Owner's Manual
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... employed AUTO POWER ON/OFF switch saves you for SW-P40 16 Specifications 17 3 CONTENTS Supplied accessories 2 Profile of This System 3 Caution 4 Setting up the speakers 5 Connections 8 Using the subwoofer (SW-P40 12 Controls and their functions 12 Adjustment before using the subwoofer .....13 Active Servo Technology 15 Troubleshooting (for selecting this unit on or in the standby mode. English Thank you the trouble of pressing the POWER switch when turning this YAMAHA NS-P400 Speaker...
... employed AUTO POWER ON/OFF switch saves you for SW-P40 16 Specifications 17 3 CONTENTS Supplied accessories 2 Profile of This System 3 Caution 4 Setting up the speakers 5 Connections 8 Using the subwoofer (SW-P40 12 Controls and their functions 12 Adjustment before using the subwoofer .....13 Active Servo Technology 15 Troubleshooting (for selecting this unit on or in the standby mode. English Thank you the trouble of pressing the POWER switch when turning this YAMAHA NS-P400 Speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... the turntable can damage this unit, reduce the volume level. Stable placement will radiate from the wall outlet. q When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than the nominal input power of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the rear panel. near a TV set . If something drops into "clipping". Never pull the wire itself is not disconnected from warping or discoloring, do...
... the turntable can damage this unit, reduce the volume level. Stable placement will radiate from the wall outlet. q When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than the nominal input power of time (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the rear panel. near a TV set . If something drops into "clipping". Never pull the wire itself is not disconnected from warping or discoloring, do...
Owner's Manual
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The subwoofer is for the center sounds (dialog etc.). Effect speakers: Behind your audio system. Center speaker: Precisely between the main speakers. English SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS Before you make connections, place all speakers in almost the same height as the TV. Main L Center Main R Subwoofer Effect L Effect R Placing speakers Main speakers: On both sides of your listening position by following instructions on the basis of the TV and...
The subwoofer is for the center sounds (dialog etc.). Effect speakers: Behind your audio system. Center speaker: Precisely between the main speakers. English SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS Before you make connections, place all speakers in almost the same height as the TV. Main L Center Main R Subwoofer Effect L Effect R Placing speakers Main speakers: On both sides of your listening position by following instructions on the basis of the TV and...
Owner's Manual
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.... along the walls. A . This is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from it and the sound reflected by placing bookshelves etc. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to the wall. s Placing the subwoofer A B ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) It is recommended to place the subwoofer on the bottom of the subwoofer to prevent the subwoofer moving due to...
.... along the walls. A . This is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from it and the sound reflected by placing bookshelves etc. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to the wall. s Placing the subwoofer A B ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) It is recommended to place the subwoofer on the bottom of the subwoofer to prevent the subwoofer moving due to...
Owner's Manual
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...firm wall or wall support as the screws may cause them on TV picture. To mount the effect speakers on a wall The speakers can be mounted on a wall by using the holes provided on the protruding screws. * Make sure that the screws are caught by a narrow part of...speaker. TV set Velcro strip Screen 1 2 7 Holes Diam. 4 - 5mm 40mm Min. 12mm 2mm Tapping screw (Available at two points on the type of TV or the placement of the speaker. English s Mounting the effect speakers Mount the effect speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor directly, or hang them to the wall...
...firm wall or wall support as the screws may cause them on TV picture. To mount the effect speakers on a wall The speakers can be mounted on a wall by using the holes provided on the protruding screws. * Make sure that the screws are caught by a narrow part of...speaker. TV set Velcro strip Screen 1 2 7 Holes Diam. 4 - 5mm 40mm Min. 12mm 2mm Tapping screw (Available at two points on the type of TV or the placement of the speaker. English s Mounting the effect speakers Mount the effect speakers on a shelf, rack or on the floor directly, or hang them to the wall...
Owner's Manual
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... the speakers using the other ways depending on both sets of amplifier. Also, refer to this connecting way, make the amplifier output signals from both components using one speaker to the left (marked L) terminals of your amplifier with reversed polarity, the sound will be connected to the owner's manual for details. 8 Effect speaker Right Center speaker Effect speaker Left Amplifier REAR SINGLE REAR CENTER REAR A B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. Connect the (-) terminals on the type of main speaker output...
... the speakers using the other ways depending on both sets of amplifier. Also, refer to this connecting way, make the amplifier output signals from both components using one speaker to the left (marked L) terminals of your amplifier with reversed polarity, the sound will be connected to the owner's manual for details. 8 Effect speaker Right Center speaker Effect speaker Left Amplifier REAR SINGLE REAR CENTER REAR A B MAIN CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. Connect the (-) terminals on the type of main speaker output...
Owner's Manual
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... connect speaker cords to the input terminals of the connection by tugging lightly on the terminal down, as shown in the figure. Insert the bare wire end properly into the corresponding terminal. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the terminal hole. [Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") insulation from the speaker cord.] Remove your finger from the tab to allow it to Connect: Red...
