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 USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION USEFUL OPERATION 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 ......................................
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 (U.S.A.
Getting started INTRODUCTION Controls and functions ■ Front panel of the subwoofer integrated receiver 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 3 INPUT Selects an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 14) 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) 4 VOLUME –/+ Controls the volume of the system.
Getting started ■ Front panel display of the subwoofer integrated receiver 1 2 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.
Getting started 1 Input buttons Select an input source you want to listen to. (☞ P. 14) Infrared signal transmitter 2 MEMORY, TUNING / , PRESET INFO Control an FM tuner. (☞ P. 16) B 2 3 A 5 7 (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.
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 Example 2: Mounting the speaker on the wall 2 1 2 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.
Placing ■ 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: 7 to 9 mm (1/4” to 3/8”)). You can also use the screw holes on the rear of the speaker for installing the speaker using a commercially available rack etc.
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. Overview Follow the procedure below to connect the subwoofer integrated receiver and the external components. Indoor FM antenna (supplied) y 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.
Connection Connecting a TV If a DVD player, etc., is connected to one of the HDMI IN jacks, connect your TV or video monitor (projector, etc.) to the HDMI OUT jack of the subwoofer integrated receiver. To output the sound of a TV from this system, you can select optical digital input and connect to digital output jack. PREPARATION TV Signal flow y For analog connection, you need to connect an audio cable to the analog input terminal.
BASIC OPERATION Basic playback operation Once you have finished all cable connections and remote control operation, follow the procedure below to start basic playback operation. 1 2 2 Press one of the input buttons to select an input source. 3 Start playback on the selected external component. For information on the external component, refer to the instruction manual for the product. 4 Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the volume level. y To turn off the volume temporarily, press MUTE.
Enjoying sound modes STEREO MODE SURROUND MODE Surround mode UNIVOLUME Stereo mode An extended sound is achieved for a 2 channel source such as a CD player. Press SURROUND MODE to set surround mode. Press STEREO MODE to enter extended stereo mode. Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly until desired mode appears in the front panel display. Each time you press STEREO MODE, the function is turned on (EXTENDED STEREO) and off (STEREO) alternately.
Listening to FM broadcasts Basic tuning operation FM INFO Sets the input to FM. Selects the information displayed in the front panel display. MEMORY PRESET Stores preset stations manually. TUNING / Select the preset FM stations. / Cursor in OPTION menu Press to change the frequency by 1 step, or press and hold to search stations automatically. RETURN OPTION Returns to the previous menu or cancels the operation. Enters OPTION menu when the input is set to FM.
Listening to FM broadcasts ■ Manual station preset Use this feature to preset your desired station manually. 1 Tune into a radio station you want to preset. 2 Press MEMORY. “MANUAL PRESET” appears in the front panel display, followed soon by the preset number to which the station will be registered. y By pressing down MEMORY for more than 2 seconds. The station is registered to the lowest empty preset number or a preset number one higher than the last preset number.
Using optional equipment This system is equipped with a DOCK terminal, which allows you to connect a Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) or a Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver (such as YBA-10, sold separately) to enjoy music contents stored in your Bluetooth component (such as a portable music player or computer equipped with Bluetooth transmitter, etc.). Connect this equipment to the DOCK terminal of the subwoofer integrated receiver using its dedicated cable.
Using optional equipment Using Bluetooth™ components ■ Pairing About “Pairing” Pairing must be performed before using a Bluetooth component with the Yamaha Bluetooth wireless audio receiver connected to the system for the first time or if the registered pairing data has been deleted. “Pairing” refers to the operation of registering a Bluetooth component for Bluetooth communications. y To ensure security, a time limit of 8 minutes is set for the pairing operation.
USEFUL OPERATION Setup menu Overview ■ Setup menu list Item Description of function Page 1: SW LEVEL Adjusting the volume balance during playback ☞ P. 21 Adjusting high/low frequency sound (tone control) ☞ P. 21 6: AUDIO DELAY Adjusting the audio delay ☞ P. 21 7: HDMI AUDIO Setting the audio output ☞ P. 21 8: HDMI CONTROL Switching on/off the HDMI control function ☞ P. 21 9: DISPLAY MODE Changing the brightness of the front panel display ☞ P.
