CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of this system in the space below.
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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. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-P220 Speaker Package. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit. ● To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. ● Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold.
COMPONENTS OF THE PACKAGE The speaker package “NS-P220” is designed for use in a multi-channel audio system such as a home theater system. The package includes two pairs of main/rear speakers (NX- 220P), a center speaker (NX-C220) and a subwoofer system (SW-P201).
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 This speaker package employs a 6 speaker configuration: 2 main speakers, 2 rear speakers, a center speaker and a...
Mounting the main and center speakers If you want to mount a speaker on a commercially available speaker stand (for the main/center/rear speakers) 60 mm Place the main speakers on a rack or on a shelf. Place the center speaker on top of the TV, on a shelf or inside the TV rack so that it is stable.
Mounting the rear speakers Screw (type B) Tapping screw (Available at the hardware store) Mounting bracket (type B) Mount the rear speakers on a shelf, rack or directly on the floor, or hang them on the wall. To mount the rear speakers on a wall by Mounting using the provided mounting brackets bracket...
Caution: Plug in the subwoofer and other audio/video components after all connections are completed. An example of basic connections Subwoofer POWER INPUT2 VOLUME STANDBY-RED ON-GREEN AUTO STANDBY HIGH INPUT2 /MONO INPUT1 FROM AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS To AC outlet Right Main speakers CONNECTIONS Center speaker...
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(Refer to page 9 for details.) * To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP amplifier (or AV receiver) to the L/MONO INPUT2 terminal of the subwoofer.
How to connect speaker cords to the input and output terminals of the speakers For connections, keep the speaker cords as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cords. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Main/center/rear speakers One side of the provided speaker cord has a white broken line and the other side has no line.
Connecting the subwoofer to speaker output terminals of the amplifier If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers.
USING THE SUBWOOFER (SW-P201) Controls and their functions POWER POWER switch Set this switch to the ON position to turn on the power of the subwoofer. When the power of the subwoofer is on, the power indicator below the POWER switch lights up GREEN.
Automatic power-switching function If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer switches to the standby mode, the power indicator lights up in red.) When you play a source again, the power of the subwoofer turns on automatically by sensing audio signals input to the...
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY (for SW-P201) The theory of Yamaha Active Servo Technology has been based upon two major factors, the Helmholtz resonator and negative-impedance drive. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through an “air woofer”, which is a port or opening in the speaker’s cabinet.
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.