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Using RP-U100 Application Software

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1. Making Connections Connection Notes Refer to the owner s manuals supplied e Turn off the RP U100 and all equip with ae other equipment for more ment to be connected before making information any connections Connecting your PC If your PC has a USB port connect it to the RP U100 s USB port using the supplied USB cable as shown below A single USB connection is all that s required to listen to audio from your PC on the RP U100 feed audio from an external source connected to the RP U100 to your PC and control the RP U100 remotely from your PC using the sup plied RP U100 Application Software Note Make sure that the USB cable is disconnected from the RP U100 before installing the RP U100 Application Software See page 16 for more information DIGITAL Ne OUT al COAXIAL o g z eke F 8 gn 2 in H losose e000 O k paz g 2 le Ic f DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL If your PC doesn t have a USB port you can still connect it to the RP U100 using the ana log and digital inputs and outputs but cannot use the RP U100 Application Software Audio from your PC can be fed to the RP U100 using any of fo
2. Function Variable range 3 dB to 3 cB This is a parameter for making fine adjustments to the overall effect sound level Description Rear Effect Trim Can be set for HALL J AZZ CHURCH GAME MOVIE LIVE VDD HP3D FearEffect Trim f Fr Rear Effect Trim Setting Screen Function Makes fine adjustments to the rear effect level Sound effect Variable range 3 dB to 3 cB Description This is a parameter for making fine adjustments to the overall rear effect sound level Including the Virtual 3D sound effect Initial Delay Can be set for HALL J AZZ CHURCH GAME MOVIE LIVE Opening Page 45 68 0 0 Initial Delay CC Initial Delay Setting Screen Function Adjusts the sensation of distance between walls and sound source Variable range 1 ns to 99 ns Description This is a parameter for controlling the delay between the direct sound and the start of the early reflection The delay in the early refrection is determined by the distance between the walls and sound source In other words shortening the delay time gives the impression that the sound source is near the walls Conversely lengthening the delay time gives the impression that the sound source is far fromthe walls Adjusting the Initial Delay allows controlling factors such as the sense of distance from the source of the sound to the surrounding walls the sensation of spatial size and the nature of the tone or sound image Room Size Can be set for HAL
3. Also when the USB MIX LEVEL setting is active the mixed signal froma computer connected with the USB cable cannot be captured USB capture details TUNER Mode EZ Tuner Mode Tuner Mode In tuner mode clicking on the input selector brings up the Tuner Panel ES Tuning Functions The tuner lets you select stations either by manually changing the frequency or by using auto scan A preset display for calling up stations that have been stored in memory is also available Manual tuning Fr n uency displa Auto tuning Calling up preset stations Preset display Storing preset stations Opening Page 26 68 0 0 ES USB Capture In tuner mode the signal that will be recorded by USB capture is the sional fromthe internal tuner Also when the USB MIX LEVEL setting is active the mixed signal froma computer connected with the USB cable cannot be captured USB capture details Mute Function A E 9 io i The mute function serves to tenporarily cut off the sound It can be turned onor off by clicking the Mute button The mute function can only be switched on fromthe application J Muting is automatically canceled when the volurre is adjusted either on the RP U100 main unit or with the Application Turning the power on or setting the unit to standby also cancels the mute function Power Control ES Power On Standby a G g Click the Power button amp on the ma
4. Problem wth Windows In case of problems with Windows refer to Windows Helo or check the Windows documentation Latest Information EE Latest Information Up to date information on this product can be obtained at the site listed below YAMAHA vies Consumer Electronics ttp ww yarrana cony yec Uninstall Ea Uninstall Procedure 1 Quit the RP U100 Application IJ Also close the help screen RP U100 Help when you start the uninstall 2 Open the control panel ST er Log Of yy Shut Down By Windows Update Opening Page 67 681 0 i Windows Update z Programs d Ea Control Panel N Find E Lal Printers SF Help A Taskbar amp Start Menu 3 Run ET Folder Options Add Remove Programs 4 Use Add Remove Prograns Properties Install Uninstall to delete the RP U100 application Start the uninstall with the RP U100 application closed and this help page RP U100 Help closed 21 Select YAMAHA RP U100 and click Add Remove WJ if uninstall is performed while the RP U100 application or help are open the application and help files will not be fully uninstalled In this case close the RP U100 application and help and manually delete the RP U100 install folder Add Remove Programs Properties Ei Install Uninstall windows Setup Startup Disk ET To install a new program from a floppy disk or CO ROM dive click Install Install 7A The
5. frequency of the radio station The frequency is displayed for a few seconds Note If there is noise in an FM Stereo broadcast store the preset again using FM Mono 13 Copying Presets Once stored presets can be arranged using the Preset Copy function You may for example want to copy your favorite radio station to preset Al 1 Use the P SET key to select Preset mode as shown below VOL HIEN Preset mode 2 Use the P SET key to select the preset group and the Down lt 4 and Up gt keys to select the preset number of the preset you want to copy 3 Press and hold the P SET key until MEMORY flashes on the display 4 While MEMORY is flashing use the P SET key to select the preset group and the Down lt 4 and Up gt keys to select the preset number of the destination preset Then press and hold the P SET key until the group and number e g B3 of the preset be copied flashes on the display The preset is copied Recording The input source selected on the RP U100 is output by the ANALOG AUX 2 OUT DIG ITAL OPT OUT USB port and speakers as shown in the following table O means that a signal is output X means no signal is output Input Displa Input Connector iG BIA Selector play p OPT OUT OUT USB jusBport XX ee ee ee ccc e ee a a a va lay DIGIALAUXTOPTIN x 0 x ANALOGAUXTIN o x 0 x x o ronen moe o j oo x ito 1 Signa
6. FM Mono or AM VOL INE 3 Start the selected input source See page 11 for more information about using the tuner 4 Use the volume control to adjust the volume level 10 Using the Tuner Locating Radio Stations Manually 1 11 Use the P SET key to select Frequency Display mode VOL INE In Frequency Display mode the radio frequency is displayed as shown here Press the TUNER key repeatedly to select one of the following tuner bands FM Auto Stereo FM Mono or AM FM Auto Stereo FM Mono VOL INN Use the Down lt 4 and Up gt keys to locate radio stations Use the Down lt 4 key to lower the fre quency the Up gt key to increase it Note If there is noise in an FM Stereo broadcast try switching to FM Mono Locating Radio Stations Using Auto Search 1 Press the TUNER key repeatedly to select one of the following tuner bands FM Auto Stereo FM Mono or AM FM Auto Stereo FM Mono VOL INN 2 Use the P SET key to select the Frequency Display mode VOL IIE Frequency Display mode In Frequency Display mode the radio frequency is displayed as shown here 3 Press and hold the Down lt 4 or Up gt key to start Auto Search Auto Search starts from the current radio frequency Use the Down lt 4 key to search down the Up P key to search up The RP U100 stops search ing when it locates a station To search for another station rep
7. Problems with sound Opening Page 65 680 00 No sound will be heard if the RP U100 unit is set to STANDBY OFF Turn on the power and check that sound can be heard No sound can be heard if the muting function of the Application is activated The mting function is activated also when headphones are used Check that muting is turned off Mute function details No sound con s from the speakers if headphones are connected to the headphone jack Disconnect the headphones from the headphone jack in order to hear sound from the speakers No sound can be heard if the volurre control is set too low Adjust the volume and check again Rien Volune adjustment details No sound will be heard if playback is not started on audio equipment connected to the RP U100 or music play softwere running on the PC Check that playback is in progress on the audio equipment or cormputersoftware Broadcast stations will be difficult to hear if tuner reception is poor or tuning was not correctly performed Refer to the Tuner Panel page for information on how to tune into a station For information on antenna connection and related items please refer to the instruction manual of the RP U100 No sound is produced if the audio wring or USB cable are not connected correctly Check that the connections to each audio device and to the personal computer are correct When PC DIGITAL or PC ANALOG is selected for the PC input the sound may sometimes no
8. Use the supplied F type adapter to con nect an outdoor FM antenna with an F type connector F type connector F type adapter maa Ow lt E_D Connecting the AM Loop Antenna 1 Flip openthe AM and GND ANTENNA connector levers 2 Insert the AM antenna cable into the AM and GND connectors Polarity is not important 3 Close the levers to secure the cable 4 Site the AM loop antenna away from the PC and monitor 5 Rotate the antenna to find the position that offers the best reception Recommended Speaker Placement For best performance place the left and right speakers either side of your com puter monitor as shown below and posi tion them so that their fronts are flush To get the best from the sound field programs and surround effects the left and right speakers and the listener should be posi tioned so as to form a triangle with a 3 4 ratio so if for example the speakers are 60 cm 23 5 apart the listener should be 80 cm 31 5 away from each speaker Bass performance can be extended by con necting a subwoofer such as the Yamaha YST SW45 to the SUB WOOFER OUT Right speaker Left gt speaker About the
9. YAMAHA YAMAHA PERSONAL RECEIVER RP U100 Owner s Manual Thank you for purchasing the Yamaha RP U100 Personal Receiver In order to fully utilize the superior features of the Yamaha RP U100 and to enjoy years of trouble free operation please read this Owner s Manual carefully before use Contents Features inro trcwr ewe deere 4 1 Introduction 1 Viral Derrida niaii E 2 Digital Sound Field Processing DSP 2 Controls and Functions 3 Front Panelne een ee ei 3 Rear PF anely 2102 aduiecusteadasda at 4 Making Connections 5 Connecting your PC 5 Connecting Audio Equipment 6 Connecting Speakers 7 Connecting an FM Antenna 8 Connecting the AM Loop Antenna 8 Recommended Speaker Placement 8 About the Display 9 Selecting Audio Sources 10 Using the Tuner 11 Locating Radio Stations Manually 11 Locating Radio Stations Using Auto Sear 4c ee eee aaa saewen 11 Using the Presets 12 Storing Presets Manually 12 Storing Presets Automatically 12 Selecting Presets enu draen ie 13 Copying Presets caym einer agen 13 Recording 14 Using Sound Field Programs 15 Using RP U100 Application SOMWare caso A ees 16 System Requirements 16 Installing the RP U100 Application SOWIE o cre eee eae es 16 Installing and Checking the Driver 17 Reins
10. a Yamaha DSP effect is applied to Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and other sur round sounds for motion pic ture audio These programs create a sound field that feels real just as if you were actually there Using RP U100 Application Software This section explains how to install the RP U100 Application Software which can be used to control the RP U100 from a PC running Windows 98 Instructions for using the RP U100 Application Software are available as online help System Requirements e A computer with a 200 MHz or faster e A CD ROM or DVD ROM drive Intel Pentium MMX processor or installation only equivalent e A VGA monitor 640 x 480 256 color Atleast 32 MB of RAM 64 MB or more minimum recommended A USB port USB Ver 1 0 compatible e A hard disk with at least 20 MB of free 5 Wraesas space Installing the RP U100 Application Software This section explains how to install the RP U100 Application Software If the Windows 98 Autorun feature is turned on the installation start up Installation Notes e Make sure that the USB cable is dis connected from the RP U100 Do not connect the RP U100 to the PC s USB port until the installation is complete as the driver software will not be installed correctly and you will have to install it again as explained on page 18 Make sure that your PC meets the sys 3 screen appears automatically Continue with the installation as prompted If the
