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INTRODUCTION
YHT-5OO QUICK'CONNECTGUIDE
Yamaha developed the YHT-500 A/V Home Theater
package to turn your home into a theater. In addition to
enhancing the sound of a video source, like your TV,
DVD, or VCR, the YHT-500 also superbly reproduces
audio sources, such as a CD player or a cassette deck.
This Quick-Connect Guide will help you get started.
Study the speaker system plan (below), and then use
the interconnect diagrams (on the following pages) to
connect the receiver and speakers to your system.
TOOLSANDPARTS
The YHT-500 Home Theater package consists of
(1) HTR-5540 A/V receiver with (1) remote control,
DV-$5450 DVD Player with (1) remote control, (4) 2-
way NS-A329 front/rear speakers, (1) NS-AC329
2-way center-channel speaker (includes factory
installed rubber feet), (1) 100' of bulk speaker
speaker wire, (1) 0.5m optical cable,(1) 10' RCA
audio cable, (1) YST-SW005 Powered Subwoofer,
and related owner's manuals. You will also need:
For the video portion, you will need a television or monitor.
Refer to the Yamaha HTR-5540 Ownerfs Manual, as well as
those that came with your other components, for comp-
lete instructions and cautions. Be sure to turn off all
power while making connections.
Save this Quick-Connect Guide for future reference.
NOTE: Label theend of each speaker wire (i.e., left rear, right
front, etc.) beforeconnecting them to the A/V receiver. For wire
runs over 30feet, use larger 18- or 16-gauge speaker wire.
Wire strippers (optional)
Brackets, toggle bolts, molly anchor screws, or sheet
metal screws (for securing NS-A329 speakers to
walls)
NOTE: Ifyou are unsure of how to securely and safely fasten
speakers toa wall, please contact a reliable source about the best
type of hardware for your particular wall's construction.
Secure installation is the purchaser's responsibility.
SPEAKERSYSTEM PLAN
NS-A329
(left side, same height as TV) I I
L = Left Channel
R = Right Channel
C = Center Channel
S = Surround Channel
L
(on top or below TV)
NS-AC329 • R
6'~ 8' apart
ListeningArea
YST-SWO05Subwoofer(on floor)
NS-A329
(rightside,sameheightasTV]
(onstandor wall,atleast
earlevelor preferably higher)
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S
8' ~10' apart
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NS-A329
(onstandorwall,at least
earlevelor preferably higher)
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CONNECTINGAUDIOCOMPONENTS
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NOTE:For your convenience, the Yamaha HTR-5540 receiver is equipped with
two switched ACoutlets (!00 W max.). If desired, use them to power on connected
components (e.g.,CD player) eachtime the receiver is turned on. However, do not
use them for components equipped with clocks (e.g.,VCR).
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CONNECTINGTHE YHT-500 SPEAKERS
YHT-500 QUICK'CONNECTGUIDE
NS-A329
(Front Right Ch.)
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Stripe
Wire
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AN Receiver
(Rear Panel)
RED
BLK = negative(-)
use clearwith
whitestripewire
Strip 1/4"off ends of
speaker wires.
Loosen terminals.
tighten terminals.
Speaker
Wiring
NS.AC329
(Center Channel)
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Stripe
Wire
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NS-A329
(Front Left Ch.)
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Stripe
Wire
NS-A329
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to right position.
YST.SW005
(Subwoofer
ToACoutlet
Stripe
Wire
NS-A329
(Surround Left)