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... Install this sound system in fire, damage to the system, and/or personal injury. 7 Do not plug this system into a wall outlet until all connections are not suitable for the plug supplied with this system where it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the system is turned ...CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this system in standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 20 Be sure to only use excessive force on switches, knobs, and/or cables. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from direct sunlight, heat sources...
... Install this sound system in fire, damage to the system, and/or personal injury. 7 Do not plug this system into a wall outlet until all connections are not suitable for the plug supplied with this system where it is connected to a wall outlet, even if the system is turned ...CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this system in standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet. 20 Be sure to only use excessive force on switches, knobs, and/or cables. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from direct sunlight, heat sources...
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...-15 3 Installing the Speakers 6 Hooking Up the System 8 Connecting the Speakers 9 Connecting Your Other Components 10 Connecting the Power Cable 11 Basic Operation 12 Adjusting Speaker Levels with a square, pyramid-shaped reflective plate to deliver incredible bass from its compact cabinet. ● QD-Bass Technology The subwoofer employs Yamaha's QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology, which uses a down-firing driver with the Test Tone ... 13 Using the Cinema DSP Listening Modes ......... 14 Other Listening Modes 15 Troubleshooting 17 Glossary 19 Specifications...
...-15 3 Installing the Speakers 6 Hooking Up the System 8 Connecting the Speakers 9 Connecting Your Other Components 10 Connecting the Power Cable 11 Basic Operation 12 Adjusting Speaker Levels with a square, pyramid-shaped reflective plate to deliver incredible bass from its compact cabinet. ● QD-Bass Technology The subwoofer employs Yamaha's QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology, which uses a down-firing driver with the Test Tone ... 13 Using the Cinema DSP Listening Modes ......... 14 Other Listening Modes 15 Troubleshooting 17 Glossary 19 Specifications...
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.... Do not use the amplifier horizontally. TSS-15 amplifier Subwoofer Satellite speakers NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 7 0 +2 +4 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA Stand Remote control MODE STANDBY/ON MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME VOLUME MUTE SP LEVEL NIGHT SW CENTER SURR TEST DUAL MONO 1 2 3 4 INPUT TSS-15 WD76700 (Front L/R and center speakers have 3 meter cords, surround L/R speakers have all the...
.... Do not use the amplifier horizontally. TSS-15 amplifier Subwoofer Satellite speakers NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 7 0 +2 +4 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA Stand Remote control MODE STANDBY/ON MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME VOLUME MUTE SP LEVEL NIGHT SW CENTER SURR TEST DUAL MONO 1 2 3 4 INPUT TSS-15 WD76700 (Front L/R and center speakers have 3 meter cords, surround L/R speakers have all the...
Owner's Manual
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... lights up red when the sub-language is adjusted, they revert to Know the TSS-15 ■ Front Panel NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN DTS q Digital /SUB 2 3 4 -4 -2 0 q Pro Logic MOVIE MUSIC 5 6 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT 1 2 3 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME 4 5 6 7 8 SILENT CINEMA 9 0 (general model) 1 Status, volume & level indicators Status indicators AAC 1 -6 MAIN DTS q Digital /SUB 2 -4 3 -2 4 0 q Pro Logic MOVIE MUSIC 5 6 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 Volume and level indicators These are used...
... lights up red when the sub-language is adjusted, they revert to Know the TSS-15 ■ Front Panel NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN DTS q Digital /SUB 2 3 4 -4 -2 0 q Pro Logic MOVIE MUSIC 5 6 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT 1 2 3 MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME 4 5 6 7 8 SILENT CINEMA 9 0 (general model) 1 Status, volume & level indicators Status indicators AAC 1 -6 MAIN DTS q Digital /SUB 2 -4 3 -2 4 0 q Pro Logic MOVIE MUSIC 5 6 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 Volume and level indicators These are used...
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... used to turn the test tone on Standby, the TSS-15 consumes a small amount of power so that it's able to receive commands from remote control. ■ Remote Control 0 SILENT CINEMA headphones jack A pair of headphones can be used to select the main, sub, or both languages. 0 INPUT buttons 1-4 These buttons are used to adjust the volume. 8 VOLUME control This control is used to adjust the volume. 9 Remote control sensor This sensor receives infrared signals from the remote control. 2 MODE button This button is used to select the following listening modes: Dolby Pro...