11. 1079MHz o2mz Shows the received frequency in numeric fornet I Click 4 to call up the preset page display On the RP U100 main unit 5 preset paqes from A to E can be stored Using the application a total of 26 preset pages fromA to Z can be stored Each preset page contains up to 8 stations Preset Page details Z Click the FM mode selector button MEME to select FM Auto Stereo or FM Monaural FM mode selection items Tuner autorretically receives in stereo when tuned to a stereo broadcast station If the signal is weak the tuner may sorretimes switch to MONO monaural reception Tuner receives all FM broadcasts in monaural 2 Clicking the EDIT button calls up the preset edit panel Preset Edit Panel details FM Auto Stereo EZT Closing the Panel Click the Close Button amp to close the panel 56 68 0 00 Opening Page Opening Page 57 681 00 Mono Click Tuner Panel Preset Display Panel image On Panel image Off ES Calling Up the Tuner Panel Preset display I Click 4 of mamak on the Tuner Panel frequency display Tuner Panel frequency display details ES Preset Page The preset page lets you easily call up a broadcast station that has been stored The preset page carries a page identifier and page title page identifier page title can be edited On the RP U100 main unit 5 preset pages fromA to E can be stored Using the Application
12. Associa tion s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distor tion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure to excessive volume levels Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE Responsible Party Yamaha Electronics Corp Address 6660 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA90620 Telephone 714 522 9105 Type of Equipment Receiver Model Name RP U100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation See the user manual instructions if interference to radio reception is suspected FCC INFORMATION U S A 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT This product when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual meets FCC requirements Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority granted by the FCC to use the produ
13. Display This section explains what the various display indicators mean O0 VIRTUAL D USB PCM DD AM ST m ua ovata e a VOL Ieee E O a Dolby logo This indicator appears when the RP U100 is decoding a Virtual Dolby Digital or Virtual Dolby Surround audio source When the MOVIE LIVE GAME or VDD program is selected this indicator lights up regardless of the input source It does not light up when headphones are used 2 VIRTUAL This indicator appears when the RP U100 is using Virtual 3D 3 DSP This indicator appears when the DSP is processing the input signal 4 DD Dolby Digital This indicator appears when a Dolby Digital encoded digital audio signal is selected as the input source 5 MEMORY This indicator flashes when a preset sta tion is stored 6 ST STEREO This indicator appears when a stereo FM signal of sufficient strength is received 7 Message area Various messages and information appear here 8 VOL volume This indicator graphically displays the volume level setting AM This indicator appears when the AM tuner is selected as the input source FM This indicator appears when the FM tuner is selected as the input source dt PCM This indicator appears when a PCM digital audio signal is selected as the input source 2 USB This indicator appears when audio sig nals are sent or received via the USB port Selecting Audio Sources This section explain
14. Lets you set various DSP pararreters Details Opening Page 12 68 I O L Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel al TEST TOHE Lets you set various Virtual 3D parameters Details Dynamic Range Setting Panel D RAHGE STO H LEVEL CUT a L LEVEL BST a Lets you control the dynamic range Details Opening Page 13 68 OO Quitting the Application ES How to Quit the Application Click the Close button l in the upper right corner of the main panel You can also quit the Application as follows Quitting from the system menu Ge Restore Move Size Minimee m Masmee x Close Alt F 4 PStart __ YAMAHA RP U100 Opening Page 14 68 OO Rignt click on the YAMAHA RP U100 icon in the task bar and select X Close fromthe system menu Starting the Aplication Open the Windows Start menu and select YAMAHA RP U100 The choices RP U100 and Help appear To start the RP U100 Application select RP U100 To call up the help file select Help Hi Windows Update es Programs Favorites Sf Documents Eh Settings 2J Find O Help 3 Run Lag Off B Shut Down z US Accessories d z Internet Explorer t lA Media Pro Display Utility d z Online Services d z StartUp z hMaHa RF U100 Help E A P U100 is MS DOS Prompt J Windows Explorer If a Shortcut icon has been created on the desktop start the RP U100 Applicat
15. VOL IgE Active program The name of the selected sound field program appears on the display The following programs are available select a sound field program i 3 Press the DSP key to turn off the sound field processor THRU appears on the display __ Type Program Desoription Notes This program simulates the effect of Dolby Digital and is ideal for DVD software encoded using Dolby Digital Virtual Dolby Digital The realism provided by this program MOVIE gives the impression that you re actu ally in the scene LIVE HALL This program produces an enthusias tic atmosphere and lets you feel that you are in the midst of the action as if attending an actual jazz or rock con cert This program adds depth and sur round effects to computer games enhancing the gaming experience Sound field programs for Audio Visual This program simulates the sound field of a medium sized hall with a beautiful and rich reverberation JAZZ This program simulates the sound field of a famous New York jazz club Sound field programs for music This program simulates the sound field of a Gothic church with the unique effect of sound reverberating back and forth in a domed ceiling CHRCH 15 When headphones are con nected this program changes to a simulation program called HP3D which is specifically tai lored for headphone listening For these sound field pro grams
16. a total of 26 preset pages from A to Z can be stored Each preset page contains up to 8 stations Opening Page 58 680 00 Page identifiers A E appear on the RP U100 unit display when the selected preset page is A E When the pa is F Z the frequency selected by the user on that page Is Shown Preset Edit Panel details I Click 4 to change the page im Frequency display A B I Pages in the range from F Z where no station frequency is stored will not be displayed EZET Panel functions Panel Component Funcion 2 Display of stored frequencies Displays the preset stations Click the AM or FM icon or the frequency field to select the 7 station 8 stations can be stored on one page Preset Edit Panel details I Identifies the Preset entinies page identifier On the RP U100 unit 5 pages from A to E can be stored rid On the RP U100 application a total of 26 pages from A to Z can be stored Descriptive title of the page Preset page title The page title can be edited as needed 4ROCKP Preset Edit Panel details 2 Clicking 4 moves through the preset pages Display FM reception Tuner autorratically receives in stereo wnen tuned to a stereo FM Mode Display EM Auto Stereo broadcast station mono If the signal is weak tuner may Mm sometimes switch to MONO monaural reception FM Mono 55 The station is stored in FM Mono Tuner edit panel disp
17. a total of 4 6 speakers placed before and behind the listener using a substantial amount of space that may not always be available The RP U100 features Yamaha s unique virtual 3D technology for generating virtual surround using just two speakers Even with only two front speakers this technology produces a sensation of virtual rear speakers and provides a pleasant sense of width and motion of sound behind you You can also take advantage of this RP U100 application to create virtual 3D parameters to match your personal taste USB Capture Opening Page 5 68 1 0 EZH USB Capture For USB capture analog signals input to the analog jacks on the RP U100 are subjected to analog digital A D conversion and then output in digital form via the USB link to a personal conputer This function allows the digital data to be recorded on the computer using an application such as a sound recorder ES Input jacks for data capture Which input jacks are used for data capture depends on the mode selected with the input selector Input selector details Mode Input jacks used for data capture AUX1 UX1 ANALOG jack AUX2 UX2 ANALOG jack TUNER Internal tuner signal I The USB capture function is not available in PC input mode EZ Data Recording Methods The RP U100 Application does not include a recording function Please use appropriate recording software installed on the computer For information on how to use the s
18. in is 300 ohm ribbon lead change the lead in to coaxial type cable If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product If you can not locate the appropriate retailer please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp 6660 Orangethorpe Ave Buena Park CA90620 The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries WIRTVAL OO DIGITAL Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol OO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries IV Read the Following Before Operating the Unit 1 To ensure the finest performance please 9 Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe solvents this might damage the finish Use a place for future reference clean dry cloth 2 Install this unit in a cool dry clean place 10 Be sure to read the Troubleshooting section away from windows heat sources sources of regarding common operating errors before excessive vibration dust moisture and cold concluding that the unit is faulty Avoid sources of hum transformers motors 11 When not planning to use this u
19. into five 7 Headphone jack groups from A through E with eight Stereo headphones can be connected to presets in each group this mini jack for private listening 6 lt gt Down Up keys with Virtual 3D effects specifically tai These keys are used to select sound field lored for headphone listening programs preset stations and tune the Power switch AM FM tuner This switch is used to turn on the RP U100 or set it to standby mode In standby mode the RP U100 can be turned on remotely from your PC using the supplied RP U100 Applica tion Software Note that the RP U100 uses a small amount of power in standby mode 6 Volume control This control adjusts the speaker and headphone volume Rear Panel 4 ANALOG inputs amp outputs These connectors are used to connect to the analog inputs and outputs of a PC sound card CD player or MD tape recorder The SUB WOOFER OUT can be connected to an optional subwoofer such as the Yamaha YST SW45 for enhanced bass performance 22 ANTENNA These connectors are used to connect 4 AM and FM antennas 3 SPEAKERS These connectors are used to connect a pair of speakers such as the Yamaha NS U50 4 DIGITAL inputs amp outputs These connectors are used to connect to the digital inputs and outputs of a PC sound card CD player or MD recorder If your PC has a USB port connect it to the RP U100 using the supplied USB cable for remote RP U100 control from your PC
20. may result in fire or other accidents YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified 7 Digital signals generated by this unit may interfere with other equipment such as tuners receivers or TVs Move this unit farther away from such equipment if interference is observed 8 Always set the volume control to minimum before starting audio playback Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after playback has been started Features e The RP U100 Personal Receiver brings e Yamaha s Near Field Cinema DSP high quality audio to your PC Digital Sound Field Processing tech nology and Virtual Dolby Digital pro The USB interface allows remote nO i vide live music performance and RP U100 control from your PC using i the supplied RP U100 Application Soft movie theater surround sound ware plus various audio I O options e Ideal for use with computer games The built in AM FM stereo tuner offers Internet music CD ROM DVD mul 40 programmable presets timedia software and more Introduction Using Yamaha s unique DSP technology the RP U100 can bring excitement and realism to any audio source by simulating the acoustic environments of concert halls movie the aters and so on with only two speakers With its stylish vertical design the RP U100 allows you to use various audio sources including your PC CD player MD or tape recorder a
