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Welcome to the YST-M10 Powered Monitor Speakers
Thank you for purchasingYamaha’s YST-M10 Powered Monitor Speakers.
YST-M10 powered monitor speakers useYamaha’sActive Servo technology to provide high-quality amplification
andoutputfromacompactcabinet.Bothcabinetsfeaturea8cm(3.5inch)driveunitandbassport.Theright-channel
monitor speaker contains a stereo 10 watt per channel amplifier, with volume and presence controls.A single cable
connects the left-channel monitor speaker.
YST-M10 powered monitor speakers are ideal for use with computer multimedia applications, personal stereo
equipment,keyboardmonitoring,andanyotherapplicationthatrequirescompact,portablehigh-qualitymonitoring.
Thanks to the magnetic shielding around each drive unit, they can be sited close to computer monitors and other
magnetically sensitive equipment.
Input connection is via a 3.5 mm stereo jack, and with the supplied 6.25 mm phone jack adaptor and phono/RCA
adaptor, almost any audio source can be connected with ease.
To get the best performance from your YST-M10 monitor speakers, please read this Owner’s Manual carefully.
Then, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Active Servo Technology
Active Servo Technology is a system, pioneered byYamaha, that allows small and medium size speaker cabinets
to produce the type of bass performance usually only associated with large cabinets.
Aprecisionportinthecabinetprovidesanoutletforbassfrequencies.However,toovercomethenaturalairresistance
inside the cabinet, which tends to reduce the volume level from a port, a negative-impedance amplifier is used. This
provides a solid bass end and wide frequency response, while keeping distortion at a minimum.
YST-M10 Operating Precautions
Please read the following operating precautions before operating your YST-M10s:
• Use the power supply adaptor designed specifically for the YST-M10 only.Yamaha cannot be held responsible
for damage caused by using other power supply adaptors.
• Whendisconnecting thepowersupply adaptorfrom anACreceptacle,holdandpullthe plug, not the powercord.
• IftheYST-M10sarenotgoingtobeusedforawhile,disconnectthepowersupplyadaptorfromtheACreceptacle.
• Always disconnect the power supply adaptor from the AC receptacle before making any connections.
• YST-M10s do not contain any user serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to yourYamaha dealer.
• Do not expose the YST-M10s to temperature extremes or direct sunlight.
• Do not expose the YST-M10s to excessive dust, humidity, or vibration.
• Site the YST-M10s on a level, stable surface.
• Do not drop the YST-M10s, apply excessive force to their controls, or put heavy items on top of them.
• If the YST-M10s should require cleaning, use a soft cloth. If necessary, a damp cloth.
• ToprotecttheYST-M10 speakers,avoidmicrophone feedback, continuousandexcessiveoutput fromelectronic
musical instruments, excessive signal distortion,
• If the YST-M10s are sited close to fluorescent or neon type lights, a slight hum may be heard. In this case,
relocate the YST-M10s away from the light.
• Although the YST-M10 speakers are magnetically shielded, keep floppy disks and tapes away from them.
• The YST-M10s may cause picture distortion when sited close to a television or computer monitor. In this case,
move them away a little.