converter (SCMS compatibility) 96kHz/24-Bit D/A Converter USB Capture Capability for External Digital Audio Sound (SCMS compatibility) Dolby Digital and DTS Digital Surround Decoding, DSP Processing (Yamaha Original YSS-928 LSI) Yamaha Near-Field CINEMA DSP Virtual Dolby Digital and DTS Virtual 5.1 Programs (2-main speaker surround system) SILENT CINEMA for Headphone Enjoyment Yamaha DSP Effect Recording 4-Position Input Selector (USB, PC, Aux 1 and Aux 2) Versatile Digital Input/Output Terminals: 1 USB Port, 2 Optical Input, 1 Coaxial Input and 1 Optical Output Multi-Channel Discrete Sounds via USB - 4-Channel Mode: Main L/R and Rear Effect L/R - 6-Channel Mode: Main L/R, Center, Rear Effect L/R and Subwoofer - DirectSound3D Compatible 24-Bit/44.1kHz and 24-Bit/48kHz Sounds via USB (render and capture) Render and Capture via USB (16-bit/44.1kHz, 16bit/48kHz, 24-Bit/44.1kHz and 24-Bit/48kHz) Newly Developed GUI (Graphic User Interface) Control Software 7-Band Graphic Equalizer with 5 Preset Modes (Rock, Pops, Vocal, Fusion and Classic) Subwoofer Out Rec Out Digitally Regulated Volume Control (min. max. 66 step;, GUI: 0 -80dB, 1dB steps) with Mute Switch Handheld Remote Control Unit

AP-U70/DP-U50 Main Specifications Minimum RMS Output Power (6 ohms, 2020,000 Hz) Input Sensitivity/Impedance (Analog) Frequency Response USB 20 Hz 20 kHz PC/Aux Digital Input 20 Hz 20 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion (USB & PC/Aux Digital Input) Signal-to-Noise Ratio USB PC/Aux Digital Input Dimensions (W x H x D); Weight
AP-UW + 20 W (0.8% THD) 150 mV/30 k-ohms dB (main) 0.dB (main) dB (main) 0.dB (main) 0.06% (Sp-Out, 4 V/5 ohms) 85 dB(Sp Out, 11 V/6 ohms) 90 dB (Sp Out, 11 V/6 ohms) 120 x 294 x 355 mm; 5.5 kg 43/4 x 119/16 x 14; 12.1 lbs.
DP-U50 Not supplied 150 mV/30 k-ohms dB (preout) 0.dB (preout) dB (preout) 0.dB (preout) 0.01% (preout) 100 dB (preout) 110 dB (preout) 120 x 294 x 355 mm; 5 kg 43/4 x 119/16 x 14; 11 lbs.
AP-U70 Personal Amplifier/DP-U50 Personal Sound Processor
Recommended Speakers: Yamaha NS-U30 High quality speakers will bring out the AP-U70s full potential. Yamaha NS-U30 speakers are an excellent choice.
AP-U70/DP-U50 Rear Panel Connecions (Photo: AP-U70)

NP-U30

Analog Audio Inputs: PC, Aux 1 and Aux 2 Subwoofer Out Coaxial Digital Input (PC), Optical Digital Input (PC) and Optical Digital Input (Aux 1) Speaker Terminals (AP-U70) Rec Out (APU70); Preout (DP-U50) USB Port
2-Way Acoustic Suspension Speaker System

Optical Digital Output

NS-U30 Main Features and Specifications Drivers: 9cm (3-1/2) Cone Woofer and 2cm (3/4) Tweeter Magnetic Shielding Frequency Response: 7525,000 Hz Impedance: 6 ohms Input Power (Maximum/Nominal): 60 W/20 W Sensitivity: 88 dB/2.83 V/m Dimensions (W x H x D): 110 x 293 x 192 mm; 4-3/8 x 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 Weight: 1.8 kg; 4 lbs.

