Yamaha HS 80M User Manual

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Powered Near-field Reference Monitors & Subwoofer

OWNER’S MANUAL

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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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.

The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user 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 the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

1 Read these instructions. 2Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinc hed

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Model:

Serial No.: The serial number is located on the bottom or rear of the unit.

Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference.

11 Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during

lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way , such as power-suppl y cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT. The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or colored GREEN or GREENand-YELLOW.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

• This applies only to products distributed by Yamaha-Kemble Music (U.K.) Ltd.(3 wires)

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Thank you for choosing a YAMAHA powered monitor speaker or powered subwoofer.

In order to take maximum advantage of the speaker’s features and ensure maximum performance and longevity,

please read this manual carefully before using powered monitor speaker or powered subwoofer.

Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.

Vielen Dank dass Sie sich für einen aktiven Monitorlautsprecher oder Subwoofer von YAMAHA entschieden haben.

Um die Eigenschaften des Lautsprechers optimal zu nutzen und für höchste Leistung und Lebensdauer lesen Sie diese Anleitung

bitte genau durch, bevor Sie den aktiven Monitorlautsprecher oder Subwoofer verwenden.

Bitte bewahren Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung zum späteren Nachschlagen an einem sicheren Ort auf.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi un haut-parleur de contrôle ou un caisson de basses ampliﬁé YAMAHA.

Pour obtenir les performances optimales de vos haut-parleurs et garantir une longévité maximale, lisez attentivement ce mode

d’emploi avant d’utiliser le haut-parleur de contrôle ou le caisson de basses ampliﬁé.

Conservez-le en lieu sûr pour pouvoir vous y référer ultérieurement.

Gracias por elegir los monitores o el subwoofer autoampliﬁcados de Yamaha.

A ﬁn de aprovechar al máximo las características de los altavoces y obtener un rendimiento y durabilidad óptimos,

lea atentamente este manual antes de utilizar el sistema.

Guarde este manual en un lugar seguro para futuras consultas.

このたびは、ヤマハ製品をお買い求めいただきまして、まことにありがとうございます。

製品の優れた性能を十分に生かして、末永くご愛用いただくために、この取扱説明書をご使用の前に必ずお読みください。

Contents

Precautions

Setting Up for

Superior Monitor Sound

Rear Panel

HS50M/

HS80M

HS10W

Specifications

Dimensions

Performance

graph

Block Diagram

お読みになったあとは保証書とともに保管してください。

Inhalt

Vorsichts

maßnahmen Aufstellung für

den besten Klang

Rückseite

HS50M/

HS80M HS10W

Technische Daten

Abmessungen

Leistungs

diagramm

Blockschaltbild

Table des matières

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Panneau arrière

Précautions

Configuration du son de contrôle supérieur

HS50M/

HS80M HS10W

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Spécifications

Dimensions

Graphique des

performances

Schéma

d’ensemble

Contenido

Precauciones

Configuración

para obtener una monitorización de sonido excelente

Panel posterior

HS50M/

HS80M HS10W

Especificaciones

Dimensiones

Gráfico de

rendimiento

Diagrama de

bloques

66 66 67 67

54 56

リアパネル

安全上のご注意

優れたモニター環境の構築

HS50M/

HS80M HS10W

サービスについて

仕様

寸法図

特性図

ブロック図

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English

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of serious injury or even death from electrical shock, shortcircuiting, damages, ﬁre or other hazards. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

WARNING

Power supply/Power cord

• Only use the voltage speciﬁed as correct for the device. The required voltage is printed on the name plate of the device.

• Use only the included power cord.

• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.

• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding connection. Improper grounding can result in electrical shock.

Do not open

• Do not open the device or attempt to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. The device contains no user-serviceable parts. If it should appear to be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

Water warning

• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet conditions, or place containers on it containing liquids which might spill into any openings.

• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.

If you notice any abnormality

• If the power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged, or if there is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device, or if any unusual smells or smoke should appear to be caused by it, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Power supply/Power cord

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.

• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.

Location

• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.

• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet.

• Do not use the device in a conﬁned, poorly-ventilated location. Make sure that there is adequate space between the device and surrounding walls or other devices: at least 20cm at the sides, 20cm behind and 20cm above. Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s), or even ﬁre.

• Do not expose the device to excessive dust or vibrations, or extreme cold or heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day) to prevent the possibility of panel disﬁguration or damage to the internal components.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

Connections

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

Handling caution

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the device LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, the device should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• Do not insert your ﬁngers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (ports, etc.).

•Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the device (ports, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device inspected by qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• Do not operate the device if the sound is distorting. Prolonged use in this condition could cause overheating and result in ﬁre.

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors.

XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).

Even though this speaker system (HS50M, HS80M only) is magnetically shielded, you may need to move the speaker further away from the video monitor, if a nearby video monitor exhibits any distortion or unnatural color shift.

Interference From Cell Phones

Using a cell phone near the speaker system can induce noise. If this occurs, move the cell phone further away from the speaker system.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or modiﬁcations to the device.

Always turn the power off when the device is not in use. The performance of components with moving contacts, such as switches, volume controls, and connectors, deteriorates over time. Consult qualiﬁed Yamaha service personnel about replacing defective components.

• Illustrations in this manual are for explanatory purposes only, and may not match the actual appearance of the product during operation.

• Company names and product names used in this Owner’s Manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

• Speciﬁcations and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or speciﬁcations at any time without prior notice. Since speciﬁcations, equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

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Setting Up for Superior

Monitor Sound

Unlike most other audio and production gear, the way speakers are set up in a room has a dramatic effect on the ﬁnal sound. This short tutorial provides a basic guide to help you maximize the performance of your Yamaha HS-series monitor speakers.

English

Listening vs. Monitoring

You’d think that the requirements for “listening” and

“monitoring” would be the same, but that is not always

the case. A great listening system can be a great

monitoring system, and vice-versa, but in most cases you’ll

miss details that are essential to producing the best

possible mix on a system that’s set up purely for musical

enjoyment. The difference is somewhat similar to the

difference between a retouched glamour portrait and the

original in which every blemish is clearly visible. The model

looks a lot better in the retouched photo, but the reality is

in the original un-enhanced version. As mixing engineer,

or producer, or sonic artist, you’ll want to hear the details

so that you can create a perfectly balanced mix that will

sound good on the widest possible range of audio systems

— and that can mean anything from high-ticket boutique

audio components in a properly-designed listening room

right down to the boom box on top of the fridge in the

kitchen. You don’t want problems hidden by poor monitor

performance to sabotage your sound on other systems.

The legendary Yamaha NS10M became a standard

monitor in the music and sound industry (and is still in use

in many studios throughout the world) for precisely that

reason: it offered ﬂat response and excellent resolution that

allowed engineers and producers to hear subtle details that

make the difference between good and great sound. The

HS-series monitors carry on the tradition with accuracy and

detail that can help you make great mixes, while letting

you monitor for long stretches with minimum fatigue.

Getting Connected

Powered monitors offer many sonic and practical

advantages over passive types, but since they’re driven by

line-level signals you need to exercise the same care in

choosing cables and connectors as for the other line-level

connections in your studio. Always use high quality cables

and connectors, and keep cable runs as short as possible.

Unbalanced lines are ﬁne for relatively short cables runs

unless you happen to be in a location that is plagued by

high levels of electrical and radio-frequency noise. Of

course if you’re using equipment that only has unbalanced

outputs you have no choice, and will need to set up your

system so that everything can be connected with the

shortest possible unbalanced cables. If your mixer and

monitors are located on the same desktop or tabletop, for

example, there should be no problem. But if you need to

run line-level cables longer than about three meters

(longer than about 10 feet), you might be better off using

balanced connections for maximum noise resistance.

The HS-series studio monitors provide two types of

connectors for input, so you can choose the type that best

matches your system requirements.

HS80M/HS50M/HS10W Owner’s Manual

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professional equipment and installations. 3-pin XLR-type

connectors like the ones provided on the HS-series

monitors are primarily intended for use with balanced

signals, and their solid design and construction ensures

maximum electrical and mechanical reliability.

XLR-type Connector (Balanced)

This is the type of connector most commonly used in

Phone Jack (TRS, Balanced or Unbalanced)

The HS-series studio monitors also feature 1/4-inch

phone jack connectors that can be used for either balanced

Ring: Signal - or “Cold” Tip: Signal + or “Hot” Sleeve: Ground

Tip: Signal + or “Hot” Sleeve: Ground

RCA Pin Jack

or unbalanced connections.

For balanced connection via these jacks you’ll need to

use balanced cables ﬁtted with TRS phone plugs — three-

contact phone plugs that are basically the same as

standard stereo phone plugs with tip, ring, and sleeve

contacts (thus the “TRS” designation — see the illustration

on the left.)

The phone jacks will also accept unbalanced signals

—simply plug in a standard mono phone plug. But what if

you want to connect equipment that only provides RCA-

type pin connector outputs? The solution is simple

enough: use either RCA-to-phone plug adaptors or RCA-

to-phone cables, and plug into the speaker’s phone-jack

inputs.

