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USER MANUAL YAS152 YAMAHA

C Front Surround System

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot and fully insert.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

4 Follow all instructions.

5 Do not use this apparatus near water.

6 Clean only with dry cloth.

7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does

not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for

replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

11 Only use attachments/

accessories specified by the

12 Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects

have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate

normally, or has been dropped.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Yamaha and the Electronic Industries

Association’s Consumer Electronics

Group want you to get the most out of

your equipment by playing it at a safe

level. One that lets the sound come

through loud and clear without

annoying blaring or distortion – and,

most importantly, without affecting

your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud

sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha

and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer

Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged

exposure from excessive volume levels.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-

SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with

arrowhead symbol, within an

equilateral triangle, is intended to

alert you to the presence of

uninsulated “dangerous voltage”

within the product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient magnitude to

constitute a risk of electric shock

The exclamation point within an

equilateral triangle is intended to

alert you to the presence of

important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this unit in the

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSSGen of IC Rules.

• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this

device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

See the “Troubleshooting” section at the end of this manual if interference to radio reception is suspected.

FCC WARNING Change or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority

to operate the equipment.

NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

− Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

− Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This equipment compiles with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC

radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)

Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum

permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and

more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!: This product, when installed as

indicated in the instructions contained in this

manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not

expressly approved by Yamaha may void your

authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.

2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high

quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this

product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could

void your FCC authorization to use this product in

3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found to

comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.

Compliance with these requirements provides a

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this

product in a residential environment will not result

in harmful interference with other electronic

devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

frequencies and, if not installed and used according

to the instructions found in the users manual, may

cause interference harmful to the operation of other

4 Compliance with FCC regulations does not

guarantee that interference will not occur in all

installations. If this product is found to be the source

of interference, which can be determined by turning

the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the

problem by using one of the following measures:

5 Relocate either this product or the device that is

being affected by the interference.

6 Utilize power outlets that are on different branch

(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line

7 In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/

reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300

ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type

8 If these corrective measures do not produce

satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer

authorized to distribute this type of product. If you

can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact

Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division 6600

Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.

9 The above statements apply ONLY to those

products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of

America or its subsidiaries.ii

Explication des symboles

6600 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620

• To assure the finest performance, please read this

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future

• Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources,

vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper

ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.

Top: 10 cm (4 in), Rear: 10 cm (4 in), Sides: 10 cm

• Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,

motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

• Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes

from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an

environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a

humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit,

which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to

this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may

fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to

liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do

− Other components, as they may cause damage and/

or discoloration on the surface of this unit.

− Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause

fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

− Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and

liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or

damage to this unit.

• Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,

curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If

the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all

connections are complete.

• Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

• Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

• When disconnecting the power cable from the wall

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

• Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this

might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

• Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using

this unit with a higher voltage than specified is

dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit,

and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held

responsible for any damage resulting from use of this

unit with a voltage other than specified.

• To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable

and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet

or the unit during a lightning storm.

• Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact

qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service

is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any

• When not planning to use this unit for long periods of

time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug

from the wall outlet.

• Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this

• Before moving this unit, press to set this unit in

standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable

from the wall outlet.

• Condensation will form when the surrounding

temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power

supply cable from the outlet, then leave the unit alone.

• Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC

power plug can be reached easily.

• The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, fire or like.

• Secure placement or installation is the owner’s

responsibility. Yamaha shall not be liable for any

accident caused by improper placement or installation

Notes on remote controls and batteries

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the

− places of high humidity, such as near a bath

− places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or

− places of extremely low temperatures

• Do not expose the remote control sensor of this unit to

direct sunlight or lighting such as inverted fluorescent

• If the batteries grow old, the effective operation range

of the remote control decreases considerably. If this

happens, replace the batteries with two new ones as

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline

and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging

carefully as these different types of batteries may have

the same shape and color.

• Exhausted batteries may leak. If the batteries have

leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching

the leaked material or letting it come into contact with

clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment

thoroughly before installing new batteries.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste.

Dispose of them correctly in accordance with your

• Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is

accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor

• When not planning to use the remote control for long

periods of time, remove the batteries from the remote

• Do not charge or disassemble the supplied batteries.

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall

outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power

source even if you turn off this unit by . In this

state, this unit is designed to consume a very small

Turns on the power of this unit or sets it to the

Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of

persons with a heart pacemaker implant or

defibrillator implant.

Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.

Do not use this unit near medical devices or inside

medical facilities.1

Part names and functions (sound bar) 3

Listening to the sound from a BLUETOOTH device 8

Listening to the sound from external devices 10

Analog connection of an external device (game console) 10

Analog connection of a portable device 10

Controlling the sound bar with TV remote control (TV remote

control learning function) 11

Controlling the TV via the sound bar (when the TV’s remote control

sensor is blocked) 13

Using an external subwoofer 13

Initializing the settings of the sound bar 14

PDF versions of this manual can be downloaded from the following website.

http://download.yamaha.com/ About this manual• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.• Marks used in this manual NOTE This indicates precautions for use of the product and its feature limitations. HINT This indicates supplementary explanations for better use.2

Make sure you have received all of the following items.

Enjoy powerful and realistic sound from the sound bar with built-in

subwoofer, and easy installation and connection to a TV and other

Remote control Battery x 2

Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])

Mounting template * Using when attaching the sound bar to a wall

• AIR SURROUND XTREME Enjoy high-quality surround sound with a realistic sound effect (p.7).

Make voice sound (such as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.7).

Maintain consistent volume between channels, programs, commercials and sound

• Bluetooth® connection

Play back sound from a connected Bluetooth device (p.8).

• TV remote control learning function

Operate the sound bar with the TV’s remote control (p.11)

• TV Remote Repeater function

Enable the transmission of TV remote control signals via the sound bar when you

cannot operate your TV from the remote control because the remote control sensor

of the TV is blocked by the sound bar (p.13).3

Part names and functions (sound bar)

Sound bar (front panel)

Indicate the status of the sound bar.

The indicators will dim automatically if no operations are performed for 5 seconds.

B Remote control sensor

Receives infrared signals from the remote control of the sound bar (p.6).

Receives infrared signals from the TV remote control when the TV Remote Repeater

function is enabled (p.13).

Selects an input source to be played back (p.6).

HINT • The sound bar will be automatically turned off when one of the following conditions is met.− No operations for 8 hours− No audio input and no operations for 30 minutes Sound bar (rear panel)

For connecting to a TV with an optical cable.

For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with a

coaxial digital cable.

C ANALOG input jacks

For connecting an external device with an RCA stereo cable.

D PORTABLE input jack

For connecting a portable device with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable.

E SUBWOOFER OUT jack

For connecting an external subwoofer with a monaural pin cable.

The default setting is for the built-in subwoofer. The setting has to be changed to

output signal to an external subwoofer (p.13).

F TV Remote Repeater

Transmits TV remote control signals received at the remote control sensor to the TV

G Dual built-in subwoofers

The built-in subwoofers are located in the bottom part of the sound bar.4

Place the sound bar on a flat surface such as on top of a

When the sound bar blocks the view of the lower part of the

TV screen or the remote control sensor of the TV, remove the

stands (18 mm [3/4"]) of the sound bar to adjust its height.

HINT • Use the TV Remote Repeater function (p.13) to transmit TV remote control signals via the sound bar. NOTE • Keep the stands and screws in a safe place for future use. Attaching the sound bar to a wall

How to install on the wall

1 Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark

for the screw holes.

2 Remove the mounting template from the wall and

install the commercially available screws at the

3 Hang the sound bar on the screws. Cautions• Do not place the sound bar on/under any other devices such as BD player in a pile. Doing so may cause a malfunction due to vibrations.• Do not touch the grille on the front and bottom of the sound bar.• The sound bar contains acoustic suspension speakers. Do not place magnetically sensitive items (hard disk drive, etc.) near the sound bar.• Depending on your installation environment, it may be better to connect the sound bar and external devices (such as a TV) before installing the sound bar.• Do not place the sound bar within 50 mm (2") of the TV. The wall mount brackets on the rear panel can be removed as necessary.Cautions• When installing the sound bar on a wall, all installation work must be performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate installation could cause the sound bar to fall, resulting in personal injury.• Do not attach the sound bar to a wall that is made of weak materials such as plaster or veneered woods. Doing so may cause the sound bar to fall.• Make sure you use commercially available screws that can support the weight of the installation (specified in Step 2 on the right). Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails, and two-sided tape, may cause the sound bar to fall.Cautions• Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose. If your foot or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose cable, the sound bar may fall.• Check that the sound bar is fixed securely after the installation. Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations.Tapes or thumbtacksMounting template (supplied)Screw holes7 to 9 mm(1/4" to 3/8")2 to 4 mm (1/16" to 3/16")4 mm (#8)20 mm (3/4") or moreMounting holes on rear of sound bar5

