Please keep this manual in a safe place for
future reference.
WARNING
Always follow the basic precautions listed
below to avoid the possibility of serious
injury or even death from electrical shock,
short-circuiting, damages, fire or other
hazards. These precautions include, but are
not limited to, the following:
Do not open
• Do not disassemble or modify this device
(painting excepted). Doing so may cause
electrical shock, fire, injury or malfunction.
If it should appear to be malfunctioning,
discontinue use immediately and have it
inspected by qualified Yamaha service
personnel.
Hearing loss
• When turning on the AC power in your audio
system, always turn on the power amplifier
LAST, to avoid hearing loss and speaker
damage. When turning the power off, the
power amplifier should be turned off FIRST
for the same reason.
Fire warning
• Do not place any burning items or open
flames near the device, since they may
cause a fire.
• If any of the following problems occur,
immediately turn off the power of the
amplifier.
- Unusual smells or smoke are emitted.
- Some object has been dropped into the
device.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use
of the device.
- Cracks or other visible damage appear on
the device.
Then have the device inspected or repaired
by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
CAUTION
Always follow the basic precautions listed
below to avoid the possibility of physical
injury to you or others, or damage to the
device or other property. These precautions
include, but are not limited to, the following:
Location
• Do not place the device in an unstable
position where it might accidentally fall over
and cause injuries.
• Do not place the device in a location where it
may come into contact with corrosive gases
or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.
• Avoid being near the device during a
disaster, such as an earthquake. Since the
device may fall and cause injury, stay away
from the device quickly and move to a safe
place.
• Before moving the device, remove all
connected cables.
• Be sure to contact a professional installer, if
the speaker installation requires construction
work, and make sure to observe the following
precautions.
- Follow the instructions listed in the
Installation Guide when wiring or installing.
- Choose mounting hardware and an
installation location that can support the
weight of the device.
- Avoid locations that are exposed to
constant vibration.
- Use the required tools to install the device.
- Use the specified mounting bracket, bolts
and screws.
- Inspect the device periodically.
Connections
• Use only speaker cables for connecting
speakers to the speaker jacks. Use of other
types of cables may result in fire.
Handling caution
• Do not hang heavy objects from this device.
Avoid applying excessive force to the
switches or connectors to prevent injuries.
PA-8 1/2
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate the device if the sound is
distorting. Prolonged use in this condition
could cause overheating and result in fire.
• Do not input excessively loud signals that
may result in clipping in the amplifier or
cause the following:
- Feedback, when using a microphone
- Continuous and extremely loud sound from
a musical instrument, etc.
- Continuous and excessively loud distorted
sound
- Noise caused by plugging/unplugging the
cable while the amplifier is turned on
Even if the output power of the amplifier
is lower than the power capacity of this
device (program), damage to the device,
malfunction or fire may occur.
• When choosing a power amplifier for use
with this device, make sure that the output
power of the amplifier is lower than the power
capacity of this device (see Owner’s Manual,
Digital Version). If the output power is higher
than the power capacity, malfunction or fire
may occur.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for
damage caused by improper use or
modifications to the device.
PA-8 2/2
NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage
to the product, or damage to other property,
follow the notices below.
Handling and maintenance
Do not expose the product to excessive dust
or vibration, or extreme cold or heat (such as in
direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during
the day), in order to prevent the possibility
of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or
damage to the internal components.
When placing the speaker face down, always
place it on a flat surface.
When connecting at high impedance using
the optional speaker transformer, make sure
the audio signal is passed through an 80Hz or
above high-pass filter before being input to the
speakers.
Be sure to observe the amplifier’s rated load
impedance (see Owner’s Manual, Digital
Version), particularly when connecting
speakers in parallel. Connecting an impedance
load outside the amplifier’s rated range can
damage the amplifier.
Protection Circuit
This speaker system has an internal protection
circuit that shuts off the speaker unit when an
excessive input signal is applied. If the speaker
unit emits no sound, reduce the volume level of
the amplifier immediately. (The sound will return
automatically in several seconds.)
Air blowing out of the bass reflex ports is
normal, and often occurs when the speaker
is handling program material with heavy bass
content.
Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on
the product, since this might discolor the panel.
When cleaning the product, use a dry and
soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,
cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated
wiping cloths.
Information
About this manual
The illustrations as shown in this manual are for
instructional purposes only.
The company names and product names in
this manual are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.
About disposal
This product contains recyclable components.
When disposing of this product, please contact
the appropriate local authorities.
Thank you for purchasing the VXL1 Series Yamaha speaker system.
The VXL1 comprises the following models:
VXL1B-24, VXL1W-24 with 24-speaker unit
VXL1B-16, VXL1W-16 with 16-speaker unit
VXL1B-8, VXL1W-8 with 8-speaker unit
This product is a fixed-installation speaker system used for amplifying
sound and background music, in commercial spaces and similar areas.
This Installation guide contains instructions on setting up the system, for
use by the person in charge of installation or the installation designer. Be
sure to read this guide before installing the system.
Also, keep this guide in a safe place for reference after you have finished reading it.
About the Owner’s Manual
Installation Guide (this book)
This guide explains the precautions, items included and basic steps for
installing the speakers safely.
For the specific method of setting up the system, please read the digital
version of the Owner’s manual (HTML).
Owner’s Manual, Digital Version (HTML)
The digital version of the Owner’s Manual explains more details on
mounting the speakers (including the optional brackets), and provides
the general specifications and dimensions.