System Connections

CD Player CDR Decorder Subwoofer MD Decorder PC

System Requirements

For digital audio streaming using a USB connection, your computer must have the following: Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 98/SE, Microsoft Windows ME and Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional USB Port Macintosh OS: Macintosh up to OS 9.0.4 USB Port

Speakers

Powered Speakers
For details about system requirements, please contact our website:

PERSONAL AMPLIFIER

AP-U70

PERSONAL SOUND PROCESSOR

DP-U50

DSP MUTE

SET UP MANUAL MANUEL DE CONFIGURATION
The owners manual for this model consists of two volumes, SET UP MANUAL and OPERATION MANUAL. Le manuel d'utilisation pour ce modle se compose de deux volumes, le MANUEL DE CONFIGURATION et le MANUEL DUTILISATION.
* This manual uses terms utilized by the English operating system as shown on the computer monitor. If the operating system you are using is in another language, please replace the English terms with the terms used in your computers operating system. * Ce manuel utilise des termes employs par les systmes dexploitation en langue anglaise tels quils apparassent sur le moniteur dun ordinateur. Si votre systme dexploitation utilise une autre langue, veuillez remplacer la terminologie anglaise par celle quil utilise.

FEATURES

This unit brings high-quality audio to your

CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

computer.

The USB interface allows remote control of this
Unpacking.. Battery installation.. Battery replacement.. Remote control operation range. 2 2
unit from your computer, using the supplied Application Software, plus various audio I/O options.
Ideal for use with computer games, internet
music, CD-ROM, DVD, multimedia software, and more.
Yamahas Near-Field Cinema DSP (Digital Sound

CONNECTIONS

Terminals and their functions. Connecting your computer. Connecting audio equipment. Connecting speakers.. Plugging in this unit.. 8
field Processing) technology provides live music performance and movie theater surround sound. The sound effect of DSP is also available for headphone listening.
Sophisticated Virtual 3D technology reproduces
multichannel sources such as Dolby Digital* and DTS** providing a realistic surround effect with just two speakers.
This unit is compatible with the following audio
INSTALLING USB DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE
Preparations before installation. 9 System requirements.. 9 Installing the software.. 10
Microsoft Windows 98/98SE or Windows Me.. 10 Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional. 13 Macintosh computer.. 16
signals received via a USB connection: multi-channel (two, four and six channels) audio, high quality digital audio of 24 bits/48 kHz and Dolby Digital-encoded signals. (Some operating systems and software programs do not support this feature.)

APPENDIX

Troubleshooting.. 18
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. 19921997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. DTS, DTS Digital Surround, are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Copyright 1996 Digital Theater Systems,

English

Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Unpacking

After unpacking, check that the following items are supplied. Remote control

Battery installation

Since the remote control will be used for many of this units control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries.
Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type)

CHURCH

ON/OFF

USB cable

MUTE VOLUME
Turn the remote control over and remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment cover.
CD-ROM The CD-ROM contains the Application Software and online help for controlling this unit from your computer.

Battery replacement

If you notice that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Notes Use AA, R6, UM-3 batteries. Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the battery compartment.) Remove the batteries if the remote control is not to be used for an extended period of time. If the batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material and avoid contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
Remote control operation range

USB PC AUX1

VIRTUAL
5.ICH DIGITAL USB PCM D. DSP PROLOGIC FM AM ST

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)
Notes The area between the remote control and the main unit must be clear of large obstacles. Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; otherwise, the remote control may not work properly. If necessary, position the main unit away from direct lighting.

