Yamaha YAS-203 Owners Manual

Front Surround System

(YAS-CU203+NS-WSW41)

Owner’s Manual

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	Contents
	Supplied items ......................................................................	2
	Features .................................................................................	3
	Frequently asked questions.................................................	3
	Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer) ............	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).....................................................	12
	Sending the TV’s remote signal through the sound bar
	(TV Remote Repeater function).........................................................................	14
	Setting the auto power standby function ................................................	14
	Initializing the sound bar ................................................................................	14
	Troubleshooting .................................................................	15
	Specifications ......................................................................	20

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

		1	Read these instructions.
	CAUTION	2	Keep these instructions.
		3	Heed all warnings.
	RISK OF	4	Follow all instructions.
		5	Do not use this apparatus near water.
	ELECTRIC
		6	Clean only with dry cloth.
	SHOCK DO	7	Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
	NOT OPEN	8	accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
			Do not install near any heat sources such as
	CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF		radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
			(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
	ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
		9	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
	COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-		grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
	SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER		blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
	SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE		type plug has two blades and a third grounding
			prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
	PERSONNEL.
			provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
			not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
	Explanation of Graphical Symbols		replacement of the obsolete outlet.
		10	Protect the power cord from being walked on or
	The lightning flash with		pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
			receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
	arrowhead symbol, within an
			apparatus.
	equilateral triangle, is intended to
		11	Only use attachments/
	alert you to the presence of		accessories specified by the
	uninsulated “dangerous voltage”		manufacturer.
	within the product’s enclosure that	12	Use only with the cart, stand,
	may be of sufficient magnitude to		tripod, bracket, or table
	constitute a risk of electric shock		specified by the manufacturer,
			or sold with the apparatus.
	to persons.
			When a cart is used, use
	The exclamation point within an		caution when moving the cart/
	equilateral triangle is intended to		apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
		13	Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
	alert you to the presence of
			when unused for long periods of time.
	important operating and
		14	Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
	maintenance (servicing)		Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
	instructions in the literature		damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
	accompanying the appliance.		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
	IMPORTANT		normally, or has been dropped.

Please record the serial number of this unit in the		We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
space below.
MODEL:		Yamaha and the Electronic Industries
Serial No.:		Association’s Consumer Electronics
		Group want you to get the most out of
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
		your equipment by playing it at a safe
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
		level. One that lets the sound come
reference.		through loud and clear without
		annoying blaring or distortion – and,
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS		most importantly, without affecting
		your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to		sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha
wide slot and fully insert.		and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)		Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged
		exposure from excessive volume levels.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

	1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY	4 Compliance with FCC regulations does not
	THIS UNIT!: This product, when installed as	guarantee that interference will not occur in all
	indicated in the instructions contained in this	installations. If this product is found to be the source
	manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not	of interference, which can be determined by turning
	expressly approved by Yamaha may void your	the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
	authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.	problem by using one of the following measures:
	2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to	5 Relocate either this product or the device that is
	accessories and/or another product use only high	being affected by the interference.
	quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this	6 Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
	product MUST be used. Follow all installation	(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line
	instructions. Failure to follow instructions could	filter/s.
	void your FCC authorization to use this product in	7 In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
	the USA.
		reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300
	3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
		ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type
	comply with the requirements listed in FCC	cable.
	Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.	8 If these corrective measures do not produce
	Compliance with these requirements provides a
		satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
	reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
		authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
	product in a residential environment will not result
		can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
	in harmful interference with other electronic
		Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division 6600
	devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
		Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.
	frequencies and, if not installed and used according
		9 The above statements apply ONLY to those
	to the instructions found in the users manual, may
	cause interference harmful to the operation of other	products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of
	electronic devices.	America or its subsidiaries.

•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.

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 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.

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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.

Sound bar: Top: 10 cm (4 in), Rear: 10 cm (4 in), Sides: 10 cm (4 in)

Subwoofer: Top: 20 cm (8 in), Rear: 20 cm (8 in), Sides: 20 cm (8 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.

•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.

•Do not put a hand or foreign object into the port on the subwoofer.

•When moving the subwoofer, do not hold the port, as it may cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit.

•Do not place a fragile object near the port of the subwoofer. If the object falls as a result of the air pressure, it may cause personal injury and/or damage to the subwoofer and the object.

•Keep the product out of reach of children to avoid them 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 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 carry batteries in a pocket or purse with metal objects like coins, etc.

•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.

•The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat 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 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.

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 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

Make sure you have received all of the following items.

Sound bar (YAS-CU203)

Battery x 2

(AAA, R03, UM4)

Wireless subwoofer				Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])
	Remote control
(NS-WSW41)

Mounting template

* Using when attaching the sound bar to a wall

How to use the remote control

Preparing the remote control

Peel off the protection sheet before use.

Operating range of the remote control

Remain within the operating range shown below.