Connections Power cableTo AC wall outlet Sound bar (rear)

Optical cableCoaxial digital cablePlayback device (such as a BD player)Set top boxOPTICAL OUTPUTDIGITAL OUTPUT TV HINT • The unit plays the audio output from your TV. If the sound output from a playback device (such as a BD player) or a set top box cannot be output from your TV or if your TV does not have any audio input jacks to connect a playback device, connect the playback device and sound bar directly with a commercially available digital coaxial cable. Connect to a TV (or other peripheral device).

HINT • If a setting to disable the speaker output is not available on your TV, you may disable it by connecting headphones to the headphone jack on the TV. For details, refer to the manuals of the TV.• The TV and BD/DVD input jacks support the following audio signals.− PCM (2ch)− Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channels)− DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channels)• See the following pages for details on other connections.For analog and portable devices (p.10).For an external subwoofer (p.13).CAUTIONS• Do not connect the power cable of the sound bar to the AC wall outlet before making connections.• Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or AC wall outlet. 1 Connect the TV and sound bar with the optical

Remove the cap of the optical cable and check the

direction of the plug.

2 Connect the power cable of the sound bar to an

3 Set the TV as follows.

Preparing the remote control

Peel off the protection sheet before use.

Operating range of the remote control

Remain within the operating range shown below.

The indicators on the front panel flash or light up, to

indicate the operation and setting status. Remote control sensorWithin 6 m(20 ft) Input keys

Select an input source to be played back.

BD/DVDAudio from a device connected to

the BD/DVD input jack

ANALOG Audio from a device connected to

the ANALOG input jack

PORTABLEAudio from a device connected to

the PORTABLE input jack

BLUETOOTH ..Audio from a Bluetooth connected

The indicator for the selected input source lights up. (Example: when TV is selected) HINT • To play audio of the playback device connected to the TV or to watch videos of the playback device, set the TV’s input source to the playback device.• For details on Bluetooth connection, refer to “Listening to the sound from a BLUETOOTH device” (p.8). SUBWOOFER keys (+/-)

Adjust the volume of the subwoofer.

Adjust the volume of the sound bar. Volume down (–) Volume up (+)Volume down (–) Volume up (+) LEARN key

Sets the sound bar to the TV remote control learning

Remote control signal transmitter

Transmits infrared signals.

The sound bar supports the following audio signals. You

can check the type of the input audio signal by the color

The sound bar will be automatically turned off when one

of the following conditions is met.

• No operations for 8 hours

• No audio input and no operations for 30 minutes

Enables/disables the Bluetooth standby mode.

(p.9). Green (turned on)Red (Bluetooth standby)Off (turned off) SURROUND and STEREO keys

Switch between surround and stereo (2-channel)

playback. When surround playback is selected,

you can enjoy a realistic sound effect using

Yamaha’s exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME.

HINT • When 2-channel stereo signals are played in surround, the PLII indicator lights up.Lights up (surround playback)Off (stereo playback)SURROUNDSTEREOLights up (Dolby Pro Logic II) MUTE key

Mutes the audio output. Press the key again to

unmute. Flash (on mute) CLEAR VOICE key

Enables/disables the clear voice function.

When this function is enabled, you can enjoy clear

voice sounds while watching movies, TV dramas,

news programs or sports programs.

Enables/disables the UniVolume function.

When this function is enabled, consistent volume

is maintained between channels, programs,

commercials and sound sources.

HINT • The UniVolume function is automatically disabled when BLUETOOTH or PORTABLE is selected as the input source. AUDIO DELAY key

Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize the sound

with the video when the video image on the TV

may seem delayed with respect to the sound.

Follow the procedure below to adjust the audio

1 Hold down AUDIO DELAY for more than 3

The left most indicator flashes.

2 Press SUBWOOFER to adjust the audio delay.

3 To finish the adjustment, press AUDIO DELAY.

HINT • The adjustment will be finished automatically if no operations are performed for 20 seconds.Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)Smaller delay (–) Larger delay (+)Green (Dolby Digital), Red (DTS Digital Surround)Off (PCM)8

Listening to the sound from a

You can listen to the wireless sound from a Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone or digital music player. See also the operating manual of the Bluetooth device for more details.

