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Yamaha Digital Sound Projector YSP-900 Owner's Manual

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Système Acoustique Numérique
OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 YSP-900 Digital Sound Projector Système Acoustique Numérique OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING ИНСТРУКЦИЯ ПО ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ...
  • Page 2 12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW ... 2 FEATURES... 3 USING THIS MANUAL ... 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ... 5 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 6 Front panel ... 6 Front panel display ... 7 Rear panel ... 8 Remote control... 9 PREPARATION INSTALLATION ... 11 Before installing this unit...

  • Page 4: Overview

    YAMAHA YSP-900 Digital Sound Projector challenges this preconception that complicated speaker setup and troublesome wiring go hand-in-hand with the enjoyment of multi-channel surround sound.

  • Page 5: Features

    Cinema DSP Digital This unit employs the Cinema DSP Digital technology developed by YAMAHA Electronics Corp. so that you can experience movies at home with all the dramatic sound impact that the director intended to convey. Versatile Remote Control...

  • Page 6: Using This Manual

    USING THIS MANUAL Notes • This manual describes how to connect and operate this unit. For details regarding the operation of external components, refer to the supplied owner’s manual for the component. • Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In such cases, the operation is described using remote control operation.

  • Page 7: Supplied Accessories

    SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Check that you have received all of the following parts. Remote control ( 1) STANDBY/ON POWER POWER INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO AUTO VOL MODE SETUP INPUTMODE SLEEP 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO MY BEAM SURROUND MUSIC MOVIE SPORTS CH LEVEL MENU TV/AV ENTER...

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel 1 OPTIMIZER MIC jack Use to connect the supplied optimizer microphone to be used to run AUTO SETUP (see page 28). 2 Front panel display Shows information about the operational status of this unit.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Display

    Front panel display NIGHT SLEEP 1 NIGHT indicator Lights up when one of the night listening modes is selected (see page 52). 2 SLEEP indicator Lights up when the sleep timer is turned on (see page 55). 3 Decoder indicators Light up when the corresponding decoder of this unit is in operation (see page 42).

  • Page 10: Rear Panel

    CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel TV/STB SUBWOOFER AUDIO INPUT 1 VCR analog audio input jacks Use to make an analog connection to your VCR (see page 17). 2 TV/STB analog audio input jacks Use to make an analog connection to your TV, digital satellite tuner and cable TV tuner (see pages 15 and 18).

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote control The functions of some buttons change depending on the position of the operation mode selector (S). This section basically describes the functions of the remote control used to control this unit. You can also control other components using the remote control once you set the appropriate remote control codes.
  • Page 12 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS H TV POWER Turns on the power of the TV or sets it to the standby mode (see page 78). I AV POWER Turns on the power of the selected component or sets it to the standby mode (see pages 78 and 79). J INPUT1/INPUT2 Selects the input source of the TV (see page 78).

  • Page 13: Installation

    This section describes a suitable installation location to install the unit using a metal wall bracket, a rack or a stand. Before installing this unit This unit creates surround sound by reflecting projected sound beams off the walls of your listening room. The surround sound effects produced by this unit may not be sufficient when the unit is installed in the following locations.

  • Page 14: Installation Examples

    INSTALLATION Installation examples Example 1 Install this unit as close to the exact center of the wall as possible. Example 2 Install this unit so that the sound beams can be reflected off the walls. Example 3 Install this unit as close to the exact front of your normal listening position.

  • Page 15: Using A Metal Wall Bracket

    Using a metal wall bracket You can use the optional metal wall bracket to mount this unit on the wall in your listening room. Metal wall bracket This unit Refer to the instructions supplied with the metal bracket for details on how to attach the metal bracket to the wall or how to attach this unit to the metal bracket.