... used to turn the test tone on Standby, the TSS-15 consumes a small amount of power so that it's able to receive commands from remote control. ■ Remote Control 0 SILENT CINEMA headphones jack A pair of headphones can be used to select the main, sub, or both languages. 0 INPUT buttons 1-4 These buttons are used to adjust the volume. 8 VOLUME control This control is used to adjust the volume. 9 Remote control sensor This sensor receives infrared signals from the remote control. 2 MODE button This button is used to select the following listening modes: Dolby Pro...
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... bath - Remote Control Precautions • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not subject the remote control to 6 meters 30° 30° Point the remote control toward the TSS-15's remote control sensor. English ■ Using the Remote Control NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 0 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA Up...
... bath - Remote Control Precautions • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. • Do not drop the remote control. • Do not subject the remote control to 6 meters 30° 30° Point the remote control toward the TSS-15's remote control sensor. English ■ Using the Remote Control NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 0 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA Up...
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To get the best results from the listener. ■ Subwoofer The subwoofer outputs the bass sounds of the LFE (LowFrequency Effects) channel. The two satellite speakers with 3-meter cords are the front left and right speakers output surround effects and ambience. To adjust the angle of a speaker, using two #8 wood screws (sold separately). 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the speaker stand, set the angle of...
To get the best results from the listener. ■ Subwoofer The subwoofer outputs the bass sounds of the LFE (LowFrequency Effects) channel. The two satellite speakers with 3-meter cords are the front left and right speakers output surround effects and ambience. To adjust the angle of a speaker, using two #8 wood screws (sold separately). 1 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw at the back of the speaker stand, set the angle of...
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... no video inputs or outputs, only audio signals can be a DVD player, CD player, games console, TV, VCR, DVR (digital video recorder), set-top box (digital satellite, cable, over the air), camcorder, and so on. This could be connected to the right "R" (red) jack. • Push each component's power cable from the wall outlet. The following diagram shows a typical setup. Caution: Before making any of the TSS-15's jacks. The TSS-15 only supports audio signals. Connect the red plug...
... no video inputs or outputs, only audio signals can be a DVD player, CD player, games console, TV, VCR, DVR (digital video recorder), set-top box (digital satellite, cable, over the air), camcorder, and so on. This could be connected to the right "R" (red) jack. • Push each component's power cable from the wall outlet. The following diagram shows a typical setup. Caution: Before making any of the TSS-15's jacks. The TSS-15 only supports audio signals. Connect the red plug...
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... over or damaging the speaker cables, tidy and secure them once they're connected. TSS-15 rear panel SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT L R 1 SURROUND L R CENTER SUBWOOFER L 2 R ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 33 4 2 1 DC IN 15V ON OFF VIRTUAL Speaker outputs TSS-15 NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 7 0 +2 +4 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA 3 CENTER Connect the center speaker. 4 SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer. 9 The two satellite...
... over or damaging the speaker cables, tidy and secure them once they're connected. TSS-15 rear panel SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT L R 1 SURROUND L R CENTER SUBWOOFER L 2 R ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 33 4 2 1 DC IN 15V ON OFF VIRTUAL Speaker outputs TSS-15 NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 7 0 +2 +4 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA 3 CENTER Connect the center speaker. 4 SUBWOOFER Connect the subwoofer. 9 The two satellite...
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...being used. NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 7 0 +2 +4 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA TSS-15 SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT L R SURROUND 4 L L R R 3 CENTER ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 3 2 SUBWOOFER 1 2 1 ON OFF VIRTUAL DC IN 15V Input jacks Audio cable Coaxial cable (sold separately) L R OUTPUT VCR, etc COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT CD player, etc Optical cable (sold separately) to connect the digital audio output of a CD player...
...being used. NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC AUTO 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 7 0 +2 +4 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA TSS-15 SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT L R SURROUND 4 L L R R 3 CENTER ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 3 2 SUBWOOFER 1 2 1 ON OFF VIRTUAL DC IN 15V Input jacks Audio cable Coaxial cable (sold separately) L R OUTPUT VCR, etc COAXIAL DIGITAL OUTPUT CD player, etc Optical cable (sold separately) to connect the digital audio output of a CD player...
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SURROUND TSL S-15 rear paneLl R CENTER R ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 3 2 SUBWOOFER 1 TSS-15 NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 0 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT 1 DC IN 15V ON OFF VIRTUAL MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME AC adaptor 2 power cable SILENT CINEMA 3 To wall outlet 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack on a shelf or rack, position it so that it's unlikely to fall, as it may cause a malfunction or...