Select the View tab, and click the Devices by type option button. Click the + symbol next to Sound, video and game controllers, and make sure that USB Audio Device appears in the list, as shown. Notes The device list on your computer may differ to that shown here. If ! or ? is shown at the head of the device name, check the followings: * The USB cable is firmly connected. * The AC power cord of this unit is plugged into an AC outlet. If the driver has not been successfully installed, disconnect the USB cable and connect it again. Then try to install the driver again. If installation still fails, restart Windows and try again.
Setting of Audio and Audio CD
Checking sound output and adjusting volume
Click the Windows Start button and select Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon.
Click the Audio tab and select USB Audio Device at Preferred device of Sound Playback. * Usually, this setting is automatically made.
Volume control Power switch
Click the Hardware tab and double-click the item of the DVD or CD-ROM to be used in the Devices. Click the Properties tab, and click the check box of Enable digital CD audio for this CD-ROM device to enter the check mark. * It may happen that the check box cannot be clicked because some CD-ROM drives cannot be used for playing audio CDs.
Restart Windows, and log in with Administrator.
Adjust the volume on the computer as follows. a) Double-click the speaker icon on the task tray, or select Start, Programs, Accessories, Entertainment in this order and click Volume Control. (The volume adjustment window appears.) b) Adjust the volume by dragging the Volume slider. Set the slider between the center and max. position. * Do not enter the check mark in the Mute check box. If entered, sound output will stop.
Click the Windows Start button and select Settings, and then Control Panel. Double-click the Sounds and Multimedia icon. Click the Sounds tab. Check that the sound is output normally by outputting Default Beep, etc. from Sound Events.
* If no sound is heard, restart Windows and check again.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. If the Windows Autorun feature is turned on, the installation start-up screen appears automatically.
Continue with the installation as prompted.
Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/Remove Programs window appears.
Select YAMAHA AP-U70 (or DP-U50) Application in the software list. YAMAHA AP-U70 (or DP-U50) Application is highlighted.
Click the Change/Remove button and continue as prompted.

Macintosh computer

Connections and setup
Plug the AC power cord of this unit into the AC outlet. Start the Macintosh. Connect this unit to a USB port on the computer using the supplied USB cable. The driver software for USB audio is automatically installed.

Press the power switch of this unit to turn on this unit. Some messages are shown on the display.
Notes The sound output destination cannot be changed from Choose a device for sound output on the Control Panels. When using the internal speaker of the Macintosh as the sound output destination, disconnect the USB cable connecting this unit and the Macintosh. When using headphones with this unit connected to the USB port on the Macintosh, use the headphone jack on this unit, not the jack on the Macintosh. Since the Macintosh issues a start-up sound at power-on before the sound signal via the USB connection is activated, the start-up sound cannot be issued via the USB connection. To play the start-up sound via this unit, you need a separate analog connection between this unit and the Macintosh. (When USB MIX is set to ON from the Setup Panel of the Application Software, you can mix the start-up sound via the analog connection with the same sound via the USB connection without making any change in the input selector settings.)
Make the following operations on the front panel of this unit. a) Press the USB input selector key. b) Use the volume control to adjust the volume. (Set the control to about 30.)
Check that the sound is output normally by outputting Alert Sounds, etc. from Sound on the Control Panels on the Macintosh. Adjust the volume by dragging the Sound tab on the Control Panels. Set the tab between the center and max. position.
How to use the Application Software and Online Help
All operating instructions for the Application Software is available from the Online Help. To refer to the instructions, select the Online Help from the menu displayed upon activation of the Application Software.
Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The CD-ROM includes the simple installer AP-U70 (or DP-U50) Installer and the installation data folder.
Double-click the simple installer AP-U70 (or DPU50) Installer to start it. The Application Software and Online Help are installed on the hard disk.
Files installed by the simple installer The simple installer AP-U70 (or DP-U50) Installer copies the AP-U70 (or DP-U50) Application folder in the installation data folder to a specified location. It additionally copies the AP-U70 (or DP-U50) Help folder into the Help folder in the System Folder on the startup disk. To install the Application Software without using the simple installer, follow the instructions below.

Using this unit affects TV reception or the performance of other equipment.
The equipment may be too close to this unit.
Move the equipment away from this unit.
Depending on some computer hardware or operating systems, all functions of this unit cannot be used. You can refer to the following Yamaha website for details and related information. http://www.yamaha.co.jp/audio/
YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA
ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR, 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN, BEI HAMBURG, F.R. OF GERMANY ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, VASTRA FRLUNDA, SWEDEN MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA

Printed in Malaysia

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OPERATION MANUAL MANUEL DUTILISATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For Canadian Customers