  • Page 16: Connections

    CONNECTIONS This unit is equipped with two optical digital jacks, one coaxial digital jack and two types of analog jacks for connecting external components such as your TV, DVD player, VCR, digital satellite tuner, cable TV tuner and game console. Further, by connecting a subwoofer to this unit, you can enjoy reinforced low bass sounds.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv

    Connecting a TV You can connect a TV to this unit and display the OSD for easy viewing when you adjust the system parameters in SET MENU. To prevent the optical cable from being unplugged, affix the optical cable in the supplied cable clamp (see page 14). Note If you connect this unit to the analog audio and optical digital audio output jacks at the same time as shown in the left illustration below, the digital audio signals output at the optical digital output jack take priority over the analog audio signals output at the analog audio...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Dvd Player/Recorder

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a DVD player/recorder To connect a DVD player/recorder, connect the coaxial digital output jack on your DVD player to the coaxial digital input jack (DVD COAXIAL) on this unit. If there is no coaxial digital output jack on your DVD player/recorder, use them with optical digital connection. To prevent the optical cable from being unplugged, affix the optical cable in the supplied cable clamp (see page 14).

  • Page 19: Connecting A Vcr

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a VCR To connect a VCR, connect the analog audio output jacks on your VCR to the analog audio input jacks (VCR R/L) on this unit. Connect red plugs to the right jacks and white plugs to the left jacks. Video signal to a TV Analog audio output...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Digital Satellite Tuner Or A Cable Tv Tuner

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner To connect a digital satellite tuner or a cable TV tuner, connect the optical digital output jack on your digital satellite tuner or cable TV tuner to the optical digital input jack (TV/STB OPTICAL) on this unit. In addition, connect the analog audio output jacks on your VCR to the analog audio input jacks (TV/STB R/L) on this unit.

  • Page 21: Connecting Other External Components

    CONNECTIONS Connecting other external components To connect other external components, connect the optical digital output jack on the component to the optical digital input jack (AUX OPTICAL) on this unit. You can connect a DVD player/recorder or a component that supports optical digital connections. To prevent the optical cable from being unplugged, affix the optical cable in the supplied cable clamp (see page 14).

  • Page 22: Connecting A Subwoofer

    CONNECTIONS Connecting a subwoofer To connect a subwoofer, connect the monaural input jack on your subwoofer to the monaural audio output jack (SUBWOOFER OUT) on this unit. No sound will be output from a subwoofer when only this connection has been made. To output sounds from a subwoofer, turn on the power of your subwoofer and then run AUTO SETUP (see page 27) or select SWFR for BASS OUT in SUBWOOFER SET (see page 63).

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Supply Cable

    CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cable Once all other connections are complete, plug the power supply cable into the AC wall outlet. To the AC outlet...

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Installing batteries in the remote control Press Press and hold the mark on the battery cover and then slide off the cover. Insert the two supplied batteries (AA, R6, UM-3) into the battery compartment. Make sure you insert the batteries according to the polarity markings (+/–).

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control This section describes how to control this unit using the supplied remote control. The functions of the remote control change depending on the position of the operation mode selector. Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit.

  • Page 26: Using Set Menu

    USING SET MENU Displaying the OSD This section simply describes how to display the OSD (on-screen display) of this unit on your TV screen and set the parameters for your listening room. Once this is complete, you can enjoy real surround sound while watching TV in the comfort of your own home.

  • Page 27: The Flow Chart Of Set Menu

    The flow chart of SET MENU The following diagram illustrates the overall flow of the setup procedure. Run LANGUAGE SETUP. See “CHANGING OSD LANGUAGE” on page 26. Run AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam). See “AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam)” on page 27. Look for a remedy. See “Error messages for AUTO SETUP”...

  • Page 28: Changing Osd Language

    CHANGING OSD LANGUAGE CHANGING OSD LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language of your choice that appears in the SET MENU of this unit. Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit. TV/AV Press MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 29: Auto Setup (Intellibeam)

    AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) This unit creates a sound field by reflecting sound beams on the walls of your listening room and broadening the cohesion of all the channels. Just as you would arrange the speaker position of other audio systems, you need to set the beam angle to enjoy the best possible sound from this unit.

