Yamaha NS-PA40 Owners Manual

SPEAKER PACKAGE

UC

(NS-F40 + NS-C40 + NS-B40 + NS-SW40)

OWNER'S MANUAL

MODE D'EMPLOI

PACKAGE ENCEINTES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• 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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this 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.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into
the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

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 Corporation of
America A/V Division 6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena
Park, CA 90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

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Precautions

Please read the following operating precautions before use. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/or
injury caused by not following the cautions below.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this

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

2. Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away

from windows, sources of heat, sources of excessive
vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of
electrical humming (e.g., transformers and motors). To
prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the
speakers to rain or water.

3. To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring,

do not expose the speakers to direct sunlight or
excessive humidity.

4. Avoid installing the speakers where foreign objects may

fall onto them and/or where they may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing.

5. Do not place the following objects on top of the

speakers:

– Other components, as they might damage or discolor

the surface of the speakers.

– Burning objects (e.g., candles), as they might cause

fire, damage to the speakers or personal injury.

– Containers of liquid, as they might spill and cause

electric shock to the user or damage to the speakers.

6. 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.

7. Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the

turntable can result in feedback.

8. Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control

on your amplifier to lower setting. Never allow your
amplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise, the
speakers may be damaged.

9. When using an amplifier with a rated output power

higher than the nominal input power of the speakers,
care should be taken not to exceed the maximum input
of the speakers.

10. When you clean the unit, use a clean, dry and soft cloth

(such as cloth for glasses).

11. Do not attempt to modify or fix the speakers. Contact

qualified Yamaha service personnel when service is
needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reason.

12. Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section regarding

common operating errors before concluding that the
speakers are faulty.

13. Secure placement or installation is the owner’s
responsibility. Yamaha is not liable for accidents
caused by improper placement or installation of
speakers.

For NS-SW40

WARNING

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

1. Do not operate this unit upside down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

2. Do not use excessive force on switches, controls or

connection wires. When moving this unit, first
disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to
other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.

3. Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port

located on the right side of this unit. When moving this
unit, do not hold the port, as it might cause personal
injury and/or damage to this unit.

4. Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat

radiates from the rear panel. Place the unit away from
walls, allowing at least 20 cm (8") of space above,
behind and on both sides of the unit to prevent fire or
damage. Furthermore, do not position the unit with the
rear panel facing down on the floor or other surfaces.

5.

When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation
inside this unit by allowing enough space around the
unit and avoiding excess humidification. Condensation
might cause fire, damage to the unit, and/or electric
shock.

6. Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a

newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. to avoid obstructing
heat radiation. If the temperature inside the unit rises, it
may cause fire, damage to the unit, or personal injury.

7. Do not plug this unit into a wall outlet until all

connections are complete.

8. The voltage to be used must match that specified on the

rear panel. Using this unit with a voltage higher than
specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to
the unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha is not
responsible for damage resulting from use of this unit
with a voltage other than specified.

9. Super-bass sound reproduced by this unit may cause a

turntable to generate audio feedback. In this case, move
the unit away from the turntable.

10. This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are

continuously output at high volume level. For example,
if 20 Hz–50 Hz sine waves from a test disc or bass
sounds from an electronic instrument, etc. are
continuously output, or if a turntable stylus touches the
surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent the
unit from being damaged.

11. If you hear distorted noise (i.e., unnatural, intermittent

“rapping” or “hammering” sounds) from this unit,
reduce the volume level. Extremely loud movie
soundtrack low frequency, bass-heavy sounds, or
similarly loud popular music passages can damage this
unit.

12. Vibration generated by super-bass sound may distort

images on a TV. In this case, move the unit away from
the TV set.

13. When disconnecting the power cord from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

14. When you plan not to use this unit for a long period of

time (i.e. vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.

15. Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC

power plug can be reached easily.

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Precautions

Caution

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
ensure its stability. If the

speaker tips over, the speaker
or other personal property may be damaged or an
individual may be injured (possibly even fatally
injured).

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.

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

Contents

Package contents................................................1

Assembling the front speakers ........................ 1

Installing the speakers.......................................3

Installing the front, center, and surround

speakers ...........................................................3

Installing the subwoofer.......................................3

Wall-mounting the speakers................................3

Connecting the speakers .................................. 4

Connection diagram.............................................4

Connecting the power cables ..............................6

Using the Subwoofer ......................................... 6

Setting the subwoofer volume.............................6

Troubleshooting................................................. 7

Specifications...................................................... 7

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. In this state, this unit is
designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

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.

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.

English

If this product doesn’t work as expected, look for a possible cause in the troubleshooting section on page 7. If the issue
you are experiencing is not listed, or you cannot resolve it after reading through these instructions, disconnect the power
cable and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.

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Package contents

Speaker cable 24.5 m (80 ft.) x1

To be cut into 5 lengths for the front,
center, and surround speakers.
Take care to prevent injury when
preparing the cables.