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
7. Always set the volume to minimum before starting
audio playback. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started.
8. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents
as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. When this unit is turned off by pressing the power switch on the front panel or the POWER key on the remote control, this unit turns into the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is designed to consume a small amount of power. This units power supply is completely cut off from the AC line only when the AC power cord is disconnected.
9. Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.
10. When not planning to use this unit for a long period
(i.e., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
11. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug when there is an electric storm.
12. Grounding or polarization Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization of appliances is not defeated.
Main features of this unit
Using Yamahas unique DSP technology, this unit can bring excitement and realism to any audio source by simulating the acoustic environments of concert halls, movie theaters, and so on with only two speakers. With its stylish, vertical design, this unit allows you to use various audio sources, including your computer, CD player, MD or tape deck, as shown below.
Although this unit can be used as part of a typical hi-fi system, connecting it to your computer via the USB terminal, and running the supplied Application Software, allows you to remotely control this unit from your computer and edit the sound field programs.

This unit

Personal computer

MD recorder etc.

[For DP-U50 only]
This unit cannot be connected with speakers directly. Connect this unit to speakers with a built-in amplifier, a mini-component system, etc., or connect this unit to speakers via a power amplifier.

6 Volume control [front panel]
VOLUME (Down/Up) keys [remote control]
These control and keys adjust the speaker and headphone volume. The volume cannot be adjusted when this unit is in the standby mode.

Headphone jack

Stereo headphones can be connected to this mini-jack for private listening, with Virtual 3D effects specifically tailored for headphone listening.

8 Power switch (

) [front panel] POWER key [remote control]
Each click of this switch changes the status of this unit between standby mode and power on. * In the standby mode, this unit can be turned on remotely from your computer, using the supplied Application Software. Note that this unit uses a small amount of power in the standby mode.
9 Sound field program selector keys
Each of these keys selects the corresponding sound field program.

0 TEST key

This key is used to output a test tone. The test tone is used when adjusting the volume balance between the left and right front speakers, or among all speakers in the system including the virtual rear speakers. (Refer to page 13 for details.)

2 Display

The display shows various settings, selected input source, sound field program and various other information.

3 DSP key [front panel]

ON/OFF key [remote control]
This key activates the sound field programs produced by the internal DSP.

A Custom keys (A, B, C)

These keys are available when this unit and your computer are connected with the USB cable, and the supplied Application Software is installed on the computer. Each of these keys can be programmed with a set of commands (input selector, sound field program, volume setting, etc.) by using the Application Software. After storing, simply pressing each key will execute the stored command. * Refer to the online help of the Application Software for details.

4 MUTE key

This key is used to cut off sound output temporarily. Turning the volume control on the front panel or pressing the VOLUME keys on the remote control restores sound output. Pressing this key again also restores sound output. * Sound output will also be restored by changing the status of this unit between standby and power-on, changing the input source or the sound field program, and so on.

(Down/Up) keys

These keys are used to select sound field programs. These keys only work when the internal DSP is activated (when DSP is illuminated on the display).

About the display

This section explains what the various display indicators mean.

5.ICH D. DSP

DIGITAL USB PCM PROLOGIC

1 VIRTUAL

This indicator appears when this unit is using Virtual 3D.
7 Sound output indicators

Automatic power saving function If there is no operation on this units front panel, the remote control or the Application Software for about 24 hours with the power of this unit on, this unit will automatically be set to the standby mode. Note [DP-U50 only] The PRE OUT terminals on the rear panel will output signals even if headphones are used.
Using sound field programs
This units built-in DSP (Digital Sound field Processor) can simulate various acoustic environments, including a concert hall and movie theater, with its seven sound field programs. For best results, choose a program appropriate for the selected audio source. First follow steps 15 of Playing a source on page 8.

Turn on the DSP.

The name of the selected sound field program appears on the display. Select the desired sound field program.

HALL JAZZ CHURCH

Front panel: Pressing or repeatedly changes the program. Remote control: Press the key of the desired program.