  • Page 30: Installing The Optimizer Microphone

    AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) Installing the optimizer microphone The supplied optimizer microphone collects and analyzes the sound that this unit produces in your actual listening environment. Follow the procedure below to connect the optimizer microphone to this unit and make sure that the optimizer microphone is placed in a proper location and that there are no large obstacles between the optimizer microphone and the walls in your listening room.

  • Page 31: Using Auto Setup (Intellibeam)

    Center line Optimizer microphone Assembling the supplied cardboard microphone stand You will find three separate parts (one circular-shaped part and two longitudinal-shaped parts) of the cardboard microphone stand originally put together. Disassemble the three parts of the cardboard microphone stand originally put together. Insert one of the longitudinal-shaped part into the crevice of the other longitudinal- shaped part.
  • Page 32 AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) Notes • Make sure that your listening room is as quiet as possible while this unit is performing the AUTO SETUP procedure. • To achieve the best results possible, evacuate yourself from your listening room until the AUTO SETUP procedure is completed so that you may not obstruct the path of sound beams.
  • Page 33 Press to select BEAM+SOUND OPTIMZ, BEAM OPTIMZ only or SOUND OPTIMZ only and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER PREPARATION & CHECK Please connect the MIC. Please place the MIC at least 1.8m/6ft away from the YSP unit.
  • Page 34 AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) Check that the following screen is displayed on your TV. The results of the AUTO SETUP procedure are displayed on your TV. Example 1 SHOW RESULT MEASUREMENT COMPLETE BEAM MODE :5 BEAM SUBWOOFER :NOT APPLICABLE [ENTER]:Save set-up. [RETURN]:Do not save set-up.

  • Page 35: Error Messages For Auto Setup

    If the problem persists, contact the nearest YAMAHA service center for assistance. An internal system error occurred. Repeat the AUTO SETUP procedure. AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam)

  • Page 36: Using The System Memory

    USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY Convenient usage of the system memory You can save the current settings adjusted in SET MENU in the system memory of this unit. It is handy to save certain settings according to the varying conditions of your listening environment.

  • Page 37: Loading Settings

    Press to select MEMORY1, MEMORY2 or MEMORY3 and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER 2)MEMORY MEMORY1 Push [ENTER] to Save Press ENTER again. The new parameters are saved as MEMORY1, MEMORY2 or MEMORY3. Once the parameters are saved, the display returns to the SET MENU screen.
  • Page 38 USING THE SYSTEM MEMORY Press to select LOAD and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER Press to select MEMORY1, MEMORY2 or MEMORY3 and then press ENTER. The following screen appears on your TV. ENTER Push [ENTER] to Load Press ENTER again.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Input Source

    Selecting the input source You can play back sound from the components connected to this unit simply by pressing INPUT on the front panel repeatedly or pressing one of the input selector buttons (TV, STB, VCR, DVD or AUX) on the remote control. The name of the selected input source and the type of the corresponding input mode appear in the front panel display.

  • Page 40: Playing Back Sources

    PLAYBACK Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit and then press VCR on the remote control to play back a video tape. TV/AV Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit and then press AUX on the remote control to play back a component connected to the AUX jack on the...

  • Page 41: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the volume INPUT VOLUME STANDBY/ON VOLUME TV VOL MUTE TV INPUT TV MUTE CODE SET Press VOLUME +/– on the front panel or on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume level. The numeric value of the volume level appears in the front panel display.

  • Page 42: Enjoying Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND You can enjoy multi channel surround sound by changing the beam mode using the beam mode buttons on the remote control. Select 3 beam, 5 beam and stereo plus 3 beam for multi channel playback. Note When ANGLE TO WALL OR CORNER is set in MANUAL SETUP (see page 59), 5 beam and 3 beam cannot be selected.

  • Page 43: Stereo Plus 3 Beam

    Stereo plus 3 beam Outputs normal sound from the front left and right channels and sound beams from the center and surround left and right channels. This mode is ideal for watching live recordings on a DVD. Vocals and instrumental sounds can be heard close to the center of the listening position while sound reflections from the venue itself can be heard on your right and left, giving you the feeling that you are...
  • Page 44 ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Decoder indicators Depending on the input source and the selected surround mode, the indicators in the front panel display light up as follows: Status When PCM signals are being input When DTS digital signals are being input or when DTS Neo:6 is selected When Dolby Digital signals are being input...

