IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Retain these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
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This equipment generates or uses radio The above statements apply ONLY to those products frequencies and, if not installed and used in distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its accordance with the instructions in the user’s subsidiaries. manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.
fire, dam- • Other components, as they might damage or dis- age to the unit, or personal injury. Yamaha is not color the surface of the speakers; responsible for damage resulting from use of this unit •...
Introduction Thank you for choosing a Yamaha NS-P240 or NS-P246 Home Cinema 5.1/6.1 Channel Speaker System. Each of these systems include the following speakers: • NX-S120 The NX-S120 are full-range acoustic-suspension speakers. Each system includes two (2) front and two (2) surround speakers.
Setting up the speakers Positioning the front and surround Before you connect the speakers, place each speaker in its respective location. Speaker position- speakers (NX-S120) ing is very important as it affects the overall sound quality of the system. Place the speakers in loca- tions that will optimize the sound quality at your listening position.
Positioning the center speaker Positioning the subwoofer (NX-C120) (SW-P240) Place the center speaker precisely between the Although the placement of the subwoofer is not as front speakers, facing directly forward. You can critical as that of the other speakers, it is best to place the center speaker on top of a TV (if the top place the subwoofer outside either the right or left front speaker.
You can mount the front, surround, and surround back speakers on a speaker stand, such as the optional Yamaha SPS-80. (For more information, 70 mm refer to the instruction manual for the SPS-80.) Note: The SPS-80 may be unavailable in certain Note: Make sure that the regions.
Connections Caution: Plug the power cables for the subwoofer and other audio/video components into an AC out- let only after you complete all other connections. Basic connection example Front speakers Surround speakers Right Left Right Left Note: The rear panel of various amplifiers may differ in appearance.
Connect the (+) terminal on the speaker to the (+) – To connect to a Yamaha DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW terminal on the amplifier using the cable side PASS, etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP ampli-...
Using the subwoofer (SW-P240) Pre-adjusting the subwoofer vol- Rear panel Before you use the subwoofer, first adjust the vol- ume balance between the subwoofer and the front VOLUME speakers by following the procedure below. Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). VOLUME Turn on the power to all other components.
Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (on the SW-P240) The theory behind Yamaha Active Servo Technol- By employing negative-impedance drive circuits, ogy is based on two factors: the Helmholtz resona- the amplifier is able to generate precise, low-ampli- tor and negative-impedance drive. Active Servo...
Refer to the chart below if the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed, or if the instructions fail to help you resolve the problem, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Problem...
NX-S120 500 Hz 500 Hz NX-S120/NX-C120 SW-P240 Type ..Full-range acoustic-suspension speaker Type ..Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Tech- system nology Magnetically shielded type Magnetically shielded type Driver ....5 cm (2") full-range cone speaker x 2 Driver ......16 cm (6.5") cone woofer Output Power..
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