3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,

contact your dealer.

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.

PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha stereo receiver an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamahas undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system, and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments movie theater, concert hall, and so on. In addition, you get incredible realism from sources encoded with Dolby Surround using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder. Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.
Digital Sound Field Processing
What is it that makes live music so good? Todays advanced sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to the sound of a live performance, but chances are youll still notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same sound in your own listening room, so youll feel all the sound of a live concert. Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of several actual live performance environments, all in your own home.

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

Monitor TV VIDEO IN

S VIDEO IN

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.

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 to raise or lower the volume level.

C Tone controls

These controls are effective only for the sound from the main speakers. BASS Used to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response. TREBLE Used to increase or decrease the high frequency response. The 0 position produces flat response.

D BALANCE control

Adjusts 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.

8 PHONES jack When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack. You can listen to the sound to be output from the main speakers through headphones. When listening with headphones privately, set both the SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position and switch off the digital sound field processor (so that no DSP program name is illuminated on the display) by pressing the EFFECT button.

E CENTER MODE button

Selects a center channel output mode (NORMAL, WIDE or PHANTOM). (For details, refer to page 21.)
F DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/
buttons DSP-A592 Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level (REAR), center channel output level (CENTER) and the output level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR). Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR button and adjust its time or level by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/ button. DELAY/CENTER/REAR and TIME/LEVEL +/ buttons DSP-A492 Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the rear channel output level (REAR) and the center channel output level (CENTER). Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the DELAY/CENTER/REAR button and adjust its time or level by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/ button.
9 SPEAKERS switches Set the switch A or B (or both A and B) for the main speaker system (connected to this unit) you will use to the ON position. Set the switch for the main speaker system you will not use to the OFF position.

G VIDEO AUX terminals

DSP-A592 only Connect an auxiliary video or audio input source unit such as a camcorder to these terminals. If the connected video unit has a S video output terminal, connect it to the S VIDEO terminal to obtain a high resolution picture. The source connected to these terminals can be selected by the corresponding input selector button.

DISPLAY PANEL

TAPE MON
NORM WIDE PHANTOM EFFECT OFF PRO LOGIC CONCERT MONO DISCO ROCK CONCERT ENHANCED VIDEO MOVIE STADIUM CONCERT HALL
Multi-information display
Displays various information, for example name of selected DSP program and name of selected input source.

TAPE MONITOR indicator

DSP-A592 Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MON button. TAPE MON indicator DSP-A492 Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MONITOR button.
2 SLEEP indicator Lights up while the built-in SLEEP timer is functioning. 3 Center channel mode indicators The name of a selected center channel mode lights up only when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is selected. 4 EFFECT OFF indicator RX-V592RDS only Lights up if neither the digital sound field processor nor the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on. In this state, sound output is 2-channel stereo.

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.

DIR A TAPE

VOLUME SLEEP
: Provided for DSP-A592 only.
Select the main speakers to be used.
* If you use two main speaker systems, press both the A and B switches.

Set to the position.

BASS 0 l l 5 TREBLE 0 l l 4 BALANCE 0 l l 4 L5R

BASS EXTENSION

Turn the power on.

Set to the 0 position.

Set to the OFF ( ).
Select the center channel output mode suitable for your speaker configuration. (Refer to SPEAKER CONFIGURATION on page 7.)

Turn up the volume.

CENTER MODE
NORMAL WIDE PHANTOM You will hear a test tone (like pink noise) from the left main speaker, then the center speaker, then the right main speaker, and then the rear speakers, for about two seconds each. The display changes as shown below. Main (L) Center
On the feature of each mode, refer to the Note shown below.
Note In step 6, when you select a center channel output mode, note the following. For 5 speaker configuration) NORMAL: Select this mode when you use a center speaker that is smaller than the main speakers. In this mode, the bass tone will be output from the main speakers. WIDE: Select this mode when you use the center speaker approximately same sized as the main speakers. For 4 speaker configuration) PHANTOM: Select this mode when you do not use the center speaker. The center sound will be output from the left and right main speakers.

