Yamaha NS-AW992 Owners Manual

NS-AW992

OUTDOOR SPEAKER
ENCEINTE D’EXTERIEUR

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10 mm

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NS-AW992 (R) NS-AW992 (L)

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Amplifier or receiver

Amplificateur ou récepteur

Verstärker oder Receiver

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Speaker output terminals
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English

CONSUMER PRECAUTIONS

Read these precautions carefully before setting up your NS-AW992
speakers.

• When mounting these speakers, be sure to work with two or more
persons for safety.

• When installing these speakers outdoors, try to minimiz e their
exposure to rain and sno w by mounting the speaker in corners or
under eaves.

• Since these speakers are to be wall / ceiling mounted, it is essential
that they are firmly secured. Be sure to consult a reliable source

about the best type of fastener for your particular wall / ceiling’s
construction.

• Do not attach them to thin plywood or soft wall / ceiling surface
materials as the screws may tear free, causing the speakers to fall
and be damaged, or result in personal injury.

• Do not fasten the speakers to wall / ceiling with nails, adhesives, or
other unsafe hardware. Long-term use and vibrations may cause
them to pull free.

• 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.

• When changing the angle of the speakers, be sure to adjust the
angle after loosening the knob on the both sides . Th e spea kers may
be damaged by excessive power.

• Lower the power amplifi er / receiver volume control be fore changing
input sources. Always turn the amplifier / receiver unit off when
installing or removing input cables.

• Anytime you note distortion, reduce the volume cont rol on your
power amplifier / receiver to a lower setting. Never allow your power
amplifier to be driven into “clipping”.

• 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.

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

• Secure placement or installation is the owner’s responsibility.
Yamaha shall not be liable for any accident caused by impro per
placement or installation of speakers.

1

UNPACKING

After unpacking, please inspect contents to confirm all the following
items are contained.

A Speaker × 2
B Bracket × 2
C Knob × 4

2

MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS

To wall / ceiling mount the speakers, use the included bracket.

A Using the bracket as a template mark the locations (four points) of

the key hole slots on the mounting area.

B Using appropriate hardware (not included) securely fasten the

bracket to the wall / ceiling.

C Position the speaker in the bracket and secure the speaker by

using the two knobs included.

D Rotate the YAMAHA emblem according to the position of the

speaker.

When using the brackets to mount the speakers on a wall / ceiling,
please use safety wire (not included) between the speaker and the
bracket to prev ent the speaker from falling. Please use safety wire
which withstand load
M5 screw (inch screw: No . 10-32) by using the scre w hole [diameter: 5
mm (1/4″), depth: 15 mm (5/8″)] at the rear of the speakers . For saf ety,
please confirm that installed screw is in the screw hole more than 10
mm (3/8″).

If speaker cable (not included) is being fed from a hole in the wall /
ceiling behind the brack et, pul l this spea k er cable through the hole in
the bracket before mounting the bracket [figure - ].

is 3.7 kg (8.2 lbs.) or

more.

Fix the safety wire with

2

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3

CONNECTING YOUR AMPLIFIER / RECEIVER

Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier / receiver is
switched off.

CONNECTIONS

• Connect the input terminals at the rear of the speakers to the
speaker output terminals of the amplifier / receiver with the speaker
cables (not included).

• Connect each speaker making sure not to reverse the polarity
“+” (red), “–” (black). If the speak er is connected with reversed
polarity, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

HOW TO CONNECT

A

Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8″) of insulation from the end of
each speaker cable and twist the exposed wires of the cable
together to prevent short circuits.

B Unscrew the terminal knob.
C Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal.
D Tighten the terminal knob to secure the wire.

Note: Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could

damage the speaker or amplifier / receiver, or both.

SPECIFICATIONS (For single speaker)

Type 2-Way Acoustic Suspension
Driver Tweeter 2.5 cm (1″) soft dome type

Woofer 20 cm (8″) cone type
Frequency response 50 Hz to 20 kHz (–10 dB)
Impedance 6 ohms
Nominal input 60 W
Maximum input 180 W
Sensitivity 90 dB / 2.83 V, 1 m
Crossover frequency 6 kHz
Dimension (W × H × D)

(excluding bracket and
knobs)

Weight (including bracket
and knobs)

IP rating IPX3
Materials of the main

parts

Movable angle 10 degree pitch

* Specifications subject to change without notice due to product

improvements.

Warranty policy for European Economic Area (EEA) and
Switzerland, Australia customer

In the unlikely event that your Yamaha product needs guarantee service,
please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. If you experience
any difficulty , please contact Yamaha representative office in your country.
You can find full details on our website
EEA and Switzerland: (http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://
www.yamahauk.com/ for U.K. resident).
Australia: (http://www.yamahamusic.com.au/)

Warranty policy for U.S. and Canada customer

Your Yamaha product is covered by a limited warranty for two years from
the date of purchase. In the unlikely event of failure due to defective
materials or workmanship, Yamaha will repair or replace them at no
charge.
For full details, please see the included warranty card or visit our website.
U.S.: (http://www.yamaha.com/yec/), Canada: (http://www.yamaha.ca/)

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol specified in the Directives 2002/96/EC indicates
that used electrical and electronic products should not be
mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment to avoid harmful effect on human health

and environment, please contact your local municipality, your
waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the
items.

233 × 388 × 208 mm
(9-1/8″ × 15-1/4″ × 8-1/4″)

4.15 kg (9.1 lbs.)

Enclosure: HIPS
Punching grill: Aluminum (powder coating)
Bracket: Steel [t = 1.6 mm (1/16″)] (powder
coating)