Yamaha DSP-A1 DVD input vs. tape 2 monitor...

[STV_Keith]

Hello. I recently acquired a Yamaha DSP-A1 to replace my aging DSP-A1000. The A1 has all the newer HT stuff that the A1000 didn't. I am using the digital coaxial from my DVD player for audio, and component video straight to the TV.

I also use the Tape 1 record out to go to my equalizer, then back in on the tape 2 playback channel and use the tape 2 monitor to use the "enhanced" signal.

The problem that I ran into is that when playing a DVD, I cannot run the tape 2 monitor when the digital input is selected for the DVD input.

Is there any way around this? Is there some other way I can connect the EQ such that it will always be useable?

Thanks!

 

[Yamahaluver]

The DSP A1 also has the pre out/pre in loops, why not connect your EQ there.

 

[Unregistered]

The DSP A1 also has the pre out/pre in loops, why not connect your EQ there.

Do you mean the coupler loop? http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/backpanels/DSPA1/bDSPA1_4.htm

That's a variable output though, as it's the input to the amplifier section.

 

[happy540i]

Yamahaluver is correct. You can put the equalizer or any other processor in between the pre-out and main-in.

 

[STV_Keith]

The problem is that the pre-out is not a fixed level input/output. This means the EQ analyzer doesn't see anything really until you crank the volume up. In tape out/monitor mode, it gets a fixed input and output so the spectrum analyzer works.

Is there any way to have the tape monitor on and be in digital mode at the same time?

 

[Unregistered]

The tape monitor expects an analog signal. You are sending the A1 a digital signal, which it will not pass to analog outputs, so the simple answer is No.