Yamaha YAS-105BL User manual

Front Surround System

Owner’s Manual

UAB

Supplied items ...................................................................... 2

Features ................................................................................ 3

Frequently asked questions ................................................ 3

Part names and functions .................................................... 4

Installation ............................................................................ 5

Connections .......................................................................... 6

Operations ............................................................................ 8

Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device.............. 10

Settings............................................................................... 12

Programming the sound bar with the TV’s remote control

(TV’s remote control learning function)

Using an external subwoofer

Setting the auto power standby function

Initializing the sound bar

........................................................................ 14

............................................................................... 15

.................................................... 12

............................................... 15

Troubleshooting ................................................................ 16

Specifications ..................................................................... 19

About this manual

NOTE

This indicates precautions for use of the product and its feature limitations.

HINT

This indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

• This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTICE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

− Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

− Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment compiles with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

4 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:

5 Relocate either this product or the device that is

being affected by the interference.

6 Utilize power outlets that are on different branch

(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

7 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.

8 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.

9 The above statements apply ONLY to those

products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

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 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.

n this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future

Retai reference.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

is intended to

6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. 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 receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/

accessories specified manufacturer.

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, 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

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing 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.

the manufacturer’s instructions.

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

A polarized plug has two

at plugs, convenience

by the

bracket, or table

unused for long periods of time.

is required when the apparatus has been

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,

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.

most importantly, without affecting

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 this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean pl

ace - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances. Top: 10 cm (4 in), Rear: 10 cm (4 in), Si des: 10 cm (4 in)

• Locate this unit away from other electrical appl

iances, motors, or transformers to avoid

humming sounds.

• Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes

from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects m

ay fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

− Other

components, as they may cause damage

and/or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

− B

urning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause

fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

− C

ontainers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to this unit.

• Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, t

ablecloth, curtain, etc., in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all c

onnections are complete.

• Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may ov

erheat, possibly causing damage.

• Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

• When disconnecting the power cable from the wall ou

tlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

• Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this m

ight damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

• Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Us

ing this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be

held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.

• To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable

and outdoor antennas disconnected from a

wall outlet or the unit during a lightning storm.

• Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qu

alified Yamaha service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

• When not planning to use this unit for long periods of

time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power

plug from the wall outlet.

• Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on com

mon operating errors before concluding that

this unit is faulty.

• Before moving this unit, press to set this unit in standby mode, and disconnect the power supply c

able from the wall outlet.

• Condensation will form when the surrounding t

emperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power supply cable from the outlet, then leave the unit alone.

• Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power

• Secure placement or installation is the owner’s

• Keep the product out of reach of children to avoid

plug can be reached easily.

esponsibility. Yamaha shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers.

hem swallowing small parts.

Notes on remote controls and batteries

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the f

ollowing places:

− pl

aces of high humidity, such as near a bath

− pl

aces of high temperatures, such as near a

heater or a stove

− pl

aces of extremely low temperatures

− dust

y places

• Do not expose the remote control sensor of this un

it to direct sunlight or lighting such as inverted

fluorescent lamps.

• If the batteries grow old, the effective operation r

ange of the remote control decreases

considerably. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alk

aline and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color.

• Exhausted batteries may leak. If the batteries have l

eaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.

• Do not carry batteries in a pocket or purse with m

etal objects like coins, etc.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house wast

e. Dispose of them correctly in accordance

with your local regulations.

• Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is acci

dentally swallowed, contact your doctor

immediately.

• When not planning to use the remote control for l

ong periods of time, remove the batteries from the

remote control.

• Do not charge or disassemble the supplied ba

tteries.

• The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive h

eat such as sunshine, fire or like.

WARNING

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

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet,

it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by . In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very s

mall quantity of power.

(Power key)

Turns on the power of this unit or sets it to the standby mode.

Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with a heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant.

Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices. Do not use this unit near medical devices or ins

ide medical facilities.

The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

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.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN THE 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 markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the 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

not correspond with the coloured

terminal which is marked with the letter N or

of the three pin plug.

Supplied items

Sound bar

Remote control Battery x 2

(AAA, R03, UM4)

Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])

Mounting template

* Use when attaching the sound bar to a wall

Spacer × 2

* Use when attaching the sound

bar to a wall

Owner’s Manual

(This manual)

Remote control sensor

Within 6 m (20 ft)

Make sure you have received all of the following items.

Preparing the remote control

Peel off the protection sheet before use.

Operating range of the remote control

Remain within the operating range shown below. When attaching the sound bar to a wall, operate with the remote control sensor on the top panel (p.5).

Features

Frequently asked questions

Enjoy powerful and realistic sound from the sound bar with built-in subwoofer, and easy installation and connection to a TV and other devices.

•AIR SURROUND XTREME

Enjoy 7.1 channel surround sound, which creates a wide and deep soundstage, as if speakers are set, not only on the front, but also on the left and right, and behind the listener (p.9).

• Bass extension

Enjoy a powerful bass sound with the Yamaha original bass boost technology “Advanced Bass Extension Processing” (p.9).

• Bluetooth® connection

Content on a Bluetooth compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer can be played back easily (p.10). You can enjoy realistic and impressive sound as close to the original by the

ssed Music Enhancer.

Compre

• HOME THEATER CONTROLLER

You can operate the sound bar easily by installing the dedicated controlling application “HOME THEATER CONTROLLER.”

