Yamaha NS-AW190 User manual

CONTENTS
CONSUMER PRECAUTIONS 2
UNPACKING 3
MOUNTING THE SPEAKERS 4
CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER 6
SETTING UP THE SPEAKERS 7
SPECIFICATIONS 8
OWNER'S MANUAL

CONSUMER PRECAUTIONS
Read these precautions carefully before setting up your NS-AW190/NS-AW390 speakers.
•When installing these speakers outdoors, try to minimize their exposure to rain and snow by mounting the
speaker
in corners or under eaves.
•Since these speakers are to be wall 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.
•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 alower 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 adry, soft cloth.
•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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UNPACKING
After unpacking, please inspect contents to confirm all the following items are contained.
Speaker x 2 Large bracket screw x 4 Screw for safety wire x 2
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MOUNTINGTHE SPEAKERS
To wall /ceiling mount the speakers, use the supplied mounting bracket. (see below)
Supplied
mounting bracket
OUTDOOR NOTE:
The supplied mounting
brackets allow the
speakers to be mounted
in corners or under eaves
to minimize their
exposure to rain or snow.
1. Using the bracket as atemplate mark the locations of the key hole slots on the mounting area.
2. Next, using appropriate hardware (not included) securely fasten the bracket to the wall /ceiling.
3. Position the speaker in the bracket and secure the speaker by using the two large bracket screws included.
(see above)
If the mega mounting plate is already installed on the outside wall, the speaker can also be mounted using the
following procedure:
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Wall
Insert nut for optional mounting.
Supplied
mounting bracket
*Secure to wall
or ceiling
Tips for mounting:
The spakers also have threded
insrt nuts (matched for 1/4"
bolts) located on the back of
the units so that some types of
optional brackets available
in
the market can be used.
Screw for mega mounting plate
(Sold separately, available as
service parts)
*CAUTION:
Be sure to consult areliable source for the best type of fasteners for your particular wall /ceiling construction.
Secure installation is the purchaser's responsibility.

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When using speaker brackets to mount the speaker on a wall, please use safety wire between the speaker and
the bracket to prevent the speaker from falling.
How to use the safety wire:
1. Hook one side of the safety wire to the bracket's hole.
2. Fix the other side of the safety wire together with the supplied screw.

CONNECTIONSTOYOUR AMPLIFIER
Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off.
Red (+)
Black (-)
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CONNECTIONS
•Connect the input terminals at the rear of the speakers to
the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver)
with the 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.
How to Connect
CD Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each
speaker cable by twisting the coating off.
@Press down and hold the terminal's tab.
®Insert the bare wire into the terminal hole.
@) Release your finger from the tab to allow it to lock
securely on the bare wire end.
®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 or amplifier, or both.
Amplifier or
Receiver
Speakers output
terminals of the
amplifier
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SETTING UPTHE SPEAKERS
INDOOR PLACEMENT
You can use these speakers as front or surround speakers.
- Front speakers placement should be separated by adistance of 6-1 Oft. If they are placed too close
together, there will be areduction in the stereo effect. Conversely, If placed too far apart, the so called
"middle-omission" effect will occur and the vocal center fill will be lost. Height of the speaker should beat 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 2additional feet apart per side. The height of the speaker should be at aminimum of ear
level or preferably somewhat higher.
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OUTDOOR PLACEMENT
Your speaker system has water-resistant enclosures that protect the speakers form the elements when mounted
outdoors. These speakers are designed with awide dispersion pattern which means you will get good sound
quality over alarge listening area. (100 ft2 to approximately 400 ft2). Please note: if the listening area is too large,
and the speakers are positioned too far apart, "middle-omission" effect (lack of sound in an area between the
speakers) will occur and/or "hot spots" (loud sound near the speaker) will develop.
Try to place the speakers between 6'-10' apart for good stereo listening. It is suggested for larger areas (over
400 ft2 to about 600 ft2) two pairs of speakers be used, see below.
Note
• 1 pair of speakers should be used for every 200-400 ft.
• We recommend that you install this speaker vertically, as it is designed to ensure awide listening area in this
orientation.

<NS-AW190>
Type
Speaker Woofer
Tweeter
Frequency Range
Impedance
Nominal Input
Maximum Input
Sensitivity
Crossover Frequency
Dimension (H x W x D)
Weight
Magnetic Shielding
<NS-AW390>
Type
Speaker Woofer
Tweeter
Frequency Range
Impedance
Nominal Input
Maximum Input
Sensitivity
Crossover Frequency
Dimension (H x W x D)
Weight
Magnetic Shielding
SPECIFICATIONS
2-Way Acoustic Suspension
5" P.P. mica filled cone woofer with rubber surround
1/2" PEl Dome
65 Hz -40 kHz
6ohms
35W
120W
85 dB/2.83 VIm
4kHz
8-27/32" x5-7/8" x5-19/32" (225 x149 x142 mm)
3.09 Ibs (1.4 kg)
No
2-Way Acoustic Suspension
6-1/2" P.P. mica filled cone woofer with rubber surround
1" PEl Dome
55 Hz -40 kHz
6ohms
40W
130W
87 dB/2.83 VIm
3kHz
11-1/16" x7-5/16" x7-3/32" (281 x186 x180 mm)
4.85 Ibs (2.2 kg)
No
*Specifications subject to change without notice due to product improvements.
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