Yamaha NS-P380: instruction

Precautions

Please read the following operating precautions before use. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/or

injury caused by not following the cautions below.

1.

To assure the finest performance, please read this

1.

Do not operate this unit upside down. It may overheat,

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future

possibly causing damage.

reference.

2.

Do not use excessive force on switches, controls or

2.

Install the speakers in a cool, dry, clean place – away

connection wires. When moving this unit, first

from windows, sources of heat, sources of excessive

disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to

vibration, dust, moisture or cold. Avoid sources of

other equipment. Never pull the wires themselves.

electrical humming (e.g., transformers and motors). To

3.

Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port

prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the

located on the right side of this unit. When moving this

speakers to rain or water.

unit, do not hold the port, as it might cause personal

3.

To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring,

injury and/or damage to this unit.

do not expose the speakers to direct sunlight or

4.

Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat

excessive humidity.

radiates from the rear panel. Place the unit away from

4.

Avoid installing the speakers where foreign objects may

walls, allowing at least 20 cm (8") of space above,

fall onto them and/or where they may be exposed to

behind and on both sides of the unit to prevent fire or

liquid dripping or splashing.

damage. Furthermore, do not position the unit with the

5.

Do not place the following objects on top of the

rear panel facing down on the floor or other surfaces.

speakers:

5.

When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation

– Other components, as they might damage or discolor

inside this unit by allowing enough space around the unit

the surface of the speakers.

and avoiding excess humidification. Condensation might

– Burning objects (e.g., candles), as they might cause

cause fire, damage to the unit, and/or electric shock.

fire, damage to the speakers or personal injury.

6.

Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a

– Containers of liquid, as they might spill and cause

newspaper, tablecloth, curtain, etc. to avoid obstructing

electric shock to the user or damage to the speakers.

heat radiation. If the temperature inside the unit rises, it

6.

Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be

may cause fire, damage to the unit, or personal injury.

knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable

7.

Do not plug this unit into a wall outlet until all

placement will also ensure better sound performance.

connections are complete.

7.

Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the

8.

The voltage to be used must match that specified on the

turntable can result in feedback.

rear panel. Using this unit with a voltage higher than

8.

Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control

specified is dangerous and may cause fire, damage to

on your amplifier to lower setting. Never allow your

the unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha is not

amplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise, the

responsible for damage resulting from use of this unit

speakers may be damaged.

with a voltage other than specified.

9.

When using an amplifier with a rated output power

9.

Super-bass sound reproduced by this unit may cause a

higher than the nominal input power of the speakers,

turntable to generate audio feedback. In this case, move

care should be taken not to exceed the maximum input

the unit away from the turntable.

of the speakers.

10.

This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are

10.

Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical

continuously output at high volume level. For example,

solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean,

if 20 Hz–50 Hz sine waves from a test disc or bass

dry cloth.

sounds from an electronic instrument, etc. are

11.

Do not attempt to modify or fix the speakers. Contact

continuously output, or if a turntable stylus touches the

qualified Yamaha service personnel when service is

surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent the

needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any

unit from being damaged.

reason.

11.

If you hear distorted noise (i.e., unnatural, intermittent

12.

Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section regarding

“rapping” or “hammering” sounds) from this unit,

common operating errors before concluding that the

reduce the volume level. Extremely loud movie

speakers are faulty.

soundtrack low frequency, bass-heavy sounds, or

13. Secure placement or installation is the owner’s

similarly loud popular music passages can damage this

responsibility. Yamaha is not liable for accidents

unit.

caused by improper placement or installation of

12.

Vibration generated by super-bass sound may distort

speakers.

images on a TV. In this case, move the unit away from

the TV set.

13.

When disconnecting the power cord from the wall

For NS-SW380

outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cord.

WARNING

14.

When you plan not to use this unit for a long period of

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

time (i.e. vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug

from the wall outlet.

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO

15.

Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

power plug can be reached easily.

