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Center
Channel
Speaker
System
NS-AC40X
Thank
you
for
selecting
aYAMAHA
Center
Channel
Speaker
System.
Owner's Manual
CONTENTS
Cautions
•••.••.•..••••••••..•.•.•••....••.••....•.••.•.•..•••.•••.•.•.••••.•.....•.•.••.•......••.•.•.....•.••.•......
2
Connections
to
Amplifier
2
Installation
••.•.••..•.••••...••••.•.•...•••••••...•.••.•....••••••...•.•.•.••.....••.••.•.....•..•.•..•..•.•.•.••...••
3
Specifications 3
Warranty 4
Out
of the hundreds of loudspeaker manufacturers,
Yamaha is
the
only one
that
also makes musical
instruments.Yamaha audio components
and
speakers can
be found
in
the
homes
and
recording studios
of
audiophiles and industry professionals alike.
No
other
company is
an
intimately involved with the production
and
reproduction offine music.
IMPORTANT:
Please record the senal number of your unit
In
the space below.
Model: NS-AC40X
Senal
No.
The senal number IS located
on
the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual
In
asafe place for future reference.
1.
Center
Channel
Speaker
System
NS-AC40X
Thank
you
for
selecting
aYAMAHA
Center
Channel
Speaker
System.
Owner's Manual
CONTENTS
Cautions
•••.••.•..••••••••..•.•.•••....••.••....•.••.•.•..•••.•••.•.•.••••.•.....•.•.••.•......••.•.•.....•.••.•......
2
Connections
to
Amplifier
2
Installation
••.•.••..•.••••...••••.•.•...•••••••...•.••.•....••••••...•.•.•.••.....••.••.•.....•..•.•..•..•.•.•.••...••
3
Specifications 3
Warranty 4
Out
of the hundreds of loudspeaker manufacturers,
Yamaha is
the
only one
that
also makes musical
instruments.Yamaha audio components
and
speakers can
be found
in
the
homes
and
recording studios
of
audiophiles and industry professionals alike.
No
other
company is
an
intimately involved with the production
and
reproduction offine music.
IMPORTANT:
Please record the senal number of your unit
In
the space below.
Model: NS-AC40X
Senal
No.
The senal number IS located
on
the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual
In
asafe place for future reference.
1.
CAUTIONS:
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
•
In
order to maintain the speaker cabinet's finish, prevent it
from coming Into contact with water vapor, alcohol,
benzene, Insecticide, etc. Do not place plastic covenngs on
top of the speakers
as
the color could come off and stick to
the finish.
To
clean, wipe with adry, soft cloth.
•
To
prevent the enclosure from warping or discolonng, do not
place the speakers
In
places where they will be exposed to
direct sunlight
or
excessive humidity.
•Do not place the speaker where they are liable to be
knocked over
or
exposed to falling objects. Furthermore,
stable placement will also ensure good sound.
•Placing the speakers on the same stand
or
shelf as the
turntable can cause howling.
•These speakers feature amagnetically shielded deSign, but
there
IS
still achance that placing them too close to a
TV
set might Impair the picture colors. Should this happen,
place the speaker away from the
TV
set.
•Never touch the speaker units with your hands
or
expose
them to excessive shock. If they are dented
or
bent, the
sound will be distorted as well.
CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER
•Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier
IS
switched off.
•CONNECTIONS
•USing speaker cable supplied, connect the center speaker output terminal of
the amplifier and the Input terminal of the back panel of this unit.
•Connect the (+) terminals on both amplifier and speaker. Connect the (-)
terminals on both amplifier and speaker.
•ReverSing polarity (+/-) will result
In
unnatural sound reproduction.
•NS-AC40X PROCEDURE
1Loosen the speaker terminals by turning the knobs counterclockwise.
2. Insert the lead portions
of
the speaker cable Into the terminal holes.
3.
Tighten the speaker terminals by turning the knobs clockWise.
4.
lightly
pull the speaker cable to make sure the connections are secure.
•When an amplifier with arated output power higher than the
recommended power of the speaker system
IS
used, care
should be taken never to exceed the speaker's maximum
power input.
•Connections to the amplifier speaker terminals depend on
the particular amplifier you are uSing. Please check the
amplifier's owner's manual before making speaker
connections.
•
To
aVOid
any damage to the speaker system or amplifier,
make sure to turn off the power of the amplifier when
making speaker connections.
Make sure the lead portions
of
the speaker cable are not
exposed outside
of
the
connecto~
......
-I- I
y.'0
Loose~
Tighten
PIN
266667
Center speaker output
terminal of the amplifier.