21. the RP U100 to a metal gas or oil pipe which would cause a safety hazard or a plastic water pipe Outdoor AM antenna AM loop antenna included Outdoor FM antenna Antenna adapter FM 75 UNBAL SPEAKERS A AN 75 ohm coaxial cable Ground 20 If your RP U100 does not operate as expected check the items below Possible Cause Wa power pug S not puggeg Insert the power plug correctly into the wall outlet correctly Pressing the POWER switch does not turn on the RP U100 Switch off the power correct A speaker cable is shorted the speaker connections then switch on the power again Select the source that you want to listen to No input source is selected When using the PC input There is no sound source be sure to select the correct input USB digital or analog A connection is incorrect Check the connections TS SOUNGE PrOgAmS Nave iiep Pis oi Switch on the DSP no effect There is a humming noise An analog connection is incor Insert the analog plugs cor rect rectly Using the RP U100 affects TV reception or the performance of other equipment These equipment may be situ Move these equipment away ated too close to the RP U100 from the RP U100 The preset settings are lost if The Presets do not work the RP U100 is unplugged for Reprogram the presets more than two weeks e Troubleshooting the FM Tuner Possible Cause Ad
22. 8 appears on the display This is the range of pre sets that will be used to store stations You can specify the first preset initially A1 as follows The last preset E8 can not be changed 3 While A1 E8 is displayed use the P SET key to select a preset group from A through E and the Down lt a and Up gt keys to select a preset number from 1 through 8 4 Press and hold the P SET key until START appears on the display 5 While START is displayed press the Down lt 4 or Up P key to start the Auto Preset function Auto Preset starts from the current radio frequency Use the Down lt 4 key to search down and the Up gt key to search up When a radio station is located the RP U100 stores it to the next available preset Auto Preset stops when the entire band has been searched Note When a preset is stored by the Auto Preset function the previously stored radio station is overwritten To protect radio stations stored for example in presets Al through A4 specify A5 as the first preset as explained previously 12 Selecting Presets 1 Use the P SET key to select Preset mode as shown below FM VOL I Preset mode Use the P SET key to select a preset group from A through F Use the Down lt 4 and Up gt keys to select a preset number from 1 through 8 The radio station stored in the preset is selected Press the TUNER key to check the
23. 98 Start button and select Settings Control Panel The Control Panel window appears Double click the System icon The System Properties window appears as shown Click the Device Manager tab The Device Manager window appears Click the View devices by type option button Click the symbol next to Human Interface Devices and make sure that YAMAHA RP U100 HID Audio Controls appears in the list as shown Click the symbol next to Sound video and game controllers and make sure that YAMAHA RP U100 USB Audio appears in the list as shown 17 9 Click the symbol next to Universal serial bus controller and make sure that YAMAHA RP U100 Composite USB Device appears in the list as shown System Properties x General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection 4g Human Interface Devices Yq HID compliant consumer control device Ba YAMAHA AP U100 HID Audio Controls H E Keyboard 2 Monitors Mouse Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT A Sound video and game controllers YAMAHA RP U100 USB Audio A System devices Universal serial bus controller YAMAHA RP U100 Composite USB Device ae Properties Refresh Remove Print Close ance Note The device list on your PC may differ to that shown here Reinsta
24. AHA CORPORATION Printed in Japan V394220 1 Opening Page YAMAHA RP U100 Application Balante Mono TEST TOHE Opening Page 1 68000 How to Use Help Company names and product names mentioned in the help are tradenarks or registered traderrarks of their respective owners Changes may be made in the help contents without prior notice ESHI Contents Index and Search po FUNCTIONS Display the index by selecting the Contents tab on the move pane The help contents are arranged Contents hierarchically Opening Page z amp Search Index amp contents ett ntr oduct ion Age RP UIO0 Application Reet Support Information 2 68 OL Related items are arranged in sequence fromthe top on down so you can visually select the page you need Keywords important terms used in the help file are listed here Keywords listed here can be directly selected or can be searched by entering that keyword This function lets you search for any word or phrase contained in the help file Enter the word you want to find and a list of pages containing that word will be displayed Select the related page you need fromthe page list to view its contents ES The pointer changes to a hand when placed on an item that can be clicked W Hand Symbol Clicking on the item indicated by the hand brings up a related page or irage Basic knowledge of Windows 98 Internet Explorer or simi
25. AM Use the FM AM selector button and the FM mode selector button FM AM selector details FM mode selector details Manual tuning Refers to receiving broadcast stations by setting the frequency manually Use the manual tuning up down buttons Manual tuning details Auto tuning auto scan This function autorratically scans the current frequency band and stops when a station is found Use the auto scan up down buttons Auto tuning auto scan details RP U100 DSP SOUND FIELD TERMS Sound field The unique acoustic characteristics of a given space In locations such as a concert hall we of course hear the direct sound coming for example from an instrument But our ears also pick up the so called early reflections which is the sound being reflected from boundaries such as walls floors and the ceiling Finally we hear reverberation namely the sound being repeatedly bounced back and forth and gradually decaying The early reflections and reverberation characteristics depend on factors such as the size and shape of the interior space and the type of furnishing The resulting acoustics are unique to a particular hall or room This is what is called a sound field DSP sound field program Yamaha has collected a vast amount of sound field data at famous concert halls opera houses and other venues around the world These data express the direction of reflections their intensity frequency characteristics delay time and many other
26. L J AZZ GAME MOVIE LIVE Room Size Setting Screen Function Adjusts the sense of expansiveness Variable range 0 1 to 2 0 Description This parameter controls the sense of spatial expansiveness The larger the value the wider the perceived space When there is a larger distance between the walls of a room the nurrber of reflections increases and the time interval between reflections becomes longer Therefore controlling the tine between adjacent reflections makes it possible to change the impression of spaciousness A parameter setting of 1 0 means that the original measured values are used At a setting of 2 0 the simulated length of one room boundary is doubled Liveness Can be set for HALL J AZZ Liveness Setting Screen Function Adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the walls Variable range Oto 10 Description This parameter determines the attenuation of the early reflections The larger this value the greater the sound field echo The smaller this value the weaker the echo giving a dead Impression This live or dead sensation for an actual hall is determined by the absorption characteristics of the reflecting surfaces Faster attenuation of reverberations results ina nore dead character and slow attenuation in a nore live character Opening Page 46 680 0 0 S Delay Surround Delay During Dolby Digital input Can be set for HALL J AZZ CHURCH GAME MOVIE LIVE VDD HP3D During Dolby Pro Logic Can be set for GAME
27. MOVIE LIVE VDD HP3D S Delay 0 e S Delay Setting Screen Adjusts the delay time of the surround sound field 0 ms to 15 ns wth Dolby Digital 15 ns to 30 ns with Dolby Pro Logic Function Variable range Description With Dolby Digital source The parameter controls the delay time between the direct sound and the surround sound source The greater this value the greater the delay occurring in the surround sound field With Dolby Pro Logic The parameter controls the delay time between the direct sound and the surround sound field The greater this value the greater the delay occurring in the surround sound field There is no surround sound source S Initial Delay Surround Initial Delay With Dolby Digital source Can be set for GAME MOVIE LIVE S Initial Delay EL H Function Adjusts the initial delay time of the surround sound field Variable range 1 ns to 49 ns Description The parameter is enabled when a Dolby Digital source signal is input This parameter controls the initial delay time between the direct sound and the surround sound source The greater this value the greater the delay occurring in the surround sound field Opening Page 47 68000 S Room Size Surround Room Size Can be set for GAME MOVIE LIVE S Room Size fl TH S Room Size Setting Screen Function Adjusts the room size of the surround sound field Variable range 0 1 to 2 0 Description This parameter controls the s
28. SB connection details This position serves for playing back a digtal audio siqnal fromthe computer supplied to the RP U100 via the digital input jacks Both optical and coaxial jacks are provided The RP U100 performs automatic switching by hardware giving priority to the optical input This position serves for playing back an analog audio signal from the computer supplied to the RP U100 via the analog input jacks I The USB capture function is not available in PC input mode USB capture details ET AUX1 Mode AUX1 Mode This mode serves for plaving back the external input sional There are digital optical and analog signal input jacks Automatic switching gives priority to digital signals EZ USB Capture In AUX1 mode the signal that will be recorded by USB capture is the signal input fromthe AUX1 ANALOG input jacks on the main unit If AUX1 DIGITAL was selected the RP U100 will autorratically switch over to AUX1 ANALOG Also when the USB MIX LEVEL setting is active the mixed signal froma computer connected with the USB cable cannot be captured USB capture details AUX2 Mode Opening Page 25 68 000 EZ AUX2 Mode AUX2 mode This mode serves for playing back the signal from an external conponent There are only analog signal input jacks EZ USB Capture In AUX2 mode the signal that will be recorded by USB capture is the signal input fromthe AUX2 ANALOG input jacks on the main unit
29. Setting Panel Click GAES on the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel DSP Sound Field Selector Panel details ES D RANGE Dynamic Range D RANGE STD H LEVEL CUT a L LEVEL BST a Click D RANGE Dynamic Range Setting Panel MJ Allows you to set 3 types of dynanic range MAX STD or MIN for Dolby Digital playback Opening Page 53 68 O D Unchanged dynamic range of a movie theater The default dynamic range setting is the same as MAX You can adjust high level cut H LEVEL CUT and low level boost L LEVEL BST and set the dynamic range to any desired point between MAX and MIN STD STANDARD H LEVEL CUT a L LEVEL BST a Click El I amp or drag the amp left or right to adjust the H LEVEL CUT and low level boost L LEVEL BST Dynamic range specially tailored for late night viewing listening Improves clarity at low volurre levels Z Click the Close button or click MAES to close the panel ES Closing the Panel Mono Opening Page Tuner AM SCAH Click 34 68 O O O Tuner Panel Frequency Display Panel image On Panel image Off ES Calling Up the Tuner Panel Tuner mode z Selecting tuner mode in the input selector on the nain panel and clicking brings up the frequency display panel ES Tuner Panel frequency display functions Panel Component FIW AM selector button FM aati Auto scan buttons PLHP SEHT Man
30. UAL brings up the Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel details Calling up the Dynamic Range Setting Panel poy Z Clicking BESES brings up the Dynarric Range Setting Panel amic Ra Setting Panel details ES Closing a Panel Opening Page 38 68 O U Click the Close button amp to close a panel DSP Sound Field Selector DSP button Right click on the DSP ON OFF button to display the sound field selector VDD HPSD DSP OFF Opening Page 39 680 00 USE Clicking on a sound field name switches the DSP sound field program Introduction to Sound Field Programs This is the sound field of a shoebox type medium sized hall in Vienna seating about 1700 people This sound field has beautiful rich acoustics that faithfully reproduce the complicated reverberations from the surrounding pillars and Carvings in the hall This program recreates the acoustics of a small venue for live on stage productions in New York The sound field is for an area somewnat left of center facing the stage This is the sound field of a beautiful gothic type monastery in a Paris suburb The reverberations blend in the numerous domed ceiling spaces formed by stone pillars producing beautiful sustained notes This program adds a feeling of depth and ambience to gane sounds Allows enjoying the pressure and excitement of a garre as if actually there This sound field rec
