User manual YAMAHA NS8390

[. . . ] To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not place the speakers where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity. Do not place the following objects on the speakers: Glass, china, etc. If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and personal injury. A vessel with water in it If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the speakers, and/or you may get an electric shock. [. . . ] Please be cautioned that even though the stands are connected, this does not guarantee that the speakers will not fall over. 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. E-1 ATTACHING THE STANDS PLACING THE SPEAKERS I Using as 2ch stereo speakers Better stereo images will be obtained when the speakers are slightly angled in towards the listeners. Stand x 8 Screw x 16 Pad x 8 (4 per one speaker) (8 per one speaker) (4 per one speaker) When placing the speakers, be sure to use the stands to increase stability. Use the 8 specified holes located on the base of the speaker. I Using as main speakers in a multi channel system Position the speakers on both sides of the TV. The positioning of speakers is important, because it controls the whole sound quality of a multi channel system. Set up the speakers on the basis of your listening position by following the owner's manual supplied with your amplifier. 4 2 1 Procedure: 1 Put a screw through the hole on the stand, and screw it into the speaker at one of the holes on the base of the speaker. At this time, screw it untightly so that the stand can still be moved. 2 Put another screw through the other hole on the stand, and screw it into the other hole on the base of the speaker. 5 Attach the other stands to the other corners of the base of the speaker in the same way and confirm that all 4 stands have been firmly attached. Note Be carefull not to apply force to the side of the speaker, otherwise the speaker may fall causing damage to the speaker or personal injury. NS-8390 Subwoofer NS-8390 Effect R Center Effect L Note These speakers feature a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing them too close to a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move the speakers away from the TV set. E-2 English CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE AMPLIFIER IS SWITCHED OFF. ICONNECTIONS · Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the provided speaker cables. · One side of the speaker cable is red and the other side is black. Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or receiver) and speakers using the red side. Connect the (­) terminals on both components using the black side of the cable. · Connect each speaker making sure not to reverse the polarity (+, ­). If the speaker is connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. [Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off. ] 3 Tighten the knob and secure the cable. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Note Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the speaker or the amplifier, or both of them. A Black (­) Tighten Loosen Red (+) Speaker (R) Speaker (L) SPEAKERS R L Speakers output terminals of the amplifier + ­ ­ + B Amplifier or Receiver When using a banana plug <U. S. A. and General models only> 1 Banana plug 1 Remove the cover by pulling it toward you. [. . . ] G Care should be taken not to exceed the input power values noted above. E-4 YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE. , BUENA PARK, CALIF. 135 MILNER AVE. , SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G. m. b. H. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND SCANDINAVIA A. B. [. . . ]