Yamaha NS-B310, NS-C310 Owners Manual

NS-B310
NS-C310

Speaker
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OWNER’S MANUAL

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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA product.

PRECAUTIONS

Read this before using the speaker.

• To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

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

• To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not
place the speaker where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or
excessive humidity.

• Do not place the following objects on the speaker:
Glass, china, small metallic etc.

If glass, etc., falls as a result of vibration and breaks, it may
cause personal injury.

A burning candle, etc.

If the candle falls as a result of vibrations, it may cause fire
and personal injury.

A vessel with water in it

If the vessel falls as a result of vibrations and water spills, it
may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an
electric shock.

• Do not place the speaker where foreign material such as
dripping water. It might cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or
personal injury.

• Do not place the speaker where it is liable to be knocked over
or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure
better sound performance.

• Placing the speaker on the same shelf or rack as the turntable
can result in acoustical feedback.

• Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port located on the
rear 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 notice distortion, reduce the volume control on
your amplifier. Never allow your amplifier to be driven into
“clipping.” Otherwise the speaker may be damaged.

• When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than
the nominal input power of the speaker, care should be taken
never to exceed the speaker’s maximum input.

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

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

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

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old
Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/
or accompanying documents means that used
electrical and electronic products should not
be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling
of old products, please take them to ap plicable
collection points, in accordance with your
national legislation and the Directives 2002/
96/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you
will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which
could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling.

For more information about collection and
recycling of old products, please contact your
local municipality, your waste disposal
service or the point of sale where you
purchased the items.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries
outside the European Union]

This symbol is only valid in the European
Union. If you wish to discard these items,
please contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

(Only for NS-C310)

Fastener × 2

PLACING THE SPEAKERS

■To mount the speakers on a wall by using
the attached mounting bracket

Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in the
figure, and hang the holes of the mounting bracket on the
protruding screws.

* Make sure that the screws are secured in the narrow sections

of the holes.

Tapping screw

(Available at the hardware store)

Diameter. 3.5 to 4 mm

(1/8” to 3/16”)

For NS-B310

■ Using as 2ch stereo speakers

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

■ Using as front speakers and surround
speakers in a surround system

Position the speakers on both sides of the TV. The positioning of
speakers is important, since this dictates the overall sound quality
of the surround system. Set up the speakers on the basis of your
listening position by following the owner’s manual supplied with
your amplifier.

And mount the speakers on a wall or place the speakers on a shelf.
Determine the best position by following the owner’s manual
supplied with your amplifier.

NS-B310

Front

Subwoofer

(1”)

Min.

20 mm

(13/16”)

3 mm
(1/8”)

26 mm

Wall or wall

support

You can also use the screw holes on the bottom of the speaker
for installing the speaker using a commercially available
speaker bracket (if you do not use the attached mounting
bracket).

Screw holes

Diameter: 6 mm (1/4”)

Hole Depth: 14 mm (9/16”)

60 mm (2-3/8”)

Note

Placing this unit too close to a CRT TV set might impair
picture color or create a buzzing noise. Should this happen,
move the speaker away (more than 20 cm (7-7/8”)) from the
TV set.
When using a PDP or LCD TV, it would not happen.

WARNING

• NS-B310 weighs 1.6 kg (3 lbs. 8 oz.). Do not mount it on thin
plywood or a wall with soft surface material. If mounted,
the screws may come out and the speaker may fall. This may
damage the speaker, or cause personal injury.

• Do not install the speaker on a wall with nails, adhesives, or
any other unstable hardware. Long term use and vibrations
may cause it to fall.

• To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose
speaker cables, fix them securely to the floor or wall.

NS-C310

NS-B310
Surround

English

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