Yamaha NS-AP6500SBL User manual

CONTENTS
CONSUMER PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ 2
UNPACKING ....................................................................................................... 3
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS .......................................................................... 4
CONNECTING THE SPEAKERS ....................................................................... 5
SPEAKER PLACEMENT .................................................................................... 6
SPECiFiCATiONS ............................................................................... Back cover
OWNER'S MANUAL

Read these precautions carefully before operating your NS-AP6500SBL speakers.
• Since these speakers can be walt mounted, it is essential that they are firmly secured. Be sure to consult a
reliable source about the best type of hanger for your particular wall's construction. Secure installation is the
purchaser's responsibility.
• Do not attach them to thin plywood or soft wall surface materials as the screws may tear free, causing the
speakers to fall and be damaged, or result in personal injury.
• Do not fasten the speakers to walls with nails, adhesives, or other unsafe hardware. Long-term use and
vibrations may cause them to pull free.
• Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable
placement will also ensure better sound performance.
• Placing the speakers on the same stand or shelf as a turntable can result in feedback.
• This speaker features a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing it too close to a
TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move the speaker away from the TV set.
• Never touch the woofer or tweeter units with your hands or expose them to excessive physical shock. If they
are dented or bent, the sound will be distorted.
• Lower the power amplifier /receiver volume control before changing input sources. Never change input
sources (for example, FM to CD) at high listening levels. Always turn the receiver /amplifier unit off when
installing or removing input cables.
• Anytime you note distortion, reduce the volume control on your power amplifier /receiver to a lower setting.
Never allow your power amplifier to be driven into "clipping".
• Do not attempt to clean the speakers with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. To clean wipe
with a dry, soft cloth.
• To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not place the speakers where they will be exposed to
direct sunlight or excessive humidity.
• To prevent the speakers from falling over, select a location which is flat and stable.
• To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables and to prevent the speakers from falling,
fix the speaker cables to the wall, etc.
• Secure placement or installation is the owner's responsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident
caused by improper placement or installation of speakers.
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After unpacking, check that following items are contained.
Surround speaker x 2
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Speaker cable (30 ft) x 2
Spacing pads for surround speakers x 8
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• Wall mounting the speakers
When mounting the speakers on a wall, attach one of the spacing pads provided near each of the corners on
the rear surface of the speaker to prevent the speaker cable from being caught between the walt and the
speaker.
You can also use the screw hole on the back of the
speaker for installing the speakers on
commercially available speaker brackets.
6-1/8"
(155.6 mm)
A screw with a diameter of
1/4"can be used.
(Hole depth: 9/32")
When using speaker brackets to mount the
speakers on a wall or ceiling, it is strongly
recommended that safety wire, which may be
included with the bracket, be used between the
speaker and the bracket to prevent the speaker
from falling.
wall support
7/32"
Tapping screw
(Available at the hardware store)
Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in the figure, and hang the holes of the mounting
bracket on the protruding screws.
Make sure that the screws are securely caught by the narrow sections of the "key hole" opening.
WARNING
Each speaker weighs 2.6 Ibs (1.2 kg). Do not mount the speakers on thin plywood or a wall with soft surface
material, since the screws may pull away from the surface and fall. This will damage the speakers and can
cause personal injury.
Do not mount the speakers on a wall with nails, adhesives, or any other unstable hardware. Long-term use
and vibrations may cause them to fall.
To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cords, they should be affixed to the wall or floor
molding.
Secure installation is the purchaser's responsibility.
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CONNECTIONS
• Check to make sure that the power has been turned off before making connections.
• Connect the (+) terminal of the amplifier to the (+) terminal of the speaker.
Connect the (-) terminal of the amplifier to the (-) terminal of the speaker.
•Reversing polarity (+/-) will result in unnatural sound reproduction.
PROCEDURE
For connections, keep the speaker cords as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the
cords. Ifthe connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the + and -
polarity markings of the speaker cords are observed and set correctly. If these cords are reversed, the sound will
be unnatural and lack bass.
How to Connect:
_1_Press and hold the terminal's tab.
(2_Insert the bare wire into the terminal hole.
[Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") insulation from the speaker cords.]
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Make sure the lead portions of
the speaker cable are not
exposed outside of the
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@Release your finger from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the bare wire end.
_4;Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cord at the terminal.
Note
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the speaker, the amplifier, or both.
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Typical speaker placement for front, center and surround speakers:
-- Front speaker placement should be separated by a distance of 6-10ft. Ifthey are placed too close together,
there will be a reduction in the stereo effect. Conversely, If placed too for apart, the so called
"middle-omission" effect will occur and the vocal center fill will be lost. Height of the speaker should be at
least at ear level.
-- Center channel speakers should be placed centered above or below the TV.
-- Surround speakers should ideally be placed behind the listening area, at least as far apart as the front
speakers and up to 2 additional feet apart per side. The height of the speaker should be at a minimum of ear
level or preferably somewhat higher. The surround back speakers should be placed a minimum of 1 foot apart.
Left Front Speaker
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Center Speaker
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Left Surround Speaker
Right Front Speaker
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Type
Speaker
Frequency Range
impedance
Nominal input
Maximum input
Sensitivity (dB/2.83v. 1m)
Crossover Frequency
Dimension (H xWxD)
Weight
Magnetic Shielding
2-way Bass Reflex
3" woofer x 1+ 1/2" balanced dome tweeter
100Hz - 35KHz
6 ohms
30 W
100 W
82dB
5kHz
8-1/4" x 5-1/2" x 3-3/4" (210 x 138 x 95 mm)
2.6 Ibs (1.2 kg)
No.
*Specifications subject to change without notice due to product improvements,
@YAMAHA
YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA
6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE.,
BUENA PARK, CA 90620
http://www.yamaha.com/yec
Phone: [phone]
P/N430072 Printed in China