Yamaha NS-P220 User Manual

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NS-P220

HOME CINEMA 5.1CH SPEAKER PACKAGE

OWNER’S MANUAL I

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 system in the space below.

Model:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the main unit.

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

• 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 APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – 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 builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the

IIoperating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11Power-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.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Lightning – For added protection for this unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.

14Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15Damage 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 cabinet damaged.

16Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

	1.	IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS	Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
		UNIT!	interference will not occur in all installations. If this
		This product, when installed as indicated in the	product is found to be the source of interference, which
		instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC	can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,
		requirements. Modifications not expressly approved	please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the
		by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the	following measures:
		FCC, to use the product.	Relocate either this product or the device that is being
	2.	IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to
			affected by the interference.
		accessories and/or another product use only high
		quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this	Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
		product MUST be used. Follow all installation	breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
		instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void	In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
		your FCC authorization to use this product in the
		USA.	the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
	3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to		lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
		comply with the requirements listed in FCC	If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
		Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
			results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
		Compliance with these requirements provides a
			distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
		reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
			appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
		product in a residential environment will not result in
			Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
		harmful interference with other electronic devices.
			90620.
		This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies	The above statements apply ONLY to those products
		and, if not installed and used according to the	distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
		instructions found in the users manual, may cause	subsidiaries.
		interference harmful to the operation of other
		electronic devices.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’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 distortion – 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 from excessive volume levels.

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UNPACKING	After unpacking, check that the following items are contained.
● Main and rear speakers	● Audio connection cord

● Speaker cords
<NX-220P> <NX-220P> <NX-220P> <NX-220P>
[4m]
● Center speaker	X 2
X 3

	● Mounting brackets
<NX-C220>	(A)
		(B)
● Subwoofer
	X 3	X 2
	(C)
	X 5
	● Screws
	(A)	X 8
<SW-P201>	(B)	X 2

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responsibility.

YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers.

For SW-P201 only

Secure placement or installation is the owner’s

c Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-P220 Speaker Package.

CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit.

	c To assure the finest performance, please read this manual	c When not planning to use this unit for a long period (ie.,
	carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.	vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
	c Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away from	wall outlet.
	windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,	c To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
	dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming	plug when there is an electric storm.
	(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock,	c Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat will
	do not expose the speakers to rain or water.
		radiate from the rear panel. Place the unit apart from the
	c To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do
		walls, allowing enough space above, behind and on the
	not place the speakers where they will be exposed to	both sides of the unit to prevent fire or damage.
	direct sunlight or excessive humidity.	Furthermore, do not position with the rear panel facing
	c Do not place the following objects on the speakers:	down on the floor or other surfaces.
	Glass, china, etc.	<For U.K. and Europe models only>
	If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause	Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm above, behind
	personal injury.	and on both sides of the unit.
	A burning candle etc.	c Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may
	If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and	cause a turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a
	personal injury.
		case, move this unit away from the turntable.
	A vessel with water in it
		c If you hear distorted noise (i.e., unnatural, intermittent
	If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may
		“rapping” or “hammering” sounds) coming from this unit,
	cause damage to the speakers, and/or you may get an
		reduce the volume level. Extremely loud playing of a
	electric shock.
		movie soundtrack’s low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or
	c Do not place the speakers where foreign objects such as
		similarly loud popular music passages can damage this
	water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to
		speaker system.
	the speakers, and/or personal injury.					VOLTAGE
	c Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be	c VOLTAGE SELECTOR		SELECTOR
		(General model only)
	knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable
		The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the
	placement will also ensure better sound performance.
		rear panel of this unit must be set
	c Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the
		for your local main voltage
	turntable can result in feedback.	BEFORE plugging into the AC	220V-240V
	c Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control	main supply.	110V-120V
	on your amplifier to a lower setting. Never allow your	Voltages are 110-120/220-240 V
	amplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise the	AC, 50/60 Hz.
	speakers may be damaged.
	c When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher
	than the nominal input power of the speakers, care should
	be taken never to exceed the speakers’ maximum input.	Standby mode
	c As these speakers contain strong magnets (though all of	If the POWER switch is set to the ON position and the
	them are magnetically shielded types), avoid placing	AUTO STANDBY switch is set to the HIGH or LOW
	watches, magnetic tapes, etc. near them. Also, placing	position, this unit turns into the standby mode when no
	the speakers near a TV set may impair picture color. If	signal is inputted to this unit.
	this happens, move the speakers away from the TV set.	In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very
		small quantity of power.

cNever open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer.

cDo not use force on switches, controls or connection wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipments.

Never pull the wires themselves.

cBe sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.

WARNING

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

For Canadian Customers

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below.

Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT:

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

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 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. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE

The speaker package “NS-P220” is designed for use in a multi-channel audio system such as a home theater system. The package includes two pairs of main/rear speakers (NX-

220P), a center speaker (NX-C220) and a subwoofer system (SW-P201).

<Main/rear speakers (NX-220P)>

2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system

<Center speaker (NX-C220)>

2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system

<Subwoofer (SW-P201)>

Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System with a built-in power amplifier

cThis subwoofer system employs Advanced YAMAHA

Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 12 for details on Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo

Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system.

cThis subwoofer can be easily added to your existing audio system by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier.

cThe AUTO STANDBY switch saves you the trouble of setting the POWER switch to the ON or OFF position.

CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............................	II
UNPACKING ..................................................	IV
CAUTION .........................................................	1
COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE ..............	2
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS ......................	3
Placing the subwoofer ...................................	3
Mounting the main and center speakers ..........	4
Mounting the rear speakers ............................	5
CONNECTIONS ..............................................	6
An example of basic connections ....................	6

How to connect speaker cords to the input
and output terminals of the speakers ...............	8
Connecting the subwoofer to speaker output
terminals of the amplifier ................................	9
USING THE SUBWOOFER (SW-P201) ........	10
Controls and their functions ..........................	10
Adjusting the subwoofer before use ................	11
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO
TECHNOLOGY (for SW-P201) ....................	12
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................	13
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................	14

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