NS500BL - Speakers YAMAHA - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL NS500BL YAMAHA

• To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

• Install the speaker in a cool, dry, clean place - away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of electrical noise (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or water.

• To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not place the speaker where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.

• Do not place the following objects on the speaker: - Glass, china, small metallic etc. If glass, etc., falls as a result of vibration and breaks, it may cause personal injury. - A burning candle, etc. If the candle falls as a result of vibrations, it may cause fire and personal injury. - A vessel with water in it If the vessel falls as a result of vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an electric shock.

• Do not place the speaker where foreign material such as dripping water. It might cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Do not place the speaker where it is liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure better sound performance.

• Placing the speaker on the same shelf or rack as the turntable can result in acoustical feedback.

• Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port located on the rear of the speaker, as this might cause personal injury and/or damage to the speaker.

• When moving the speaker, do not hold the port, as it might cause personal injury and/or damage to the speaker.

• Any time you notice distortion, reduce the volume control on your amplifier. Never allow your amplifier to be driven into “clipping.” Otherwise the speaker may be damaged.

• 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.

• Do not attempt to clean the speaker with chemical solvents, as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

• Do not attempt to modify or repair the speaker. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

• Secure placement and installation is the owner’s responsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. PRECAUTIONS Taking care of the speaker To maintain the spotless glossy surface of the polished finish, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. To avoid damage to the finish, do not apply chemical solvents, such as alcohol, benzine, thinner, insecticide, etc. Also, do not use a damp cloth, or any type of cloth that contains chemical solvents, or place a plastic or vinyl sheet on top of the speaker. Otherwise, the finish may peel, the color may fade, or the sheet may stick to the surface. Yamaha recommends that you use a Yamaha Unicon cloth (sold separately). For heavy dirt, use a Yamaha Piano Unicon (sold separately). You can purchase a Yamaha Unicon cloth and Piano Unicon at your nearest Yamaha dealer. 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.3 En English SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES..................................3

SPECIFICATIONS.................................................5 After unpacking, make sure that the following accessories are included. The grille is detached from the speaker and packed separately. Be careful not to lose it. The speaker is constructed with the majority of the weight located in its upper portion, and is thus susceptible to falling over if proper care is not taken to ensure its stability. If the speaker tips over, the speaker or other personal property may be damaged or an individual may be injured (possibly even fatally injured). For safe and proper use of the speaker:

• Position the speaker in a location that is solid, level, smooth, and low (with respect to the floor).

• Do not push or apply pressure to the side of the speaker when moving, or lean objects against the side of the speaker.

• Do not sit on or set objects on top of the speaker. Vibrations or jolts associated with earthquakes and other phenomena or activities may cause the speaker to fall over. For safety reasons, using commercially-available products that increase stability of the speaker is recommended (metal fittings or chains, etc.). ■ Using as 2ch stereo speakers Better stereo images will be obtained when the speakers are slightly angled in towards the listener. ■ Using as front speakers in a multi- channel system Position the speakers on both sides of the TV. The positioning of speakers is important, since this dictates the overall sound quality of the multi-channel system. Set up the speakers on the basis of your listening position by following the owner’s manual supplied with your amplifier. CONTENTS SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Grille (x1)Spike (x4) Spike nut (x4) PRECAUTIONS WHEN

PLACING THE SPEAKERS

SubwooferCenterNS-F500FrontSurround back SurroundPresence4 En Notes• Be sure to have another person support it.• Pay extra attention to avoid scratching the speaker’s surface.• Be careful not to apply force to the side of the speaker, otherwise the speaker may fall causing damage to the speaker or personal injury.• To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables, affix them to the floor.• Placing this unit too close to a CRT TV set might impair picture color or create a buzzing noise. In this case, move the speakers away from the TV. This is not an issue with LCD and plasma TVs.• The legs feature an adjustment function that enables you to fine-tune the speaker height. If the speaker rattles on the floor, adjust the length of the legs by turning them. Do not loosen the legs too much. Otherwise, they may come off. ■ Attaching the spikes At the time of shipment, legs are attached to the speaker. When you use the supplied spikes, please remove the legs first. If you are setting up the speaker on a thick carpet, you can replace the legs with the spikes to increase stability and improve sound quality. Remove the legs by turning them, then follow the steps below: Notes• Be sure to have another person support it.• The tips of the spikes may scratch or damage the flooring. Please be careful when positioning the speakers.• The tips of the spikes are sharp. When you adjust the protruding length of the spikes, be careful not to injure your fingers.