Active program

The following programs are available. Program Hi-Fi DSP (for music sources) HALL (CONCERT HALL EUROPE) JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB VILLAGE GATE) CHURCH (CHURCH ROYAUMONT) GAME (GAME AMUSEMENT) Feature This program simulates the sound field of a mediumsized hall, with a beautiful and rich reverberation. This program simulates the sound field of a famous New York jazz club. This program simulates the sound field of a Gothic church, with the unique effect of sound reverberating back and forth in a domed ceiling. Note These programs create a sound field that feels real, just as if you were actually there.
This program adds depth and surround effects to For these sound field programs, a computer games, enhancing the gaming experience. Yamaha DSP effect is applied to Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, MOVIE (MOVIE THEATER) The realism provided by this program gives the DTS, and other surround sounds impression that youre actually in the scene. for motion-picture audio. This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere LIVE (LIVE CONCERT) *: HP3D and lets you feel that you are in the midst of the When headphones are action, as if attending an actual jazz or rock concert. connected, this program This program simulates the effect of Dolby Digital VDD [HP3D*] changes to a simulation (VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL) and DTS and is ideal for DVD software encoded program called HP3D, which is specifically tailored for using Dolby Digital or DTS. DTS [HP3D*] headphone listening. (DTS VIRTUAL 5.1)
Note Just after selecting a program, the program name scrolls from right to left on the display, and then its short-version name lights up.

CINEMA DSP (for video sources)

To turn off the DSP

Press the DSP key on the front panel or the ON/OFF key on the remote control. THROUGH appears on the display.
Adjusting DSP sound field parameters
The surround effect of each program or the Virtual 3D effect can be adjusted to the desired taste by using the Application Software. Refer to the online help of the Application Software for details.

Recording

Input sources (e.g., a computer or CD player) selected on this unit can be recorded by an MD recorder, tape deck, etc. connected to this unit. Also, input signals can be fed to your computer via the USB connection. * When a source is recorded using a sound field program, sound field effects are recorded with the source. First turn on the external unit to be used, and then this unit.
Select the source to be recorded by using the input selector keys.
Recording on an external recording unit
Start recording on a recording unit (an MD recorder, tape deck, etc.). Start playing the input source.
Playing the recorded result via this unit
Select the input signals sent from the recording unit with the input selector keys. Notes If input signals received at any digital input terminal other than the USB terminal is outputted at the digital output terminal, the sampling frequency for the output signals is the same as that for input signals. The sampling frequency for digital signals converted from analog signals on this unit is 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. When digital input signals are outputted at the digital output terminal, track information (CD-text data, automatic track renewal when recording is made on an MD, etc.) is invalid if any sound field program (including the graphic equalizer effect) is used.
Recording on a computer (via the USB connection)
When recording or processing signals inputted to your computer via the USB connection, the following setting is needed on the computer.

Operating this unit with the Application Software
If this unit is connected to your computer via the USB connection and the Application Software is installed in your computer from the supplied CD-ROM, you can operate this unit with the Application Software from your computer. Moreover, the Application Software, once installed on your computer, offers various settings unavailable from this unit or the remote control. (For instructions on how to install the Application Software, see the separate SET UP MANUAL.) This section briefly explains how to use the Application Software, the setting screens, and the available functions. For further details, refer to the Online Help of the Application Software. Notes The screen images shown in this section are of the basic screens for the Windows version. The Macintosh version slightly differs in button arrangement, etc. The screen design, functions, etc., are subject to change due to version upgrades.

About the Main Panel

The Main Panel allows you to perform the following basic operations. Tabs are shown at the bottom of the detailed-setting screen. To make detailed settings of the desired function available from any detailed-setting screen, click on the tab for the function.

1 Display

This section shows the current status of the volume, input selectors, sound field programs, etc. by characters.

6 DSP selector

You can directly select a DSP sound field program.
7 Detailed-setting screens
Select one of the detailed-setting screen tabs at the bottom of the current detailed-setting screen. The new detailed-setting screen will be displayed, where you can make detailed settings of the function. DSP-EDIT: For adjusting the DSP sound field parameters (See page 16.) VIRTUAL: For adjusting the virtual 3D (See page 17.) D-RANGE: For adjusting the dynamic range (See page 17.) EQUALIZER: For operating the graphic equalizer (See page 17.)

