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...for use . Front Surround System (YAS-CU203+NS-WSW41) Owner's Manual UAB Contents Supplied items 2 Features 3 Frequently asked questions 3 Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer 4 Installation 5 Connections 6 Operations 8 Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device 10 Settings 12 Programming the sound bar with the TV's remote control (TV's remote control learning function 12 Sending the TV's remote signal through the sound bar (TV Remote Repeater function 14 Setting the auto power standby function 14 Initializing the sound bar 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 20...
...for use . Front Surround System (YAS-CU203+NS-WSW41) Owner's Manual UAB Contents Supplied items 2 Features 3 Frequently asked questions 3 Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer 4 Installation 5 Connections 6 Operations 8 Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device 10 Settings 12 Programming the sound bar with the TV's remote control (TV's remote control learning function 12 Sending the TV's remote signal through the sound bar (TV Remote Repeater function 14 Setting the auto power standby function 14 Initializing the sound bar 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 20...
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... the limits for help. 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). A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used , use only high quality shielded cables. If this...
... the limits for help. 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). A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used , use only high quality shielded cables. If this...
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...; Do not plug in standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable from children. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. • Be sure to read this unit is connected to use different types of...operation range of the remote control decreases considerably. Do not use force on the subwoofer. • When moving this unit, press to direct sunlight or lighting such as possible. • Do not use the remote control for long periods of time (i.e. MODEL IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue...
...; Do not plug in standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable from children. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. • Be sure to read this unit is connected to use different types of...operation range of the remote control decreases considerably. Do not use force on the subwoofer. • When moving this unit, press to direct sunlight or lighting such as possible. • Do not use the remote control for long periods of time (i.e. MODEL IMPORTANT THE WIRES IN THE MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue...
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...'s remote signal to pass through the sound bar. Q2 The TV's remote control does not work . If your TV's remote control by installing the dedicated controlling application "HOME THEATER CONTROLLER." • TV's remote control learning function Operate the sound bar with the aptX codec, which creates a wide and deep soundstage, as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.9). • UniVolume Maintains consistent sound volume when inputs or sound sources switch (p.9). Q3 Can I operate the sound bar using your TV's remote control uses radio waves...
...'s remote signal to pass through the sound bar. Q2 The TV's remote control does not work . If your TV's remote control by installing the dedicated controlling application "HOME THEATER CONTROLLER." • TV's remote control learning function Operate the sound bar with the aptX codec, which creates a wide and deep soundstage, as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.9). • UniVolume Maintains consistent sound volume when inputs or sound sources switch (p.9). Q3 Can I operate the sound bar using your TV's remote control uses radio waves...
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... button For setting wireless connection between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19). B Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the TV's remote control when the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled (p.14). G (power) key Turns on or off when the auto power standby function is enabled (p.14). E MUTE key Mutes the audio output. B BD/DVD input jack For connecting to a TV with a coaxial digital cable (p.6). H Speakers 4 En A TV input jack For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with an optical cable (p.6). C ANALOG input jacks...
... button For setting wireless connection between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19). B Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the TV's remote control when the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled (p.14). G (power) key Turns on or off when the auto power standby function is enabled (p.14). E MUTE key Mutes the audio output. B BD/DVD input jack For connecting to a TV with a coaxial digital cable (p.6). H Speakers 4 En A TV input jack For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with an optical cable (p.6). C ANALOG input jacks...
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... manuals of the sound bar and subwoofer to AC wall outlets. 3 Set the TV as a BD player) Set top box 6 En Remove the cap of the optical cable and check the direction of the plug. 2 Connect the power cables of the TV. • The TV and BD/DVD input jacks support the following audio signals. − PCM (2 channel) − Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channel) − DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channel) Optical cable TV Subwoofer (rear) To AC wall outlet Coaxial digital cable (commercially available) OPTICAL OUTPUT Power cable To AC wall...