1. Lay the speaker on the floor.

Use a blanket or cushion to avoid scratches.

2. Screw each spike into a spike nut so that the nut will stay

near the tip of the spike.

3. Remove the legs and screw the spikes into the holes on

the bottom of the speaker.

Place the speaker in the desired location in an upright position. If necessary, adjust the length of the spike to match the depth of the carpet by repeating the above- mentioned steps.

5. When the length adjustment is complete, firmly tighten

the spike nut to the base on the bottom of the speaker. Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off. Leg Loosen(higher)Tighten(lower) SpikeSpike nut

AMPLIFIER Standard connections Note Do not insert the insulation into the hole.If the connections are faulty, you will hear no sound from the speaker.Insulation coatingBare wireLoosenTightenBlack (–)Red (+)Amplifieror ReceiverSpeakers output terminalsNS-F500 NS-F5005 En English ■ When connecting the speaker cable

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the speaker or the amplifier.

• 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.

• 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. ■ How to connect the speaker cables

1. Loosen the terminal knob.

2. Remove 10 mm (3/8") of insulation from each end of the

cables, and twist the exposed conductors together neatly and tightly, as shown below.

3. Insert the bare wire.

4. Tighten the knob and secure the cable.

5. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on

the cable at the terminal. Notes• 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.• 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. ■ When using a banana plug

1. Tighten the terminal knob.

2. Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal.

• The speaker and the grille are packed separately. To attach the grille, line up the projections (magnets) on the reverse side of the grille with their corresponding screw heads on the speaker. Notes• When removing the cover, be careful not to touch the drive units, and not to exert excessive force with any tools.• Do not touch or apply impact to the speaker’s diaphragm. Otherwise, the speaker may malfunction.• There are magnets on the reverse side of the grille. Do not place the grille close to objects that might be affected by magnets, such as CRT TV, clock, magnetic card, diskette, etc., after removing it. Type p. 3
• -way bass reflex speaker system Non-Magnetic shielding type Driver p. 16
• cm (6-1/2") cone woofer × 1 Advanced PMD 13 cm (5") cone mid-range × 1 Advanced PMD 3 cm (1") aluminum dome tweeter DC diaphragm Impedance p. 6
• Frequency Response p. 40
• Hz to 50 kHz (–10 dB) 100 kHz (–30 dB) Nominal Input Power p. 40
• W Maximum Input Power p. 160
• W Sensitivity p. 88
• dB/2.83 V/m Crossover Frequency p. 580
• Hz/4.1 kHz Dimensions (with legs) (W × H × D) p. 224
• × 981 × 349 mm (8-7/8" × 38-5/8" × 13-3/4") Weight .1 kg (42 lbs. 2 oz.) p. 19

• Specifications subject to change without notice due to product improvements.

• A speaker cable is not included with this model. 10 mm(3/8")Good No Good

ATTACHING THE GRILLE

Banana plug SPECIFICATIONS6 En Limited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland Thank you for having chosen a Yamaha product. In the unlikely event that your Yamaha product needs guarantee service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. If you experience any difficulty, please contact Yamaha representative office in your country. You can find full details on our website (http://www.yamaha- hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour. Yamaha reserves the right to replace a product with that of a similar kind and/or value and condition, where a model has been discontinued or is considered uneconomic to repair. Conditions

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a. Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. b. Damage resulting from: (1) Repairs performed by the customer himself or by an unauthorised third party. (2) Inadequate packaging or mishandling, when the product is in transit from the customer. Please note that it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the product is adequately packaged when returning the product for repair. (3) Misuse, including but not limited to (a) failure to use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Yamaha’s instructions on the proper use, maintenance and storage, and (b) installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards in force in the country where it is used. (4) Accidents, lightning, water, fire, improper ventilation, battery leakage or any cause beyond Yamaha’s control. (5) Defects of the system into which this product is incorporated and/or incompatibility with third party products. (6) Use of a product imported into the EEA and/or Switzerland, not by Yamaha, where that product does not conform to the technical or safety standards of the country of use and/or to the standard specification of a product sold by Yamaha in the EEA and/or Switzerland.

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7. Please backup any custom settings or data, as Yamaha may not be held responsible for any alteration or loss to