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Precautions

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• VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal

(For China, Korea, Asia and General models)

of Old Equipment

The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this

unit must be set to your local main voltage BE-

This symbol on the products, packaging,

FORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply.

and/or accompanying documents means

Voltages are 110-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

that used electrical and electronic

products should not be mixed with

This unit is not disconnected from the AC power

general household waste.

source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even

For proper treatment, recovery and

if this unit itself is turned off. In this state, this unit is

recycling of old products, please take

designed to consume a very small quantity of power.

them to applicable collection points, in

accordance with your national legislation

For U.K. customers

and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the

By disposing of these products correctly,

plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and

you will help to save valuable resources

an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the

and prevent any potential negative effects

instructions described below.

on human health and the environment

Note:

The plug severed from the mains lead must be

which could otherwise arise from

destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous

inappropriate waste handling.

if engaged in a live socket outlet.

For more information about collection

and recycling of old products, please

contact your local municipality, your

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

waste disposal service or the point of sale

IMPORTANT:

where you purchased the items.

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED

[Information on Disposal in other

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING

Countries outside the European Union]

CODE:

This symbol is only valid in the European

Blue: NEUTRAL

Union. If you wish to discard these items,

Brown: LIVE

please contact your local authorities or

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

dealer and ask for the correct method of

apparatus may not correspond with the coloured

disposal.

markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured

BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The

wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected

to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or

coloured RED. Make sure that neither wire is

connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug.

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Precautions

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

1. The original invoice or sales receipt (showing date of purchase, product code and dealer’s name) MUST accompany the defective product, along with

a statement detailing the fault. In the absence of this clear proof of purchase, Yamaha reserves the right to refuse to provide free of charge service and

the product may be returned at the customer’s expense.

2. The product MUST have been purchased from an AUTHORISED Yamaha dealer within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

3. The product must not have been the subject of any modifications or alterations, unless authorised in writing by Yamaha.

4. The following are excluded from this guarantee:

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.

(7) Non AV (Audio Visual) related products.

(Products subject to “Yamaha AV Guarantee Statement” are defined in our website at

http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/

or

http://www.yamaha-uk.com/

for U.K. resident.)

5. Where the guarantee differs between the country of purchase and the country of use of the product, the guarantee of the country of use shall apply.

6. Yamaha may not be held responsible for any losses or damages, whether direct, consequential or otherwise, save for the repair or replacement of the

product.

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

8. This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force or the consumer’s rights against the dealer

arising from their sales/purchase contract.

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Contents

English

Package contents................................................1

Connecting the speakers .................................. 4

Connection diagram........................................... 4

Installing the speakers.......................................2

Connecting the power cables............................. 5

Installing the front, center, and surround

speakers ..........................................................2

Using the Subwoofer......................................... 6

Installing the subwoofer .....................................2

Setting the subwoofer volume ........................... 6

Wa ll-mounting the front and surround

Frequency characteristics................................... 6

speakers ..........................................................3

Troubleshooting................................................. 7

Specifications...................................................... 7

Package contents

Thank you for choosing the Yamaha NS-P380 5.1CH Speaker Package.

Make sure the package contains the following items.

■ Subwoofer

(NS-SW380 x1)

The Subwoofer features a built-in power

amplifier and utilizes Advanced Yamaha

■ Front speakers

Active Servo Technology to provide high-

(NS-B380 x2)

quality sub-bass sound that adds real

The front speakers are

“punch” to your home theater.

2-way acoustic-

suspension speakers.

■ Surround speakers

(NS-B280 x2)

The surround speakers are full-range

acoustic-suspension speakers.

■ Center speaker

(NS-C380 x1)

The center speaker is a 2-way

acoustic-suspension speaker.

■ Front speakers

Non-skid pad

Subwoofer cable,

Speaker cable,

5 m (16 ft.) x1

25 m (82 ft.) x1

(To be cut into 5 lengths for

■ Center speaker ■ Surround speakers

the front, center, and

surround speakers. Take

care to prevent injury when

preparing the cables.)

Non-skid pads (20 pcs.) x1

(For the front, center, and

Non-skid pads: When placing the speakers on a flat

surround speakers.)

surface, affix the included non-skid pads to the corners

of the speaker undersides, as shown. The pads will

prevent the speakers from moving around.

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