Rear (L and R)

Main (R)
The test tone from the left rear speaker and the right rear speaker will be heard at the same time.
Adjust the BALANCE control so that the effect sound output level of the left main speaker and the right main speaker are the same.

BALANCE 0 l l 4 L5R

CONTINUED
Adjust the sound output levels of the center speaker and the rear speakers so that they become almost as same as that of the main speakers. Press once or more so that CENTER or REAR appears on the display. * Select CENTER to adjust the output level of the center speaker, and select REAR to adjust the output level of the rear speakers. DSP-A592

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.

Press once or more so that CENTER appears on the display. DSP-A592
This adjustment can be made only when the digital sound field program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected.
Once the output level is adjusted, the level value will be the same in all the digital sound field programs mentioned above.
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.
Note The values of the delay time, center level and rear level you set the last time will remain memorized even when the power of this unit is off. However, if the power cord is kept disconnected for more than one week, these values will be automatically changed back to the original factory settings.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER

If you use the SLEEP timer of this unit, you can make this unit turn off automatically. When you are going to sleep while enjoying a broadcast or other desired input source, this timer function is helpful. Notes q The SLEEP timer can be controlled only with the remote control transmitter. q The components on which the SLEEP timer is effective are the sources connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLET(S) on the rear panel of this unit.

To set the SLEEP time

To cancel the selected SLEEP time

SLEEP SLEEP

Press once or more to select the desired SLEEP time.
Press once or more so that SLEEP OFF appears on the display. (It will soon disappear and the SLEEP indicator will go off from the display.) Note The SLEEP timer setting can also be canceled by turning off the power with the POWER switch or disconnecting the power plug of this unit from the AC outlet.
Indicates the SLEEP time.
Lights up. Whenever the SLEEP key is pressed, the SLEEP time will change as follows. (Minutes)
The SLEEP timer is off (OFF). (The state before the SLEEP key is pressed.) After a while, the display returns to the indication before the SLEEP timer is set.
The unit will be turned off automatically at the selected SLEEP time.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.
SYMPTOM The unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is pressed, or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. CAUSE Power cord is not plugged in or is not completely inserted. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not set to the upper or the lower end exactly. Incorrect output cord connections. Appropriate input source is not selected. The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly. Speaker connections are not secure. The sound suddenly goes off. The protection circuit has been activated because of short circuit etc. The SLEEP timer has functioned. Amplifier Only one side speaker outputs the sound. Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Incorrect cord connections. Sound hums. Incorrect cord connections. No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. The volume level is low while playing a record. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. No sound from the rear speakers. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The power to the component connected to the REC OUT terminals of this unit is off. The sound output level to the rear speakers is set to minimum. The monaural sound source is played in DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED mode. No sound from the center speaker. The sound output level to the center speaker is set to minimum. The center channel mode is in PHANTOM mode. Incorrect sound field program selection.

Remote control transmitter
REMEDY Firmly plug in the power cord. Set the switch to the upper or the lower end exactly.

No sound or no picture.

Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with the input selector buttons. Set the SPEAKERS switch which corresponds to the speakers to be used to the ON position. Secure the connections. Turning the unit off and then on will reset the protection circuit. Cancel the SLEEP timer function. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. The player should be connected to the unit through the MC head amplifier. Turn the power to the component on. Raise the sound output level to the rear speakers. Select another program suitable for the monaural sound source. Raise the sound output level to the center speaker. Select NORMAL or WIDE. Select the appropriate program. Change the position of the main unit.
The remote control transmitter does not work.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type of flourescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit. The batteries of this remote control transmitter are too weak.
Replace the batteries with new ones. Turn the power to this unit on.
The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the compact disc player or cassette deck that are connected with this unit.

Others

The power to this unit is off.

