YAMAHA YHT-S400 User Manual

Home Theater Package

(Subwoofer Integrated Receiver + Speaker)

YHT-S400

(SR-300 + NS-BR300)

Owner’s Manual

English

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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Caution: Read this before operating your unit.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 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: 5 cm (2 in) Rear: 5 cm (2 in) Sides: 5 cm (2 in)

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,

motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 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.

5 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.

6 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.

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

connections are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage. 9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable. 11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. 12 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. 13 To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable

and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or

the unit during a lightning storm. 14 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. 15 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of

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

the wall outlet. 16 Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this

unit is faulty. 17 Before moving this unit, press to set this unit in

standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable from the wall outlet.

18 Condensation will form when the surrounding

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

19 Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC

power plug can be reached easily.

20 The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such

as sunshine, fire or like.

21 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.

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.

■ 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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Contents

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

INTRODUCTION

Getting started....................................................6

Supplied parts........................................................6

Controls and functions ..........................................7

PREPARATION

Placing ...............................................................10

Placing the speaker .............................................10

Connection ........................................................12

Overview.............................................................12

Connecting a TV................................................. 13

Connecting Blu-ray disc player or

set-top box ....................................................... 13

BASIC OPERATION

Basic playback operation.................................14

Enjoying sound modes .....................................15

Surround mode....................................................15

Stereo mode ........................................................15

UniVolume™......................................................15

Listening to FM broadcasts.............................16

Basic tuning operation ........................................16

Editing the preset FM station..............................16

Using optional equipment................................18

Connecting dock ................................................. 18

Using iPod™.......................................................18

Using Bluetooth™ components..........................19

USEFUL OPERATION

Setup menu ....................................................... 20

Overview .............................................................20

Basic procedure...................................................20

Adjusting the volume balance during

playback...........................................................21

Adjusting high/low frequency sound

(tone control)....................................................21

Adjusting the audio delay....................................21

Setting the audio output ......................................21

Switching on/off the HDMI™ control

function ............................................................21

Changing the brightness of the front panel

display..............................................................22

Changing the setting of the speaker type ............22

Setting the distance between the speakers ..........22

Using the HDMI™ control function ...................23

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional information.................................... 24

Troubleshooting ..................................................24

Glossary...............................................................27

Specifications ......................................................29

Available signal information...............................30

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

USEFUL

■ About this manual

• In this manual, operations that can be performed using either the front panel buttons or the remote control are explained using the remote control.

• y indicates a tip for your operation. Notes contain important information about safety and operating instructions.

• This manual is produced prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

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INTRODUCTION

Getting started

Supplied parts

This product consists of the following items. Before making connections, make sure you have received all of the following items.

■ Units

Subwoofer Integrated Receiver (SR-300) Speaker (NS-BR300)

■ Accessories

Speaker cable (3 m) Remote control Indoor FM antenna

Stand × 2

(for speaker)

Non-skid pad

(4 pieces)

Screw × 2

(for stand)

■ Installing the batteries

Notes

(U.S.A., Canada and

Asia models)

Battery × 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Mounting template

Quick Reference

Guide

(Owner’s Manual)

(Europe, Russia and

Australia models)

CD-ROM

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• If the effective operation distance of the remote control decreases considerably, replace the batteries with two new ones as soon as possible.

• Do not use an old battery together with new one.

• Do not use different types of batteries (for example, alkaline and manganese) together. Their performance will vary, even if they are similar in shape.

• If the batteries run out, immediately remove them from the remote control to prevent an explosion or acid leak.

• Dispose of batteries according to regional regulations.

• If a battery starts leaking, dispose of it immediately. Be careful not to let leaking battery acid come into contact with your skin or clothing. Before inserting new batteries, wipe the compartment clean.

Controls and functions

■ Front panel of the subwoofer integrated receiver

1 2 3 4 5 6

Getting started

INTRODUCTION

Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 14)

Note

A small amount of electricity is consumed to receive the infrared signal from the remote control even when the system is in standby mode.

2 STATUS indicator

Lights up to show the system condition. (☞ P. 14)

3 INPUT

Selects an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 14)

4 VOLUME –/+

Controls the volume of the system. (☞ P. 14)

5 Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control. (☞ P. 9, 12)

6 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of the system. (☞ P. 14)

■ Rear panel of the subwoofer integrated receiver

7 6 5 4 3

1 Power Cable

For connecting an AC wall outlet. (☞ P. 12)

2 HDMI IN 1 - 3/HDMI OUT

• HDMI IN 1 - 3 for connecting HDMI

compatible external components. (☞ P. 13)

• HDMI OUT for connecting an HDMI

compatible TV. (☞ P. 13)

3 DIGITAL IN jack

For connecting optical digital cable to the TV. (☞ P. 13)

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4 ANALOG INPUT jack

For connecting analog audio cable to external components. (☞ P. 12)

5 DOCK terminal

For connecting an optional Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA10, sold separately). (☞ P. 18)

6 ANTENNA terminal

For connecting supplied FM antenna. (☞ P. 12)

7 SPEAKERS terminal

For connecting speakers. (☞ P. 12)

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Getting started

■ Front panel display of the subwoofer integrated receiver

1 2 3 4

8 7 6

1 HDMI indicator

Lights up during normal communication when HDMI is selected as an input source.