Tweeter attenuator
Normal
~:
:~Max
HIGH
RANGE
LEVEL
Adjust to match hIgh range
level
of
your main speakers.
2.
CAUTIONS:
READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT
•
In
order to maintain the speaker cabinet's finish, prevent it
from coming Into contact with water vapor, alcohol,
benzene, Insecticide, etc. Do not place plastic covenngs on
top of the speakers
as
the color could come off and stick to
the finish.
To
clean, wipe with adry, soft cloth.
•
To
prevent the enclosure from warping or discolonng, do not
place the speakers
In
places where they will be exposed to
direct sunlight
or
excessive humidity.
•Do not place the speaker where they are liable to be
knocked over
or
exposed to falling objects. Furthermore,
stable placement will also ensure good sound.
•Placing the speakers on the same stand
or
shelf as the
turntable can cause howling.
•These speakers feature amagnetically shielded deSign, but
there
IS
still achance that placing them too close to a
TV
set might Impair the picture colors. Should this happen,
place the speaker away from the
TV
set.
•Never touch the speaker units with your hands
or
expose
them to excessive shock. If they are dented
or
bent, the
sound will be distorted as well.
CONNECTIONS TO THE AMPLIFIER
•Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier
IS
switched off.
•CONNECTIONS
•USing speaker cable supplied, connect the center speaker output terminal of
the amplifier and the Input terminal of the back panel of this unit.
•Connect the (+) terminals on both amplifier and speaker. Connect the (-)
terminals on both amplifier and speaker.
•ReverSing polarity (+/-) will result
In
unnatural sound reproduction.
•NS-AC40X PROCEDURE
1Loosen the speaker terminals by turning the knobs counterclockwise.
2. Insert the lead portions
of
the speaker cable Into the terminal holes.
3.
Tighten the speaker terminals by turning the knobs clockWise.
4.
lightly
pull the speaker cable to make sure the connections are secure.
•When an amplifier with arated output power higher than the
recommended power of the speaker system
IS
used, care
should be taken never to exceed the speaker's maximum
power input.
•Connections to the amplifier speaker terminals depend on
the particular amplifier you are uSing. Please check the
amplifier's owner's manual before making speaker
connections.
•
To
aVOid
any damage to the speaker system or amplifier,
make sure to turn off the power of the amplifier when
making speaker connections.
Make sure the lead portions
of
the speaker cable are not
exposed outside
of
the
connecto~
......
-I- I
y.'0
Loose~
Tighten
PIN
266667
Center speaker output
terminal of the amplifier.
Tweeter attenuator
Normal
~:
:~Max
HIGH
RANGE
LEVEL
Adjust to match hIgh range
level
of
your main speakers.
2.
INSTALLATION
1.When installing
the
unit
on
top
of
the
TV
set
or
on
the
floor:
It
should face as shown below when placing the unit on or
below the TV set.
When Installing the unit on
TV
set
~
When Installing the
unit
belowTV set
MODEL
Type
Speaker-Woofer
Speaker-Tweeter
Frequency Response
(Hz -KHz) -10
dB
Nominal
Impedance
(OHMS)
Nominal
Input
(Watts)
Maximum
Input
(Watts)
Sensitivity (dB/2.83\1, 1m)
SPECIFICATIONS
NS-AC40X
2-way Acoustic Suspension
Magnetically-ShIelded
51/4" High Compliance Aluminum Cone with
Rubber Surround and Inverted Dust Cap (x2)
1"
Ferro
FlUid
Cooled Aluminum Dome Type
with Mesh Grille
80-20
6
70
140
89
2.When installing
the
unit
on
the
TV set,
fix
it
securely
by
using
anti-slip
tapes
(i.e., VELCRO fastening tape)
to
prevent
it
from
turning
over, falling
down,
etc. The anti-
slip tape consists of two pieces. Attach one to the top of the
TV
set and the other to the bottom of the unit as illustrated
below.
Crossover
Frequency (kHz)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Net
Weight
Accessories:
3.5 (12dB/Octave)
77/16"
x19 1/2" x713/16"
141bs.
10Ft.
(3.0m) Speaker Cable
Anti-slip tapes *Specifications subject to change without notice due to product Improvements.
3.
INSTALLATION
1.When installing
the
unit
on
top
of
the
TV
set
or
on
the
floor:
It
should face as shown below when placing the unit on or
below the TV set.