SPECIFICATIONS

AUDIO SECTION
Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel Main L, R 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.04% THD <DSP-A592>..70W+70W <DSP-A492>..65W+65W Center <DSP-A592> 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.07% THD.70W <DSP-A492> 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.09% THD.65W Rear <DSP-A592> 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.3% THD..35W+35W <DSP-A492> 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD..20W+20W Maximum Power [General model only] 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD Main L, R <DSP-A592>..110W+110W <DSP-A492>..100W+100W Center <DSP-A592>..110W <DSP-A492>..100W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) <DSP-A592> 8/6/4/2 ohms.95/120/150/170W <DSP-A492> 8/6/4/2 ohms.95/115/145/165W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD [Europe model only] <DSP-A592>..110W <DSP-A492>..95W IEC Power 8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1% THD [Europe model only] <DSP-A592>..85W <DSP-A492>..80W Power Band Width <DSP-A592> 8 ohms, 30W, 0.08% THD..10 Hz to 50 kHz <DSP-A492> 8 ohms, 30W, 0.1% THD..10 Hz to 50 kHz Damping Factor (SPEAKERS A) 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz.80 or more Input Sensitivity/Impedance PHONO MM.2.5 mV/47 k-ohms CD/TUNER/TAPE/DVDLD/TVDBS/VCR..150 mV/47 k-ohms 6CH DISCRETE INPUT DVD/LD TV/DBS <DSP-A592 only>.150 mV/50 k-ohms Maximum Input Signal PHONO MM 1 kHz, 0.5% THD <DSP-A592>..115 mV <DSP-A492>..100 mV CD/TUNER/TAPE/DVDLD/TVDBS/VCR 1 kHz, 0.5% THD <DSP-A592> (EFFECT ON).2.2V <DSP-A492> (EFFECT OFF)..2.5V Output Level/Impedance REC OUT..150 mV/2.5 k-ohms PRE OUT (MAIN) <DSP-A592 only>.2.2V/1.2 k-ohms PRE OUT (REAR) <DSP-A592 only>.1.6V/1.2 k-ohms SUBWOOFER (EFFECT OFF) <DSP-A592>.6.0V/1.5 k-ohms <DSP-A492>..3.5V/1 k-ohms Headphone Jack Rated Output/Impedance Output Level (8 ohms, 0.04% THD) <DSP-A592>..0.5V <DSP-A492>.0.45V Impedance <DSP-A592>..390 ohms <DSP-A492>..330 ohms Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz) CD/TUNER/TAPE/DVDLD/TVDBS/VCR...00.5 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation PHONO MM.00.5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) PHONO MM to REC OUT 1V...0.02% CD/TUNER/TAPE/DVDLD/TVDBS/VCR to SP OUT 30W/8 ohms <DSP-A592>..0.02% <DSP-A492>..0.03% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) PHONO MM to REC OUT (5 mV Input Shorted) <DSP-A592> [Europe and U.K. models]..82 dB [General model]..85 dB <DSP-A492>.80 dB CD/TUNER/TAPE/DVDLD/TVDBS/VCR to SP OUT (Shorted) <DSP-A592>.99 dB <DSP-A492>.93 dB Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) MAIN L/R..140 V Channel Separation (Vol. 30 dB, EFFECT OFF) PHONO MM (Input Shorted) <DSP-A592> 1 kHz/10 kHz.60 dB/50 dB <DSP-A492> 1 kHz..60 dB CD/TUNER/TAPE/DVDLD/TVDBS/VCR (Input 5.1 k-ohms Terminated) <DSP-A592> 1 kHz/10 kHz.60 dB/45 dB <DSP-A492> 1 kHz..60 dB Tone Control Characteristics BASS: Boost/cut.10 dB (50 Hz) Turnover Frequency.(350 Hz) TREBLE: Boost/cut.10 dB (20 kHz) Turnover Frequency..(3.5 kHz) Bass Extension <DSP-A592 only>.+6 dB (50 Hz) Gain Tracking Error (0 to 60 dB).3 dB