Pin 2: Signal + or “Hot” Pin 3: Signal - or “Cold” Pin 1: Ground

Pin 1: Ground Pin 3: Signal - or “Cold” Pin 2: Signal + or “Hot”

input

LRC-R

OUT

HS80M/HS50M/HS10W Owner’s Manual

MG Series

LRST

OUT

If you’re connecting your HS

speakers directly to a mixer such as

one of the Yamaha MG-series mixers,

they should usually be connected to

the mixer’s “C-R” (Control Room)

outputs so that you can control the

monitor level without affecting the

level of the signal sent to the mixer’s

main bus, which will usually be

feeding your recorder or DAW

(Digital Audio Workstation) in a

production type setup.

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The HS-series speakers are also an excellent choice for

direct connection to your electronic keyboard or other

electronic musical instrument.

Speaker Placement

HS80M speakers make this easy by providing a ROOM

CONTROL switch that modiﬁes the speaker’s bass

characteristics to compensate for the exaggeration caused

by nearby walls. As your speakers get closer to the walls

you might ﬁnd that setting the ROOM CONTROL switch

to the “-2” or “-4” setting gives you more natural response

in the bass range. As a reference, remember that you’re

trying to approach the way the speakers sound when

they’re located more than 1.5 meters (5 feet) away from

the nearest walls.

English

Speaker placement is one of the most important

considerations when setting up a monitor system, but it is

all too often overlooked with the result that performance is

seriously compromised. Admittedly the obstacles to

perfect speaker positioning in the small studio are

formidable. Having the space available to place your

speaker system so that it can provide optimum

performance is a luxury, but it is deﬁnitely worth the time

spent doing a little experimentation and measuring to

make the most of limited resources. The difference can be

astounding. The basics are the same whether you’re

setting up a stereo or 5.1 surround system.

Proximity to Walls and Corners

For the most accurate response your speakers should be

positioned away from walls and especially corners, which

can play havoc with a speaker’s frequency characteristics. A

minimum of about 1.5 meters (about 5 feet) away from

walls would be ideal, but in reality they’ll probably end up

being placed on a desktop and pushed up against a wall.

Just keep in mind that fact that the closer you get to walls

and corners the more exaggerated the speaker’s bass

response is likely to become, and some compensation —

whether you compensate mentally or use some

equalization — will probably be required. The HS50M and

Symmetry

As we’ve just learned, the response of a speaker can

change drastically according to where it is placed in

relation to surfaces. So what happens if one of your

speakers is up against a wall and the other is out in the

open? Rest assured that the results will not be good, and

will deﬁnitely not be conducive to producing good mixes.

You’ll have totally different response from your left and

right speakers, making it next to impossible to create a

well-balanced mix, or even position tracks accurately in the

stereo sound ﬁeld. So whatever you do, if you’re serious

about your sound make sure that your speakers are located

as symmetrically within your listening environment as

possible. Use a tape measure to ensure that your speakers

are the same distance from the side and rear walls. Large

objects can throw the acoustic symmetry of a room off

balance, too. It’s also important to be aware of the location

of doors and windows. It is not always possible to achieve

ideal symmetry, but it’s worth getting as close as possible.

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60˚

The “Sweet Spot”

For both stereo and surround mixing

your position in relation to the main front

speakers — the “sweet spot” as it’s often

called — should be one apex of an

equilateral triangle. In other words your

distance from either speaker should be the

same as the distance between the two

speakers. The speakers should also be

“toed in” to the corresponding 60° angle

so that the drivers are aimed directly at the

listening position. The height of the

speakers should be such that the tweeters

are roughly aligned with your ears (this is

because high frequencies are the most

directional).

Fine-tuning for Stereo

●The speaker LEVEL controls should be set to the same level. A setting of about 12 o’clock corresponds to a nominal

input level of about +4 dB.

●Since no subwoofer is being used in this setup, set the LOW CUT switch to “FLAT”.

●When set to “-2 dB” the EQ MID switch attenuates the midrange frequencies slightly to produce a somewhat “softer”

sound that may be better for listening or long monitoring sessions. For accurate monitoring, however, set the MID switch to “0”.

●Set the ROOM CONTROL switch according to the distance your speakers are placed from the nearest wall (refer to

“Proximity to Walls and Corners”, above).

●For accurate monitoring set the HIGH TRIM switch to “0”. This switch can be set to “-2 dB” to attenuate the highs

slightly if you ﬁnd the sound too bright.

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