NS-PB150 - Speakers YAMAHA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Audio speakers (5.0 or 5.1 kit consisting of a center speaker and two surround speakers)
Brand	YAMAHA
Model	NS-PB150
Center speaker type (NS-C150)	2-way acoustic suspension, magnetic shielding
Center drivers	8 cm cone woofer (x2), 1.4 cm balanced dome tweeter
Center nominal power	30 W
Center maximum power	80 W
Nominal impedance (center and surround)	6 Ω
Center frequency response	65 Hz – 38 kHz (-10 dB)
Center dimensions (W x D x H)	395 mm x 130 mm x 127 mm
Center weight	2.1 kg
Surround speaker type (NS-B150)	2-way acoustic suspension, magnetic shielding
Surround drivers	8 cm cone woofer, 1.4 cm balanced dome tweeter
Surround nominal power	20 W
Surround maximum power	60 W
Surround frequency response	62 Hz – 38 kHz (-10 dB)
Surround dimensions (W x D x H)	130 mm x 225 mm x 127 mm
Surround weight	1.2 kg
Power supply	Passive (powered by external amplifier)
Main features	Home theater sound reproduction, wall-mountable, magnetic shielding compatible with CRT/plasma/LCD TVs
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean, dry cloth; avoid chemical solvents; for polished finish, do not bump
Safety	Do not expose to moisture, falling objects, liquids; do not disassemble; firmly attach to wall
Spare parts and repairability	Contact an authorized Yamaha service center; 2-year parts and labor warranty (EEA/Switzerland)

Frequently Asked Questions - NS-PB150 YAMAHA

How to install the NS-C150 center speaker?

Place the center speaker exactly in the middle of the front speakers, facing forward. On a flat surface, attach the supplied non-slip pads under the speaker. For wall mounting, use self-tapping screws 3.5 to 4 mm in diameter and hang the speaker by the holes in the bracket. Make sure the screws are fully inserted into the narrow parts of the holes.

Which speaker cable to use and how to prepare it?

Use the supplied speaker cables (4 m for NS-PA150, 10 m for NS-P150). Strip 15 mm of insulation from each end, tightly twist the exposed wires. Insert the exposed wire into the terminal after loosening the knob, then retighten. Check the connection is secure.

Can the NS-B150 surround speakers be wall-mounted?

Yes. Use self-tapping screws 3.5 to 4 mm in diameter on a solid wall. Hang each speaker by the holes in the bracket. Speaker weight: 1.2 kg. Do not mount on thin plywood or non-resistant material. Use safety wires if possible.

What impedance and amplifier power are recommended?

The speakers have a nominal impedance of 6 Ω. For the center speaker, nominal power 30 W, maximum 80 W. For the surrounds, nominal 20 W, maximum 60 W. Set the amplifier to 'Small' for all speakers and do not exceed the maximum allowable power.

How to clean the Yamaha NS-PB150 speakers?

Use a clean, dry cloth. For tough stains, moisten a soft cloth with water, wring it well, then wipe. Never use chemical solvents (alcohol, thinners) as they may damage the finish. For the polished finish, avoid bumping the surface with hard objects.

What to do in case of saturation or clipping?

Reduce the amplifier output level. Do not drive the amplifier to clipping, as this could damage the speakers. Ensure the amplifier does not deliver more power than the maximum allowable input of the speakers.

Are the speakers magnetically shielded?

Yes, the NS-PB150 speakers are magnetically shielded. They can be placed near a CRT TV without affecting colors, and are also compatible with plasma and LCD TVs.

What is the product warranty?

Yamaha offers a 2-year warranty from the first retail sale date, in the European Economic Area and Switzerland, against any manufacturing defect (parts and labor). The original purchase receipt is required.

Can the speakers be used with a higher power amplifier?

Yes, provided the speaker's maximum input is never exceeded. If the amplifier has higher power, be careful not to turn the volume too high to avoid damaging the speakers.

Are there any special installation precautions?

Install the speakers in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat, vibration, dust, and moisture. Avoid sources of electrical hum. Do not place lighted objects or liquids on the speakers. For wall mounting, ensure the wall is sufficiently strong.