Subwoofer cable 5 m (16 ft.) x1

Subwoofer (NS-SW40) x1

Surround speaker (NS-B40) x2

Center s peaker
(NS-C40) x1

Top

Bottom

Base

Screw x10 (For the front speakers)

Front speaker (NS-F40) x2

Non-skid pad

Non-skid pads (24 pcs.) x1

For the center and surround speakers.
(Including 12 spare non-skid pads.)
When placing the speakers on a flat surface, affix the
included non-skid pads to the corners of the speaker
undersides, as shown. The pads will prevent the speaker
from moving around.

Shaft length
80 mm (3-1/8") or more

Note

Have a Phillips (+) screwdriver (with a shaft length of 80 mm (3-1/8")
or more) ready to use during assembly.

• Make sure that all parts are included in the package.

• Pay attention not to drop the bases when you take them out of the box.

Assembling the front speakers

Caution

• Assemble the speakers on top of soft material, such as a carpet, on a level surface.

• Do not grab the grilles on the front panel of the speakers while you are taking them out of the package box or
assembling them. Otherwise, the grilles may be crushed.

• Install the speakers using the specified screws supplied in the package.

• Keep the screws out of reach of children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing a screw.

• Tighten the screws firmly so that the front speaker never gets shaky.

• Do not insert your fingers into any gaps between movable surfaces. Otherwise, you may pinch and injure your
fingers.

• You cannot use only the speaker top. Be sure to assemble the speaker top, bottom and base.

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Assembling the front speakers

1

2

3

Approx. 15 mm (5/8")

Top

Bottom
(Front
side)

Front

Rear

Top
(Front
side)

Rear

Front

Bottom

Approx.
12 rotations

1

2

This notch
must face in
the same
direction as
the rear panel.

Base

Bottom
(Front side)

Projection

Base

Bottom
(Front side)

Bottom
(Front side)

Bottom
(Front side)

Base

Base

1

2

Base

Invert the Bottom and
insert it into this opening.

Top part of packing
polystyrene foam

Bottom

Hint

As shown in the illustration, you can use the
packing polystyrene foam to support the Bottom.

1 Attach the Base to the Bottom.

1 Insert the three projections on the Base into the

three holes on the lower end surface of the
Bottom. Make sure that the notch on the Base
faces in the same direction as the rear panel of
the Bottom, which includes a groove for a
speaker cable.

2 Insert four screws (included in the package)

from the underside of the Base to affix the base
to the Bottom. First finger-tighten each screw
alternately, then tighten them all securely.

English

2 Attach the Top to the Bottom.

1 Place the assembled Bottom and Base on the

floor as shown in the figure.
Place the Top on the Bottom so that the Top will
sit slightly toward the front (by approx. 15 mm
(5/8")).

2 Slide the Top slowly toward the rear until it

stops and the rear panel of the Top aligns with
the rear of the Bottom.

3 Attach the Bottom to the Top by using a Phillips

screw driver to securely tighten the supplied
screws. Rotate approximately twelve times
clockwise.

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Installing the speakers

Center

Front right

Subwoofer

Surround
left

Front left

Surround

right

Subwoofer Front speaker

AB

C

Note: Standing waves
may make it difficult to
hear bass sounds here.

Before you connect the speakers, place each speaker in
its respective location. Speaker positioning is very
important as it affects the overall sound quality of the
system. Place the speakers in locations that will
optimize the sound quality at your listening position.
Refer to the illustration.

The position of the subwoofer is not as critical as the
position of the other speakers because sub-bass
sounds are not very directional. Refer to “Installing the
subwoofer” for more information.

Note

Placing the speakers too close to a CRT-type TV may
impair the picture color or cause a buzzing noise. In
this case, move the speakers at least 20 cm (8") away
from the TV. This is not an issue with LCD and plasma
TVs.

Installing the front, center, and surround speakers

Front speakers (NS-F40): Place the two front

speakers on the left and right sides of the TV facing
directly forward.

Center speaker (NS-C40): Place the center speaker

centrally between the front speakers, facing directly
forward.

Surround speakers (NS-B40): Place the left and

right surround speakers behind your listening
position, facing slightly inward.

The center and surround speakers can be placed on a
flat surface or wall- mounted.
See “Wall-mounting the speakers” for more
information.

Installing the subwoofer

Place the subwoofer on the outside of either the right
or the left front speaker, as shown in A and B.

The placement shown in C is also possible, however, if
the subwoofer is placed directly facing a wall and your
listening position is in the center of the room, you may
not be able to obtain enough bass sound from the
subwoofer. This is because “standing waves” are
forming between the two parallel walls and cancelling
out the bass sounds. In this case, position the
subwoofer at an angle to the wall. It may be necessary
to break up parallel wall surfaces by placing
bookshelves, etc., along them.

Wall-mounting the speakers

You can mount the speakers on the wall as follows.

1 Install screws (commercially available) into a

solid wall or wall support as shown in the
illustration. Use 3.5 to 4 mm (1/8") diameter
self-tapping screws.

2 Hang each speaker by its keyhole slots onto

the protruding screws.

Note

Make sure the shaft of the screw is seated in the
narrow part of the keyhole slot. Otherwise, the speaker
may fall.

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