  • Page 45: Enjoying 2-Channel Sources In Surround Sound

    Enjoying 2-channel sources in surround sound This unit can decode 2-channel sources for 5.1 channel playback so that you can enjoy a variety of surround sound effects by switching the surround mode. The surround modes are available only when the CINEMA DSP programs are turned off (see page 51) or when the movie program is selected as the CINEMA DSP program (see page 50).

  • Page 46: Enjoying Tv In Surround Sound

    ENJOYING SURROUND SOUND Enjoying TV in surround sound You can enjoy analog audio signals output from your TV in real surround sound. Before performing the steps below, set the volume of this unit to 30. If necessary, adjust the volume level in step 4 below. INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO...

  • Page 47: Adjusting Surround Mode Parameters

    Adjusting surround mode parameters You can configure the parameters for Dolby Pro Logic II Music and DTS Neo:6 Music to fine-tune the surround sound effect. 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO MY BEAM SURROUND MUSIC MOVIE SPORTS CH LEVEL MENU TV/AV ENTER RETURN TEST Repeat steps 1 and 2 in “Enjoying 2-channel...

  • Page 48: Enjoying Stereo Sound

    ENJOYING STEREO SOUND Stereo playback You can enjoy 2-channel stereo playback by changing the beam mode to the stereo playback using the beam mode buttons on the remote control. The normal sounds are output from the front and left channels in the 2-channel stereo.

  • Page 49: Playing Back Sound Clearly (My Beam)

    PLAYING BACK SOUND CLEARLY (My beam) You can improve listenability in a noisy environment by changing the beam mode to the my beam, outputs sound beams directly to the listening position in a single channel. In addition, the my beam is also ideal if you do not want the sound beams to be reflected on the walls in your listening room or if you do not disturb others asleep while enjoying music or movies at night.

  • Page 50: Using Manual-Adjust Function

    PLAYING BACK SOUND CLEARLY (My beam) Using manual-adjust function You can adjust the beam angle manually while playing back an input source. This function is also ideal if the listening position is out of the operation guarantee range of the auto-adjust function. Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit.

  • Page 51: Using Sound Field Programs

    This unit is equipped with a variety of precise digital decoders that allow you to enjoy multi-channel playback from stereo or multi-channel sources. This unit is also equipped with a YAMAHA CINEMA DSP (digital sound field processing) chip containing several sound field programs which you can use to enhance your playback experience. Most of the sound field programs are precise digital recreations of actual acoustic environments found in famous concert halls, music venues and movie theaters.

  • Page 52: Turning On Cinema Dsp Programs

    USING SOUND FIELD PROGRAMS Turning on CINEMA DSP programs You can select from three different sound field programs (MUSIC, MOVIE and SPORTS) depending on the type of sources you want to enjoy. Notes • The CINEMA DSP programs are not available if the stereo playback (see page 46) or the my beam (see page 47) is selected as the beam mode.

  • Page 53: Turning Off Cinema Dsp Programs

    Turning off CINEMA DSP programs Turn off the CINEMA DSP programs if you want to enjoy the original sound without the sound field program effect. Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit. TV/AV Press OFF on the remote control to turn off the sound field programs.

  • Page 54: Using The Volume Mode

    USING THE VOLUME MODE (NIGHT LISTENING MODE/TV VOLUME EQUAL MODE) (Night listening mode/TV volume equal mode) The night listening modes are designed to improve listenability at lower volumes or at night. In addition, you can limit the volume level of the TV so that it will not vary suddenly to a great extent whenever the contents being broadcast change (i.e.
  • Page 55 Press on the remote control to adjust the effect level of compression while NIGHT:CINEMA, NIGHT:MUSIC or TV EQUAL VOL is displayed. ENTER Effect.Lvl:MIN Effect.Lvl:MID Effect.Lvl:MAX • Select Effect.Lvl:MIN for minimum compression. • Select Effect.Lvl:MID for standard compression. • Select Effect.Lvl:MAX for maximum compression.

