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Front Surround System Owner's Manual To use the unit safely and correctly, be sure to read this guide with “ESB-1090 Safety Brochure” carefully before using it.
Contents Information ..............3 Mode of the unit ............15 Notice Concerning Trademarks, etc................3 Types of modes ......................15 About the content in this manual ................4 Setting the mode ......................16 Accessories ..............4 Functions of each mode ..........17 Conference mode ......................17 Part names and functions ..........
• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. • Yamaha continuously makes improvements and updates to the software included in this product. You can download the latest software from the Yamaha website.
Rear panel Power connector NOTICE TV jack • Do not connect the unit to Internet service SUBWOOFER OUT jack UPDATE ONLY jack directly. Only connect this product to the This is used to update the unit’s firmware. Internet through a router with strong NETWORK jack Refer to the instructions supplied with the password protections.
Remote control Preparing the remote control Operating range of the remote control Pull out the battery insulating strip before use. Operate the remote control within the range shown in the following figure. Within 6 m (20 ft) Remote control sensor Battery insulating strip...
Replacing the battery in the remote control 1. Press and hold w on the rear cover of the remote control, slide the WARNING cover out in the direction of the arrow to remove it. • DO NOT SWALLOW THE BATTERY. 2.
Installation Installing the unit on a TV stand It can be installed as shown in the figure. NOTICE • Do not apply excessive force to the unit when moving it. Doing so may damage the speakers or the portion covered with fabric. •...
• Do not lean on the unit or apply excessive force to the top of the unit. Doing so may cause the unit to fall. Remote control sensor Touch panel • Check that the unit is securely fixed after the installation. Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper installations.
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1. Attach the mounting template (supplied) on a wall and mark the 3. Attach the supplied spacers to the bottom of the unit. two locations for the screw holes. Peel off the backing from the spacer and press the adhesive part against the bottom of the unit.
Connections 1. Connecting a computer or AV device 2. Connecting a TV Use a HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect as shown in the figure. [Connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)] Use an ARC-compatible HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect as shown in the figure.
[Connecting a TV that does not support Audio Return Channel (ARC)] 3. Connecting an external subwoofer Use an HDMI cable (sold separately) and the optical digital audio cable (supplied) to connect as shown in the figure. Use a mono pin cable (sold separately) and connect as shown in the figure.
4. Connecting the power cord Connect the supplied power cord to the unit, followed by the plug into the wall outlet. Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet The unit (rear) When the plug is inserted into the wall outlet, the unit will turn on.
Mode of the unit Types of modes The unit has three modes. Conference mode: This mode is for installing the unit in a conference room and using it as a speaker for remote conferencing. Hotel mode: The mode is for installing the unit in a hotel lobby or guest room and using it as a speaker for watching movies and TV programs, or listening music. Education mode: This mode is for installing the unit in a classroom and using it as a speaker for playing educational audio materials.
INFO That’s all for the procedure. When the settings are completed, the unit will turn on. SUBWOOFER VOLUME Mute button NOTE You can also use the setup file to set the mode. Please read the “ESB-1090 Installation Guide” for details.
Functions of each mode Conference mode NOTE • The indicator will always be off (it will light/flash temporarily when you adjust the volume or mute the sound). • The computer or AV device (connected to the HDMI jack) is always set as the input source of the audio signal. •...
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Mute button [Touch panel] You can mute the audio from the speakers and subwoofers. You can also unmute the sound. Operation by all buttons on the touch panel is invalid. When muted, the indicator flashes as shown in the figure. Operation by other buttons is invalid.
Hotel mode [Remote control] Power button You can turn on/off the power of the unit. HDMI BLUETOOTH When turned on, the STATUS indicator turns off, and when turned off, the STATUS indicator turns red. Input source setting button CLEAR VOICE 3D SURROUND •...
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3D SURROUND button VOLUME (+) button, VOLUME (-) button You can set the playback method to 3D surround playback. In You can adjust the volume of the speaker. addition, 3D surround playback can be canceled and set to surround You can check the volume by the number of indicators that light up playback.
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Mute button [Touch panel] You can mute the audio from the speakers and subwoofers. You can also unmute the sound. When muted, the indicator flashes as shown in the figure. Volume (-) button Volume (+) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. Operation by other buttons is invalid.
Education mode NOTE The playback method is always set to stereo playback. [Remote control] Power button You can turn on/off the power of the unit. HDMI BLUETOOTH When turned on, the STATUS indicator turns off, and when turned off, the STATUS indicator turns red. Input source setting button CLEAR VOICE 3D SURROUND...
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VOLUME (+) button, VOLUME (-) button BASS EXT button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. You can enable/disable the bass extension function (a function that You can check the volume by the number of indicators that light up enhances bass sound for playback).
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[Touch panel] Volume (-) button Volume (+) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. Operation by other buttons is invalid.
Other functions Operating the unit with the TV remote The unit will turn on. control 3. Press the power button on the remote control to turn off the unit. The HDMI control function (a function that links this unit to a TV 4.
That’s all for the procedure. When the resetting of the settings is completed, the unit will turn on. 3. Select “ESB-1090 XXXXXX Bluetooth” (XXXXX depends on the Bluetooth address) from the list. The unit and the Bluetooth device are paired and connected.
Appendix The unit can be used even when the mode is deactivated. Cancel mode Function when the mode is canceled The procedure is as follows. [Remote control] This is the same as Hotel mode. 1. Press the power button on the remote control to turn off the unit. 2.
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A list of peripherals that can be connected is displayed on the input of an audio signal to the unit. Bluetooth devices screen. 2. Select “ESB-1090 XXXXXX Bluetooth” (XXXXX depends on the The automatic standby function can be enabled/disabled by following Bluetooth address) from the list.
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NOTE • When the Bluetooth standby function is enabled, the standby power consumption of the unit becomes larger than when it is disabled. • When both the Bluetooth standby function and the HDMI control function (described on page 25) are disabled, the STATUS indicator does not light up even when the unit is turned off.
Specifications The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Main specifications General Drivers • Front L/R: 5.5 cm (2-1/8") cone x 2 •...
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Operating environment • Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) • Humidity: 30% to 90% (no condensation) Storage environment • Temperature: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) • Humidity: 30% to 90% (no condensation) Decoder Supported audio signal • PCM (up to 5.1 channels) (HDMI/optical input) •...