2 Tuner indicators

TUNED indicator

Lights up when the system is receiving a station. (☞ P. 16)

STEREO indicator

Lights up when the system is receiving a strong signal from an FM stereo broadcast station in automatic tuning mode. (☞ P. 16)

AUTO indicator

Flashes when the system is tuning station automatically. (☞ P. 16)

MEMORY indicator

Flashes when the system is storing a station. (☞ P. 16, 17)

EMPTY indicator

Lights up when the storing preset number is empty. (☞ P. 17)

PS/PTY/RT/CT indicator (Europe and Russia models only)

Lights up according to the available Radio Data System information. (☞ P. 17)

3 Decoder indicators

The respective indicator lights up when any of the decoders of the system is activated.

4 DOCK indicator

• Lights up when the system is receiving a signal from an iPod stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer integrated receiver. (☞ P. 18)

• Lights up while the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) is connected to the Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 19)

• Flashes while the connected Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) and the Bluetooth component are pairing (☞ P. 19) or while the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver is searching for the Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 19)

5 VOLUME indicator

• Indicates the current volume level.

• Flashes while the mute function is activated. (☞ P. 14)

6 Multi information display

Shows the selected input source, current sound mode and other information.

7 ENHANCER indicator

Lights up when compressed music enhancer function is activated. (☞ P. 18)

8 UNIVOLUME indicator

Lights up when UniVolume mode is selected. (☞ P. 15)

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Getting started

■ Remote control

Infrared signal

transmitter

1 Input buttons

Select an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 14)

2 MEMORY, TUNING / , PRESET / ,

INFO

Control an FM tuner. (☞ P. 16)

3 OPTION

Enters OPTION menu when operating FM function or using Bluetooth component. (☞ P. 16,

19)

4 (MENU) / ( ) / ( ) / ( ) /

(Center)

• Change the setting.

• Control an iPod. (☞ P. 18)

S / T: Control the wheel of iPod.

5 RETURN

Returns to the previous menu or cancels preset registration/pairing operation.

6 SUBWOOFER (+/–)

Adjust the volume balance of subwoofer. (☞ P. 21)

INTRODUCTION

7 SURROUND MODE

Selects the surround mode. (☞ P. 15)

8 STEREO MODE

Turns extended stereo mode on and off alternately. (☞ P. 15)

9 UNIVOLUME

Turns UniVolume mode on and off. (☞ P. 15)

0 VOLUME (+/–)/MUTE

Control the volume of the system. (☞ P. 14)

A SETUP

Enters the setup menu. (☞ P. 20)

Turns on the system, or sets it to standby mode. (☞ P. 14)

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PREPARATION

Placing

To enjoy quality sound thoroughly, place this system in the appropriate positions, and install the components properly. The following illustrations are the setting images of this system.

Example 1: Placing the speaker beneath your TV

1 Subwoofer integrated receiver (SR-300) 2 Speaker (NS-BR300)

Notes

• Do not place this system on/under any other components such as Blu-ray disc player in a pile. The vibration of this system may cause system failure, etc. in other components.

• Keep enough ventilation space on the front, rear, and bottom side (that attached legs) of this system. Do not place this system on a thick carpet etc.

• If the picture on your CRT TV screen becomes blurred or distorted, we recommend moving the system away from your TV.

• Low frequency sound produced by the subwoofer integrated receiver may be heard differently depending on the listening position and subwoofer location. To enjoy desired sounds, try changing the location of the subwoofer integrated receiver.

• Depending on your installation environment, connections to external components can be done before installing this system. We recommend that you temporarily place and arrange all components in order to decide which procedure is best done first.

Example 2: Mounting the speaker on the wall

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Placing the speaker

You can place the speaker on a rack or attach it to a wall. Select an installation method that suits your environment.

■ Placing the speaker beneath/under a TV

Put the speaker on the stands and secure

Example 1: With attaching TV stand

Example 2: Without attaching TV stand

• If there is any obstacle (TV stand, etc.) under the speaker, use the supplied stands as shown in Example 1.

• If you are not using the supplied stands as shown in Example 2, attach the supplied non-skid pads to the bottom of the speaker.

them with the supplied screws as shown in the illustration below.

Screw holes

Note

You can adjust the height and width at which to attach the stands to the speaker horizontally by selecting screw holes in the back of the speaker. The above illustration shows attaching the stands using the lower and inner screw holes.

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