... connect speaker cords to the input terminals of the connection by tugging lightly on the terminal down, as shown in the figure. Insert the bare wire end properly into the corresponding terminal. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the terminal hole. [Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") insulation from the speaker cord.] Remove your finger from the tab to allow it to Connect: Red...
Owner's Manual
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If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers. Main speaker Right Main speaker Left Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO POWER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 ON OFF OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO POWER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 ON OFF To AC outlet Amplifier 10
If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers. Main speaker Right Main speaker Left Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO POWER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 ON OFF OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO POWER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 ON OFF To AC outlet Amplifier 10
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... INPUT2 AUTO POWER ON OFF Left To AC outlet Amplifier LOW PASS (SUBWOOFER) PRE OUT (SPLIT, SUBWOOFER) Main speaker Pin plug cords Right Notes • When connected to line output terminals of the amplifier, other speakers should not be connected to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. • Amplifier line output terminals are generally labeled PRE OUT or SUBWOOFER OUT. * For PRE OUT terminal connection, the amplifier must possess at least two sets...
... INPUT2 AUTO POWER ON OFF Left To AC outlet Amplifier LOW PASS (SUBWOOFER) PRE OUT (SPLIT, SUBWOOFER) Main speaker Pin plug cords Right Notes • When connected to line output terminals of the amplifier, other speakers should not be connected to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. • Amplifier line output terminals are generally labeled PRE OUT or SUBWOOFER OUT. * For PRE OUT terminal connection, the amplifier must possess at least two sets...
Owner's Manual
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... used for several minutes. USING THE SUBWOOFER (SW-P40) CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Rear panel 1 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO POWER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 2 ON OFF 34 Side panel POWER VOLUME 0 I0 HIGH CUT 50Hz I50Hz 5 6 7 8 1 OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals Can be a case that the power turns on , the POWER indicator over the POWER switch lights up. 7 VOLUME control Adjusts the volume level. 8 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high frequency cut off point. When this unit's automatic power ON/OFF function operates...
... used for several minutes. USING THE SUBWOOFER (SW-P40) CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Rear panel 1 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO POWER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 2 ON OFF 34 Side panel POWER VOLUME 0 I0 HIGH CUT 50Hz I50Hz 5 6 7 8 1 OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals Can be a case that the power turns on , the POWER indicator over the POWER switch lights up. 7 VOLUME control Adjusts the volume level. 8 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high frequency cut off point. When this unit's automatic power ON/OFF function operates...
Owner's Manual
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... of your whole sound system by following the procedures shown below. Notes • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. Side panel POWER VOLUME 0 I0 HIGH CUT 50Hz I50Hz 1, 4 5 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum. 2 Turn on the power supply to all the components. 3 Play any source and adjust the amplifier's volume control to the desired listening level. 4 Turn up the VOLUME control gradually to adjust the volume balance between...
... of your whole sound system by following the procedures shown below. Notes • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. Side panel POWER VOLUME 0 I0 HIGH CUT 50Hz I50Hz 1, 4 5 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum. 2 Turn on the power supply to all the components. 3 Play any source and adjust the amplifier's volume control to the desired listening level. 4 Turn up the VOLUME control gradually to adjust the volume balance between...
Owner's Manual
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Following figures show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer (SW-P40) • When combined with NS-M40. Frequency characteristics of the VOLUME control and the HIGH CUT control should be changed depending on the room size, the distance from the subwoofer to the main speakers, sources, etc. s FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS Adjustment of this subwoofer is combined with NS-M40 VOLUME 0 I0 HIGH CUT...
Following figures show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer (SW-P40) • When combined with NS-M40. Frequency characteristics of the VOLUME control and the HIGH CUT control should be changed depending on the room size, the distance from the subwoofer to the main speakers, sources, etc. s FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS Adjustment of this subwoofer is combined with NS-M40 VOLUME 0 I0 HIGH CUT...
Owner's Manual
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... negative-impedance output-drive amplifier for NS-M40 and SW-P40 only) The front grille is removed, take care not to touch the speaker unit with your hands or to the enclosure at four points, and can , therefore, by pulling it is used . English ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of , a woofer in the speaker's cabinet. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through the...
... negative-impedance output-drive amplifier for NS-M40 and SW-P40 only) The front grille is removed, take care not to touch the speaker unit with your hands or to the enclosure at four points, and can , therefore, by pulling it is used . English ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of , a woofer in the speaker's cabinet. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through the...
Owner's Manual
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... YAMAHA dealer or service center for SW-P40) If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to 0. Set the HIGH CUT control to a higher position. (Turn the knob to right. SYMPTOM Power is not supplied even though the POWER switch is too low. TROUBLESHOOTING (for help. The VOLUME control is influenced by the simple measures suggested. Speaker cables are connected incorrectly. Increase the level of input...
... YAMAHA dealer or service center for SW-P40) If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to 0. Set the HIGH CUT control to a higher position. (Turn the knob to right. SYMPTOM Power is not supplied even though the POWER switch is too low. TROUBLESHOOTING (for help. The VOLUME control is influenced by the simple measures suggested. Speaker cables are connected incorrectly. Increase the level of input...