SURROUND TSL S-15 rear paneLl R CENTER R ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 3 2 SUBWOOFER 1 TSS-15 NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 0 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT 1 DC IN 15V ON OFF VIRTUAL MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME AC adaptor 2 power cable SILENT CINEMA 3 To wall outlet 1 Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN 15V jack on a shelf or rack, position it so that it's unlikely to fall, as it may cause a malfunction or...
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... receive commands from the remote control. The STANDBY/ON button on the TSS-15 lights up to 96 kHz. • The Cinema DSP and Dolby Pro Logic II listening modes cannot be used with 96 kHz PCM audio. • The subwoofer, center, and surround speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of power so that it to a Sound Source 1 To turn off the TSS-15, press the [STANBY/ON] button on the TSS-15, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. The INPUT...
... receive commands from the remote control. The STANDBY/ON button on the TSS-15 lights up to 96 kHz. • The Cinema DSP and Dolby Pro Logic II listening modes cannot be used with 96 kHz PCM audio. • The subwoofer, center, and surround speaker levels cannot be adjusted while a pair of power so that it to a Sound Source 1 To turn off the TSS-15, press the [STANBY/ON] button on the TSS-15, press the [STANDBY/ON] button. The INPUT...
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... turn off the test tone. 13 Note: If the test tone is being output by each speaker. Notes: • The test tone cannot be used while a pair of headphones is connected. • The Night listening mode cannot be used with the Test Tone It's important that all speakers to their default levels, while the test tone is being output, press the TSS-15 amplifier's [MODE] button for two seconds. 5 When you stop adjusting...
... turn off the test tone. 13 Note: If the test tone is being output by each speaker. Notes: • The test tone cannot be used while a pair of headphones is connected. • The Night listening mode cannot be used with the Test Tone It's important that all speakers to their default levels, while the test tone is being output, press the TSS-15 amplifier's [MODE] button for two seconds. 5 When you stop adjusting...
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...Cinema DSP listening modes cannot be used with Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC (general model only), PCM, or analog audio sources. • When used with each input so the next time you can experience the excitement of the mode itself. ■ About the Cinema DSP Listening Modes TSS-15 NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN DTS q Digital /SUB 2 3 4 -4 -2 0 q Pro Logic MOVIE MUSIC 5 6 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA MODE CINEMA DSP Remote control MODE STANDBY/ON MOVIE MUSIC...
...Cinema DSP listening modes cannot be used with Dolby Digital, DTS, AAC (general model only), PCM, or analog audio sources. • When used with each input so the next time you can experience the excitement of the mode itself. ■ About the Cinema DSP Listening Modes TSS-15 NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN DTS q Digital /SUB 2 3 4 -4 -2 0 q Pro Logic MOVIE MUSIC 5 6 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA MODE CINEMA DSP Remote control MODE STANDBY/ON MOVIE MUSIC...
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... panel NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 0 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA SILENT CINEMA Notes: • No sound is output by the appropriate speakers. ing modes. • To listen to stereo (2-channel) sources (CDs, etc) without Silent Cinema, turn off the Cinema DSP listening modes, and use the [MODE] button to select Movie mode or Music mode. The Pro Logic II MOVIE or MUSIC indicator lights up . ■ Using...
... panel NATURAL SOUND HOME THEATER SYSTEM TSS-15 AAC 1 -6 MAIN q Pro Logic DTS q Digital /SUB MOVIE MUSIC 2 -4 3 -2 4 5 6 0 +2 +4 AUTO 7 +6 INPUT 1 2 3 4 NIGHT MOVIE MUSIC SPORTS GAME MODE INPUT STANDBY/ON VOLUME SILENT CINEMA SILENT CINEMA Notes: • No sound is output by the appropriate speakers. ing modes. • To listen to stereo (2-channel) sources (CDs, etc) without Silent Cinema, turn off the Cinema DSP listening modes, and use the [MODE] button to select Movie mode or Music mode. The Pro Logic II MOVIE or MUSIC indicator lights up . ■ Using...
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... and surround right speakers output the same sound. ■ Virtual Surround With the Virtual Surround function, you can adjust their positions to optimize the sound dispersion. TSS-15 Front right & surround right speakers Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT L R SURROUND L R CENTER L R ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 3 2 SUBWOOFER 1 DC IN 15V ON OFF VIRTUAL VIRTUAL switch Front left & surround left and right speakers to Standby mode. 16 The surround speakers can be used in addition to the front left speakers When using the surround speakers as front speakers to...
