Yamaha NS-P326 User Manual

NS-P326

(NS-P326: NS-M104 + NS-E114 + NS-C104 + SW-P201)

HOME CINEMA 6.1CH SPEAKER PACKAGE

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the product is
operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet

before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6 Attachments – Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

7 Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near

water – for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near
a swimming pool; and the like.

8 Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.

9 A product and cart combination should

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

10 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper

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ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.

11 Power Sources – This product should be operated only

from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.

12 Grounding or Polarization – This product may be

equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.

13 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
product.

14 Lightning – For added protection for this product 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 product due to lightning
and power-line surges.

15 Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not

be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall
into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as
contact with them might be fatal.

16 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension

cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any

kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.

18 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

19 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this product from

the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:

a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product,

c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
d) If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation,

e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in

any way, and

f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

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.

20 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are

required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

21 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or

repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.

22 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted

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

23 Heat – The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

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.

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 speakers

<NS-M104>

Rear/rear center speakers

<NS-E114>

Subwoofer

<SW-P201>

Subwoofer cable

Speaker cables

Center speaker

<NS-C104>

[4m]

Fasteners

Pads

X 3

[15m]

X 3

X 4

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-P326 Speaker Package.

CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit.

●

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

●

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.

● Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the

turntable can result in feedback.

● 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.

●

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.

● 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 the TV set.

●

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

● 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.

● When not planning to use this unit for a long period (ie.,

vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.

●

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

● Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat will

radiate from the rear panel. Place the unit apart from the
walls, allowing enough space above, behind and on the
both sides of the unit to prevent fire or damage.
Furthermore, do not position with the rear panel facing
down on the floor or other surfaces.

<For U.K. and Europe models only>

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

● 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.

● If you hear distorted noise (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.

● VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(General model only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the
rear panel of this unit must be set
for your local main voltage
BEFORE plugging into the AC
main supply.
Voltages are 110-120/220-240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz.

Standby mode
If the POWER switch is set to the ON position and the
AUTO STANDBY switch is set to the HIGH or LOW
position, this unit turns into the standby mode when no
signal is inputted to this unit.
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.

220V-240V

110V-120V

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

English

For SW-P201 only

● Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,

contact your dealer.

● Do 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.

● Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

regarding common operating errors before concluding
that the unit is faulty.

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.

COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE

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.

The speaker package “NS-P326” is designed for use in a
multi-channel audio system such as a home theater system.
The package includes two NS-M104 speaker systems,
three NS-E114 speaker systems, one NS-C104 speaker
system and one SW-P201 subwoofer system.

<NS-M104>

2-way bass-reflex speaker system used for the main
speakers

<NS-C104>

2-way bass-reflex speaker system used for the center
speaker

<NS-E114>

2-way bass-reflex speaker system used for the rear and
rear center speakers

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ II

UNPACKING .................................................. IV

CAUTION ......................................................... 1

COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE .............. 2

<SW-P201>

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

● This 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.

● This 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.

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

CONNECTIONS.............................................. 6

An example of basic connections .................... 6

How to connect speaker cables to the input

and output terminals of the speakers ............... 8

Connecting the subwoofer to speaker output
terminals of the amplifier

................................ 9

SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS ...................... 3

Placing the subwoofer ................................... 3

Placing the center speaker ............................. 4

Mounting the rear and rear center speakers ..... 5

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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