Yamaha YHTS401BL User Manual

Home Theater Package

(Subwoofer Integrated Receiver + Speaker)

YHT-S401

(SR-301 + NS-BR301)

UAB

Owner’s Manual

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

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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS

Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la
plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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.

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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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 Corporation of
America A/V Division 6600 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 in the owner’s

manual 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

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.

22 Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port located on

the front 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.

23 Never place a fragile object near the port of this unit. If the

object falls or drops by the air pressure, it may cause damage
to the unit and/or personal injury.

form when the surrounding temperature

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.

■ 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.

■ 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.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION PREPARATION

INTRODUCTION

Getting started ......................................................... 2

Supplied parts ............................................................. 2

Remote control preparation ........................................ 2

Controls and functions ................................................ 3

PREPARATION

Placing ...................................................................... 6

Operation by the TV remote control is difficult (with

the speaker beneath/under TV) ............................... 6

Attaching the speaker to a wall................................... 7

Connection ............................................................... 8

Connecting speakers ................................................... 8

Connecting a TV and BD player................................. 9

BASIC OPERATION

Basic playback operation...................................... 10

Listening with headphones ....................................... 10

Enjoying sound modes .......................................... 11

Playback in surround sound ...................................... 11

Playback in stereo sound........................................... 11

Clear voice ................................................................ 11

Compressed Music Enhancer.................................... 12

UniVolume................................................................ 12

Volume balance adjustment ...................................... 12

Listening to FM broadcasts.................................. 13

Basic tuning operation .............................................. 13

Editing the preset FM station.................................... 13

Playing back iPod/iPhone and USB device ......... 16

Playing back.............................................................. 16

Repeat/shuffle playback............................................ 17

Displaying music information .................................. 17

Firmware update ....................................................... 17

USEFUL OPERATION

Setup menu.............................................................18

Setup menu list.......................................................... 18

Basic procedure......................................................... 18

Adjusting the volume balance of each channel ........ 19

Adjusting high/low frequency sound (tone control)

.............................................................................. 19

Configuring the HDMI settings ................................ 19

Changing the brightness of the front panel display

.............................................................................. 19

Using other speakers ................................................. 20

Dynamic range control.............................................. 21

Setting the matrix decode ......................................... 21

Settings for each input source (Option menu) ....22

Adjusting input level of each jack

(VOLUME TRIM) ............................................... 22

Adjusting the audio delay (AUDIO DELAY) .......... 22

Assigning the audio input to optical/coaxial digital

input (AUDIO ASSIGN) ...................................... 22

Operating the unit by TV’s remote control ........23

What is the HDMI control function? ........................ 23

Setting the HDMI control function ........................... 23

Registering HDMI components to TV ..................... 24

Changing the connection method and connected

components........................................................... 24

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting .....................................................25

Glossary ..................................................................29

Specifications..........................................................31

Available signal information .................................... 32

Notes on the remote control and batteries ................ 33

OPERATION

BASIC

OPERATION

USEFUL

INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL

What you can do with the unit

• Enjoy high quality surround sound (AIR SURROUND XTREME).......................................................... 11

• Enjoy clear dialogue and narration (Clear voice)....................................................................................... 11

• Operate the unit by TV’s remote control (HDMI control function)........................................................... 23

• Play back iPod/iPhone in high quality sound (Digital Connection for iPod/iPhone).................................16

• Expand the unit to 5.1 channel using speakers of your choice. ..................................................................20

■ 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.

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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-301) Speaker (NS-BR301)

■ Accessories

Speaker cable × 1 (3 m) Remote control × 1 Indoor FM antenna × 1

TV remote

signal receptor × 1

(U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan,

China and Asia models)

Battery × 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Mounting template × 1 Owner’s Manual

(U.K., Europe, Russia,

Australia and Korea

models)

× 1

Remote control preparation

Before installing batteries or using the remote control, make sure that you read precautions on the remote control and
batteries in “Caution: Read this before operating your unit.”, and “Notes on the remote control and batteries” on the page 33.