Pairing a Bluetooth device with the sound bar

When connecting to a Bluetooth device for the first time, “pairing” between the device and sound bar is required. Once “pairing” is completed, subsequent connection will be made automatically. 1 Press the BLUETOOTH key on the supplied remote control to select

Bluetooth as the input source. The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up in green. 2 Turn on the Bluetooth compatible device to be paired, and perform

pairing. The operation varies depending on the device. Refer to the operation manual of the device. 3 Select “YAS-152 Yamaha” in the Bluetooth device list on the device. If a passkey (PIN) is required, enter the number “0000”.When pairing is completed, or a completion message appears. NOTE

• Perform pairing with the Bluetooth device and sound bar within 10 meters (33 ft) of each other.

• Up to eight Bluetooth devices can be pairing with the sound bar. If a ninth device is paired, the oldest pairing information is deleted.• If pairing information for a device is deleted, to use that device again, pairing of the device is required again. • If a Bluetooth device is already connected to the sound bar, terminate that Bluetooth connection, then perform pairing with the new device. • Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p.15) for troubleshooting Bluetooth connection.

Perform the following steps on the Bluetooth device to be connected. Bluetooth devicesConnect Bluetooth device and play backFor the first Bluetooth connectionPair the sound bar and Bluetooth deviceFor subsequent Bluetooth connectionLights upYAS-152 YamahaPIN 0000 123

Playing back audio from a Bluetooth device on the

1 Press the BLUETOOTH key on the supplied remote control to select

Bluetooth as the input source.

The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up in green.

2 Turn on the Bluetooth device.

When Bluetooth connection is made correctly, the BLUETOOTH indicator of the

sound bar flashes 3 times.

3 Play back a song on the device.

• Perform Bluetooth connection with the device and sound bar within 10 meters (33 ft) of each other.

• It may be necessary to select “YAS-152 Yamaha” in the Bluetooth device list again, in the event that a connection problem occurs. You may have to change the output setting to output audio to the unit, depending on the Bluetooth device you are using.• Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device as required. • If a Bluetooth device is already connected to the unit, terminate that Bluetooth connection, then connect with the new device. Terminating Bluetooth connection

Bluetooth connection is terminated in the following cases. When the Bluetooth

connection is terminated, the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once. • The Bluetooth compatible device is turned off.• The BLUETOOTH key is pressed for more than 3 seconds.• The sound bar is turned off. Using the Bluetooth standby mode

The Bluetooth standby mode allows you to turn on (or off) the sound bar automatically,

that interlocked by the operation of the Bluetooth device.

With the sound bar turned on, hold down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key

for more than 3 seconds.

Holding down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key for 3 seconds each time toggles the

mode between enabled and disabled.

When the Bluetooth standby mode is enabled and the sound bar is turned off, the

STATUS indicator lights up in red.

Using the Home Theater Controller application

By installing the dedicated free application “Home Theater Controller” to a Bluetooth

device, such as a smartphone, you can perform various operations easily and

conveniently with the Bluetooth device. (Setting items: basic operation, sound-field,

For details on “Home Theater Controller”, see the product information on our website. Lights upFlashes 3 times Functions available on Bluetooth devices with Bluetooth standby mode enabled Power on interlock function (when the sound bar is turned off) When Bluetooth connection is made on the device, the sound bar will turn on and will be ready to play back sound from the device.Power off interlock function (when the sound bar is turned on) The sound bar will be turned off when Bluetooth connection is terminated on a Bluetooth device. (Only when BLUETOOTH is selected as the input source.)Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)Lights up (red)10

Listening to the sound from external devices

You can connect an external device, such as a game console, to the ANALOG input

jacks of the sound bar with an RCA stereo cable.

NOTE • Make sure the left (L) and right (R) channels are connected correctly.• Select the ANALOG key on the remote control for the input source. You can connect a portable device, such as a portable music player, to the PORTABLE

input jacks of the sound bar with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable.

NOTE • Select the PORTABLE key on the remote control for the input source.• Adjust the volume level of the portable device as required. Analog connection of an external device (game

console) RCA stereo cableAnalog audio outputGame console (etc.) Analog connection of a portable device 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cablePortable music player11

Settings You can use the TV remote control to turn on/off the sound bar or adjust its volume by having the sound bar learn the TV remote control signals. 1 Turn off the TV and sound bar.

