Yamaha NS-8HX User Manual

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English

OWNER’S MANUAL

NS-8HX

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-8HX speaker system.

PRECAUTIONS

Read this before using the speakers.

To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

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carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the speakers to rain or water.

● To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do
not place the speakers where they will be exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive humidity.

● Do not place the following objects on the speakers:
Glass, china, etc.

If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause
personal injury.

A burning candle etc.

If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and
personal injury.

A vessel with water in it

If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may
cause damage to the speakers, and/or you may get an
electric shock.

● Do not place the speakers where foreign objects such as
water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to
the speakers, and/or personal injury.

● Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be
knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable
placement will also ensure better sound performance.

Speaker System

● Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the
turntable can result in feedback.

● Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port located
on the front of the speaker as this might cause personal
injury and/or damage to the speaker.

● When moving the speaker, do not hold the port as it
might cause personal injury and/or damage to the
speaker.

● Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control
on your amplifier to a lower setting. Never allow your
amplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise the
speakers may be damaged.

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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.

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

● Do not attempt to modify or fix the speakers. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service
is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.

● Secure placement or installation is the owner’s
responsibility.
YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused
by improper placement or installation of speakers.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN POSITIONING

The speaker is constructed with the majority of the weight
located in its upper portion, and is thus susceptible to falling
over if proper care is not taken to insure its stability. If the
speaker falls over, it may damage the speaker or be the
cause of injury (or even death) to persons and/or damage to
personal property.

For safe and proper use of the speaker:

• Position the speaker in a location that is solid, level,

smooth, and low (with respect to the floor).

• Do not push or apply pressure to the side of the speaker

when moving, or lean objects against the side of the
speaker.

• Do not sit on or set objects on top of the speaker.

• Do not remove the stands attached to the bottom of the

speaker as this might cause the serious accidents,
resulting from falling over of the speaker.

Vibrations or jolts associated with earthquakes and other
phenomena or activities may cause the speaker to fall over.
For safety reasons, using commercially available products
that increase stability in the speaker is recommended
(metal fittings or chains, etc.).

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ATTACHING THE SPIKES

Spike x 4

When setting up the speakers on a thick carpet, use the
spikes to increase stability and improve sound quality.
Attach the spikes at four points on the speaker properly by
following the procedure below.

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Nut x 4

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PLACING THE SPEAKERS

■ Using as 2ch stereo speakers

Better stereo images will be obtained when the speakers
are slightly angled in towards the listeners.

■ Using as main speakers in a multi channel

system

Position the speakers on both sides of the TV. The
positioning of speakers is important, because it controls the
whole sound quality of a multi channel system. Set up the
speakers on the basis of your listening position by following
the owner’s manual supplied with your amplifier.

Procedure:

Turn the nut close to the tip of the spike.

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Screw the spikes into the hole of the stands.

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Place the speaker in the desired location in an upright

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position and adjust the length of the spike to match the
depth of the carpet.
When adjustment is finished, turn the nut up to the base

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of the stand firmly.

Notes

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The tips of the spikes may scratch or otherwise
damage the flooring. Please be careful when
positioning the speakers.

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If force is applied to the side of the speaker, it may fall
and damage the speaker or cause personal injury.
Please be careful.

NS-8HX

Subwoofer

NS-8HX

Center

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Note
These speakers feature a magnetically shielded design,
but there is still a chance that placing them too close to
a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen,
move the speakers away from the TV set.

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