	Remote control sensor	Within 6 m
		(20 ft)

Stand x 2	Screw x 2	Owner’s Manual
(For sound bar)	(For attaching	(This manual)
	the stand)

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Features

Enjoy powerful and realistic sound from the front surround system consisting of the sound bar and wireless subwoofer, and easy installation and connection to TVs 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).

• Advanced Bass Extension Processing

Equipped with Yamaha’s original bass boost technology, this system reproduces more powerful sound from the dedicated subwoofer (p.9).

• Bluetooth® connection

Content on a Bluetooth compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer can be played back easily (p.10).

You can enjoy deep and fresh sound as close to the original by the Compressed Music Enhancer. The sound bar is also compliant with the aptX codec, which enables you to enjoy better sound from your smartphone.

• 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).

• TV Remote Repeater function

Enables the TV’s remote signal to pass through the sound bar. If the installed sound bar blocks the TV’s remote sensor, the TV’s remote will not work. This function provides a convenient solution (p.14).

• Clear voice

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

• UniVolume

Maintains consistent sound volume when inputs or sound sources switch (p.9).

Frequently asked questions

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

Q1 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.

A1 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 TV’s remote control type.

Q2 The TV’s remote control does not work after the sound bar is installed in front of the TV.

A2 If your TV’s remote control uses IR (infrared) signals, set the “TV Remote Repeater” function to transmit the TV’s remote control signals from the sound bar (p.14).

If your TV’s remote control uses radio waves, increase the distance between the TV and sound bar.

Q3 Can I make voice sound more clearly?

A3 Yes. Dialogue in movies, TV news or sports programs, etc., can be made clearer using the “clear voice” function (p.9).

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Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer)

Sound bar (front panel)

Sound bar (rear panel)

AIndicators

Indicate the status of the sound bar. The indicators will dim automatically if no operations are performed for 5 seconds. Refer to “Operations” (p.8 to 9) and “Wireless connection with the subwoofer” (p.7) for the main functions of the indicators.

ATV input jack

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

BBD/DVD input jack

For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with a coaxial digital cable (p.6).

BRemote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control of the sound bar (p.2).

CTV’s remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the TV’s remote control when the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled (p.14).

DINPUT key

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

CANALOG input jacks

For connecting an external device with an RCA stereo cable (p.7).

DIR flasher for TV Remote Repeater

Transmits TV’s remote control signals received at the TV’s remote control sensor to the TV (p.14).

EMUTE key

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

FVOLUME (+/–) keys

Adjust the volume (p.8).

G (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.14).

HSpeakers

Subwoofer (rear panel)

ASTATUS indicator

Indicates the status of the subwoofer (p.9).

BSUBWOOFER PAIRING button

For setting wireless connection between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19).

CPort

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Installation

Place the sound bar on a flat surface such as on top of a TV cabinet.

Place the subwoofer to the outside of the sound bar. To avoid echoes from the wall, face the front side of the subwoofer slightly inward.

HINT

•If it is difficult to operate the TV, use the TV Remote Repeater function (p.14) to transmit the TV’s remote control signal via sound bar.

•When placing the sound bar across the bases of the TV, or when changing the height of the sound bar, attach the supplied stands with the stand attachment screws.

Attaching the sound bar to a wall

How to install on the wall

1Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark for the screw holes.

Tapes or thumbtacks

Mounting template (supplied)

Screw holes

2Remove the mounting template from the wall, then install commercially available screws (as illustrated below) at the points marked on the wall.

Cautions

•Do not stack the sound bar/subwoofer 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 part) on the front of the subwoofer when moving it.

•The sound bar contains non-magnetic shielding 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 subwoofer and sound bar communicate wirelessly. Do not place objects that block wireless signals, such as metallic furniture and devices, between the subwoofer and sound bar as the wireless communication may be adversely affected.

•If the subwoofer is covered with a cloth or other object, the sound volume is reduced. Install the subwoofer so that it is not hidden behind a thick curtain, etc.

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.

	7 to 8.5 mm	4 mm (#8)
	(1/4" to 5/16")
		20 mm (3/4")
	3 to 4 mm (1/8" to 3/16")	or more

3 Hang the sound bar on the screws.

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.

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Connections

Connect to a TV (or other peripheral device).

Cautions

•Make sure that the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer are not connected to AC wall outlets when you start making connections.

•Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or terminal.

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.

2Connect the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer to AC wall outlets.

3Set 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 (2 channel)

−Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channel)

−DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channel)

Sound bar (rear)

Power cable

To AC wall outlet

Subwoofer (rear)

Optical cable

Coaxial digital cable (commercially available)

Power cable

OPTICAL OUTPUT

TV	To AC wall outlet

HINT

If your playback device has a coaxial digital audio output, you can connect it to the BD/ DVD input of the sound bar with a coaxial digital cable (commercially available).

HDMI cable (etc.)

Coaxial digital audio output (orange)

Playback device (such as a BD player)

Set top box

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