Using Sound Field Programs - Yamaha DP-U50 Operation Manual

BASIC OPERATION

Using sound field programs

This unit's 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.
USB
PC
AUX1
AUX2
VIRTUAL
5.I CH
DIGITAL USB PCM D. DSP
PROLOGIC FM AM ST
VOL
1
DSP M U T E
The following programs are available.
Program
HALL (CONCERT HALL
EUROPE)
JAZZ (JAZZ CLUB
VILLAGE GATE)
CHURCH (CHURCH
ROYAUMONT)
GAME (GAME
AMUSEMENT)
MOVIE (MOVIE THEATER)
LIVE (LIVE CONCERT)
VDD [HP3D*]
(VIRTUAL DOLBY DIGITAL)
DTS [HP3D*]
(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.
10
E-
POWER
USB
PC
AUX1
AUX2
HALL JAZZ CHURCH
2
GAME MOVIE LIVE
1
VDD TEST ON/OFF
A B C
2
MUTE VOLUME
This program simulates the sound field of a medium-
sized 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.
This program adds depth and surround effects to
computer games, enhancing the gaming experience.
The realism provided by this program gives the
impression that you're actually in the scene.
This program produces an enthusiastic atmosphere
and lets you feel that you are in the midst of the
action, as if attending an actual jazz or rock concert.
This program simulates the effect of Dolby Digital
and DTS and is ideal for DVD software encoded
using Dolby Digital or DTS.
First follow steps 1–5 of "Playing a source" on page 8.
1
Turn on the DSP.
DSP
Front panel
The name of the selected sound field program appears on
the display.
2
Select the desired sound field program.
Front panel
Front panel: Pressing
program.
Remote control: Press the key of the desired program.
Feature
ON/OFF
or
Remote control
HALL JAZZ
GAME MOVIE
or
VDD TEST
Remote control
or repeatedly changes the
VIRTUAL
DSP
Active program
VOL
Note
These programs create a sound
field that feels real, just as if you
were actually there.
For these sound field programs, a
Yamaha DSP effect is applied to
Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital,
DTS, and other surround sounds
for motion-picture audio.
* : HP3D
When headphones are
connected, this program
changes to a simulation
program called HP3D, which
is specifically tailored for
headphone listening.
CHURCH
LIVE
ON/OFF