•TV’s remote control learning function

Operate the sound bar with the TV’s remote control (p.12).

•Clear voice

Makes voice sound (such as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.9).

The following section covers popular functions and frequently asked questions about the sound bar.

Can I operate the sound bar using the remote control of the TV? Switching between the remote controls of the TV and sound bar is inconvenient.

Yes. You can control the sound bar using your TV’s remote control by the “TV’s remote control learning” function (p.12).

This function is available only for the IR (infrared) remote control. Check your

V’s remote control type.

Can I improve the clarity of dialogue?

Yes. Dialogue in movies, TV news, sports programs, etc., can be made clearer using the “clear voice” function (p.9).

Can I operate the sound bar using a smartphone? And, can I turn on/off the sound bar with a smartphone?

Yes. You can operate the sound bar with your smartphone by using the dedicated control application “HOME THEATER CONTROLLER” (p.11). When using this function, it is necessary t sound bar through Bluetooth connection. Also, if you use the Bluet on when a Bluetooth connection is made between your smartphone and the sound bar, and turns off when disconnected (p.11).

Can I operate the sound bar using the remote control of the cable or satellite set top box?

Yes. To use a cable or satellite set top box’s remote control to operate the sound bar, use your original TV’s IR (infrared) remote control to program the sound bar, then use the set top box’s remote control to operate.

ooth standby mode function, the sound bar will turn

o connect your smartphone to the

Part names and functions

* Keys are located in the rear

part of the sound bar.

** *

ANALOG

SUBWOOFEROUT

* Bottom panel

Sound bar (front panel/top panel)

A Indicators

Indicate the status of the sound bar. Refer to “Operations” (p.8 to 9) for the main functions of the indicators.

B (input) key

Selects an input source to be played back (p.8).

C (mute) key

Mutes the audio output. Press the key again to unmute (p.9).

D / (volume +/-) keys

Adjust the volume (p.8).

E (power) key

Turns on or off (standby) the sound bar (p.9).

HINT

• The sound bar may automatically turn off when the auto power standby function is enabled (p.15).

F Remote control sensors

Receive infrared signals from the remote control of the sound bar (p.2). The remote control sensors are located on the front panel and on the top panel of the sound bar

(p.5).

Sound bar (rear panel/bottom panel)

G Dual built-in subwoofers

The built-in subwoofers are located in the top part of the sound bar.

H Speakers

I TV in

J BD/DVD input jack

K ANALOG input jack

L SUBWOOFER OUT jack

M Installation position selector switch

put jack

For connecting to a TV with an optical cable (p.6).

For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with a coaxial digital cable (p.7).

For connecting an external device with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable (p.7).

For connecting an external subwoofer with a monaural pin cable (p.14).

Sets the sound quality appropriate to the installation position of the sound bar (p.5).

Installation

Installation position selector switch (bottom panel)

Remote control sensor (front panel)

Remote control sensor (top panel)

Keys

Installation position selector switch (bottom panel)

Tapes or thumbtacks

Mounting template (supplied)

Screw holes

7 to 9 mm

(1/4" to 3/8")

10 to 12 mm (3/8" to 1/2")

4 mm (#8)

20 mm (3/4") or more

Spacer

Mounting holes

on bottom of

sound bar

The orientation of the sound bar and the appropriate remote control sensor depend on the installation location.

Installing the sound bar on a TV cabinet, etc.

1 Slide the installation position selector switch on

the bottom panel of the sound bar to the T (for Tabletop) side (T, by default).

The sound quality appropriate to the installation will

et.

be s

2 Place the sound bar on a TV cabinet, etc., so that

e keys are facing the wall.

Cautions

• Do not stack the sound bar and a BD player or other device directly on each other. Doing so may cause a malfunction due to vibrations.

• Do not hold the speaker portion (fabric parts) on the front and the top of the sound bar.

• The sound bar contains non-magnetic shielding speakers. Do not place magnetically sensitive items (h sound bar.

• Depending on your installation environment, it may be better to connect the sound bar a before installing the sound bar.

• Do not place the sound bar within 50 mm (2") of the TV.

nd external devices (such as a TV)

ard disk drive, etc.) near the

Attaching the sound bar to a wall

1 Slide the installation position selector switch on

the bottom panel of the sound bar to the W (for Wall mount) side.

The sound quality appropriate to the installation will be set

2 Following “How to install on the wall” below, install

How to install on the wall

1 Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark

he sound bar so that the keys face upwards.

Cautions

• When installing the sound bar on a wall, all installation work must be performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate installation could cause the sound bar to fall, resulting in personal injury.

• To avoid falling the sound bar, attach the sound bar to a dry wall.

• Make sure you use commercially available screws that can support the right). Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails, and two-sided tape, may cause the sound bar to fall.

weight of the installation (specified in Step 2 on the

r the screw holes.

2 Remove the mounting template from the wall,

en install commercially available screws (as illustrated below) at the points marked on the wall.

3 Peel off the backing paper from the spacers and

tach the adhesive face to the sound bar as

at illustrated below.

4 Hang the sound bar on the screws.

Cautions

• Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose. If your foot or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose cable, the sound bar may fall.

• Check that the sound bar is fixed securely after the installation. Yamaha will bear no responsibilit improper installations.

y for any accidents caused by

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Yamaha YAS-105BL User manual

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

Supplied items

Features

Frequently asked questions

Part names and functions

Installation