2 Input selector

The input selector allows you to directly change the input source.

3 Volume control

You can adjust the volume by dragging the indicator or by clicking the up ( ) and down ( ) arrows. You can also alternately turn on and off the speakers by clicking the speaker icon below.
4 Changing the panel size
You can minimize the size of the Main Panel.

5 SETUP

Open this panel to change available settings in the Setup panel. (See page 18 for details on the Setup panel.)

8 POWER

1 Balance adjustment

You can adjust the volume balance between the right and left speakers. Virtual rear speaker position setting You can set the position of the virtual rear speakers (the speakers are positioned symmetrically.) HRTF (Head-related Transfer Function) adjustment You can make an adjustment to personal characteristics. Test tone You can output a test tone successively from the speakers at their current positions, allowing setting and adjustment while listening to the tone.
Adjusting the dynamic range
You can set the dynamic range for playing a source with Dolby Digital decoded. This is especially effective for low-volume listening. Select the D-RANGE tab at the bottom of the Main Panel. The following screen appears.

1 Dynamic range setting

Select the dynamic range for playing a source with Dolby Digital decoded from MIN, STANDARD, and MAX. The MAX setting provides a dynamic range of a movie theater while MIN provides a dynamic range suitable for late night, low-volume listening. Dynamic range adjustment This setting becomes available when you choose STANDARD for the dynamic range. This adjusts highlevel cut scale (H-LEVELCut) and low-level boost scale (L-LEVELBST), allowing you to freely adjust the dynamic range between MAX and MIN.
Operating the graphic equalizer
The 7-band graphic equalizer allows you to set the frequency characteristics according to the type of the music that is played and to compensate for the room characteristics and the speakers frequency characteristics. This panel is always shown when no DSP sound field program is selected. When a DSP sound field program is selected, selecting the EQUALIZER tab at the bottom of the Main Panel will show this panel.

1 Preset patterns

Five patterns of frequency characteristics have been preset for different types of music, such as ROCK and POPS. Click a button to select the effect that suits the music type. Storing and calling users patterns You can store and call up to two patterns of frequency characteristics you specify. FLAT This makes the frequency response curves flat. Graphic equalizer The 7-band equalizer allows you to set your desired frequency response curves. By dragging the indicator for each frequency band, you can adjust the frequencies within the range of +6 to 6 dB. E-

Setting adjustment on the Setup panel
When you click SETUP of the Main Panel, the Setup panel appears, allowing you to perform the following settings.
Edit Names of Input Sources
You can assign a name consisting up to seven characters to each input source. For example, if a tape deck is connected to the AUX 1 terminals, you can change the name, AUX 1, to TAPE. As this name change information is sent to the main unit, the display on the main unit changes accordingly.

USB Setting

USB Multi-Channel Setting (for Windows only)
This allows you to select the number of channels for sending playback signals via the USB connection from two, four, and six channels. (Note that you cannot record signals from the USB connection on the computer when six channels are selected.)

Volume Settings

USB Mix
When USB Mix is on, even if signals received at input terminal(s) other than the USB terminal when it is selected, you can mix the input signals from that selection with the signals from the computer via the USB connection and play the mixed signals. For example, while you are listening to music from the tape deck connected to AUX 1, mail arrival beeps and warning beeps are also available. Clicking the check box to enter the check mark in the box will turn on the USB Mix. This status allows you to adjust the volume level of the signals from the USB connection. (As this adjusts the volume balance between the selected input signals and the input signals from the USB connection, it does not affect the volume when USB is selected by the input selector keys.) Clicking the check box to delete the check mark will turn off the USB Mix. In this status, the signals from the USB connection can be played only when USB is selected by the input selector keys.

Custom Keys

Skin Selection
This allows you to select the skin (the design of the background picture of the Application Software) from several preset patterns.
Setting Remote Control Custom keys
This allows you to store a set of commands (input selector, sound field program, volume setting, etc.) to each of the A, B and C keys on the remote control. After storing, simply pressing each key will execute the stored command.
Note The screen design, functions, etc. are subject to change due to software upgrades. For details, refer to the Online Help of the Application Software.