  • Page 56: Using Bass Sound Enhancer (Trubass)

    USING BASS SOUND ENHANCER (TRUBASS) USING BASS SOUND ENHANCER (TruBass) This unit can produce the perception of an improved low frequency performance with the aid of the SRS TruBass technology, which improves bass even without a subwoofer and provides deeper, richer bass in the presence of a subwoofer.

  • Page 57: Using The Sleep Timer

    USING THE SLEEP TIMER Use this feature to automatically set this unit to the standby mode after a specified time period. The sleep timer is useful if you are going to sleep after a certain amount of time while this unit is still playing back a source. Setting the sleep timer AUTO VOL MODE...

  • Page 58: Canceling The Sleep Timer

    USING THE SLEEP TIMER Canceling the sleep timer Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit. TV/AV Press SLEEP on the remote control repeatedly so that SLEEP OFF appears in the front panel display. SLEEP SLEEP Wait for a few seconds without operating this...

  • Page 59: Manual Setup

    To achieve the best quality surround sound, you can use MANUAL SETUP to fine-tune the listening environment parameters, as well as to make advanced settings for sound signals, sound beams, digital input and the OSD. Change the initial settings (indicated in bold under each parameter) to reflect the needs of your own listening environment. •...

  • Page 60: Using Manual Setup

    MANUAL SETUP Using MANUAL SETUP Use the remote control to access and adjust each parameter. 5BEAM ST+3BEAM 3BEAM STEREO MY BEAM SURROUND MUSIC MOVIE SPORTS CH LEVEL MENU TV/AV ENTER RETURN TEST You can adjust the SET MENU parameters while the unit is reproducing sound.

  • Page 61: Beam Menu

    BEAM MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the sound beam output. SET MENU MANUAL SETUP 2)BEAM MENU A)SETTING PARAMETERS B)BEAM ADJUSTMENT C)IMAGE LOCATION [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter You can adjust the sound beam output level of each channel in “ADJUSTING THE AUDIO BALANCE”...
  • Page 62 MANUAL SETUP • Select ANGLE TO WALL OR CORNER if this unit is installed in the corner in your listening room. Adjust the width and length of your listening room as well as the distance of the listening position from this unit. Listening position from the unit Room width...
  • Page 63 BEAM TRAVEL LENGTH (Beam travel length) A certain amount of delay must be applied to the sound from each channel so that all sound will arrive at the listening position at the same time. This menu sets the distance that sound beams travel after being output and reflected off the wall until they arrive at the listening position and adjust the delay applied to the respective channel.
  • Page 64 MANUAL SETUP TREBLE GAIN (Treble gain) Use to adjust the high frequency output level of each channel. If the reflection point of the front left and right or surround left and right sound beams is a curtain or other acoustically absorbent surface, you can achieve more effective surround sound by increasing the treble level for those sound beams.

  • Page 65: Sound Menu

    SOUND MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the sound output. SET MENU MANUAL SETUP 1)SOUND MENU A)TONE CONTROL B)SUBWOOFER C)MUTE LEVEL D)AUDIO DELAY E)ROOM F)DD/DTS Dynamic Range [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter TONE CONTROL (Tone control) You can adjust the tonal quality of the sound beams. A)TONE CONTROL TREBLE;;;;;0dB ------...

  • Page 66: Audio Delay (Audio Delay)

    MANUAL SETUP MUTE LEVEL (Muting level) Use to adjust how much the mute function reduces the volume level. Choices: MUTE, –20 dB • Select MUTE to completely halt all sound output. • Select –20 dB to reduce the current volume level by 20 dB.