When Installing the unit on
TV
set
~
When Installing the
unit
belowTV set
MODEL
Type
Speaker-Woofer
Speaker-Tweeter
Frequency Response
(Hz -KHz) -10
dB
Nominal
Impedance
(OHMS)
Nominal
Input
(Watts)
Maximum
Input
(Watts)
Sensitivity (dB/2.83\1, 1m)
SPECIFICATIONS
NS-AC40X
2-way Acoustic Suspension
Magnetically-ShIelded
51/4" High Compliance Aluminum Cone with
Rubber Surround and Inverted Dust Cap (x2)
1"
Ferro
FlUid
Cooled Aluminum Dome Type
with Mesh Grille
80-20
6
70
140
89
2.When installing
the
unit
on
the
TV set,
fix
it
securely
by
using
anti-slip
tapes
(i.e., VELCRO fastening tape)
to
prevent
it
from
turning
over, falling
down,
etc. The anti-
slip tape consists of two pieces. Attach one to the top of the
TV
set and the other to the bottom of the unit as illustrated
below.
Crossover
Frequency (kHz)
Dimensions (HxWxD)
Net
Weight
Accessories:
3.5 (12dB/Octave)
77/16"
x19 1/2" x713/16"
141bs.
10Ft.
(3.0m) Speaker Cable
Anti-slip tapes *Specifications subject to change without notice due to product Improvements.
3.
YAMAHA
products are designed
and
manufactured to provide a
high
level
of trouble-free performance
YAMAHA
Electronics Corporation,
USA,
is
proud of the experienced craftsmanship that goes into
each
and
every
YAMAHA
product
YAMAHA
sells its products through anetwork
of
high
quality, specially authorized dealers
and
is
pleased to offer the following Limited
Warranty,
which applies only
to
products purchased from our
authorized dealers
YAMAHA
products are
backed
by
anationwide network of
high
quality
YAMAHA
authorized Service Centers, providing prompt,
courteous,
and
professional service
We
suggest that
you
read
the Limited Warranty thoroughly,
and
invite
you
to
contact your authorized
YAMAHA
dealer
or
the
YAMAHA
Electronics Corporation,
USA,
Service Department if you
have
any questions
eVAMAHI(
LIMITED WARRANTY
CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER SYSTEM
Duration
of
Warranty:
Beginning from the date of first consumer purchase, this Center Channel Speaker System is covered by this warranty for the period listed below:
Model Duration
of
Warranty
NS-AC40X 2years
What
is
Covered and What
is
Not
Covered?
This warranty covers all defects
in
materials
or
workmanship in this product, but DOES NOT COVER the following:
(1) Damage, deterioration
or
malfunction resulting from:
aAccident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation
or
operation
or
failure
to
follow instructions contained
in
your Owner's manual
bAny shipment of the product (Claims must be presented to the carrier)
cRepair
or
attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha
or
an authorized Preferred Customer Service Center
(2) Any unit which has been altered
or
on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed
(3) Normal wear and any periodic maintenance
(4) Any unit which has not been purchased from an authorized YAMAHA dealer in the
USA
If you are uncertain as to whether adealer
has been authorized by YAMAHA, please contactYAMAHA's Service Department
(5) Any unit used for industrial or commercial purposes
Who may enforce
the
warranty:
This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser
What
we
will pay
for
and
what
you
must
pay for:
YAMAHA will repair or replace units covered by this warranty, without charge to the consumer for labor or materials YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES AND FOR ANY INITIAL SHIPPING CHARGES, if the components must be shipped for warranty ser-
vice However, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the
USA
if the repairs are covered by the warranty
How
you can
get
Warranty Service:
(1) If your Loudspeaker requires service, return it to an authorized Yamaha Preferred Customer Service Center If this is not practical,
contact the Yamaha Electronics Service Department at the address shown below
(2) Loudspeakers shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by adetailed explanation
of
the problem(s)
requiring service, as well as your sales receipt, as proof
of
warranty coverage
(3) Warranty registration is not required for warranty coverage
Limitation
of
Implied Warranties:
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN
DURATION TO
THE
LENGTH
OF
THIS WARRANTY
Exclusion
of
Damages
YAMAHA'S LIABILITY, FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT,
AT
OUR OPTION
YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR DAMAGES
OF
ANY OTHER KIND OR CHARACTER
BECAUSE
OF
PRODUCT DEFECTS
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION
OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU
THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE
TO
STATE
For
the
nearest authorized YAMAHA Preferred Customer Service Center please call:
1-BOO-4YAMAHA
Should you have any questions
about
service received
or
if