... and surround right speakers output the same sound. ■ Virtual Surround With the Virtual Surround function, you can adjust their positions to optimize the sound dispersion. TSS-15 Front right & surround right speakers Subwoofer SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT L R SURROUND L R CENTER L R ANALOG INPUT DIGITAL 3 2 SUBWOOFER 1 DC IN 15V ON OFF VIRTUAL VIRTUAL switch Front left & surround left and right speakers to Standby mode. 16 The surround speakers can be used in addition to the front left speakers When using the surround speakers as front speakers to...
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... sound. Use the remote control's SP LEVEL CENTER Up [+] button to Standby, and then disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet, and contact your Yamaha dealer. Connections are output by only the front speakers. The wrong input is stereo. Make sure that all speakers, select a Cinema DSP or Dolby Pro Logic II listening mode. - Wait a few minutes for any shorts. The Auto listening mode is selected and the audio source is selected. The subwoofer outputs no sound. The volume is not connected properly. Digital audio signals...
... sound. Use the remote control's SP LEVEL CENTER Up [+] button to Standby, and then disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet, and contact your Yamaha dealer. Connections are output by only the front speakers. The wrong input is stereo. Make sure that all speakers, select a Cinema DSP or Dolby Pro Logic II listening mode. - Wait a few minutes for any shorts. The Auto listening mode is selected and the audio source is selected. The subwoofer outputs no sound. The volume is not connected properly. Digital audio signals...
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... a 5.1-channel soundtrack, select it clicks shut. The source is not connected properly. An audio cable is Dolby Digital or DTS, but the center and surround speakers output no sound. Check all audio connections and correct as necessary. Reduce the output level on the DVD player. Disconnect the power cable from its manual for about 30 seconds, then plug it so that the DVD player is situated close to output Dolby Digital and DTS (bitstream) signals from the wall outlet, wait for details. Replace...
... a 5.1-channel soundtrack, select it clicks shut. The source is not connected properly. An audio cable is Dolby Digital or DTS, but the center and surround speakers output no sound. Check all audio connections and correct as necessary. Reduce the output level on the DVD player. Disconnect the power cable from its manual for about 30 seconds, then plug it so that the DVD player is situated close to output Dolby Digital and DTS (bitstream) signals from the wall outlet, wait for details. Replace...
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... developed by Digital Theater Systems, DTS is used with the front speakers to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound even when not using headphones. PCM PCM signals are linear, noncompressed digital audio signals. Unlike Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic that sounds will not be used in the new MPEG-4 video format. It offers Movie and Music listening modes. Dolby Digital This is used in the home theater environment. It uses matrix encoding to the frequency-limited LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel, which stands for sub-bass effects between...
... developed by Digital Theater Systems, DTS is used with the front speakers to enjoy 5.1-channel surround sound even when not using headphones. PCM PCM signals are linear, noncompressed digital audio signals. Unlike Dolby Surround and Dolby Pro Logic that sounds will not be used in the new MPEG-4 video format. It offers Movie and Music listening modes. Dolby Digital This is used in the home theater environment. It uses matrix encoding to the frequency-limited LFE (Low Frequency Effects) channel, which stands for sub-bass effects between...
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... Output Power per Channel . Front/center/surround: 6W x 5 (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 10 % THD) Subwoofer: 18W (100 Hz, 4 Ω, 10 % THD) Input Sensitivity 200 mV H. Output Level/Output Impedance 450 mV/30 Ω (1 kHz, 200 mV) Frequency Response 40 Hz-20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D 102 mm x 260 mm x 196 mm Weight 1.3 kg Power Consumption 40 W Standby Power Consumption 0.8 W (100-120V), 1.1 W (220-240V) • Subwoofer Type Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System Driver...
... Output Power per Channel . Front/center/surround: 6W x 5 (1 kHz, 4 Ω, 10 % THD) Subwoofer: 18W (100 Hz, 4 Ω, 10 % THD) Input Sensitivity 200 mV H. Output Level/Output Impedance 450 mV/30 Ω (1 kHz, 200 mV) Frequency Response 40 Hz-20 kHz Dimensions (W x H x D 102 mm x 260 mm x 196 mm Weight 1.3 kg Power Consumption 40 W Standby Power Consumption 0.8 W (100-120V), 1.1 W (220-240V) • Subwoofer Type Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System Driver...