■ Installing the batteries ■ Operation range

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Within 6 m (20 ft)

Getting started

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Controls and functions

■ Front panel of the subwoofer integrated receiver

1
2

3
4

5

1 STATUS indicator

Lights up to show the system condition. (☞ P. 10)

2 (Power)

Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.
(☞ P. 10)

Note

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

3 INPUT

Selects an input source you want to listen to.
(☞ P. 10)

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4 USB port

For connecting a USB device. (☞ P. 16)

5 VOLUME –/+

Controls the volume of the unit. (☞ P. 10)

6 PHONES jack

For connecting headphones. (☞ P. 10)

7 Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control.
(☞ P. 2, 5)

8 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of the
unit. (☞ P. 4)

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■ Rear panel of the subwoofer integrated receiver

1 Power Cable

For connecting an AC wall outlet. (☞ P. 8)

2 HDMI IN 1 - 3/HDMI OUT (ARC) jack

• HDMI IN 1 - 3 for connecting HDMI

compatible external components. (☞ P. 9)

• HDMI OUT for connecting an HDMI compatible

TV. (☞ P. 9)

3 DIGITAL IN (TV) jack

For connecting optical digital cable to the TV.
(☞ P. 9)

4 DIGITAL IN (STB) jack

For connecting digital audio pin cable to the STB.
(☞ P. 9)

5 ANALOG INPUT jack

For connecting analog audio cable to external
components. (☞ P. 9)

6 ANTENNA terminal

For connecting supplied FM antenna. (☞ P. 9)

7 SPEAKERS terminal

For connecting speakers. (☞ P. 8)

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Getting started

■ Front panel display of the subwoofer integrated receiver

1 2 3 4 5

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 unit is receiving a station.
(☞ P. 13)

STEREO indicator

Lights up when the unit is receiving a strong signal
from an FM stereo broadcast station in automatic
tuning mode. (☞ P. 13)

AUTO indicator

Flashes when the unit is tuning or presetting station
automatically. (☞ P. 13)

MEMORY indicator

Flashes when the unit is storing a station.
(☞ P. 13, 14)

EMPTY indicator

Lights up when the storing preset number is empty.
(☞ P. 14)

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

Lights up according to the available Radio Data
System information. (☞ P. 15)

3 Decoder indicators

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

4 Clear voice indicator

Lights up when Clear voice mode is selected.
(☞ P. 11)

5 VOLUME indicator

• Indicates the current volume level.

• Flashes while the mute function is activated.

(☞ P. 10)

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. 12)

8 UNIVOLUME indicator

Lights up when UniVolume mode is selected.
(☞ P. 12)

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Getting started

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■ Remote control

Infrared signal

transmitter

1
2
3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

5 OPTION

Enters option menu for each input. (☞ P. 13, 16, 22)

6 (MENU), ( ), ( ), ( ),

ENTER

• Change setting.

• Control iPod/iPhone and USB device such as USB

flash memory, portable music player. (☞ P. 16)

S / T: Scroll screen of iPod/iPhone, or skip folder of

USB device. (☞ P. 16)

7 RETURN

• Cancels preset registration. (☞ P. 13)

• Returns to previous menu in option menu.

(☞ P. 22)

• Stops playback of USB device such as USB flash

memory or portable music player. (☞ P. 16)

8 SUBWOOFER +/–

Adjust volume balance of subwoofer. (☞ P. 10, 19)

9 ENHANCER

Turns Compressed Music Enhancer mode on and off.
(☞ P. 12)

0 LEVEL

Adjusts output level of speakers. (☞ P. 12)

A UNIVOLUME

Turns UniVolume mode on and off. (☞ P. 11)

B VOLUME +/–, MUTE

Control volume of the unit. (☞ P. 10)

C SETUP

Enters the setup menu. (☞ P. 18)

D CLEAR VOICE

Turns Clear voice mode on and off. (☞

P. 11)

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1 SURROUND

Selects the surround mode. (☞ P. 11)

2 STEREO

Turns extended stereo mode on and off alternately.
(☞ P. 11)

3 Input buttons

Select the input source you want to listen to.
(☞ P. 10)
Press the respective input button repeatedly to select
the input source.

TV/STB: TV, STB
HDMI1-3: HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3
ANALOG/FM: ANALOG, FM
USB: USB

4 MEMORY, TUNING / , PRESET / ,

INFO

Control an FM tuner. (☞ P. 13)

E (Power)

Turns on the unit, or sets it to standby mode.
(☞ P. 10)

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PREPARATION

Placing

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

Notes

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

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

• 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 unit. We
recommend that you temporarily place and arrange all
components in order to decide which procedure is best done
first.