31. Windows 98 Autorun feature is not turned on you must start the installation manually as explained below Double click the My Computer icon tem requirements listed previously The My Computer window opens e You may be requested to insert your 5 Double click the Yamaha rp u100 Windows 98 CD ROM during the CD ROM icon installation so have it ready before The installation start up screen commencing appears 1 Turn on your PC and if it s not run 6 Continue with the installation as ning already start Windows 98 prompted 2 Insert the YAMAHA RP U100 CD ROM into the CD ROM or DVD ROM drive 16 Installing and Checking the Driver This section explains how to install the driver software and confirm that it has been installed correctly When the RP U100 is connected to the PC s USB port Windows 98 automatically detects it and installs the necessary driver software Windows 98 needs the driver software in order to communicate with the RP U100 1 Make sure that the RP U100 power cable is plugged into an AC outlet The RP U100 can be on or in standby mode when installing the driver Connect the RP U100 to a USB port on the PC using the supplied USB cable Windows 98 automatically detects the RP U100 and installs the necessary driver software You may be requested to insert your Windows 98 CD ROM Next you need to confirm that the driver software has been installed cor rectly Click the Windows
32. a performance in a concert hall jazz club or other live music venue you not only hear the direct sound coming from the musical instruments and singers but also the early reflections and natural reverberation Early reflections are the initial sound waves that bounce off the floor ceiling and walls Natural reverberation is made up of sound waves that gradually attenuate as they bounce repeatedly off multiple surfaces Early sound reflections Reverberation Early sound reflections Since the way you hear early reflections and reverberation depends on the shape and size of the building as well as the material and construction of the walls and ceiling each venue has its own unique sound called its sound field At Yamaha we have measured all the elements that make up a typical sound field direction and level of the reflections band width characteristics and delay times at famous concert halls and opera houses around the world The information gained in this process has been converted into programs that can be reproduced using Yamaha s DSP technology Using its on board DSP the RP U100 can process any audio source and recreate the atmosphere of the original venue Controls and Functions Front Panel e AUX1 key This key selects the equipment con nected to the ANALOG AUX 1 IN or DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN connector as the input source The DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN has priority over the ANALOG AUX 1 IN so if you c
33. ameter setting screen Click EEMETA to go to the Advanced parameter setting screen Click EMASE to return to the Basic parameter setting screen 2 Each sound field program has some parameters that can be changed Advanced parameter details In order to change a parameter click m m or directly slide the pointer to the desired position Click Mto return to the default values io Effect Trim Fear Effect Trim Initial D elg Ay 5 Initial belay 5 Room Size Reyerb Time Reverb Level Reverb Delay mo e M EI EI EI EI EI BE EI mA cl i Opening Page 43 68 H OU AUVAGIKCU RdIidiieter SELLING SCreetl Effect Trim wa e T Selected parameter H The parameters shown on the display vary according to the sound field program ES Setting the Graphic Equalizer 63 125 250500 1k 2k dk 8k 16K Hz ZAVE ome 1 EEE LOAD 2 fez Drag the amp of a frequency up and down Click M to return all frequencies to flat response CAVE ee 16 LOAD i E A A E E Z A total of six equalizer settings can be stored in the menory with SAVE Saved settings 1 6 can be recalled with LOAD ES Closing the Panel Click the EDIT button or click the Close button amp to close the panel Opening Page 44 680 0g ESIH Field Program Parameter Guide Can be set for HALL J AZZ CHURCH GAME MOVIE LIVE lta Effect Trim Setting Screen Makes fine adjustments to the effect level Sound effect
34. an icon on the task bar Minimizing details Quitting the Click the Close button amp to quit the application application Quitting details ESE Main Panel If the RP U100 main unit is on the Application will also start in the On mode I The error message Can t find RP U100 appears at start up when the main unit and personal computer are not connected with a USB cable Minimizing the application Opening Page 20 68 O DO USB Click Opening Page 21 68000 Main Panel ON mode Standby mode Panel image On Panel image Off ES Main Panel Functions ON Mode When clicking sore itens on the main panel the function will vary according to whether a right click or left click was performed with the mouse I The function description in this help file refers to the mouse settings for a right handed person When the mouse is set up for a left handed person the button functions will be reversed for left and right Check the setting in the mouse settings dialog box Windows mouse settings dialog box Clicking the Power Control button will switch the RP U100 Power Control unit alternately between ON and Standby Power control details Click the SETUP button 2 to calls up the SETUP DIALOG pee ened Coy Setup Dialog details Click the Minimize button l to turn the application into an icon on the task bar label Minimizing details Quitting the Click the Close button amp to quit the app
35. arch 2 Clicking the SEARCH START button initiates an automatic search of the frequency band Click the SEARCH STOP button again to stop searching I Auto search may not be able to tune in a station if the signal is weak After selecting the frequency you want to store and location on the page click ADD to store the frequency on that page Frequency store details Select the frequency you want to delete from the preset page F Z and click the CLEAR button The entry for that frequency is deleted I Stored stations frequencies can be deleted only from pages F Z not from pages A E Frequency delete details Displays frequencies where stations were found with auto search Results are displayed in order of frequency from lowest to highest Click the ALL button 2 Displays all reception frequencies Enter the title of the preset page I The title can be up to 4 characters long ES Frequency Store Click 4 on the preset page to display the page for storing a frequency Click the frequency you want to store on the page and click the desired location Opening Page 62 68 H OU f Choosing the To store an FM station also select the FM rode Auto Stereo or FM Mono you want to store Click the FM Mode selector button and select the mode Tuner receives FM broadcasts in stereo but autorratically FM Auto Stereo switches to mono If excessive noise is heard in stereo store the sta
36. be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 12 Cleaning tThe unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 13 When Not in Use The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when the unit is not used for a long period of time 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that no objects fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit 15 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit or C The unit has been exposed to rain or D The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged 16 Servicing The user should not service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 17 Overhead Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from overhead power lines 18 Grounding or Pola
37. ceived at the DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN is used Protective Caps When connecting to an optical connector remove its protective cap first When an optical connector is not being used replace its cap to prevent dust entering the connector ac Connecting Speakers The following illustration shows how to connect a pair of speakers and subwoofer Con nect the left speaker to the left speaker connector on the RP U100 and the right speaker to the right speaker connector and pay careful attention to the plus and minus polarities Left speaker Right speaker B SPEAKERS paz g hi d 0 e B SUB wooFeR OUT 3 Jat n 6Q MIN SPEAKER cs Subwoofer Speaker Cables Speaker Connectors Strip 10 mm of insulation off the end of Flip open the speaker connector levers each speaker cable and then twist the bare insert the bare ends of the speaker cables wires to prevent lose strands which can into the terminal holes then close the cause short circuits levers Try pulling gently on each cable to make sure that it s secure 10 ve 1 2 Connecting an FM Antenna Connect an FM antenna to the FM ANTENNA connector FM 75Q UNBAL Sa Use the supplied indoor FM antenna only in areas with exceptionally good reception
38. ck the Add Remove Programs icon The Add Remove Programs Properties window appears 4 Select YAMAHA RP U100 in the software list YAMAHA RP U100 is highlighted 5 Click the Add Remove button and continue as prompted 19 Troubleshooting Important Information About Using the FM AM Tuner Computer equipment uses high frequency digital circuits that may cause interference on radio and television equipment located nearby If interference is a problem with the RP U100 and you cannot obtain good reception or the auto tuning functions don t work properly try the following e Move the indoor FM or AM loop antenna as far away from the computer and monitor as physically possible and find the position and direction at which reception is the best e FM outdoor antennas offer the best performance and should be used when the good reception is not available Be sure to use coaxial cable to connect to an outdoor antenna Use the supplied F type adapter to connect an outdoor FM antenna with an F type connector If you cannot obtain good AM reception using only the AM loop antenna connect 5 to 10 meters 16 to 32 ft of ordinary PVC coated wire to the AM connector on the RP U100 feed it through a window or other outlet and extend it horizontally Be sure to also connect the AM loop antenna Using another piece of wire connect the GND connector on the RP U100 to a good ground point such as a grounding rod Never connect
39. ct IMPORTANT When connecting this product to accessories and or another product use only high quality shielded cables Cable s supplied with this product MUST be used Follow all installation instructions Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the product OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If the antenna lead
40. d field icon brings up the DSP sound field selector panel DSP Sound Field Selector Panel details SETUP Button Opening Page 30 680 00 ESHO SETUP DIALOG a i i HIX OFF Hin Minimizing the Application ES How to Minimize the Application Click the Minimize button El on the upper part of the main panel The application is minimized and displayed in the task bar PStart _afYAMAHA RP U100 To return to the original size click YAMAHA RP U100 on the task bar or right click Restore on the system menu LJ 8 Seek ie Move SIZE Mitme m Masmke asen aA E e Opening Page 37 684 OU fl Boctnro Error Message at Startup ES The error message Can t find RP U100 appears when the main unit and personal computer are not connected wth a USB cable Error AN Can t find AP U100 I Connect the RP U100 unit to the computer with a USB cable when using the application Even if the RP U100 unit and computer are connected by a USB cable the error message will appear if the power cord of the RP U100 is not plugged into the AC outlet SETUP DIALOG x SETUP DENICE HAME aa eee 2 fl HAs MOL POSITION 908 USE Ala LEVEL MIX OFF MIH F Click Opening Page 32 68 H OU Setup Dialog Dialog image On Dialog image Off ES Calling Up the Setup Dialog X Ge VAN Click the Setup button l in the upper left corner of the mai
41. eat step 3 Note If Auto Search cannot locate a station due to its weak signal try locating the station manually Using the Presets You can store your favorite radio stations in the 40 presets which are organized into five groups A E with eight presets in each group Preset B3 for example is preset number 3 of group B Storing Presets Manually 1 Locate the radio station that you want to store as explained on page 11 2 Press and hold the P SET key until MEMORY flashes on the display VOL JM VOL MIH 3 While MEMORY is flashing use the P SET key to select a preset group from A through F and the Down lt a and Up keys to select a preset number from 1 through 8 Then press and hold the P SET key until the number of the selected preset flashes The preset is stored See page 13 for information on selecting presets Storing Presets Automat ically The Auto Preset function searches for all the radio stations available in your area and stores them in presets automatically Note In steps 3 and 5 you have 10 seconds in which to make your selection If you do not press a key within that time Auto Preset will be cancelled and you ll have to start again 1 Press the TUNER key repeatedly to select one of the following tuner bands FM Auto Stereo FM Mono or AM 2 Press and hold the P SET key until AutoP appears on the display After a few seconds A1 E