you need assistance in locating an authorized Yamaha Dealer, please contact:
_VAMAHI(
SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
YAMAHA
ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION,
USA
6660
ORANGETHORPE
AVENUE
BUENA
PARK
CALIFORNIA
90620'
MAIL
ADDRESS:
P.O
BOX
6660
BUENA
PARK
CALIFORNIA
90622'
PHONE:
(714)
522
9105
YAMAHA products are backed by anationwide network of high quality YAMAHA authorized Service Centers, providing prompt,
courteous and professional service
YAMAHA
products are designed
and
manufactured to provide a
high
level
of trouble-free performance
YAMAHA
Electronics Corporation,
USA,
is
proud of the experienced craftsmanship that goes into
each
and
every
YAMAHA
product
YAMAHA
sells its products through anetwork
of
high
quality, specially authorized dealers
and
is
pleased to offer the following Limited
Warranty,
which applies only
to
products purchased from our
authorized dealers
YAMAHA
products are
backed
by
anationwide network of
high
quality
YAMAHA
authorized Service Centers, providing prompt,
courteous,
and
professional service
We
suggest that
you
read
the Limited Warranty thoroughly,
and
invite
you
to
contact your authorized
YAMAHA
dealer
or
the
YAMAHA
Electronics Corporation,
USA,
Service Department if you
have
any questions
eVAMAHI(
LIMITED WARRANTY
CENTER CHANNEL SPEAKER SYSTEM
Duration
of
Warranty:
Beginning from the date of first consumer purchase, this Center Channel Speaker System is covered by this warranty for the period listed below:
Model Duration
of
Warranty
NS-AC40X 2years
What
is
Covered and What
is
Not
Covered?
This warranty covers all defects
in
materials
or
workmanship in this product, but DOES NOT COVER the following:
(1) Damage, deterioration
or
malfunction resulting from:
aAccident, negligence, misuse, abuse, improper installation
or
operation
or
failure
to
follow instructions contained
in
your Owner's manual
bAny shipment of the product (Claims must be presented to the carrier)
cRepair
or
attempted repair by anyone other than Yamaha
or
an authorized Preferred Customer Service Center
(2) Any unit which has been altered
or
on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed
(3) Normal wear and any periodic maintenance
(4) Any unit which has not been purchased from an authorized YAMAHA dealer in the
USA
If you are uncertain as to whether adealer
has been authorized by YAMAHA, please contactYAMAHA's Service Department
(5) Any unit used for industrial or commercial purposes
Who may enforce
the
warranty:
This warranty is enforceable only by the original purchaser
What
we
will pay
for
and
what
you
must
pay for:
YAMAHA will repair or replace units covered by this warranty, without charge to the consumer for labor or materials YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ANY INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL CHARGES AND FOR ANY INITIAL SHIPPING CHARGES, if the components must be shipped for warranty ser-
vice However, we will pay the return shipping charges to any destination within the
USA
if the repairs are covered by the warranty
How
you can
get
Warranty Service:
(1) If your Loudspeaker requires service, return it to an authorized Yamaha Preferred Customer Service Center If this is not practical,
contact the Yamaha Electronics Service Department at the address shown below
(2) Loudspeakers shipped for service should be packed securely and must be accompanied by adetailed explanation
of
the problem(s)
requiring service, as well as your sales receipt, as proof
of
warranty coverage
(3) Warranty registration is not required for warranty coverage
Limitation
of
Implied Warranties:
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN
DURATION TO
THE
LENGTH
OF
THIS WARRANTY
Exclusion
of
Damages
YAMAHA'S LIABILITY, FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT,
AT
OUR OPTION
YAMAHA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR DAMAGES
OF
ANY OTHER KIND OR CHARACTER
BECAUSE
OF
PRODUCT DEFECTS
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOWTHE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION
OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU
THIS WARRANTY GIVES
YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM
STATE
TO
STATE
For
the
nearest authorized YAMAHA Preferred Customer Service Center please call:
1-BOO-4YAMAHA
Should you have any questions
about
service received
or
if
you need assistance in locating an authorized Yamaha Dealer, please contact:
_VAMAHI(
SERVICE
DEPARTMENT
YAMAHA
ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION,
USA
6660
ORANGETHORPE
AVENUE
BUENA
PARK
CALIFORNIA
90620'
MAIL
ADDRESS:
P.O
BOX
6660
BUENA
PARK
CALIFORNIA
90622'
PHONE:
(714)
522
9105
YAMAHA products are backed by anationwide network of high quality YAMAHA authorized Service Centers, providing prompt,
courteous and professional service