• When you clean this unit, use a clean, dry and soft cloth (such
as a cloth for glasses).

• Do not press the speaker grille when moving it.

Operation by the TV remote control is difficult (with the speaker beneath/under TV)

TV remote control operation may be difficult if the
speaker hides the sensor of your TV when beneath or
under the TV. Try the solutions below and see whether
this solves the problem.
See the manual of your TV about where the sensor of your
TV remote control is.

1 Adjust the height of the speaker by using the

stands.

Remove the screws that secure the stands of the speaker,
and move the stands to adjust the height. Secure the stands
by the same screws, as illustrated below.

2 Use the TV remote signal receptor

The TV remote signal receptor (supplied) receives the
signal of the TV remote control, and transmits to the TV
remote control sensor. Place the TV remote signal
receptor as shown below.

When placing the subwoofer integrated
receiver in an upright position

Remove the stands and spacers on the bottom of the
subwoofer integrated receiver and attach them to the side,
as illustrated below.

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Signal receiver

1

Remove
the two
transparent
seals

3

Attach the signal receptor
to the top of speaker

Approx. 10 mm (3/8 in)

Signal
emitter

TV remote
control
sensor

2

Position the signal
emitter to face the
center of TV remote
control sensor.

Placing

y

• Aim the TV remote control toward the top of TV remote signal
receptor.

• You can operate the TV remote control by using the TV remote
signal receptor even if the unit is in standby mode.

• Some TV remote controls may not work.

• You can attach the TV remote signal receptor in an area where
there are projections, such as the rear of speaker stand, etc.

• Clean the attachment area on the speaker, using a soft, dry
cloth, such as one for cleaning glasses.

• Clean the signal receiver and signal emitter of the TV remote
signal receptor, using a soft, dry cloth, such as one for cleaning
glasses.

Attaching the speaker to a wall

Installing the speaker using the keyholes

You can attach the speaker to a wall using commercially
available screws (#8, Diameter: 4 mm (3/16”)).

When installing the speaker 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 speaker to fall, resulting in personal
injury.

3 Hang the speaker on the screws using the

keyholes on the back of the speaker.

Installing the speaker using the screw holes

You can also use the screw holes on the rear of the speaker
for installing the speaker using a commercially available
rack etc.

38.5 mm (1-9/16”)

Screw holes

256 mm

(10-1/16”)

Hole depth: 14 mm (9/16”)

Diameter: 6 mm (1/4”)

14 mm (9/16”)

PREPARATION

1 Attach the supplied mounting template on a

wall and mark the holes of the mounting
template.

Tapes or thumbtacks

Mark

2 Remove the mounting template and then

install screws (not supplied) at the marks.

7 to 9 mm
(1/4” to 3/8”)

2 to 4 mm (1/16” to 3/16”)

4 mm (#8)

Minimum
20 mm (3/4”)

Screw
(M6)

Rack etc.

Screw
hole

Min 7 mm (1/4”)

NS-BR301

Notes

• Attach the speaker to a rack or wall. Do not attach the speaker
to a wall that is made of weak materials such as plaster or
veneered woods. Doing so may cause the speaker to fall.

• Use commercially available screws that can support the weight
of the installation.

• Make sure you use specified screws to attach the speaker. Using
clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails,
or two-sided tape, may cause the speaker to fall.

• When connecting the speaker, fix the speaker cables in place
where they will not become loose. If your foot or hand
accidentally gets caught on a loose speaker cable, the speaker
may fall.

• After attaching the speaker, check that the speaker is fixed
securely. Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents
caused by improper installations.

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Connection

• Do not connect the power cable until all connections are completed.

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

Connecting speakers

Follow the procedure below to connect the subwoofer integrated receiver and speakers.

Twist and pull off the
insulation tube on the lead
wire.

Insert into the terminal by matching the wire color
with the color-coded terminal on the rear panel.

Surround speakers
(sold separately)

RL

5.1ch playback

y

To AC outlet

Speaker (NS-BR301)

Brown Black Gray

Twist and pull off the
insulation tube on the
lead wire.

Red Green White

y

• Additional surround speakers (commercially available) are required for 5.1ch playback.

• Refer to “Using other speakers” (☞ P. 20) when using additional speakers.

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Insert into the terminal by matching
the wire color with the color-coded
terminal on the rear panel.