Yamaha YAS152B User Manual

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Contents

Supplied items ...................................................................... 2
Features ................................................................................. 2
Part names and functions (sound bar) ................................ 3
Installations........................................................................... 4
Front Surround System
Owner’s Manual
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Connections........................................................................... 5
Operations............................................................................. 6
Listening to the sound from external devices .................. 10
Analog connection of an external device (game console) ................. 10
Analog connection of a portable device ...................................................10
Settings................................................................................ 11
Controlling the sound bar with TV remote control (TV remote control
learning function)................................................................................................. 11
Controlling the TV via the sound bar (when the TV’s remote control
sensor is blocked).................................................................................................13
Using an external subwoofer......................................................................... 13
Initializing the settings of the sound bar................................................... 14
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 15
Specifications ...................................................................... 18
About this manual
• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.
• Marks used in 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
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.
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)
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.
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
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.
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSSGen of IC Rules.
• 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.
See the “Troubleshooting” section at the end of this manual if interference to radio reception is suspected.
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.
FCC WARNING
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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 in Supplement C to OET65 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 (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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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 place - 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), Sides: 10 cm (4 in)
• Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, 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 may 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.
Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
Containers 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, tablecloth, 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 connections are complete.
• Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat, possibly causing damage.
• Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
• When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
• Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
• Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using 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 qualified 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 common 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 cable from the wall outlet.
• Condensation will form when the surrounding temperature 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 plug can be reached easily.
• The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or like.
• 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.
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 following places:
places of high humidity, such as near a bath
places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or
a stove
places of extremely low temperatures
dusty places
• Do not expose the remote control sensor of this unit to direct sunlight or lighting such as inverted fluorescent lamps.
• If the batteries grow old, the effective operation range 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 alkaline 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 leaked, 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 throw away batteries with general house waste. Dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.
• Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.
• When not planning to use the remote control for long periods of time, remove the batteries from the remote control.
• Do not charge or disassemble the supplied batteries.
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 small 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 inside medical facilities.
We, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH hereby declare that this unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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 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.
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Supplied items

Features

Make sure you have received all of the following items.
Sound bar (YAS-152)
Remote control Battery x 2
(AAA, R03, UM4)
Mounting template
* Using when attaching the sound bar to a wall
Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])
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 high-quality surround sound with a realistic sound effect (p.7).
• Clear voice
Make voice sound (such as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.7).
• UniVolume
Maintain consistent volume between channels, programs, commercials and sound sources (p.7).
Bluetooth® connection
Play back sound from a connected Bluetooth device (p.8).
• TV remote control learning function
Operate the sound bar with the TV’s remote control (p.11)
• TV Remote Repeater function
Enable the transmission of TV remote control signals via the sound bar when you cannot operate your TV from the remote control because the remote control sensor of the TV is blocked by the sound bar (p.13).
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Part names and functions (sound bar)

Sound bar (front panel)
A Indicators
Indicate the status of the sound bar. The indicators will dim automatically if no operations are performed for 5 seconds.
B Remote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control of the sound bar (p.6). Receives infrared signals from the TV remote control when the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled (p.13).
C INPUT key
Selects an input source to be played back (p.6).
D VOLUME (+/-) keys
Adjust the volume (p.6).
E (power) key
Turns on or off (standby) the sound bar (p.7).
HINT
• The sound bar will be automatically turned off when one of the following conditions is met.
− No operations for 8 hours
− No audio input and no operations for 30 minutes
Sound bar (rear panel)
A TV input jack
For connecting to a TV with an optical cable.
B BD/DVD input jack
For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with a coaxial digital cable.
C ANALOG input jacks
For connecting an external device with an RCA stereo cable.
D PORTABLE input jack
For connecting a portable device with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable.
E SUBWOOFER OUT jack
For connecting an external subwoofer with a monaural pin cable. The default setting is for the built-in subwoofer. The setting has to be changed to output signal to an external subwoofer (p.13).
F TV Remote Repeater
Transmits TV remote control signals received at the remote control sensor to the TV (p.13).
G Dual built-in subwoofers
The built-in subwoofers are located in the bottom part of the sound bar.
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Installations

Place the sound bar on a flat surface such as on top of a TV cabinet.
Removing the stands
When the sound bar blocks the view of the lower part of the TV screen or the remote control sensor of the TV, remove the stands (18 mm [3/4"]) of the sound bar to adjust its height.
HINT
• Use the TV Remote Repeater function (p.13) to transmit TV remote control signals via the sound bar.
NOTE
• Keep the stands and screws in a safe place for future use.
How to install on the wall
1 Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark
for the screw holes.
Tapes or thumbtacks
Mounting template (supplied)
Screw holes
2 Remove the mounting template from the wall and
install the commercially available screws at the marks on the wall.
Attaching the sound bar to a wall
Cautions
• Do not place the sound bar on/under any other devices such as BD player in a pile. Doing so may cause a malfunction due to vibrations.
• Do not touch the grille on the front and bottom of the sound bar.
• The sound bar contains acoustic suspension speakers. Do not place magnetically sensitive items (hard disk drive, etc.) near the sound bar.
• Depending on your installation environment, it may be better to connect the sound bar and external devices (such as a TV) before installing the sound bar.
• Do not place the sound bar within 50 mm (2") of the TV. The wall mount brackets on the rear panel can be removed as necessary.
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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.
• Do not attach the sound bar to a wall that is made of weak materials such as plaster or veneered woods. Doing so may cause the sound bar to fall.
• Make sure you use commercially available screws that can support the weight of the installation (specified in Step 2 on the right). Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails, and two-sided tape, may cause the sound bar to fall.
3 Hang the sound bar on the screws.
7 to 9 mm
(1/4" to 3/8")
2 to 4 mm (1/16" to 3/16")
Mounting holes
on rear of sound bar
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 responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations.
4 mm (#8)
20 mm (3/4") or more

Connections

Connect to a TV (or other peripheral device).
CAUTIONS
• Do not connect the power cable of the sound bar to the AC wall outlet before making connections.
• Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or AC wall outlet.
1 Connect the TV and sound bar with the optical
cable (supplied).
Remove the cap of the optical cable and check the direction of the plug.
2 Connect the power cable of the sound bar to an
AC wall outlet.
3 Set the TV as follows.
• Set the TV volume to minimum.
• Disable the TV built-in speaker output (if available).
HINT
• If a setting to disable the speaker output is not available on your TV, you may disable it by connecting headphones to the headphone jack on the TV. For details, refer to the manuals of the TV.
• The TV and BD/DVD input jacks support the following audio signals.
− PCM (2ch)
− Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channels)
− DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channels)
• See the following pages for details on other connections. For analog and portable devices (p.10). For an external subwoofer (p.13).
Sound bar (rear)
Optical cable
TV
Playback device (such as a BD player)
OPTICAL OUTPUT
Set top box
Coaxial digital cable
DIGITAL OUTPUT
Power cable
To AC wall outlet
HINT
• The unit plays the audio output from your TV. If the sound output from a playback device (such as a BD player) or a set top box cannot be output from your TV or if your TV does not have any audio input jacks to connect a playback device, connect the playback device and sound bar directly with a commercially available digital coaxial cable.
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