  • Page 67: Input Menu

    INPUT MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the audio and video input. SET MENU MANUAL SETUP 3 INPUT MENU A)INPUT ASSIGNMENT B)INPUT MODE C)INPUT TRIM D)INPUT RENAME [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter INPUT ASSIGNMENT (Input assignment) Use to assign the optical and coaxial digital input jacks of this unit to other components if the initial settings of this unit do not correspond to your needs.
  • Page 68 MANUAL SETUP INPUT RENAME (Input rename) Use to change the name of the input source in the OSD and the front panel display. Press an input selector button (TV, STB, DVD, VCR, or AUX) to select the component you want to change the name for and then perform the following procedure.

  • Page 69: Display Menu

    DISPLAY MENU Use to manually adjust various parameters related to the display. SET MENU MANUAL SETUP 4 DISPLAY MENU A)DIMMER SET B)OSD C)UNIT [ ]/[ ]:Up/Down [ENTER]:Enter DIMMER SET (Dimmer settings) Use to adjust the brightness of the front panel display. A)DIMMER SET STANDARD DIMMER;;;;;OFF...

  • Page 70: Adjusting The Audio Balance

    ADJUSTING THE AUDIO BALANCE ADJUSTING THE AUDIO BALANCE You can adjust the sound beam output level of each channel by using the test tone or the audio output being played back in each beam mode to achieve a more true-to-life surround sound experience. Using the test tone You can use the test tone feature to output a test tone from each channel to manually balance the channel levels.

  • Page 71: Using The Audio Output Being Played Back

    Press TEST when you have completed all your adjustments. TEST Notes • All the channel levels cannot be adjusted when the stereo playback or my beam is selected as the beam mode (see pages 46 and 47). • FRONT L/R cannot be adjusted when the stereo plus 3 beam is selected as the beam mode (see page 41).
  • Page 72 ADJUSTING THE AUDIO BALANCE Note SWFR is only available when a subwoofer is connected to this unit and SWFR is selected for BASS OUT in SOUND MENU (see page 63). Press to adjust channel volumes. ENTER Control range: –10 dB to +10 dB Wait for a few seconds without operating this unit when you have completed your adjustment.

  • Page 73: Selecting The Input Mode

    SELECTING THE INPUT MODE You can select the type of audio input signals of the selected input source according to your preference or the conditions of the input source. We recommend setting the input mode to AUTO in most cases. STANDBY/ON POWER POWER...

  • Page 74: Adjusting System Parameters

    ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS This unit has additional menus that are displayed in the front panel display. These menus offer additional operations to adjust and customize the way this unit operates. Using the system parameters Follow the procedure below to enter the system parameters.

  • Page 75: Setting The Max Volume

    Press to switch between PROTECT: ON and PROTECT: OFF. ENTER PROTECT: ON PROTECT: OFF • Select PROTECT: ON to activate the protection feature. • Select PROTECT: OFF to deactivate the protection feature. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode.

  • Page 76: Setting The Turn On Volume

    ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS Setting the TURN ON VOLUME You can set the initial volume level when the power of this unit is turned on. Repeat steps 1 to 3 in “Using the system parameters” on page 72. Set the operation mode selector to YSP to switch to the operation mode of this unit.

  • Page 77: Setting The Factory Preset

    Press to switch between DEMO: ON and DEMO: OFF. ENTER DEMO: ON DEMO: OFF • Select DEMO: ON to activate the demo mode. • Select DEMO: OFF to deactivate the demo mode. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode.
  • Page 78 ADJUSTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS Press to switch between PRESET: RESET and PRESET: CANCEL. ENTER PRESET: RESET PRESET: CANCEL • Select PRESET: RESET to reset all of the current settings. • Select PRESET: CANCEL to cancel the resetting procedure. Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel to set this unit to the standby mode.

  • Page 79: Remote Control Features

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES In addition to controlling this unit, the remote control can also operate other A/V components made by YAMAHA and other manufacturers. To control other components, you must set up the remote control with the appropriate remote control codes and set the operation mode selector to TV/AV to change the control area.

