Yamaha Audio NS-P436, NS-P430 User Manual

NS-P430/
NS-P436
(NS-P430/NS-P436: NX-430P + NX-C430 + YST-SW015)
HOME CINEMA 5.1CH SPEAKER PACKAGE/
HOME CINEMA 6.1CH SPEAKER PACKAGE
OWNER’S MANUAL
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• 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
Be sure to allow spaces of at least 20 cm above, behind and on both sides of the unit.
Do not place the following objects on this unit: A vessel with water in it. If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the unit, and/or you may get an electric shock.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this system in the space below.
Model:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the main unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.
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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.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)
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.
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Speaker cables
Subwoofer cable
Fasteners (for NX-C430)
Nonskid pads (for YST-SW015)
Main and rear speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436)
Center speaker
Subwoofer

UNPACKING Please check to make sure all listed items are included.

[4m]
[15m]
X 2
X 3
NX-430P
NX-C430
YST-SW015
X 2
<NS-P430>
X 3
<NS-P436>
X 4
<NS-P430>
X 5
<NS-P436>
SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW015
STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. HIGH CUT
50–150Hz
VOLUME
0–10
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
IMPORTANT:
THE WIRES IN 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.
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.
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To assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the speakers to rain or water.
To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not
place the speakers where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.
Avoid installing the speakers where foreign objects may fall onto
them and/or where they may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing. Do not place the following objects on top of the speakers:
Other components, as they might cause damage and/or discoloration on the surface of the speakers.
Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they might cause fire, damage to the speakers and/or personal injury.
Containers with liquid in them, as they might cause electric shock to the user and/or damage to the speakers.
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.
Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the turntable
can result in feedback.
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.
Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control on your
amplifier to a lower setting. Never allow your amplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise the speakers may be damaged.
When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than
the nominal input power of the speakers, care should be taken never to exceed the speakers’ maximum input.
Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents as
this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
Do not attempt to modify or fix the speakers. Contact qualified
YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason.
Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding
common operating errors before concluding that the speakers are faulty.
For YST-SW015
Do not operate this unit upside down. It may overheat, possibly
causing damage.
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 equipments. Never pull the wires themselves.
Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat will radiate
from the rear panel. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing spaces of at least 20 cm above, behind and on both sides of the unit to prevent fire or damage. Furthermore, do not position with the rear panel facing down on the floor or other surfaces.
When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation inside
this unit by allowing enough spaces around this unit or avoiding excess humidification. Condensation might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or electric shock.
CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit.
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-P430/NS-P436 Speaker Package.
Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper, a
tablecloth, a 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
completed.
The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified on
the rear panel. 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 lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug
when there is an electric storm.
Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may cause a
turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a case, move this unit away from the turntable.
This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are continuously
outputted at high volume level. For example, if 20 Hz–50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from electronic instruments, etc. are continuously outputted, or when the stylus of a turntable touches the surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent this unit from being damaged.
If you hear distorted noise (i.e. unnatural, intermittent “rapping” or
“hammering” sounds) coming from this unit, reduce the volume level. Extremely loud playing of a movie soundtrack’s low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this speaker system.
Vibration generated by super-bass frequencies may distort
images on a TV. In such a case, move this unit away from the TV set.
When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp
the plug; do not pull the cord.
When not planning to use this unit for a long period (i.e. vacation,
etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(For China, Korean and General models) The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110-120/220-240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz.
Standby mode If the POWER switch is set to the ON position and the AUTO STANDBY switch is set to the HIGH or LOW position, this unit turns into the standby mode when no signal is received by this unit for 7 to 8 minutes. In this state, this unit is designed to consume a very small quantity of power.
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
110V–120V 220V–240V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........ II
UNPACKING .................................................. IV
CAUTION ......................................................... 1
COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE .............. 2
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS ...................... 3
Placing the subwoofer ................................... 4
Placing the center speaker ............................. 4
Mounting the main/rear/center speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436)
on a wall ............................................................
5
Mounting the main/rear speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436) by using commercially available speaker
stands or brackets ............................................. 6
CONNECTIONS.............................................. 7
An example of basic connections .................... 7
How to connect speaker cables to the input
and output terminals of the speakers ............... 9
USING THE SUBWOOFER (YST-SW015) ... 10
Controls and their functions .......................... 10
Automatic power-switching functon ................. 11
Adjusting the subwoofer before use ................ 12
Frequency characteristics................................ 13
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO
TECHNOLOGY (for YST-SW015) ................ 14
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................. 15
SPECIFICATIONS .......................... Back Cover

COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE

<NX-430P>
2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system used for the main and rear speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436)
<NX-C430>
2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system used for the center speaker
<YST-SW015>
Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System with a built-in power amplifier
This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system.
The HIGH CUT control enables you to adjust the tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers.
The Automatic power-switching function saves you the trouble of pressing the STANDBY/ON button to turn the power on or turn it to the STANDBY mode.
The speaker package “NS-P430 and NS-P436” is designed for use in a multi-channel audio system such as a home theater system.
NS-P430 includes four NX-430P speaker systems, one NX­C430 speaker system and one YST-SW015 subwoofer system.
NS-P436 includes five NX-430P speaker systems, one NX­C430 speaker system and one YST-SW015 subwoofer system.
QD-Bass Technology
QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology uses square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to radiate the sound in four horizontal directions.
About this manual
• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the reason of the improvement in operativity ability, and others. In this case, the product has priority.
• Some of the illustrations and names of the package contents etc. written in this manual may differ from the actual products and the names written on the package etc.
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SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS

Before making connections, place all speakers in their respective positions. The positioning of the speakers is important because it controls the whole sound quality of this system. Place the speakers depending on your listening position by following the instructions below.
Speaker configuration
<NS-P430>
This speaker package employs a 6 speaker configuration: 2 main speakers, 2 rear speakers, a center speaker and a subwoofer. The main speakers emit main source sound. The rear speakers emit surround sounds, and the center speaker emits center sounds (dialog etc.). The subwoofer emits reinforcing low frequencies on your audio system.
<NS-P436>
This speaker package employs a 7 speaker configuration: 2 main speakers, 2 rear speakers, a center speaker, a rear center speaker and a subwoofer. The main speakers emit main source sound. The rear and rear center speakers emit surround sounds, and the center speaker emits center sounds (dialog etc.). The subwoofer emits reinforcing low frequencies on your audio system.
Note In this speaker package, the same speakers (NX-430P) are used for the main and rear speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436).
Placing speakers
Main speakers: On both sides of and at approximately
the same height as the TV set.
Rear speakers: Behind your listening position, facing
slightly inward. About 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) from the floor.
Center speaker: Precisely between the main speakers.
Rear center speaker (for NS-P436):
Precisely between the rear speakers.
Subwoofer: The position of the subwoofer is not so
critical because low bass tones are not highly directional. Refer to “Placing the subwoofer” on page 4 for a recommended positioning of the subwoofer.
Main L Center Main R
Rear L
Subwoofer
Rear R
Main L
Main R
Subwoofer
Center
Rear L
Rear R
TV-set
Rear center (for NS-P436)
Rear center (for NS-P436)
These speakers feature a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing them too close to a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move the speakers away from the TV set.
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