2 Hold down the LEARN key on the supplied remote control for more than 3 seconds to set the sound bar to the learning mode.When the sound bar is in the learning mode, the indicators on the front panel flash as shown below. NOTE • Steps 3 to 6 require only the TV remote control and the keys on the front panel of the sound bar. The remote control of the sound bar is not necessary. 3 Make the sound bar learn the mute operation. 3-1 Press INPUT on the front panel of the sound bar.3-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold down the mute key for more than 1 second twice or three times. 4 Make the sound bar learn the volume (–) operation. 4-1 Press VOLUME (–) on the front panel of the sound bar.4-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold down the volume (–) key for more than 1 second twice or three times. Controlling the sound bar with TV remote control

(TV remote control learning function)

NOTE • This function is available only when your TV remote control uses infrared signals.• Depending on the installation conditions or settings of the sound bar, both the sound bar and TV will receive the TV remote control signals and operate simultaneously.Continued ➜ Result Bleep/buzzer IndicatorsSuccessfully learned Once Learning has failed* Repeat from Step 3-1.TwiceResult Bleep/buzzer IndicatorsSuccessfully learned Once Learning has failed* Repeat from Step 4-1.TwiceApprox. 30 cm (1 ft)TV remote controlHold down(more than 1 second)Release(more than 1 second)Hold down(more than 1 second)Release(more than 1 second)Lights upFlashLights upFlash12

5 Make the sound bar learn the volume (+) operation.

5-1 Press VOLUME (+) on the front panel of the sound bar.

5-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold

down the volume (+) key for more than 1 second twice or three times.

6 Make the sound bar learn the power operation.

6-1 Press (power) on the front panel of the sound bar.

6-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold

down the power key for more than 1 second twice or three times.

7 To finish the learning mode, press the LEARN or (power) key on

the supplied remote control.

This completes the necessary settings. Now you can operate the sound bar with

the TV remote control’s power key or volume keys.

HINT • The learning mode will be finished automatically if no operations are performed for 5 minutes.• Set the TV volume to minimum. When you turn up the volume of the sound bar with the TV remote control, the volume of the TV may be turned up at the same time. In this case, follow Step 3 in “Connections” (p.5) to change the TV setting. Clearing all learned operations

1 With the sound bar turned off, hold down the LEARN key on the

supplied remote control for more than 3 seconds. (for entering the

When the sound bar is in the learning mode, the indicators on the front panel flash

2 Hold down INPUT on the front panel of the sound bar for more than 3

If the clearing is completed, you will hear the bleep sound three times.

3 Press the LEARN or (power) key on the supplied remote control. Result Bleep/buzzer IndicatorsSuccessfully learned Once Learning has failed* Repeat from Step 5-1.TwiceResult Bleep/buzzer IndicatorsSuccessfully learned Once Learning has failed* Repeat from Step 6-1.TwiceLights upFlashLights upFlashFlashes in red (cleared)13

When the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the sound bar receives TV remote

control signals at the TV remote control sensor (on front) and transmits the signals from

the TV Remote Repeater (on rear). This function is useful when you cannot operate your

TV from the remote control because the remote control sensor of the TV is blocked by

NOTE • This function is available only when your TV remote control uses infrared signals. 1 Turn on the sound bar.

2 Hold down the REPEATER key on the supplied remote control for

more than 3 seconds to enable/disable the TV Remote Repeater

This completes the necessary settings. When the TV Remote Repeater function is

enabled, you can operate your TV from the TV remote control via the sound bar.

HINT • The TV Remote Repeater function is disabled by default.• If the power cable of the sound bar is connected to an AC wall outlet and when the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the function is usable even when the sound bar is turned off.• If you have made the sound bar learn the volume (+) operation (p.12), the volume of the TV may be turned up when you turn up the volume of the sound bar with the TV remote control. In this case, follow Step 3 in “Connections” (p.5) to change the TV setting.• You can check the status of the TV Remote Repeater function by the center indicator when turning on the sound bar. The sound bar has dual built-in subwoofers; however, you can connect an external

subwoofer. Perform the following steps to change the setting when using an external

1 Connect the sound bar to the external subwoofer with a pin cable.

2 With the sound bar turned off, hold down the SUBWOOFER (-) key on

the supplied remote control for more than 5 seconds.

