G (NS-P270 / NS-P276: NX-E270 + NX-C270 + SW-P270) OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Precautions 1 2 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, sources of heat, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of electrical humming (e.g., transformers and 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 expose the speakers 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 damage or discolor the surface of the speakers. ­ Burning objects (e.g., candles), as they might cause fire, damage to the speakers or personal injury. ­ Containers of liquid, as they might spill and cause electric shock to the user 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 is not liable for accidents caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control on your amplifier to 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 not to exceed the maximum input of the speakers. 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 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. 4 When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation inside this unit by allowing enough space around the unit and avoiding excess humidification. Condensation might cause fire, damage to the unit, and/or electric shock. Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. to avoid obstructing heat radiation. If the temperature inside the unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to the unit, or personal injury. Do not plug this unit into a wall outlet until all connections are complete. The voltage to be used must match that specified on the rear panel. Using this unit with a voltage higher than specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to the unit, and/or personal injury. YAMAHA is not responsible for damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified. Super-bass sound reproduced by this unit may cause a turntable to generate audio feedback. In this case, move the unit away from the turntable. This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are continuously output at high volume level. For example, if 20 Hz­50 Hz sine waves from a test disc or bass sounds from an electronic instrument, etc. are continuously output, or if a turntable stylus touches the surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent the unit from being damaged. If you hear distorted noise (i.e., unnatural, intermittent "rapping" or "hammering" sounds) from this unit, reduce the volume level. Extremely loud movie soundtrack low frequency, bass-heavy sounds, or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this unit. Vibration generated by super-bass sound may distort images on a TV. In this case, move the unit away from the TV set. When disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord. When you plan not to use this unit for a long period of time (i.e. vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily. 5 3 6 7 4 5 8 6 9 7 8 10 9 11 10 12 13 11 12 14 13 This unit features a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing it too close to a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set. 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 POWER. For SW-P270 1 2 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 equipment. Never pull the wires themselves. Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat radiates from the rear panel. Place the unit away from walls, allowing at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on both sides of the unit to prevent fire or damage. Furthermore, do not position the unit with the rear panel facing down on the floor or other surfaces. 3 i · VOLTAGE SELECTOR (For China, Korea, Asia 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. English Table of contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting up the speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Positioning the front and surround speakers (NX-E270) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Positioning the center speaker (NX-C270) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Positioning the subwoofer (SW-P270) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mounting the front and surround speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Basic connection example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting speaker cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting components and the subwoofer to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the subwoofer (SW-P270) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Pre-adjusting the subwoofer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology (on the SW-P270). . . . . . . . . 9 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Frequency characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 Introduction Thank you for choosing a YAMAHA NS-P270 or NS-P276 Home Cinema 5.1/6.1 Channel Speaker System. Each of these systems includes the following speakers: · NX-E270 The NX-E270 are full-range acoustic-suspension speakers. Each system includes two (2) front and two (2) surround speakers. In addition, the NS-P276 system includes an additional NX-E270 that serves as a surround back speaker. · NX-C270 The NX-C270 is a full-range acoustic-suspension center speaker. · SW-P270 The SW-P270 is a subwoofer that features a built-in power amplifier. It utilizes Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology to reproduce extremely high quality super-bass range sounds that add a rich, realistic dimension to your home theater. (Refer to page 9 for detailed information on Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology.) Package contents Please confirm that the following items are included in the package. Front and surround speakers (and surround back speaker in NS-P276) NX-E270 Speaker cables [4 m] [10 m] X 4 X 5 X3 X 2 X 3 Fasteners (for NX-C270) Subwoofer cable Center speaker NX-C270 X2 Subwoofer SW-P270 Non-skid pads [1 set, 8 pcs] (for NX-E270) Non-skid pads [1 set, 4 pcs] (for SW-P270) X2 X3 2 Setting up 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 below. The position of the subwoofer is not as critical as the position of the other speakers because low bass tones are not highly directional. Refer to "Positioning the subwoofer (SW-P270)" on page 4 for more information. English Positioning the front and surround speakers (NX-E270) Non-skid pad Note: These speakers are magnetically shielded. However, if you place them too close to a TV, they may impair picture color. In this case, move the speakers further away from the TV. Front speakers: Place the two front speakers on the left and right sides of the TV, at approximately the same height as the TV, facing directly forward. Surround speakers: Place the left and right surround speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inward, about 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor. Front R TV-set Front L Center Subwoofer Surround R Surround back speaker (for NS-P276 systems only): Position the surround back speaker behind your listening position, precisely between the surround speakers, about 1.8 m (approx. 6 feet) above the floor. Surround back (for NS-P276) Surround L You can set the front, surround, and surround back speakers on tables or other supports, or mount them on a wall or speaker stand. (For more information, see "Mounting the front and surround speakers" on page 5.) Non-skid pads: When placing the speakers on a flat surface, attach the included non-skid pads to the corners of the speaker bottoms, as shown above. The non-skid pads will prevent the speakers from sliding. 3 Positioning the center speaker (NX-C270) Place the center speaker precisely between the front speakers, facing directly forward. You can place the center speaker on top of a TV (if the top of the TV is flat), on the floor beneath the TV, or in an entertainment center. Be sure to place the speaker in a stable location. When placing the speaker on top of a TV rack, etc., to prevent the speaker from falling, attach the provided fasteners at two points on the bottom of the speaker and on top of the TV, as illustrated below. Positioning the subwoofer (SW-P270) It is recommended to place it on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. A.) The placement shown in fig. B is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may lessen because the sound from it and the sound reflected by the wall may cancel out each other. To prevent this from happening, face the subwoofer system at an angle as in fig. A. Note: There may be a case that you cannot obtain enough super-bass sounds from the subwoofer when listening in the center of the room. This is because "standing waves" have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to the wall. It also may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by placing bookshelves etc. along the walls. Peel off the seal. A B : Subwoofer : Front speaker Cautions: · Do not place the center speaker on a TV that has a top surface area smaller than the speaker bottom. Otherwise, the speaker may fall and cause injury. · Do not place the center speaker on a TV that has a slanted or inclined top. · Do not touch the adhesive surface of a fastener after you peel off the seal, as this will weaken the adhesive strength of the fastener. · Thoroughly wipe to clean the surface where the fastener is to be applied. Note that adhesive strength will be weakened if the surface is dirty, oily or wet. Weakened adhesive may cause the center speaker to fall. Non-skid pads: Place the included non-skid pads at the four corners of the bottom of the subwoofer ...