42. ed by Yamaha produces a realistic surround effect with just two speakers placed left and rignt in front of the listener ES Compatible with a Wide Variety of Formats The RP U100 provides USB digital and analog input output connectors for hookup of a computer and almost any type of audio equipment EZO SB Capture The RP U100 also features a USB capture function for recording An analog input Signal supplied to the RP U100 is converted to digital form and sent to the PC via the USB link These data can then be recorded using dedicated recording software Opening Page 4680 0 0 DOLBY DIGITAL 1 This is a theater acoustics format developed by Dolby Labs USA for horre use Dolby Digital is a method to reproduce completely independent audio utilizing digital compression technology on 5 1 channels consisting of 3 front channels and 2 rear channels for a total of 5 channels plus a low frequency effect channel The conventional Dolby Pro Logic format 3 front channels and 1 rear channel mixed into 2 stereo channels by a matrix circuit Dolby Digital creates a 3 dimensional surround effect of superior quality CI Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol D0 are traderrarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved Virtual 3D Technology Reproducing a Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic source requires the use of
43. ener actually sits and listens to the sound This is not a parameter set on the RP U100 but the actual position has a considerable influence on the Virtual 3D effect Listening Position RAF Setting the Virtual Rear Speaker Position Z To set the virtual rear Speaker positions click the Squares shown in the figure below or directly drag the virtual rear speaker and move it to the desired position Irre virtual rear Speakers are set symmetrically left and right RAF Balance Setting Balance Balance Center Position Display Adjust the balance by dragging the pointer E or clicking the L left R right arrows Opening Page 51 68 0 0 Even if the balance is set fully to left or right the sound fromthe opposite side will not be completely cut off RAFN Personal Setting Main amp Sub Adjust the Personal Setting by dragging the pointer E or clicking the left right arrows Siti Test Tone The test tone moves autorratically through the available virtual speaker positions Clicking START produces a test tone at the current position set for the virtual rear speakers The test tone moves automatically through the available virtual Speaker positions TEST TONE 2 Click STOP to turn off the test tone TEST TOHE RA Closing the Panel aM or Click amp to close the panel Opening Page 52 68 D U L Dynamic Range Setting Panel ES Calling Up the Dynamic Range
44. ensation of expansiveness of the surround sound field The greater this value the wider the impression of surround sound field space Reverb Time Can be set for CHURCH GAME LIVE Reverb Time Setting Screen Function Adjusts the duration of the reverberation Variable range 1 0 sec to 5 0 sec Description This parameter controls the time span in which the reverberation attenuates This is based on the time required for the reverberation sound to attenuate at a frequency of approximately 1 kHz The srreller this figure the faster the attenuation of the reverberation sound Adjusting this parameter lets you make a dead sounding source or listening room appear more lively Conversely you may want reduce an excessively bright feeling to achieve natural sounding reverberation Reverb Level Can be set for CHURCH GAME LIVE Reverb Level e TH Reverb Level Setting Screen Function Adjusts the intensity of the reverberation Variable range 0 to 100 Description This is a parameter for controlling the level of the reverberation sound The larger this value the more pronounced will be the reverberation giving a lingering quality to the sound Smaller values will reduce reverberation and reduce trailing notes Opening Page 43 68000 Reverb Delay Can be set for CHURCH GAME LIVE Reverb Time Setting Screen Function Adjusts the delay time of the reverberation Variable range O ms to 250 ns Description This parameter controls
45. erties Refresh Remove Print Select USB Composite Device 4 Click Delete The dialog box shown on the below appears EAE Confirm Device Removal fe USB Composite Device Warning ou are about to remove this device from your system i Cancel 5 Click OK to delete Confirm that USB composite device has been deleted from the list of Universal serial bus controllers Disconnect the USB cable from the PC Insert the YAMAHA RP U100 CD ROM into the CD ROM or DVD drive and reinstall the driver software Check that the driver software has been installed correctly as explained on page 17 18 Using the RP U100 Application Software and Online Help This section explains how to start the RP U100 Application Software and view the online help 1 Click the Windows 98 Start button 2 To view the online help click the and select Programs YAMAHA Windows 98 Start button and RP U100 RP U100 select Programs YAMAHA RP U100 The RP U100 Application Software Help starts The online help which explains how to use the RP U100 Application Software starts Uninstalling the RP U100 Application Software This section explains how to uninstall the RP U100 Application Software 1 Quit the RP U100 Application Soft ware and online help 2 Click the Windows 98 Start button and select Settings Control Panel The Control Panel window appears 3 Double cli
46. factors The RP U100 incorporates sound field programs based on such sound field data The prograrrs let you select the sound field of a famous concert hall or theater to be recreated on your personal computer equipment setup DSP sound field program icon There are icons which represent certain DSP sound field effects A sound field program can be selected by clicking the icon in the DSP sound field selector panel The icon of the currently selected sound field program is shown on the DSP button in the main panel DSP sound field program icon details Opening Page 18 680 OO DSP parameters The default parameter values of the sound field programs are usually fine for enjoying great sound but it is also possible to fine tune some of the pararreters to suit individual preferences or program sources The result will be a listening experience that is truly original and thrilling Parameters are edited on the DSP Pararreter Setting Panel DSP Sound Field Program Parameter guide DSP Parameter Setting Panel details Virtual 3D Usually four to six speakers are needed to reproduce multichannel sources with Dolby Diatal or Dolby Pro Loaic The unique Virtual 3D technology developed by Yameha produces a convincing surround effect with just two speakers placed left and right in front of the listener The Virtual 3D setting panel also lets the user adjust 3D pararreters Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel details Virtual Rear Speaker Positio
47. following oftware can be automatically removed by Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove YAMAHA AP LITO0 Add Remove OK Cancel Amply 68 68 LL Opening Page
48. g Changing the mx ratio does not affect the level of source other than USB ES Setting the Max Volume Position This determines the upper volume limit that can be set with the application Ba Z The setting can be between 50 and 90 on the volume indicator raw LL W S N es ee a ee ew Opening Page 3 68000 Drag tne m SUQer IETT Or FOP Al appears at the default setting 50 I Note that the volume may sometimes jump up suddenly when the dot on the application is moved You should therefore use caution when setting the MAX VOL POSITION ESHO OK CANCEL RESET Buttons Saves all changes and closes the Setup Dialog Aborts all changes and closes the Setup Dialog Resets all itens to the factory defaults EZ Closing the Setup Dialog Z Click the Close button El to close the Setup Dialog I if changes were made be sure to save them by clicking OK before clicking the Close button Opening Page 35 684 O D DSP Sound Field Program EST DSP Sound Field Programs The unique acoustic characteristics of a given space In locations such as a concert hall we of course hear the direct sound coming for example from an instrument But our ears also pick up the so called early reflections which is the sound being reflected from boundaries such as walls floors and the ceiling Finally we hear reverberation namely the sound being repeatedly bounced back and forth and gradually decaying The early
49. g instructions should be read before the unit is operated instructions should be retained for future reference in the operating instructions should be adhered to instructions should be followed used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc by the manufacturer should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn Retain Instructions The safety and operating Heed Warnings All warnings on the unit and Follow Instructions All operating and other Water and Moisture The unit should not be Carts and Stands The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended 10 11 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Ventilation The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the unit should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat Power Sources The unit should
50. ha DSP resulting in quality sound such as would be heard in the final mx of a completed movie The RP U100 lets you reproduce this sound in your own personal space Opening Page 36 680 00 Click DSP Sound Field Selector Panel Panel image On Panel image Off ES Calling up the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel Ey Clicking the amp on the lower part of the sound field icon on the main panel brings up the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel DSP button details ES DSP Sound Field Program icons There are eight icons with images of DSP sound fields HALL J AZZ CHURCH GAME MOVIE LIVE VDD HP3D I HP3D is displayed instead of VDD when headphones are used HELL Sound field icons Opening Page 37 680 00 Sound field a heal programs for vY MUSIC CHURCH Sound field programs for Audio Visual Virtual 3D Four DSP sound field icons are displayed at one time on the panel Other icons can be viewed by clicking to scroll the screen g Clicking an icon selects the sound field for that icon Icon for selected programis displayed The sound field program can also be selected directly fromthe main panel DSP Sound Field Selector details Main Panel details EZ Calling Up the DSP Parameter Setting Panel amp Clicking EDIT brings up the DSP pararreter setting panel DSP Parameter Setting Panel details Calling Up the Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel poy Z Clicking VIRT
51. he connection the connection 1 Open Multimedia fromthe Windows Control Panel and select the Audio tag Click here to open the Audio tag on the control panel 2 Select YAMAHA RP U100 USB Audio as the Preferred Device for playback and i Start up application and check that the RP U100 is controlled by the application Play sore audio on the computer CD MIDI WAVE etc and confirm that the RP U100 reproduces the sound RP U100 Application Panels This is as the main panel of the Application Allows you to switch the RP U100 on and off control basic functions and access various other panels Details Opening Page 9 68 1 7 0 Setup Dialog SETUP DIALOG Ea SETUP DENICE HAME awa AUX 2 MAME USE Mls LEVEL mix OFF MIM HAYK 0k CANCEL Lets you set various system parameters Details Tuner Panel Frequency Display Tuner Mono Lets you perform manual and scan tuning Details Opening Page 10 680 00 Tuner Panel Preset Display Tuner Mono Lets you select preset stations Details Preset Edit Panel Kod BA PRESET ELIT Tuner a a SEARCH START apo CLEAR WONO PAGE TITLE EDIT Lets you store stations in memory Details Opening Page 11 68 O00 DSP Sound Field Selector Panel Lets you set various DSP pararreters Details DSP Parameter Setting Panel EffectLeyel Room Size SeatPosition ik 2k 4k 8k 16K Hz LOAD 4m