USER MANUAL NS-PB150 YAMAHA

(NS-PA150 / NS-P150: NS-C150 + NS-B150)

Owner's Manual

Mode d'emploi

Bedienungsanleitung

Please read the following operating precautions before use. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2. Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, sources of heat, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of electrical humming (e.g., transformers and motors). To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the speakers to rain or water.
3. To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not expose the speakers to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.
4. Avoid installing the speakers where foreign objects may fall onto them and/or where they may be exposed to liquid dripping or splashing.

5. Do not place the following objects on top of the speakers:

6. Other components, as they might damage or discolor the surface of the speakers.

7. Burning objects (e.g., candles), as they might cause fire, damage to the speakers or personal injury.

8. Containers of liquid, as they might spill and cause electric shock to the user or damage to the speakers.

9. Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure better sound performance.

10. Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the turntable can result in feedback.
11. Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control on your amplifier to lower setting. Never allow your amplifier to be driven into "clipping". Otherwise, the speakers may be damaged.
12. When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than the nominal input power of the speakers, care should be taken not to exceed the maximum input of the speakers.
13. Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
14. Do not attempt to modify or fix the speakers. Contact qualified Yamaha service personnel when service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reason.
15. Secure placement or installation is the owner's responsibility. Yamaha is not liable for accidents caused by improper placement or installation of speakers.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Taking care of the speaker

When you wipe this unit, do not use chemical solvents (e.g., alcohol or thinners, etc.): this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. For difficult soils, dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out, and then wipe with the cloth.

(For polish-finished model) Bumping the surface of the instrument with metal, porcelain, or other hard objects can cause the finish to crack or peel.

Contents

Package contents. 1

Installing the speakers. 2

Installing the center speaker. 2

Wall-mounting the speakers. 3

Connecting the speakers 4

Connection diagram. 4

Specifications 5

Package contents

Make sure the package contains the following items.

Type of package Contents		NS-PA150	NS-P150
Center speaker (NS-C150)
Surround speaker (NS-B150)
Speaker cable	4 m (13.1 ft.)
	10 m (32.8 ft.)
Fastener (for center speaker)

Installing the speakers

Before you connect the speakers, place each speaker in its respective location. Speaker 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.

Note

• Placing the speakers too close to a CRT-type TV may impair the picture color or cause a buzzing noise. In this case, move the speakers at least 20cm (8") away from the TV. This is not an issue with LCD and plasma TVs.

• Place the two front speakers (commercially available) on the left and right sides of the TV, facing directly forward. ** Place the left and right surround speakers behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.

Installing the center speaker

Place the center speaker centrally between the front speakers, facing directly forward.

When placing it on a flat surface (TV rack, etc), affix the supplied fasteners to bottom of the speaker. Refer to the illustration.

When wall-mounting it, see "Wall-mounting the speakers" (page 3).

Note

• Wipe the surface clean before affixing the fasteners. If the surface is dirty, oily or wet, adhesive strength is weakened and the speaker may fall.

Wall-mounting the speakers

You can mount the speakers on the wall as follows.

1 Install screws into a solid wall or wall support as shown in the illustration. Use 3.5 to 4mm (1/8") diameter self-tapping screws.
2 Hang each speaker by its keyhole slots onto the protruding screws.

Note

• Make sure the shaft of the screw is seated in the narrow part of the keyhole slot. Otherwise, the speaker may fall.

Warnings

• NS-B150 speaker weighs 1.2kg (2.6 lbs.) and NS-C150 speaker weighs 2.1kg (4.6 lbs.). Do not mount the speakers on thin plywood or on a wall with a soft surface material. Otherwise, the screws may pull out of the surface and the speakers may fall, possibly damaging the speakers or causing personal injury.
• Do not affix the speakers to a wall using nails, adhesives, or unstable hardware. Long-term use and vibration may cause the speakers to fall.
• To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables, affix the cables to the wall.
• Mount the speakers in a wall location that will be unlikely to result in injury to an individual's head.
• When using speaker brackets (commercially available) to mount the speakers on the wall or ceiling, we strongly recommend using safety wire (may be supplied with the bracket) between the speaker and bracket to prevent the speaker from falling.
• When installing these speakers on a wall mounted bracket, it is essential that they are firmly secured. Be sure to consult a reliable source about the best type of fastener for your particular wall / ceiling's construction.