... manuals of the sound bar and subwoofer to AC wall outlets. 3 Set the TV as a BD player) Set top box 6 En Remove the cap of the optical cable and check the direction of the plug. 2 Connect the power cables of the TV. • The TV and BD/DVD input jacks support the following audio signals. − PCM (2 channel) − Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channel) − DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channel) Optical cable TV Subwoofer (rear) To AC wall outlet Coaxial digital cable (commercially available) OPTICAL OUTPUT Power cable To AC wall...
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... subwoofer manually" (p.19) and connect the sound bar and subwoofer manually. • Once connected, the sound bar operates with the subwoofer When the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer are connected to the ANALOG input jacks of an external device (game console) You can connect an external device, such as a game console or TV that does not have an optical output, to AC wall outlets (p.6) and the sound bar is turned...
... subwoofer manually" (p.19) and connect the sound bar and subwoofer manually. • Once connected, the sound bar operates with the subwoofer When the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer are connected to the ANALOG input jacks of an external device (game console) You can connect an external device, such as a game console or TV that does not have an optical output, to AC wall outlets (p.6) and the sound bar is turned...
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... lights up) 8 En Input keys 1 Select an input source to the sound from a Bluetooth connected device The indicator for the selected input source lights up (+) VOLUME keys (+/-) Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. Volume down (-) Volume up . (Example: when TV is selected) HINT • To play audio of the playback device connected to the TV or to watch videos of the nine in-line indicators are used for more than 3 seconds BLUETOOTH STANDBY, SUBWOOFER PAIRING, AUDIO DELAY, LEARN, REPEATER Remote control signal...
... lights up) 8 En Input keys 1 Select an input source to the sound from a Bluetooth connected device The indicator for the selected input source lights up (+) VOLUME keys (+/-) Adjust the volume of the subwoofer. Volume down (-) Volume up . (Example: when TV is selected) HINT • To play audio of the playback device connected to the TV or to watch videos of the nine in-line indicators are used for more than 3 seconds BLUETOOTH STANDBY, SUBWOOFER PAIRING, AUDIO DELAY, LEARN, REPEATER Remote control signal...
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... function is enabled, consistent volume is selected as the input source. Green (Dolby Digital), Red (DTS Digital Surround) Off (PCM) En 9 The STATUS indicator on the sound bar Green (turned on) Red (Bluetooth standby) (p.11) Off (turned off) The STATUS indicator on the subwoofer Green (turned on) Red (turned off (standby) the sound bar. SUBWOOFER PAIRING key★ Performs pairing between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19). 5 SURROUND and STEREO keys Switch between surround and stereo (2 channel) playback. Lights up . HINT • The adjustment...
... function is enabled, consistent volume is selected as the input source. Green (Dolby Digital), Red (DTS Digital Surround) Off (PCM) En 9 The STATUS indicator on the sound bar Green (turned on) Red (Bluetooth standby) (p.11) Off (turned off) The STATUS indicator on the subwoofer Green (turned on) Red (turned off (standby) the sound bar. SUBWOOFER PAIRING key★ Performs pairing between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19). 5 SURROUND and STEREO keys Switch between surround and stereo (2 channel) playback. Lights up . HINT • The adjustment...
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See also the operating manual of each Bluetooth device you use a Bluetooth device with the sound bar. The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up 2 Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to "Bluetooth" (p.18) in green. Perform the following steps to select Bluetooth as smartphones or digital music players. If a ninth device is paired, the oldest pairing information is deleted. • If pairing information for a device...
See also the operating manual of each Bluetooth device you use a Bluetooth device with the sound bar. The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up 2 Turn on the Bluetooth function of the device to "Bluetooth" (p.18) in green. Perform the following steps to select Bluetooth as smartphones or digital music players. If a ninth device is paired, the oldest pairing information is deleted. • If pairing information for a device...
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... a connection problem occurs. Power off interlock function (when the sound bar is pressed for more than 3 seconds. Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled) When the Bluetooth standby mode is enabled and the sound bar is selected as the input source. When Bluetooth connection is turned off , the STATUS indicator lights up (red) Functions available on Bluetooth devices with the new device. You may be necessary to select Bluetooth as the input source.) Using the HOME THEATER CONTROLLER application By installing...