Setup menu Adjusting the volume balance during playback You can adjust the volume balance of the virtual speakers and subwoofer. Parameter “SW LEVEL”: Adjusts the output level of the subwoofer channel. “CENTER LEVEL”: Adjusts the output level of the center speaker channel. “SUR. LEVEL”: Adjusts the output level of the surround/surround back virtual speaker channels. Adjustable range –6 to +6 (Default setting: 0) y • You can also adjust the output level of the subwoofer by pressing SUBWOOFER +/–.
Setup menu Changing the brightness of the front panel display Setting the distance between the speakers You can change the brightness of the front panel display. You can also turn off the front panel display to view a movie in a darker environment. Select a parameter suited for the distance between the front left and right speakers, to obtain the most suitable surround effect. The brightness of the front panel changes as follows.
Setup menu Using the HDMI™ control function You can operate the following functions of this system with the remote control of your TV when the TV (HDMI control function supported) is connected to the HDMI OUT jack of this system. • Turning this system on or to standby mode (conjunction with TV) • Adjusting the volume • Selecting a device to reproduce TV sounds (this unit or TV) y disc or DVD player) as the input source of this system to check the video input.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Additional information Troubleshooting If there is any problem with the system, check the following items. If you cannot solve a problem with the following remedies, or if the problem is not listed below, turn off and unplug the system, and then consult your nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or Service Center. Solution See page The power cable may be connected improperly. Make sure the power cable is plugged into the outlet firmly. 12 A speaker cable may be shorted.
Additional information Problem The system settings change automatically. The remote control does not operate the system. Cause Solution When “HDMI CONTROL” is set to “ON”, operations of the TV (for example, changing channels, etc.) may change the system settings, such as the surround mode. Set “HDMI CONTROL” to “OFF” or set the system again by using its remote control. The system may be outside the remote control operation range.
Additional information ■ iPod Status message Unknown iPod Cause The iPod being used is not supported by this system. iPod connected Your iPod is properly stationed in the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this system, and the connection between your iPod and this system is completed. Disconnected Your iPod was removed from the Yamaha iPod universal dock (such as YDS-11, sold separately) connected to the DOCK terminal of this system.
Additional information Glossary ■ AIR SURROUND XTREME ■ Channel (ch) This system employs new technologies and algorithms that make it possible to achieve 7-channel surround sound with only front speakers, and without using wall reflections. A channel is an audio type that has been divided based on range and other characteristics. Ex. 7.
Additional information ■ Dolby Pro Logic II ■ x.v.Color It is an improved matrix decoding technology that provides better spatiality and directionality on Dolby Surround programmed material; provides a convincing three-dimensional sound field on conventional stereo music recordings; and is ideally suited to bring the surround experience to automotive sound.
Additional information Specifications ■ SR-300 GENERAL AUDIO SECTION • Power Supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] .......... AC120 V, 60 Hz [Other models] .................... AC220-240 V, 50/60 Hz • Power Consumption...........................................35 W • Standby Power Consumption [U.S.A. and Canada models] ............. less than 0.4 W [Other models] ................................... less than 0.5 W • Dimensions (W × H × D) .........435 × 151 × 361 mm (17-1/8 × 6 × 14-1/4 in) • Weight........
Additional information Available signal information ■ HDMI signal compatibility Audio signals Audio signal types Audio signal formats Compatible media 2ch Linear PCM 2ch, 32-96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit CD, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, etc. Multi-ch Linear PCM 8ch, 32-96 kHz, 16/20/24 bit DVD-Audio, Blu-ray disc, HD DVD, etc. Bitstream Dolby Digital, DTS DVD-Video, etc. y • Refer to the supplied instruction manuals of the input source component, and set the component appropriately.
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