Yamaha NSP-300 Owners manual

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NS-P300

Active Servo

Technology

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...............................2

PROFILE OF THIS SYSTEM .........................3

CAUTION ........................................................4

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ............................4

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS ......................5

CONNECTIONS ..............................................8

USING THE SUBWOOFER (SW-P30) ..........12

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .....12

ADJUSTMENT BEFORE USING THE

SUBWOOFER ............................................13

ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY

(for SW-P30)................................................14

TROUBLESHOOTING (for SW-P30) ............15

SPECIFICATIONS .........................................16

TABLES DES MATIERES

PRESENTATION DE CE SYSTEME ............17

ACCESSOIRES FOURNIS ...........................17

PRECAUTIONS D’USAGE ...........................18

DISPOSITION DES ENCEINTES .................19

CONNEXIONS ..............................................22

UTILISATION DU SUBWOOFER

(SW-P30)........................................................26

LES COMMANDES ET LEURS

FONCTIONS ..............................................26

REGLAGE AVANT D’UTILISER LE

SUBWOOFER ............................................27

ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY

(pour SW-P30).............................................28

EN CAS DE DIFFICULTE (pour SW-P30) .....29

CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES .........30

OWNER’S MANUAL

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA.

MODE D’EMPLOI

Nous vous remercions pour avoir porté votre choix sur ce YAMAHA.

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water 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.

6 Carts 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.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a

power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11 Power-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.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object 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.

15 Damage 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.

16 Servicing – 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.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 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.

CAUTION

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space below.

Model: Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

English

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

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.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

“NS-P300” is the package number which includes the YAMAHA speaker system NS-M103, NS-C103, NS-E103 and SW-P30. This speaker package system is designed for use in a multi-channel audio system, for example a home theater system, so the

package includes a pair of main speakers (NS-M103), a center speaker (NS-C103), a pair of effect speakers (NS-E103) and a subwoofer system (SW-P30).

PROFILE OF THIS SYSTEM

2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system

2-way 3-speaker bass-reflex speaker system

Full-range bass-reflex speaker system

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

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This subwoofer system employs YAMAHA Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA have developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for details on Active Servo Technology.)

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

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The HIGH CUT switch provides you with two positions (HIGH and LOW) to adjust the tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers.

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

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To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 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).

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To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the speakers to rain or water.

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

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

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

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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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As these speakers contain strong magnets (though all of them are magnetically shielded types), avoid placing watches, magnetic tapes, etc. near them. Also, placing the speakers near a TV set may impair picture color. If this happens, move the speakers away from TV set.

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

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

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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Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set, contact your dealer.

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Do not use force on switches, controls or connection cords. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the cords connected to other equipment. Never pull the cords itself.

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

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When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

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To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when there is an electrical storm.

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Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat will radiate from the rear panel. Therefore, place the unit apart from the walls, allowing enough space above, behind and on the both sides of the unit to prevent fire and damage. Also, do not position with the rear panel facing down on the floor or other surface.

Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm above, behind and on the both sides of the unit.

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Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may cause a turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a case, move this unit away from the turntable.

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If you hear distortion (i.e., unnatural, intermittent “rapping” or “hammering” sounds) coming from this unit, reduce the volume level. Extremely loud playing of a movie soundtrack’s low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this speaker system.

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is turned off. This state is called the standby mode. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

WARNING

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

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained.

Speaker cords Velcro strips (for NS-C103)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

English

Before you make connections, place all speakers in their proper positions respectively. The positioning of speakers is important, because it controls the whole sound quality of this system. Position the speakers based on your listening position by following instructions in this section.

Speaker configuration

This system employs a 6 speaker configuration: 2 main speakers, 2 effect speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer. The main speakers are used for main source sound. The effect speakers are used for effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for center sounds (dialog etc.). The subwoofer is for reinforcing low frequencies on your audio system.

Placing speakers

Main speakers: On both sides of the TV and almost the

same height as the TV.

Effect speakers: Behind your listening position, facing

slightly inward. Nearly 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) up from the floor.

Center speaker: Precisely between the main speakers. Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not so

critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. Refer to “Placing the subwoofer” shown below for a recommended positioning of the subwoofer.

Main L Center Main R

Effect L Effect R

Subwoofer

TV set

Subwoofer

Effect L

Effect R

Main L

Main R

Center

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

It is recommended to place the subwoofer on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. .) The placement shown in fig. is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from it and the sound reflected by the wall may cancel. To prevent this, face the subwoofer system obliquely to the wall as shown in fig. .

Note

There may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from this unit when listening at the middle of the room. This is because “standing waves” have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to the wall. It also may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by placing bookshelves etc. along the walls.

■ Placing the subwoofer

( : subwoofer, : main speaker)

■ Mounting the center speaker

Place the center speaker on the TV, on the floor under the TV or in the TV rack so that it is stabilized.

When placing the speaker on top of the TV, to prevent the speaker from falling down, put the provided velcro strips at two points on both bottom of the speaker and top of the TV.

Notes

• Do not place the speaker on top of the TV whose area is smaller than the bottom area of the speaker. If placed, the speaker may drop down and that injures you.

• Though this speaker is a magnetically shielded type, there may be some influence on a TV picture depending on the type of TV or the placement of the speaker. In such a case, place the speaker apart from the TV so that there is no influence on TV picture.

Velcro strip

TV set

Speaker on TV

Speaker inside TV rack

■ Adjusting the main speakers

Adjusting the angle of the main speakers

The angle of the main speakers can be adjusted according to the placement of them.

1. Loosen the screw at the bottom of the speaker stand as figured below.

2. Slide the speaker on the stand until the desired angle is obtainted, and then tighten the screw.

Removing the front cover

The front cover is fastened to the enclosure at four points, and can be removed if desired. To remove the cover, hold both sides and slowly pull straight away from the speaker. To reattach, line up the four pegs on the inside surface of the cover with the four corresponding holes on the speaker and push gently.

Tighten

Loosen

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