Yamaha YHT-494, YHT-494BL, HTR-3063, NS-BR300, NS-B285 Owner's Manual

Home Theater Package
Pack Numérique Home Cinéma

YHT-494

(HTR-3063 + NS-BR300 +

UC

English Français

NS-B285 + NS-SW280)

Owner’s Manual

Mode d’emploi

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.

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.

2IMPORTANT: 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 Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 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. Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents

as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

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-SW280

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

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.

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