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U B
NS-P430/
NS-P436
(NS-P430/NS-P436: NX-430P + NX-C430 + YST-SW015)
HOME CINEMA 5.1CH SPEAKER PACKAGE/
HOME CINEMA 6.1CH SPEAKER PACKAGE
OWNER’S MANUAL
NS-P430-436(UB)-PREc 1 03.2.28, 7:02 PM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. CAUTION 2 Keep these instructions. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 3 Heed all warnings. DO NOT OPEN 4 Follow all instructions. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 6 Clean only with dry cloth. QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with th
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FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that UNIT! 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”, requirements. Modifications not expressly approved please try to eliminate the problem b
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UNPACKING Please check to make sure all listed items are included. Main and rear speakers Speaker cables (and rear center speaker for NS-P436) [15m] NX-430P X 2 X 3 X 4 [4m] X 5 X 3 Center speaker NX-C430 Subwoofer cable Subwoofer YST-SW015 Fasteners (for NX-C430) SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW015 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. HIGH CUT50–150Hz VOLUME 0–10 X 2 Nonskid pads (for YST-SW015) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock,
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English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-P430/NS-P436 Speaker Package. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit. ● To assure the finest performance, please read this manual ● Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper, a carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. tablecloth, a curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage ● Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – awa
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COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE The speaker package “NS-P430 and NS-P436” is designed for use in a multi-channel audio system such as a home Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System with a theater system. built-in power amplifier ● This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha NS-P430 includes four NX-430P speaker systems, one NX- Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has developed C430 speaker system and one YST-SW015 subwoofer for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to sys
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English SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS Before making connections, place all speakers in their respective positions. The positioning of the speakers is important because it controls the whole sound quality of this system. Place the speakers depending on your listening position by following the instructions below. Speaker configuration Placing speakers Main speakers: On both sides of and at approximately the same height as the TV set. This speaker package employs a 6 speaker configuration: 2 Re
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Placing the subwoofer It is recommended to place the subwoofer on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. Å .) The placement shown in fig. ı is also possible, however, if the Å ı subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die 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 shown in fig. Å. Note There may be a case that you c
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English Mounting the main/rear/center speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436) on the wall You can mount the main, rear and/or center speakers (and/ or rear center speaker for NS-P436) on a wall. 1 Tapping screw To mount the speakers on a wall, use the holes of the (Available at the brackets attached on the speakers’ back panels. hardware store) Main/rear/rear center (for NS-P436) Diam. 3.5 to 4 mm Min. 4 mm 20 mm Holes Wall/ wall support 2 Center Main/rear/rear center (for NS-P436) 26 m
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Mounting the main/rear speakers (and rear center speaker for NS-P436) by using commercially available speaker stands or brackets You can also use the screw holes on the bottom of the Using the Yamaha Speaker Stand SPS-10MM (option) speaker for installing the speakers on commericially By using the Yamaha Speaker Stand available speaker stands (if you do not use the SPS-10MM, speakers can be placed attached mounting brackets.) on the floor. (Two stands make a set.) A screw with a diameter of 4 m
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English CONNECTIONS Caution: Plug in the subwoofer and other audio/video components after all connections are completed. An example of basic connections Main speakers Center speaker Right Left Amplifier SPEAKERS MAIN REAR CENTER CENTER R L + + + A — — — — — B + + REAR R L R L (SURROUND) SUB WOOFER OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE /MONO Subwoofer STANDBY OFF LOW HIGH NORM REV INPUT /MONO AUTO PHASE STANDBY OFF LOW HIGH NORM REV 110V–120V 220V–240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR POWER ON OFF Rear speaker Rear speaker
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● Connect the main, center and rear speakers (and rear ● Connect the subwoofer to the line output (pin jack) center speaker for NS-P436) to the speaker output terminal(s) of the amplifier. terminals of your amplifier with the provided speaker * To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV cables. receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS * The provided speaker cables have labels marked etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP amplifier (or AV FRONT L, FRONT R, CENTER, REAR L, REAR R receiver)
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English How to connect speaker cables to the input terminals of the speakers For connections, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Main speakers Before connecting Center speaker Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each Use the provided speaker cables (4 m). One side of the speaker cable by twisting the coating off. speaker cable is red and the
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USING THE SUBWOOFER (YST-SW015) Controls and their functions Front panel SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW015 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. HIGH CUT50–150Hz VOLUME 0–10 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW015 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. HIGH CUT50–150Hz VOLUME 0–10 Port 1324 5 Rear panel (General model) 6 INPUT AUTO PHASE /MONO STANDBY OFF LOW HIGH NORM REV INPUT AUTO PHASE /MONO 110V–120V 220V–240V STANDBY VOLTAGE SELECTOR OFF LOW HIGH NORM REV – – 110V 120V 220V 240V VOLTAGE SELECTOR POWER ON POWER OFF ON OFF 8 9 0 7 1 Power indica
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English 7 POWER switch Normally, set this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. In this state, you can turn on the subwoofer or turn the subwoofer into the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON (2) button. Set this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the subwoofer’s power supply from the AC line. 8 INPUT terminals Used to input line level signals from the amplifier. (Refer to “CONNECTIONS” for details.) 9 AUTO STANDBY (HIGH/LOW/OFF) switch This switch is originally set t
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Adjusting the subwoofer before use Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers by following the procedures described below. Front panel SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW015 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. HIGH CUT50–150Hz VOLUME 0–10 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW015 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. HIGH CUT50–150Hz VOLUME 0–10 3 8 5 1, 6 Rear panel INPUT INPUT /MONO AUTO PHASE STANDBY OFF LOW HIGH NORM REV POWER AUTO PHASE /MONO ON STANDBY
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English Frequency characteristics Adjustment of the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch should be changed depending on the room size, the distance from the subwoofer to the main speakers, sources, etc. Following figures show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with NX-430P. 100 Frequency characteristics of this subwoofer (YST-SW015) ● When combined with NX-430P HIGH CUT50–150Hz VOLUME 0–10 PHASE–Set to t
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ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY (for YST-SW015) The theory of Yamaha Active Servo Technology has been amplifier is able to generate precise, low-amplitude, low- based upon two major factors, the Helmholtz resonator and frequency waves with superior damping characteristics. negative-impedance drive. Active Servo Processing These waves are then radiated from the cabinet opening as speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through an “air high-amplitude signals. The system can, therefore, by
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English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, 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 them securely. securely. Speaker cables are not connected Sound level is too low. Connect them correctly, that is L (left) to correctly. L, R
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SPECIFICATIONS NX-430P, NX-C430 YST-SW015 Type ............... 2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system Type ............... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology Magnetic shielding type Magnetic shielding type Driver Driver ....................................... 16 cm (6-1/2”) cone woofer ....................... Coaxial 2-way [5 cm (2”) cone and 1.3 cm (1/2”) dome] speaker x 1 Amplifier Output .................................................. 70 W/5Ω 5 cm (2”) full range cone