Mounting the center speaker on the Yamaha YTS-F500/YTS-T500 TV stand

You can use the screw holes [diameter: 6mm (1/4"), hole depth: 16mm (5/8")] on the rear of this unit to mount the speaker on the YTS-F500/YTS-T500. For installation details, please refer to the owner's manual that came with the YTS-F500/YTS-T500.

NS-C150
Rear view

Notes

• Be careful not to pinch the speaker cables between the speaker and the speaker bracket or speaker stand.
• Do not lean or place any object on the speaker. Otherwise, the TV stand bracket may be deformed.

Connecting the speakers

Caution: Make sure the power cables for your other AV components are disconnected from the AC wall outlets before making any connections.

Connection diagram

Preparing the speaker cables

Once you've positioned the speakers, you'll need to prepare the speaker cables for connecting the speakers.

1 Remove about 15mm (5/8") of insulation from the end of each speaker cable.
2 Twist the bare wires tightly.

15 mm (5/8")
Good

No Good

Notes

• Do not bundle or roll up excess cable.
• Twist the bare wires tightly so the individual strands are not splayed.
• Be careful not to injure yourself while preparing the speaker cables.

Operating the speaker terminals

1 Rotate the speaker terminal counterclockwise to loosen it.
2 Insert the bare wire.
3 Rotate the speaker terminal clockwise to tighten it.
4 Test the security of the connection by pulling gently on the cable.

Notes

• Make sure the terminal is gripping the bare wire, not the insulation.
• Make sure the bare wires do not touch each other, as this could damage the speaker or amplifier.
• If the connections are faulty, you will hear no sound from the speakers.

Connecting to an amplifier

Connect each speaker to the appropriate speaker terminals on your amplifier by using the cables you prepared earlier. For details, see the "Connection diagram" (page 4).

For the surround and surround back speakers only, connect one speaker to the left (marked L) terminals of your amplifier or receiver, and another speaker to the right (marked R) terminals.

Please refer to the owner's manual that came with your amplifier or receiver.

Notes

• Make sure you connect the speakers with the correct polarity—positive (+) terminals to positive (+) terminals, and negative (-) terminals to negative (-) terminals. If you get them crossed over, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.
• In your AV receiver's speaker size settings, specify small (or "S") for all of the speakers.
• The speaker may be damaged if certain sounds are continuously output at high volume level. For example, if sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from electronic instruments, etc., are continuously output, or when the stylus of a turntable touches the surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent the speaker from being damaged.
• Once you have connected all of the speakers, plug the amplifier and other AV components into suitable AC wall outlets.
• When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than the nominal input power of the speaker, care should be taken never to exceed the speaker's maximum input.

When using a banana plug

1 Tighten the terminal knob.
2 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal.

Specifications

Center speaker (NS-C150)

Type. 2-way acoustic suspension Non-magnetic shielding type

Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woofer: 8cm (3-1/4") cone type x 2 Tweeter: 1.4cm (1/2") balanced dome speaker

Nominal input power 30 W

Maximum input power 80 W

Impedance. Nominal 6 Ω

Frequency response. 65 Hz-38 kHz (-10 dB)

Sensitivity. 86 dB/2.83 V, 1 m

Dimensions (W x H x D)

395 x 130 x 127 mm (15-1/2" x 5-1/8" x 5")

Weight 2.1 kg (4.6 lbs)

Surround speakers (NS-B150)

Type. 2-way acoustic suspension Non-magnetic shielding type

Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woofer: 8cm (3-1/4") cone type. Tweeter: 1.4~cm (1/2") balanced dome speaker

Nominal input power 20 W

Maximum input power 60 W

Impedance. Nominal 6 Ω

Frequency response. 62Hz - 38kHz (-10dB)

Sensitivity. 82 dB/2.83 V, 1 m

Dimensions (W x H x D)

130 x 225 x 127 mm (5-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 5")

Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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