The sound bar turns on and the external subwoofer is selected.

You can check the status of the subwoofer setting by the ANALOG indicator when

turning on the sound bar.

To select the built-in subwoofers again, hold down the SUBWOOFER (+) key of the

remote control for more than 5 seconds.

NOTE • The default output setting is for the built-in subwoofers.• The built-in subwoofer and external subwoofer cannot be used simultaneously.• Use an external subwoofer with built-in amplifier. Controlling the TV via the sound bar (when the TV’s

remote control sensor is blocked) TV Remote RepeaterTV’s remote control sensorTV remote controlFlash 3 times (enabled), Flash once (disabled)Off (enabled), lights up (disabled) Using an external subwoofer Mono inputOff (external subwoofer), lights up (built-in subwoofer)14

Follow the procedure below to initialize the sound bar.

1 Turn off the sound bar.

2 Hold down (power) on the front panel of the sound bar for more

Initializing the settings of the sound bar Flash (initialized)15

Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are

experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit,

disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or

First, check the following:

A The power cables of the sound bar, TV and playback devices (such as BD

players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely.

B The sound bar, TV and playback devices (such as BD players) are turned on.

C The connectors of each cable are securely inserted in to jacks on each device.

Audio Problem Cause RemedyThe power turns off immediately.The auto-sleep function worked.The sound bar will be automatically turned off when one of the following conditions is met.- No operations for 8 hours- No audio input and no operations for 30 minutes -- The internal microcomputer is frozen, due to an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or to a drop in the power supply voltage.Hold down (power) on the front panel of the sound bar for more than 10 seconds to reboot it. (If the problem persists, disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet and plug it again.)The power cannot be turned on. The protection circuitry has been activated three times consecutively. (If you try to turn on the power in this condition, the STATUS indicator flashes.)For product protection, the power cannot be turned on. Unplug the power cable from the AC wall outlet and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.The sound bar is not reacting.The internal microcomputer is frozen, due to an external electric shock (such as lightning or excessive static electricity) or to a drop in the power supply voltage.Hold down (power) on the front panel of the sound bar for more than 10 seconds to reboot it. (If the problem persists, disconnect the power cable from the AC wall outlet and plug it again.)The sound bar operates by itself.Another Bluetooth device is being operated nearby.Terminate Bluetooth connection of the sound bar and connect the sound bar and device again.TV’s 3D glasses do not work.The sound bar is blocking the 3D glasses transmitter of your TV.Check the position of the 3D glasses transmitter of your TV and adjust the position of the sound bar. If necessary, remove the stands of the sound bar (p.4).Problem Cause RemedyNo sound.Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source (p.6).The mute function is activated. Cancel the mute function (p.7).The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p.6).No sound is coming from the subwoofer.The volume of the subwoofer is too low.Turn up the volume of the subwoofer (p.6).The playback source does not contain low-frequency signals. -- The subwoofer setting is not correct.With the sound bar turns off, hold down the SUBWOOFER key (+ or -) on the remote control for more than 5 seconds to switch the subwoofer setting (p.13).The volume decreases when the sound bar is turned on.The automatic volume adjustment function worked.To prevent excessive loudness, the sound bar automatically controls its volume within a certain level when the sound bar is turned on.If necessary, turn up the volume (p.6).No surround effect.Stereo playback is selected. Select surround playback (p.7).The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p.6).The TV or playback device is set to output 2-channel audio (such as PCM) only.Change the digital audio output setting on the TV or playback device.Noise is heard.The sound bar is too close to another digital or high-frequency device.Move those devices away from the sound bar.16

The sound bar is out of the

Use the remote control within the

operating range (p.6).

The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries (p.6).

The remote control sensor of the

sound bar is exposed to direct

sunlight or strong lighting.

Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition

The remote control sensor of the

TV is blocked by the sound bar.

Use the TV Remote Repeater function

(p.13) or remove the stands of the

sound bar so that the TV remote

control sensor is not blocked (p.4).

There may be any problem with

the TV or TV remote control.

Refer to the manuals of the TV.

The TV Remote Repeater

function is disabled.

Enable the TV Remote Repeater

The TV remote control does not

use infrared signals. (Some

remote controls may not work

even if it uses infrared signals.)