52. in panel to switch the power between ON and STANDBY Opening Page 27 68 OO STANDBY AC power cord is connected and unit power switch or Application power button was set to STANDBY AC power cord is connected and unit power switch or Application power button was set to ON Main Panel Standby details Main Panel On details ESE Power Off OFF AC power cord is disconnected Volume EZ Volume Control Volume Indicator Volume control Drag the volurre indicator dot around the circunference of the DSP button When the volume indicator is selected the green dot becomes red To increase the volun drag the dot clockwise To decrease the volurre drag the dot counterclockwise I Using the Setup Dialog you can set the upper volure limit for the volume as adjusted with the application This helps to prevent excessively loud settings made by mistake I if the volurre control on the RP U100 main unit was used to set the volume to a level higher than the upper linit for the application the volurre will return to the upper limt setting the next time the volume control of the application is used I Note that the volune may sometimes jump up suddenly when the dot on the application is moved You should therefore pay attention to the MAX VOLUME POSITION on the setup dialog Setup Dialog details Opening Page 2868 0 00 DSP button EZI DSP Button Z Click the upper part of the DSP button to turn the DSP
53. ing The data are obtained by A D conversion of analog input signals to the RP U100 USB Capture details USB MIX LEVEL This function allows listening to music signals fromthe computer connected by USB even when AUX1 AUX2 or TUNER IN is selected The mx level setting determines the ratio of the USB signal to the AUX1 AUX2 or TUNER IN input signal The setting is made by dragging a slider on the Setup panel USB MIX LEVEL details SETUP DEVICE NAME This item lets you specify names that are displayed for audio devices connected to the RP U100 The setting is made by entering the narres in fields on the Setup panel SETUP DEVICE NAME details MAX VOL POSITION This item sets the upper limt for the volume setting that can be made with the Application MAX VOL POSITION details Frequency display Allows you to manually tune to any frequency and to perform scan tuning Tuner Panel frequency display details Preset store Allows you to store a desired station in memory for quick recall Preset Edit Panel details Preset recall Allows you to select any of the stored preset stations Tuner Panel Preset Recall details Opening Page 17 680 00 Preset page A page is a group of 8 preset stations displayed on a single panel This lets you organize preset stations for example by music genre A short title can be specified for each page Preset page details FIW AM select This refers to selecting FM Auto Stereo FM Mono or
54. ion by double clicking the shortcut icon IE Shortcut icon Opening Page 15 68 0 0 Open the folder where the RP U100 Application is installed and double click the RP U100 ICON mi RP U100 application icon Glossary Main panel This is the main panel of the Application It lets you switch the power on and off perform basic functions and call up other panels Main Panel details Main Panel details Setup Dialog Lets you make various parameter settings Setup Dialog details Tuner Panel frequency display Lets you manually select a station on the tuner Tuner Panel frequency display details Tuner Panel preset display This panel is for selecting a preset station on the tuner Tuner Panel preset display details Preset Edit Panel This panel serves for storing preset stations Preset Edit panel details DSP Sound Field Selector Panel Lets you select a DSP sound field program and perform related functions DSP Sound Field Selector Panel details DSP Parameter Setting Panel Lets you edit various DSP parameters DSP Parameter Setting Panel details Opening Page 16 68 4 OO Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel Lets you edit various Virtual 3D pararreters Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel details Dynamic Range Setting Panel Lets you change the dynamic range settings Dynamic Range Setting Panel details USB Capture This function uses the USB link to send digital data to the computer for record
55. ity is poor Supplied Accessories e AM loop antenna e USB cable e CD ROM The CD ROM contains the RP U100 Application Software and online help for controlling the RP U100 from your PC e Adapter for F type antenna connector 22 Specifications Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 30 W 30 W 20 Hz 20 kHz 6Q 0 6 THD Input Sensitivity PC IN AUX1 IN AUX2 IN 150 mV 35 kQ Analog Output Level AUX2 OUT 150 mV 3 3 kQ Subwoofer 2 0 V 1 5 kQ Headphone 330 mV 47Q Tuning Range FM 87 5 107 9 MHz AM 530 1710 kHz Usable Sensitivity FM 1 5 uV AM 60 dBu or less Dimensions W x H x D 120 x 295 x 379 5 mm 4 7 x 11 6 x 15 inches Weight 5 4 kg 11 9 lbs Specifications subject to change without notice YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE BUENA PARK CALIF 90620 U S A YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD 135 MILNER AVE SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO M1S 3R1 CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G m b H SIEMENSSTR 22 34 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG F R OF GERMANY 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 WD1 7JS ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A B J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1 BOX 30053 400 43 V STRA FR LUNDA SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 17 33 MARKET ST SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205 VIC AUSTRALIA YAM
56. just the angle and location of the FM antenna to minimize the Interference from the ignition noise If that does not eliminate A popping noise can be heard system of a motorcycle or auto the noise install an outdoor FM mobile is being picked up antenna Use a coaxial cable for the antenna connection Stereo broadcasts are accom The antenna signal is too weak panied by an unpleasant back or the signal of the station you Install an outdoor FM antenna ground noise are receiving is weak Auto tuning cannot locate a sta ice aa a multi element antenna The station is too weak tion Use manual tuning 21 e Troubleshooting the AM Tuner Possible Cause Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna If that does not improve the sound adjust the angle and location of the antenna to find the optimum position Try reconnecting the AM loop Auto tuning cannot locate a sta antenna The station is too weak tion Use manual tuning Use an outdoor AM antenna Use an outdoor AM antenna Interference noise is being Make sure that all electrical A continuous popping noise caused by lightning a fluores equipment is grounded cor can be heard cent light a motor or electrical rectly In some situations it may equipment with a thermostat be difficult to completely elimi nate this problem The signal is weak or the antenna connection is incom plete The station can hardly be heard or the sound qual
57. lar software is needed to use the RP U100 Application Help See Windows Help for more information on using Windows 98 Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Opening Page 3 68 OO Introducing the RP U100 ET Personal Receiver RP U100 The Personal Receiver RP U100 is a USB compatible multimedia amplifier with built in tuner While it can of course be used as a conventional receiver connecting the RP U100 to a personal computer opens up a host of exciting possibilities for audio fun and entertainment ES Total Computer Control All RP U100 functions can be operated froma PC running the dedicated RP U100 Application A convenient USB link is used between the RP U100 main unit and the computer ES Yamaha Digital Sound Field Processing The RP U100 incorporates various DSP sound field programs specially adapted for audio and multimedia applications Using a wealth of stored data the amp can faithfully reproduce the acoustic properties of world fanus concert halls and live venues Exciting theater type sound compatible wth DVD movie formats such as Dolby Digital is also available E20 Virtual 3D Gives the Feeling of Being There Sophisticated Yamaha technology transports you right to where the action is Usually several front and rear speakers are needed to reproduce multichannel sources such as Dolby Digital The unique Virtual 3D technology develop
58. lav button Click than CNIT AW HEAR FA aall n HAA AKrAR AF AAI nanal Opening Page 59 680 00 1 GCHCK UC COII DUCCUOI IT LO cAI UV UIC B Csct CUIL pal Ic EZ Closing the Panel Click the Close button amp to close the panel Opening Page 60 68 00 PAGE TITLE EDIT Click Mono Preset Edit Panel Panel image On Panel image Off EZT Calling Up the Preset Edit panel Click the EDIT button on the Tuner Panel Tuner Panel frequency display details Tuner Panel preset details WJ Clicking the EDIT button in frequency display mode displays the preset page next to the edit panel ES Storing Preset Station You create a preset station by storing its frequency on a preset page On the RP U100 main unit 5 preset pages fromA to E can be stored Using the application a total of 26 preset pages from A to Z can be stored Each preset page contains up to 8 stations 2 Page identifiers A E appear on the RP U100 unit display when the selected preset page is A E When the page is F Z the frequency selected by the user on that page is shown EE Preset Edit Panel functions Opening Page 61 68 H OU Panel Component Auto frequency Search SEARCH START Adding a station Por Deleting a station Ex Displaying auto frequency search results All frequency display Page title entry PAGE TITLE EDIT Click FM or AM to select the band to se
59. lication application Quitting details 1 Aki Input Selector Minimizing the Mode Selection Left click the input selector to switch between PC personal computer AUX1 AUX2 TUNER Input Selector details Volume Indicator i z a T Ci Volume Control Drag the volurre indicator dot around the DSP button Volume Control details Opening Page 22 68 0 0 DSP Sound Field Pi Effect On Off DSP button switching Clicking the upper part of the DSP Button turns the DSP sound effect on and off DSP Button details Clicking the in the lower part of the DSP button while DSP IS OFF brings up the graphic equalizer Graphic equalizer details Graphic Equalizer display DSP Sound Field Selector Panel display Left click the amp in the sound field icon to bring up the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel DSP Sound Field Selector Panel details Right clicking the DSP button brings up a list of sound field programs Select the DSP sound field from them DSP Sound Field Selector details Click the mute button E to turn the speaker output on or off Mute button details TUNER DSP Sound Field Selector display Tuner Panel display To bring up Tuner Panel click the shown on the input selector in tuner mode Tuner Panel details Input Selector RFU 100 The input selector is used to select a program source mode such as PC Personal Computer AUX1 AUX2 or TUNER USE I
60. lling the Driver Software If you connect the RP U100 to the PC s USB port before installing the supplied appli cation software the RP U100 driver software will not be installed correctly and the System Properties window will display the following items 3 USB Audio Device in the Sound video and game controllers list USB Human Interface Device in the Human Interfaces list USB Composite Device in the Uni versal serial bus controllers list Although you will be able to control the application software and listen to music you must reinstall the RP U100 device driver if you want the PC to rec ognize the RP U100 correctly as explained below Make sure that the RP U100 is con nectedto the PC s USB port On the System Properties window click the symbol next to Universal serial bus controller Select USB Composite Device System Properties HEI General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance View devices by type C View devices by connection H E Disk drives E J Display adapters A lt y Floppy disk controllers z Hard disk controllers g Human Interface Devices Keyboard E S Monitors Mouse Network adapters Ports COM amp LPT A Sound video and game controllers E System devices Universal serial bus controller Intel 823714B EB PCI to USB Universal Host Controller USB Composite Device USB Root Hub Prop
61. llowing connectors USB as explained above DIGITAL PC COAX IN DIGITAL PC OPT IN or ANALOG PC IN To play DVD Video discs encoded with Dolby Digital your computer must have a DVD ROM drive and DVD Video decoder board which should be connected to the RP U100 via the DIGITAL PC COAX IN or DIGITAL PC OPT IN Note The DIGITAL PC OPT IN has priority over the DIGITAL PC COAX IN so if you connect to both inputs the signal received at the DIGITAL PC OPT IN is used 5 Connecting Audio Equipment The following illustration shows how to connect a CD player and MD or tape recorder The CD player is shown connected to the RP U100 using both analog and digital connec tions However it s not necessary to make both connections Since digital offers higher quality use the digital connection if your CD player had a digital output The MD tape recorder is shown connected to the RP U100 using analog and digital connections If your MD player has a digital input connect it as shown Be careful not to mix up the left and right connections DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL LINE OUT lt _Dm CD player lt j y e0000 z 0000 DIGITAL k IN OPTICAL as LINE OUT 4 A A Pie IN PLAY REC Note The DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN has priority over the ANALOG AUX 1 IN so if you connect to both inputs the signal re