  • Page 80: Controlling Other Components

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Controlling other components Operating your TV Set the operation mode selector to TV/AV and then press TV to select TV as the input source. The control area of the remote control changes to the TV operation mode. TV/AV STANDBY/ON POWER...
  • Page 81 Operating your VCR Set the operation mode selector to TV/AV and then press VCR to select VCR as the input source. The control area of the remote control changes to the VCR operation mode. TV/AV STANDBY/ON POWER POWER INPUT1 INPUT2 MACRO AUTO VOL MODE...

  • Page 82: Using The Tv Macro

    REMOTE CONTROL FEATURES Using the TV macro The TV macro feature makes it possible to perform a series of operations with the press of a single button. For example, when you want to play a DVD, you would normally turn on the component, select DVD as the input source and press the play button to start playback.
  • Page 83 Setting macros for the TV without the tuning capability Press and hold CODE SET on the remote control and then press one of the input selector buttons to select the input source you want to set macros for. Proceed to step 2 while holding down CODE SET. TV MUTE While holding down, press...

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instruction below does not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power supply cable and contact the nearest authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. General...
  • Page 85 Problem Distorted or too little bass sound. CROSS OVER in SUBWOOFER SET is set incorrectly. One of the night listening modes is currently selected. Too much bass sound. TruBass is currently turned on. The volume level of the subwoofer is too high.

  • Page 86: Remote Control

    TROUBLESHOOTING Remote control Problem The remote control does not work and/or function properly. You cannot operate external components with this unit’s remote control. The cursor buttons do not work during SET MENU operation. You cannot use the my beam auto- adjust function.

  • Page 87: Glossary

    Audio formats Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a digital surround sound system that gives you completely independent multi-channel audio. With 3 front channels (left, center, and right), and 2 surround stereo channels, Dolby Digital provides 5 full-range audio channels. With an additional channel especially for bass effects, called LFE (low frequency effect), the system has a total of 5.1-channels (LFE is counted as 0.1 channel).

  • Page 88: Index

    INDEX AUTO SETUP (IntelliBeam) ... 27 Beam mode... 40, 46, 47 Cable clamp ... 14 Cardboard microphone stand... 29 Dolby Digital ... 42 Dolby Pro Logic ... 42 Dolby Pro Logic II... 42 DTS ... 42 DTS Neo: 6... 42 Dynamic range...

  • Page 89: Amp Section

    AMP SECTION • Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) ... 2 W (1 kHz, 10% THD, 4 ) 21 20 W (100 Hz, 10% THD, 4 ) SPEAKER SECTION Small dia. speakers ... 4 cm cone magnetic shielding type 21 Woofers ...10 cm cone magnetic shielding type 2 •...

  • Page 90: Dvd Player

    277, 278 THOMSON 293, 297, 234, TOSHIBA 235, 236 VIDECH GOODMANS 296, 298, 223 WARDS GRUNDIG 229, 238, 249 YAMAHA HITACHI 297, 239, 242, 243, 285, 206 ZENITH IRRADIO DVD PLAYER ITT/NOKIA 244, 245 JC PENNY 293, 297, 234, 237...

  • Page 91: Satellite Tuner

    TOTEVISION 363, 396 UNITECH UNIVERSUM 396, 327, 376 VIDEOSONIC 363 W.WHOUSE WARDS 395, 396, 336, 362, 397, 363 YAMAHA 399, 392, 393, 394 ZERITH 344, 361, 368, 371, 379, 396, 397 CABLE TV TUNER 739, 752, 753, 755, 758, 759, 762...
  • Page 92 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN Printed in Malaysia WH83000-1 YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

  • Page 93: Quick Reference Guide

    YSP-900 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE This quick reference guide explains steps to connect a TV and a DVD player to this unit and achieve the surround sound effects in a quick, easy manner. For detailed operation, refer to the Owner’s Manual. Installing this unit Decide where to install this unit.
  • Page 94 This unit employs the YAMAHA IntelliBeam technology with the aid of the supplied optimizer microphone, allowing you to achieve highly accurate sound adjustments that best match your listening environment. Be advised that it is normal for loud test tones to be output during the AUTO SETUP procedure. Make sure that there are no children around in the listening room while the AUTO SETUP procedure is in progress.

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