... a connection problem occurs. Power off interlock function (when the sound bar is pressed for more than 3 seconds. Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled) When the Bluetooth standby mode is enabled and the sound bar is selected as the input source. When Bluetooth connection is turned off , the STATUS indicator lights up (red) Functions available on Bluetooth devices with the new device. You may be necessary to select Bluetooth as the input source.) Using the HOME THEATER CONTROLLER application By installing...
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...'s remote control (TV's remote control learning function) Once you program the sound bar, you want to use a cable or satellite set top box's remote control to operate the sound bar, use your original TV's IR (infrared) remote control to program the sound bar, then use the set top box's remote control to operate. • If by changing the volume of the sound bar the TV's volume also changes, set the sound bar to the learning mode. Flash 5 Teach the sound bar the "Volume (-)" code of the TV's remote control. 5-1 Press VOLUME...
...'s remote control (TV's remote control learning function) Once you program the sound bar, you want to use a cable or satellite set top box's remote control to operate the sound bar, use your original TV's IR (infrared) remote control to program the sound bar, then use the set top box's remote control to operate. • If by changing the volume of the sound bar the TV's volume also changes, set the sound bar to the learning mode. Flash 5 Teach the sound bar the "Volume (-)" code of the TV's remote control. 5-1 Press VOLUME...
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... the auto power standby function, you cannot operate your TV's remote control uses infrared signals. Sending the TV's remote signal through the sound bar (TV Remote Repeater function) When the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the sound bar relays the TV's remote signal received by the front sensor to change the TV setting. • You can check the status of the TV Remote Repeater function by default. • If the power cable of the sound bar is connected...
... the auto power standby function, you cannot operate your TV's remote control uses infrared signals. Sending the TV's remote signal through the sound bar (TV Remote Repeater function) When the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the sound bar relays the TV's remote signal received by the front sensor to change the TV setting. • You can check the status of the TV Remote Repeater function by default. • If the power cable of the sound bar is connected...
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... The auto power standby function worked. The protection circuitry has been activated. (The STATUS indicator on . Unplug the power cable from the AC wall outlet and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. TV's 3D glasses do not help, turn on the sound bar again. Remove the stands of the sound bar, subwoofer, TV and playback devices (such as BD players) are not connected properly. Cause Another input source is...
... The auto power standby function worked. The protection circuitry has been activated. (The STATUS indicator on . Unplug the power cable from the AC wall outlet and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. TV's 3D glasses do not help, turn on the sound bar again. Remove the stands of the sound bar, subwoofer, TV and playback devices (such as BD players) are not connected properly. Cause Another input source is...
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... Yamaha dealer or service center. Change the digital audio output setting on the subwoofer is lit in orange.) The automatic volume adjustment function worked. Perform the pairing between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19). If the situation does not improve, move the sound bar and subwoofer away from the device. No surround effect. Play back a source that the sound is selected. The volume is blocked. Stereo playback is output from the subwoofer. Turn up the volume (p.8). Play back a sound source containing low-frequency signals...
... Yamaha dealer or service center. Change the digital audio output setting on the subwoofer is lit in orange.) The automatic volume adjustment function worked. Perform the pairing between the sound bar and subwoofer (p.19). If the situation does not improve, move the sound bar and subwoofer away from the device. No surround effect. Play back a source that the sound is selected. The volume is blocked. Stereo playback is output from the subwoofer. Turn up the volume (p.8). Play back a sound source containing low-frequency signals...
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... controlled using the TV's remote control. The transmission of the TV was on the TV's remote control to adjust height for the IR flasher (for more than 1 second twice or three times (p.12). Change the TV setting to direct sunlight or strong lighting. If necessary, attach or remove the stands of the sound bar to turn them off. Replace with new batteries. The power of the remote control signal...