62. ls received at the ANALOG PC IN are fed through to the ANALOG AUX 2 OUT 2 Has priority over the DIGITAL PC COAX IN 3 Signals received at the DIGITAL PC OPT IN or DIGITAL PC COAX IN are fed through to the DIGITAL OPT OUT 4 Has priority over the ANALOG AUX 1 IN By connecting a cassette tape recorder or MD recorder to the ANALOG AUX 2 OUT or DIGITAL OPT OUT you can record from an external audio source e g PC or CD player or the tuner When the input source is the ANALOG AUX 1 IN ANALOG AUX 2 IN or tuner the input signal can be fed to your PC via the USB connection Since sound field effects are not output by these connectors they cannot be recorded 1 Connect a tape recorder to the ANA 4 Start recording on your tape or MD LOG AUX 2 OUT or an MD recorder recorder to the DIGITAL OPT OUT as 5 Start the input source explained on page 6 2 Turn on the recorder and the RP U100 3 Use the input selector keys to select an input source as explained on page 10 See page 11 for more information about using the tuner 14 Using Sound Field Programs The RP U100 s built in DSP 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 1 Press the DSP key to turn on the 2 Use the Down lt 4 or Up P key to sound field processor i VIRTUAL
63. n This item allows the user to control the position of the virtual simulated rear speakers The setting is done using a graphic image on the DSP Parameter Setting Panel Virtual Rear Speaker Position details Test Tone The test tone is used to check the virtual rear speaker position Test Tone details Balance This refers to the level balance between the left and right channels The setting can be changed on the DSP Pararreter Setting Panel Balance details Personal setting Main Sub This item allows adjusting the 3D sound field effect to the conditions in a given listening room In Virtual 3D the sound field effect will vary according to environment factors such as the listening position and the shape of the room The virtual rear speaker position may therefore not exactly match the position displayed on the setting screen The Main and Sub parameters allow the listener to adjust the virtual rear speaker position to the point where the best effect is achieved Change these parameters as needed to match your personal preferences The setting can be changed on the DSP Parameter Setting Panel Personal Setting details Opening Page 19 68 OO Click Main Panel STANDBY mode ON mode Panel image On Panel image Off ES Main Panel Functions Standby Mode Click the Power Control button to turn on the RP Power Control U100 main unit Power control details Click the Minimize button I to turn the application into
64. n panel EZ SETUP DEVICE NAME This lets you assign customized names to devices connected to the RP U100 I The name can be up to five characters long SETUP DENICE NAME PC DIGITAL HANE Gaai PC ANALOG MANE 9 ALN NAME This sets the narre of the audio device connected to PC DIGITAL igs Digtal coaxial and optical NAME nput jac igta coaxial and optica Optical This sets the narre of the audio device connected to PC PC ANALOG ANALOG ee Input Input jacks Analog s 2 This sets the narre of the audio device connected to AUX1 poe optical and analog 2 This sets the nan of the audio device connected to AUX2 Input jacks Opening Page 33 680 0 ESE Setting the USB Mix Level Audio signals fromthe computer supplied via USB cable can be nixed and reproduced by the RP U100 even when an input other than USB is selected Audio signals fromthe computer connected via USB cable will not be heard while input sources other than USB are selected Audio signals fromthe computer connected via USB cable will be mxed with input sources other than USB DSP sound field programs affect only the sound from input sources other than USB not the audio signals from the computer Drag the ll slider towards MAX to increase the mix ratio of audio Signals fromthe computer connected by USB Dragging the slider towards MIN decreases the ratio of audio signals fromthe computer A appears at the default settin
65. nd the built in AM FM tuner as shown below FM antenna AM antenna RP U100 i Bannann 0O mm cI CD player mm EE T ie 0000 o n C A VA MD tape recorder Personal computer Speakers Although the RP U100 can be used as part of a typical hi fi system connecting it to your PC via the USB port and running the supplied RP U100 Application Software allows you to remotely control the RP U100 from your PC and edit the sound field programs Virtual 3D Surround sound typically requires several speakers situated in front o and behind the listening position which requires a substantial amount of space that may not always be available The RP U100 uses Yamaha s unique Virtual 3D tech nology to simulate a typical surround sound system using only two speakers Virtual 3D which is used by the RP U100 s sound field programs simulates the surround effect provided by rear and center speakers creating virtual surround speakers as shown so even with only two front speakers you can still enjoy surround sound ao Loe po Virtual speakers Typical surround system Virtual 3D Digital Sound Field Processing DSP When you listen to
66. nit for long To prevent fire or electrical shock do not periods of time i e vacation etc expose the unit to rain or water disconnect the AC power plug from the wall 3 Never open the cabinet If something drops outlet into the unit contact your dealer 12 To prevent lightning damage disconnect the 4 Do not use force with switches controls or AC power plug and disconnect the antenna connection wires When moving the unit first cable when there is an electrical storm disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipment Never pull the This unit is not fully disconnected from the AC we power source as long as it is connected to the 5 Do not touch the top cover since it may wall outlet even if this unit itself is turned off become hot after extended high power This state is called standby mode operation This cover has openings for proper In this mode the unit consumes a small amount ventilation of the unit Do not place any of electricity objects on these openings If the openings are obstructed the temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly Also be sure to install the unit vertically not horizontally in a well ventilated area and allow enough clearance from the surrounding objects Otherwise the receiver may be damaged or a fire may be caused 6 The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this unit Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and
67. nput Selector Opening Page 23 680 OO Mode Description S This mode serves for playing back an audio signal from the computer Depending on the PC input type there are three settings USB PC DIGITAL PC ANALOG Right click on the PC bar to bring up the PC input type selector This mode serves for playing back the signal froma component connected to the AUX1 inputs There are digital optical and analog signal input jacks Autorratic switching gives priority to digital signals AUX2 This mode serves for playing back the signal froma component connected to the AUX2 inputs There are only analog signal input jacks TUNER This mode serves for playing back the signal fromthe built in tuner PC Personal Computer Mode RA PC Personal Computer Mode USE PC mode When the input selector is set to PC mode clicking the PC bar repeatedly Switches the input signal type as follows USB PC_DIGITAL PCG_ANALOG fo Z Right click on the PC bar to bring up the PC input type selector uss E a Dita T Analog o Select the PC input type you want to use Opening Page DIGITAL ANALOG 24 68 u0 This position serves for playing back a digtal audio siqnal fromthe computer supplied to the RP U100 via the USB link To use this position the USB cable must be connected between the PC and the RP U100 and appropriate settings must be made on the computer to output the audio signal U
68. oftware please refer to its documentation J The sound recorded with the USB capture function is the original sound of the input signal The effects of the DSP sound field programs of the RP U100 are not recorded I The data fornet supplied to the computer is 44 1 kHz 16 bit stereo Make sure that the recording software is set up properly to handle this forn t J While making a recording using USB capture you should close all other applications running on the computer Otherwise recording quality may be poor ES Note 2 Digital input signals cannot be captured 2 If data capture is activated while using the AUX1 DIGITAL inputs the RP U100 autorratically switches to the AUX1 ANALOG inputs After capture has ended the setting automatically returns to the AUX1 DIGITAL inputs Function List Opening Page 6 68 OU EZE The RP U100 can be operated either with the controls on the unit itself or with the Application installed on the computer I Some functions of the RP U100 are available only fromthe Application EZET The following list shows which functions are available on the RP U100 main unit and the Application Function List O Available X Not available Function _Manunt application Power ony standby o O O input mode select o O O Customizing input selector X display Volume adjustment O O S O USB Mix Level O X S O Mute Xf O Level balance KX S 7O Preset Store Call up Edit P
69. onnect to both inputs the signal received at the DIGI TAL AUX 1 OPT IN is used e AUX2 key This key selects the equipment con nected to the ANALOG AUX 2 IN con nectors as the input source e TUNER key This key selects the AM and FM bands of the built in tuner as the input source The following bands can be selected FM Auto Stereo FM Mono or AM 2 Display The display shows various settings selected input source sound field pro gram and various other information 3 DSP key This key activates the sound field pro grams produced by the internal DSP YAMAHA Q Input selectors amp indicators These four keys explained below are used to select the input source The indicator of the selected source lights Up 4 P SET Preset key e PC key This key selects the following tuner This key selects your PC as the input modes Frequency Display mode and source The following inputs can be Preset mode selected USB port ANALOG PC IN Frequency Display mode In this DIGITAL PC COAX IN or DIGITAL PC OPT IN The DIGITAL PC OPT IN has priority over the DIGITAL PC COAX IN so if you connect to both inputs the signal received at the DIGI TAL PC OPT IN is used mode the radio frequency is displayed and you can tune the AM FM tuner either manually or automatically e Preset mode In this mode you can select preset stations Al through E8 The 40 presets are arranged
70. reates the sensation of an expansive space that makes you feel like you are in the midst of a movie This sound field reproduces the high energized sensation of live rock and jazz Music This program Virtual Dolby Digital approximates the surround sound effect of Dolby Digital using only two front channel speakers Ideal for faithful reproduction of DVD software encoded in the Dolby Digital fornet Opening Page 40 681 0 0 This program Headphone 3D simulates multi speaker surround sound when listening with headphones It is automatically activated instead of VDD mode HP3D When headphones are plugged into the RP U100 pte FULT ole ri ne Seat Position 63 125 250500 1K 2K 4k AK 16K Hz SAVE EEE L oO AL 5 7 41 68 OO a MOIE DSP Parameter Setting Panel Panel image On Panel image Off ES Calling up the DSP Parameter Setting Panel Click EDIT on the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel I The DSP Sound Field Selector Panel must be visible Aah To display the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel click amp in the lower part of the sound field icon on the main panel DSP button details PAm DSP Parameters The default paran ter values of the sound field prograns are usually fine for enjoying great sound but it is also possible to fine tune some of the parameters to suit individual preferences or program sources The result will be a listening experience that is truly o
71. reflections and reverberation characteristics depend on factors such as the size and shape of the interior Space and the type of furnishing The resulting acoustics are unique to a particular hall or room This is what is called a sound field Yamaha has collected a vast amount of sound field data at famous concert halls opera houses and other venues around the world These data include the direction of reflections their intensity frequency characteristics delay time and many other factors The RP U100 incorporates sound field programs based on such sound field data The programs let you select the sound field of a famous concert hall or theater to be recreated on your personal computer equipment setup ESF psp sound field programs for music The DSP programs for music create a sound field giving the realistic impression of being in a specific location The original signal is passed unchanged to the output while sound field information is added by means of DSP processing Also wth multichannel source rraterial encoded in Dolby Digital the decoded signal is reproduced unchanged with only the ambience components added This allows you to enjoy the sound of a world famous concert hall church or other type of location EZT psp sound field programs for Audio Visual These DSP progran were specially developed for game or movie sound reproduction The action of surround decoders for Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital is fused with the Yama