The TV Remote Repeater function

cannot be used in this case. Adjust the

position of the sound bar so that the

remote control sensor of the TV is not

blocked by the sound bar and use the

TV remote control to operate the TV.

The sound bar and TV are too

close or too far from one another.

Move the sound bar away from the TV

more than 50 mm (2") (p.4).

If necessary, remove or attach the

stands of the sound bar (p.4).

There is any obstacle (such as

cables) between the sound bar

Remove the obstacle between the

The TV remote control key was

not held down long enough.

Hold down the key for more than 1

second twice or three times (p.11).

The TV remote control does not

use infrared signals. (Some

remote controls may not work

even if it uses infrared signals.)

The TV remote control learning

function cannot be used in this case.

Use the supplied remote control to

operate the sound bar.

The position where you operated

the TV remote control is not

Operate the TV remote control at the

appropriate position (p.11).

The batteries of the TV remote

Replace with new batteries.

The remote control sensor of the

sound bar is exposed to direct

sunlight or strong lighting.

Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition

The transmission of the remote

control signal was disturbed by

the TV screen light.

Turn off the TV and perform the

learning operation again (p.11).

Audio output is enabled on the

Change the TV setting to disable the

TV speaker output. If a setting to

disable the speaker output is not

available on your TV, try the following

- Connect headphones to the

headphone jack on the TV.

- Set the TV volume to minimum.

The power of the TV was on when

you performed the learning

Press the power key on the TV and

(power) on the front panel of the sound

bar to turn on them and then press the

power key on the TV remote control to

BLUETOOTH is not selected as

Select BLUETOOTH as the input

The device does not support

Perform pairing operations with a

device which supports A2DP.

A Bluetooth adaptor, etc. that you

want to pair with the sound bar

has a password other than

Use a Bluetooth adaptor, etc. whose

The sound bar and device are too

Move the device closer to the sound

There is a device (microwave

oven, wireless LAN, etc.) outputs

signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency

Move this unit away from the device

that is emitting radio frequency

Another Bluetooth device is

Terminate current Bluetooth

connection, and perform pairing with

Another Bluetooth device is

The sound bar cannot make multiple

Bluetooth connections. Terminate

current Bluetooth connection, and

make connection for the desired

More than nine devices are paired

and the oldest pairing information

Perform pairing again. The sound bar

can retain pairing information for up to

eight devices. When pairing a ninth

device, the oldest pairing information

The Bluetooth connection of the

sound bar with the device is

Perform Bluetooth connection

operations again (p.8).

The sound bar and device are too

Move the device closer to the sound

There is a device (microwave

oven, wireless LAN, etc.) outputs

signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency

Move this unit away from the device

that is emitting radio frequency

The device is not set to send

Bluetooth audio signals to the

Check that the Bluetooth function of

the device is set properly.

Playback on the device has not

Perform playback on the device.

The device’s volume is set to

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

This system employs new technologies and algorithms that make it possible to achieve 7-channel surround

sound with only front speakers, and without using wall reflections.

“UniVolume” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.

Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and

worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered

trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes

software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

“Blu-ray Disc™”, “Blu-ray™”, and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.

Item Sound Bar (YAS-152)

Front L/R 30 W x 2 ch

Acoustic suspension type

(Non-magnetic shielding type)

Driver 6.5 cm (2-1/2") cone x 2

(Non-magnetic shielding type)

DTS Digital Surround

Ver. 2.1 +EDR Supported

10 m ([33 ft] without obstructions)

Less than 0.5 W Dimensions

1200 x 90 x 128 mm (not including stands and

(47-1/4" x 3-1/2" x 5")

1200 x 108 x 136 mm (including stands and brackets)

(47-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 5-3/8")

Weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)19

• Bluetooth is a technology for wireless communication between devices within an area

of about 10 meters (33 ft) employing the 2.4 GHz frequency band, a band which can

be used without a license.

Handling Bluetooth communications

• The 2.4 GHz band used by Bluetooth compatible devices is a radio band shared by

many types of equipment. While Bluetooth compatible devices use a technology

minimizing the influence of other components using the same radio band, such

influence may reduce the speed or distance of communications and in some cases

interrupt communications.

• The speed of signal transfer and the distance at which communications is possible

differs according to the distance between the communicating devices, the presence of

obstacles, radio wave conditions and type of equipment.

• Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices

compatible with Bluetooth function.i

Anomalies Causes possibles Actions correctives

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