AB (NS-F40 + NS-C40 + NS-B40 + NS-SW40) SPEAKER PACKAGE OWNER'S MANUAL
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.
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 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.
Package contents • Make sure that all parts are included in the package. • Pay attention not to drop the bases when you take them out of the box. Subwoofer (NS-SW40) x1 Front speaker (NS-F40) x2 Top Surround speaker (NS-B40) x2 Bottom Center speaker (NS-C40) x1 Base Non-skid pads (24 pcs.) x1 For the center and surround speakers. (Including 12 spare non-skid pads.) When placing the speakers on a flat surface, affix the included non-skid pads to the corners of the speaker undersides, as shown.
Assembling the front speakers 1 1 Projection Base Base 1 Bottom (Front side) This notch must face in the same direction as the rear panel. Base Hint As shown in the illustration, you can use the packing polystyrene foam to support the Bottom. Bottom Bottom (Front side) Bottom (Front side) Attach the Base to the Bottom. 1 Insert the three projections on the Base into the three holes on the lower end surface of the Bottom.
Installing the speakers Before you connect the speakers, place each speaker in its respective location. Speaker positioning is very important as it affects the overall sound quality of the system. Place the speakers in locations that will optimize the sound quality at your listening position. Refer to the illustration. Installing the subwoofer Place the subwoofer on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker, as shown in A and B.
Connecting the speakers Warning Wall/wall support NS-B40 0.59 kg (1.30 lbs.) • Do not mount the speakers on thin plywood or on a wall with a soft surface material. Otherwise, the screws may pull out of the surface and the speakers may fall, possibly damaging the speakers or causing personal injury. • Do not affix the speakers to a wall using nails, adhesives, or unstable hardware. Long-term use and vibration may cause the speakers to fall.
Connecting the speakers ■ Preparing the speaker cables ■ For the front speakers Once you’ve positioned the speakers, you’ll need to cut the 24.5-meter (80 ft.) speaker cable to make five cables for connecting the two front speakers, center speaker, and the two surround speakers. 1 1 Cut the included speaker cable to suitable lengths for the front, center, and surround speakers. You need five cables. 2 Remove about 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from the end of each speaker cable.
Using the Subwoofer Caution • To move the front speaker to another location, grasp both the Base and Bottom. • If a cable comes off a notch, affix the cable into the notch using adhesive tape. • Make sure that children do not lean on the speaker. Otherwise, it may tip over, possibly resulting in personal injury. In your AV receiver’s speaker size settings, specify small (or “S”) for all of the NS-PA40 speakers.
Troubleshooting ■ Front speakers (NS-F40), center speaker (NS-C40) and surround speakers (NS-B40) Issue Possible cause Remedy There’s no sound. The speaker cables are not connected properly. Make sure the speaker cables are connected properly. The sound is very quiet. The speaker cables are not connected properly. Make sure the speaker cables are connected properly: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/ EC.
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