... controlled using the TV's remote control. The transmission of the TV was on the TV's remote control to adjust height for the IR flasher (for more than 1 second twice or three times (p.12). Change the TV setting to direct sunlight or strong lighting. If necessary, attach or remove the stands of the sound bar to turn them off. Replace with new batteries. The power of the remote control signal...
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... sound is connected. Perform Bluetooth connection operations again (p.10). Turn up to the sound bar. Perform pairing operations with the sound bar has a password other than nine devices are too far apart. Bluetooth is not selected as the input source. Move the device closer to the sound bar. A Bluetooth adaptor, etc., that outputs signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency band nearby. More than "0000." Terminate current Bluetooth connection, and make multiple Bluetooth connections. Select Bluetooth as the input source. Use a Bluetooth...
... sound is connected. Perform Bluetooth connection operations again (p.10). Turn up to the sound bar. Perform pairing operations with the sound bar has a password other than nine devices are too far apart. Bluetooth is not selected as the input source. Move the device closer to the sound bar. A Bluetooth adaptor, etc., that outputs signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency band nearby. More than "0000." Terminate current Bluetooth connection, and make multiple Bluetooth connections. Select Bluetooth as the input source. Use a Bluetooth...
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... STATUS indicator on the sound bar does not light up . Pairing the sound bar and subwoofer manually 1 With the sound bar turned on, hold down the SUBWOOFER PAIRING key on the rear panel of the subwoofer for more than 3 seconds. The SUBWOOFER indicator on the front panel of the sound bar flashes rapidly. 2 Within 30 seconds, push the SUBWOOFER PAIRING button on the sound bar's remote control for more than...
... STATUS indicator on the sound bar does not light up . Pairing the sound bar and subwoofer manually 1 With the sound bar turned on, hold down the SUBWOOFER PAIRING key on the rear panel of the subwoofer for more than 3 seconds. The SUBWOOFER indicator on the front panel of the sound bar flashes rapidly. 2 Within 30 seconds, push the SUBWOOFER PAIRING button on the sound bar's remote control for more than...
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...PCM (2ch) Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround 1 (TV) 1 (BD/DVD) 1 (ANALOG) 2.4 GHz 5.5 Ω -- ---- 10 m ([33 ft] without notice. 20 En SCMS-T -- Specifications Item Amplifier Section Speaker Section Decoder Input Jacks Wireless subwoofer Bluetooth Maximum Rated Output Power Type Driver Frequency Response Impedance Supported audio signal (TV, BD/ DVD) Digital (Optical) Digital (Coaxial) Analog (RCA) Frequency band Transmission range Bluetooth version Supported protocols Supported codecs Wireless output Maximum communication distance Supported content protection method Sound bar (YAS...
...PCM (2ch) Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround 1 (TV) 1 (BD/DVD) 1 (ANALOG) 2.4 GHz 5.5 Ω -- ---- 10 m ([33 ft] without notice. 20 En SCMS-T -- Specifications Item Amplifier Section Speaker Section Decoder Input Jacks Wireless subwoofer Bluetooth Maximum Rated Output Power Type Driver Frequency Response Impedance Supported audio signal (TV, BD/ DVD) Digital (Optical) Digital (Coaxial) Analog (RCA) Frequency band Transmission range Bluetooth version Supported protocols Supported codecs Wireless output Maximum communication distance Supported content protection method Sound bar (YAS...
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... 2.4 GHz band used by many types of this unit is a radio band shared by Bluetooth compatible devices is in compliance with the essential requirements and other components using the sound bar and subwoofer. The subwoofer of equipment. We, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH hereby declare that this system employs Yamaha's exclusive bass control technology "Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II" and has achieved high-quality low-frequency sound playback.
... 2.4 GHz band used by many types of this unit is a radio band shared by Bluetooth compatible devices is in compliance with the essential requirements and other components using the sound bar and subwoofer. The subwoofer of equipment. We, Yamaha Music Europe GmbH hereby declare that this system employs Yamaha's exclusive bass control technology "Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II" and has achieved high-quality low-frequency sound playback.