72. reset station frequency display wpa Oo S oS DSP _On Of o o J o Sound field program selector System Requirements Opening Page 7 680 OO Operating system Microsoft Windows 98 Engish version CPU Equivalent to Intel Pentium MMX 200 MHz or better Memory 32 MB 64 MB or more recontrended Hard disk 20 MB of available space CD drive CD ROM drive or DVD ROM drive Display Video display adapter with at least 256 colors and 640x480 dots resolution Other USB port compatible wth USB standard Rev 1 0 Intel and Pentium are registered traderrarks and MMX is a traderrark of Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Initial Steps ESS Check the USB connection between the RP U100 and the PC Connect the RP U100 to the personal computer using a USB cable How to make the USB connection I The RP U100 main unit can only be operated with the Application if the USB connection has been established ES Check the display settings Check that the Windows Display Properties are set to at least 256 colors Windows Display Properties Opening Page 8 681 0 Making the USB Connection Connection Pp Connection Procedure s sS_ k Plug the power cable of the RP U100 into an AC outlet to set the unit to On or Standby 2 Start up the computer o Connect the RP U100 and computer with the USB cable Pp Check t
73. riginal and thrilling DSP Parameters FUNCTION Makes fine adjustments to the effect level sound effect Parameter Effect Trim Rear Effect Trim Makes fine adjustments to the rear effect level Sound effect Initial Delay Adjusts the sensation of distance between walls and sound source Room Size Adjusts the sense of expansiveness Liveness Adjusts the apparent reflectivity of the walls S Delay Adjusts the delay time of the surround sound field Surround Delay S Initial Delay i Adjusts the initial delay time of the surround sound field Surround Initial Delay S Room Size Adjusts the room size of the surround sound field Surround Room Size Reverb Time Adjusts the duration of the reverberation Reverb Level Adjusts the intensity of the reverberation Dauarh Nala Adi ete thana dalas tinm anf thana ra mrhnratinn Opening Page 42 68 1 7 0 ACVOCIN woiay FAUJUDSLO LIM UCiay LIE UI UM evel vel aulvil ES Changing DSP parameters Basic parameter settings Effect Level Makes fine adjustments to the effect level sound effect Room Size Adjusts the sense of expansiveness Seat Position Adjusts the simulated seat position EffectLeyal Room Size SeatPosition Basic parameter setting screen Click on Em or to make the selection The selected button changes to green Detailed parameter settings Besides the basic parameters more parameters can be adjusted on the advanced par
74. rization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated 19 For US customers only Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to this unit ensure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING agi ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS 5S eae POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note for CATV system installers This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys tem installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper ground ing and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys tem of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical We Want You Listening for a Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries
75. s how to turn on the RP U100 and select input sources If any external audio equipment is con nected to the RP U100 turn it on first 1 Pressthe POWER switch to turn o on the RP U100 The message Hello appears for a few seconds and the RP U100 returns to the state in which it was last used e g the input source that was selected when the RP U100 was turned off is selected 2 Use the input selector keys to select one of the following input sources PC AUX1 AUX2 TUNER e PC Press the PC key repeatedly to select the following PC inputs USB PC_DG and PC_AN USB select the USB port PC_DG selects the DIGITAL PC COAX IN and DIGITAL PC OPT IN and PC_AN selects the ANALOG PCIN PC PC USB 7 T PC digital VOL INE PC analog Note The DIGITAL PC OPT IN has priority over the DIGITAL PC COAX IN so if you connect to both inputs the signal received at the DIGITAL PC OPT IN is used e AUX1 Press the AUX1 key to select the equip ment connected to the ANALOG AUX 1 IN or DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN connector as the input source Note The DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN has priority over the ANALOG AUX 1 IN so if you connect to both inputs the signal received at the DIGITAL AUX 1 OPT IN is used e AUX2 Press the AUX2 key to select the equip ment connected to the ANALOG AUX 2 IN connectors as the input source e TUNER Press this key repeatedly to select the fol lowing tuner bands FM Auto Stereo
76. sound field program on and off ON DSP button Z DSP OFF appears when the DSP function is off The selected sound field icon appears when the DSP function is on Sound field program details 2 Right clicking on the DSP button brings up the sound field selector regardless of whether the DSP function is on or off DSP Sound Field Selector details ke HALL N jaz of i CHURCH GAME MOVIE LIVE VODYHP3D DSP OFF ES DSP button function during DSP OFF g A Clicking the in the lower part of the DSP button brings up the graphic equalizer appear EQUALIZER 63 125 250500 1k 2k dk 8k 16K Hz SAE mo 1 amp LOAD om T Opening Page 29 68 1 0 0 Graphic equalizer 2 Clicking MEE returns all frequencies to flat response Drag the of a frequency up and down SAVE IEE SHE LOAD i 2 3 E E Z A total of six equalizer settings can be stored in the menory with SAVE Saved settings 1 6 can be recalled with LOAD 2 Closing the graphic equalizer Click the Close Button amp or the lower part of the DSP button S24 to close the graphic equalizer I When DSP is activated the graphic equalizer panel closes but the graphic equalizer shown as part of the DSP sound field parameter edit panel can be used instead DSP Parameter Setting Panel graphic equalizer details ES DSP button function during DSP ON lt Clicking ea in the lower part of the soun
77. t be output or may be difficult to hear due No sound from to the USB mix level setting as hi i Se Refer to the USB MIX LEVEL setting on the setup Panel for a detailed explanation Setup Dialog USB MIX LEVEL details Sound fromthe PC via USB cable may be mixed with sound from other sources due to the USB MIX LEVEL setting on the Setup Dialog Change the USB MIX LEVEL setting on the Setup Dialog Select MIX OFF if you do not want to hear other sound sources with the PC audio Different sounds are heard together Refer to Setup Dialog USB MIX LEVEL details The upper volume limt for the application can be changed wth MAX a VOL POSITION on the setup dialog benal The default setting is half a rotation 50 way Changing the MAX VOL POSITION setting allows the volurre indicator to move nore than halfway from 50 to 90 Refer to Setup Dialog MAX VOL POSITION details Opening Page 665 680 00 The riqht and left volurre levels will be different if the level balance is Left and right volume not set to center in the Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel levels are different Check the Balance setting Virtual 3D parameter setting Panel Balance details Recording is not possible if the settings on the recording software running on the computer are incorrect Refer to the description page for USB capture when making the data recording settings Refer to the USB capture details Cannot record wth USB capture
78. talling the Driver Software 18 Using the RP U100 Application Software and Online Help 19 Uninstalling the RP U100 Application DOM WANG soree EEAS accor EEEE SS 19 Troubleshooting 20 Supplied Accessories 22 Specifications 23 Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below Model Serial No The serial number is located on the rear of the unit Retain this Owner s Manual in a safe place for future reference e 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 product s 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 WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 6A A unit and cart combination Read Instructions All the safety and operatin
79. the time lag until reverberation is produced The greater this value the more the delay occurring in the reverberation after the early reflection Even with the sarre Reverb Time setting choosing a higher Delay Time value will result in a larger perceived space with more intense reverberation Opening Page 49 680 0 0 Click Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel Panel image On Panel image Off RAF Calling Up the Virtual 3D Parameter Setting Panel z Click VIRTUALI on the DSP Sound Field Selector Panel To display the DSP sound field selector panel Click 8 in the lower part of the sound gy field icon on the main panel DSP button details RAF Virtual 3D Parameters Opening Page 50 68 O D Virtual 3D parameter Sets the position of the virtual rear speakers Virtual Rear Speaker Position In Virtual 3D the sound field effect will vary according to environment factors such as the listening position and the shape of the room The virtual rear speaker position may therefore not exactly match the position Personal Setting displayed on the setting screen Main amp Sub The Main and Sub pararreters allow the listener to adjust the virtual rear speaker position to the point wnere the best effect is achieved Change this parameters as needed to match your personal preferences Sets the level balance for the left and right speakers The listening position refers to the spot where the list
80. tion in FM Mono Tuner receives FM broadcasts in mono If tuner receved too much noise in stereo reception store the station in FM Mono Check that the ADD button is active and click it Up to 8 stations can be stored on each page ES Deleting a Stored Frequency on pages F Z only 2 Click the frequency you want to delete fromthe preset page Frequency to be deleted Check that the Clear button is active and click it ES Closing the Preset Edit Panel Click the EDIT button or amp to close the panel 63 68 0 0 Opening Page Opening Page 64y 68 0 OU Troubleshooting Problems with Application Don t know how to start application Refer to startup details page Application won t start unless USB link is established between the RP U100 and PC Check that the USB cable is connected properly How to nake the USB connection Even if the computer and RP U100 are connected by USB cable the Application will not start unless the power cord of the RP U100 is plugged into an AC Application doesn t start up outlet Check that the power cord is properly connected Don t know how to quit application Refer to quitting details page Operation steps are described in this help file Don t know how to operate Check Page Contents or search for the page by application using the Index Keyword Search and Search tab Using Help Don t know how to uninstall Refer to uninstall details
81. ual tuning butt ba Click on FM or AM to select the respective frequency band Select FM Auto Stereo or FM Moro with the FM mode selector button This function autorretically scans the frequency band for stations Auto scan may not be able to tune in a station if its signal is weak Auto scan function Clicking the Scan button starts the station search The search ends when a station is found Click the Scan button again if the scan stops during the search Search stops also when the auto scan button is clicked during search To restart search click the auto scan button If no station is found the search stops at the frequency where the search began This button lets you tune to a station manually Manual tuning operation The frequency increases or decreases by one step each time or IS clicked Keeping a button clicked causes the frequency to change continuously Opening Page Frequency band display Reception Frequency display EEN FM mode selector button mono Tuner edit panel display button 55 68 OO When the bottom end of the frequency band is reached the frequency jumps to the top and vice versa Shows the frequency range 2 E Points to the frequency currently being received The bar moves up and down during manual tuning and auto scan to indicate the frequency Displays the figures for the frequency being received AM 530 1710KH OK PM _ 875

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