Maximum Volume Setting

When adjusting the volume on the Application Software, you may inadvertently turn up the volume too high. To avoid this, you can use this function to set a maximum volume for the Application Software.

Correctly set the recording device on the computer. [Refer to Recording on computer (via the USB connection) on page 12.] Use a source encoded with Dolby Digital or DTS.
The playback source is encoded with neither Dolby Digital nor DTS.
Sound from the computer via the USB connection may be mixed with sound from other sources because the USB Mix setting is set to ON with the Application Software. The level balance is not set to center on the Balance setting on the VIRTUAL panel in the Application Software.
Set the USB Mix setting to OFF if you do not want to hear mixed sounds.
Left and right volume levels are different.
Set the level balance to center.
Problem The remote control does not work. The remote control does not function properly.
Cause The batteries of the remote control are weak. Wrong distance or angle.
What to Do Replace the batteries with new ones. The remote control will function from a maximum range of 6 meters and no more than 30 degrees off-axis from the front panel. Reposition the main unit.
Direct sunlight or strong light (of an inverter type fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit.

Specifications

Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 20W + 20W (20 Hz20 kHz, 6, 0.4% THD) Maximum Power 26W + 26W (1 kHz, 6, 10% THD) 150 mV/35 k Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) 68 dB or less (SP Output, L/R) Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] [Europe and U.K. models] [Australia model] Power Consumption [U.S.A. and Canada models] [Europe, U.K. and Australia models] Dimensions (W H D) Weight Accessories AC 120V, 60 Hz AC 230V, 50 Hz AC 240V, 50 Hz 60W 55W
Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance PC IN, AUX1 IN, AUX2 IN (ANALOG) Maximum Input Signal PC, AUX1, AUX2 Output Level/Output Impedance REC OUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
2.1V or more (1 kHz) 150 mV/2.0 k 2.0V/1.7 k (50 Hz)
492 mm (4-3/4 )41 61/9-11 5.5 kg (12 lbs. 2 oz.)
Headphone Jack Output Level/Output Impedance ANALOG PC IN, etc. 320 mV/61 (1 kHz, 150 mV) Frequency Response USB, DIGITAL IN (PC, AUX1) to SP Output 20 Hz20 kHz ( 0.1dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz, 20 kLPF) USB, DIGITAL IN (PC, AUX1) to SP Output 0.06% or less (4V/6) Signal-to-Noise Ratio USB to SP Output 85 dB or more (11V/6) PC IN, AUX1 IN (DIGITAL) to SP Output 90 dB or more (11V/6)
CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh-hybrid) USB cable Remote control Battery2
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Output Level/Output Impedance PRE OUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT 2.0V/2.0 k 2.0V/1.7 k (50 Hz) 150 mV/35 k Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) 20V or less (PRE OUT, L/R) Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] [Europe and U.K. models] [Australia model] Power Consumption Dimensions (W H D) Weight Accessories AC 120V, 60 Hz AC 230V, 50 Hz AC 240V, 50 Hz 20W 492 mm (4-3/4 )41 61/9-11 5.0 kg (11 lbs.) CD-ROM (Windows/Macintosh-hybrid) USB cable Remote control Battery2
Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance PC IN, AUX1 IN, AUX2 IN (ANALOG) Maximum Input Signal PC, AUX1, AUX2

2.1V or more (1 kHz)

Headphone Jack Output Level/Output Impedance ANALOG PC IN, etc. 320 mV/61 (1 kHz, 150 mV) Frequency Response USB, DIGITAL IN (PC, AUX1) to PRE OUT 20 Hz20 kHz ( 0.1dB) Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz, 20 kLPF) USB, DIGITAL IN (PC, AUX1) to PRE OUT 0.01% or less Signal-to-Noise Ratio USB to PRE OUT 100 dB or more PC IN, AUX1 IN (DIGITAL) to PRE OUT 110 dB or more

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