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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page i Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM
UB
NS-P270/
NS-P276
(NS-P270 / NS-P276: NX-E270 + NX-C270 + SW-P270)
OWNER’S MANUAL i
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page i Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Retain these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS 7 Do not block ventilation openings. Install in accordance INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page ii Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee UNIT! that interference will not occur in all installations. If this This product, when installed as indicated in the product is found to be the source of interference, which instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON,” requir
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page iii Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Precautions 1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual 4 When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation inside carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. this unit by allowing enough space around the unit and avoiding excess humidification. Condensation might cause 2 Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away from fire, damage to the unit, or electric shock. windows,
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 1 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM 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. Table of contents Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 2 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM 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-C2
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 3 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Setting up the speakers Before you connect the speakers, place each Positioning the front and surround speaker in its respective location. Speaker speakers (NX-E270) 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
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 4 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Positioning the center speaker Positioning the subwoofer (NX-C270) (SW-P270) Place the center speaker precisely between the It is recommended to place it on the outside of front speakers, facing directly forward. You can either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. A.) place the center speaker on top of a TV (if the top The placement shown in fig. B is also possible, of the TV is flat), on the floor be
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02_UB_main_E.fm Page 5 Monday, December 5, 2005 11:02 AM Installing the speakers on commercially Mounting the front and surround available speaker stands: speakers You can mount the front, surround, and surround back speakers on a speaker stand. When you You can place the front and surround speakers (and installing the speaker on commercially available surround back speaker in an NS-P276 system) on a speaker stand, you need to attach a bracket to the shelf or rack, set
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 6 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Connections Caution: Plug the power cables for the subwoofer and other audio/video components into an AC outlet only after you complete all other connections. Basic connection example Surround speakers Front speakers Right Left Right Left Note: The rear panel of various amplifiers may differ in appearance. Amplifier Subwoofer Center speaker To AC outlet Surround back speaker (in NS-P276 systems) 6
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 7 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Connections: Connecting speaker cables • Connect the front, center and surround speakers (and Keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do surround back speaker for the NS-P276) to the not bundle or roll up excess cable. If the speaker output terminals on your amplifier using the connections are faulty, you will hear no sound included speaker cables. – The included speaker cables have labels marked
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 8 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Using the subwoofer (SW-P270) Pre-adjusting the subwoofer 1 volume Rear panel 2 Before you use the subwoofer, first adjust the VOLUME volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by following the procedure below. 1. Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). 2. Turn on the power to all other components. 3 INPUT 3. Press the POWER switch to the ON position. The power indicator on th
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 9 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology (on the SW-P270) The theory behind YAMAHA Active Servo By employing negative-impedance drive circuits, Technology is based on two factors: the Helmholtz the amplifier is able to generate precise, low- resonator and negative-impedance drive. Active amplitude, low frequency waves with superior Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass damping characteristics. frequencies through an “air wo
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 10 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below if the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed, or if the instructions fail to help you resolve the problem, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Cause What to Do No sound. Speaker cables are not connected Connect the speaker cables securely. securely. Sound level is too low. Speaker cabl
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 11 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM Specifications Frequency characteristics The following graph displays the frequency The following graph displays the frequency characteristics of the SW-P270 subwoofer. characteristics of the SW-P270 subwoofer combined with NX-E270 speakers. 100 dB 100 dB 90 90 80 80 VOLUME 70 70 SW-P270 60 60 NX-E270 50 50 40 40 20 50 100 200 500 Hz 20 50 100 200 500 Hz NX-E270/NX-C270 SW-P270 Type .........Full-range acoustic-suspension speake
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00_NS-P270/276_UB.book Page 12 Friday, December 2, 2005 4:36 PM © 2006 All rights reserved. YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A. YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD. 135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CED
