Yamaha ATS-1520 User manual

UContents
Supplied items ...................................................................... 2
Features ................................................................................. 2
Part names and functions (sound bar) ................................ 3
Installations........................................................................... 4
Connections........................................................................... 5
Operations............................................................................. 6
Listening to the sound from a BLUETOOTH device............ 8
Listening to the sound from external devices .................. 10
Analog connection of an external device (game console) .................10
Analog connection of a portable device ...................................................10
Settings................................................................................ 11
Controlling the sound bar with TV remote control (TV remote control
learning function)................................................................................................. 11
Controlling the TV via the sound bar (when the TV’s remote control
sensor is blocked) ................................................................................................. 13
Using an external subwoofer......................................................................... 13
Initializing the settings of the sound bar...................................................14
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 15
Specifications ...................................................................... 18
Front Surround System
Owner’s Manual
PDF versions of this manual can be downloaded from the following website.
http://download.yamaha.com/
About this manual
• This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control.
• Marks used in this manual
NOTE
This indicates precautions for use of the product and its feature limitations.
HINT
This indicates supplementary explanations for better use.

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Explanation of Graphical Symbols
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/
accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer,
or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime
Yamaha and the Electronic Industries
Association’s Consumer Electronics
Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe
level. One that lets the sound come
through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion – and,
most importantly, without affecting
your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud
sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha
and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged
exposure from excessive volume levels.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number of this unit in the
space below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
CAUTION
RISK OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO
NOT OPEN
• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSSGen of IC Rules.
• Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this
device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
See the “Troubleshooting” section at the end of this manual if interference to radio reception is suspected.
FCC WARNING
Change or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
−Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
−Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
−Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
−Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment compiles with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and
more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY
THIS UNIT!: This product, when installed as
indicated in the instructions contained in this
manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not
expressly approved by Yamaha may void your
authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product.
2IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used. Follow all installation
instructions. Failure to follow instructions could
void your FCC authorization to use this product in
the USA.
3NOTE: This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result
in harmful interference with other electronic
devices. This equipment generates/uses radio
frequencies and, if not installed and used according
to the instructions found in the users manual, may
cause interference harmful to the operation of other
electronic devices.
4 Compliance with FCC regulations does not
guarantee that interference will not occur in all
installations. If this product is found to be the source
of interference, which can be determined by turning
the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try to eliminate the
problem by using one of the following measures:
5 Relocate either this product or the device that is
being affected by the interference.
6 Utilize power outlets that are on different branch
(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line
filter/s.
7 In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/
reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300
ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type
cable.
8 If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you
can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact
Yamaha Corporation of America A/V Division 6600
Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, CA 90620.
9 The above statements apply ONLY to those
products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of
America or its subsidiaries.

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• To assure the finest performance, please read this
manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future
reference.
• Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources,
vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper
ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.
Top: 10 cm (4 in), Rear: 10 cm (4 in), Sides: 10 cm
(4 in)
• Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances,
motors, or transformers to avoid humming sounds.
• Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes
from cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an
environment with high humidity (i.e. a room with a
humidifier) to prevent condensation inside this unit,
which may cause an electrical shock, fire, damage to
this unit, and/or personal injury.
• Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may
fall onto this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to
liquid dripping or splashing. On the top of this unit, do
not place:
−Other components, as they may cause damage and/
or discoloration on the surface of this unit.
−Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause
fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
−Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and
liquid may cause electrical shock to the user and/or
damage to this unit.
• Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth,
curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If
the temperature inside this unit rises, it may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
• Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all
connections are complete.
• Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
• Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.
• When disconnecting the power cable from the wall
outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
• Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this
might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
• Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using
this unit with a higher voltage than specified is
dangerous and may cause fire, damage to this unit,
and/or personal injury. Yamaha will not be held
responsible for any damage resulting from use of this
unit with a voltage other than specified.
• To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable
and outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet
or the unit during a lightning storm.
• Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact
qualified Yamaha service personnel when any service
is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.
• When not planning to use this unit for long periods of
time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug
from the wall outlet.
• Be sure to read the “Troubleshooting” section on
common operating errors before concluding that this
unit is faulty.
• Before moving this unit, press to set this unit in
standby mode, and disconnect the power supply cable
from the wall outlet.
• Condensation will form when the surrounding
temperature changes suddenly. Disconnect the power
supply cable from the outlet, then leave the unit alone.
• Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC
power plug can be reached easily.
• The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire or like.
• 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.
Notes on remote controls and batteries
• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
• Do not drop the remote control.
• Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following places:
−places of high humidity, such as near a bath
−places of high temperatures, such as near a heater or
a stove
−places of extremely low temperatures
−dusty places
• Do not expose the remote control sensor of this unit to
direct sunlight or lighting such as inverted fluorescent
lamps.
• If the batteries grow old, the effective operation range
of the remote control decreases considerably. If this
happens, replace the batteries with two new ones as
soon as possible.
• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline
and manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging
carefully as these different types of batteries may have
the same shape and color.
• Exhausted batteries may leak. If the batteries have
leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching
the leaked material or letting it come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment
thoroughly before installing new batteries.
• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste.
Dispose of them correctly in accordance with your
local regulations.
• Keep batteries away from children. If a battery is
accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor
immediately.
• When not planning to use the remote control for long
periods of time, remove the batteries from the remote
control.
• Do not charge or disassemble the supplied batteries.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall
outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power
source even if you turn off this unit by . In this
state, this unit is designed to consume a very small
quantity of power.
(Power key)
Turns on the power of this unit or sets it to the
standby mode.
Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of
persons with a heart pacemaker implant or
defibrillator implant.
Radio waves may affect electro-medical devices.
Do not use this unit near medical devices or inside
medical facilities.

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Supplied items
Make sure you have received all of the following items.
Features
Enjoy powerful and realistic sound from the sound bar with built-in
subwoofer, and easy installation and connection to a TV and other
devices.
Sound bar (ATS-1520)
Remote control Battery x 2
(AAA, R03, UM4)
Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])
Mounting template
* Using when attaching the sound bar to a wall
RCA stereo cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])
• AIR SURROUND XTREME
Enjoy high-quality surround sound with a realistic sound effect (p.7).
• Clear voice
Make voice sound (such as dialogues and narrations) clear (p.7).
• UniVolume
Maintain consistent volume between channels, programs, commercials and sound
sources (p.7).
•Bluetooth® connection
Play back sound from a connected Bluetooth device (p.8).
• TV remote control learning function
Operate the sound bar with the TV’s remote control (p.11)
• TV Remote Repeater function
Enable the transmission of TV remote control signals via the sound bar when you
cannot operate your TV from the remote control because the remote control sensor
of the TV is blocked by the sound bar (p.13).

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Part names and functions (sound bar)
Sound bar (front panel)
AIndicators
Indicate the status of the sound bar.
The indicators will dim automatically if no operations are performed for 5 seconds.
BRemote control sensor
Receives infrared signals from the remote control of the sound bar (p.6).
Receives infrared signals from the TV remote control when the TV Remote Repeater
function is enabled (p.13).
CINPUT key
Selects an input source to be played back (p.6).
DVOLUME (+/-) keys
Adjust the volume (p.6).
E(power) key
Turns on or off (standby) the sound bar (p.7).
HINT
• The sound bar will be automatically turned off when one of the following conditions is met.
− No operations for 8 hours
− No audio input and no operations for 30 minutes
Sound bar (rear panel)
ATV input jack
For connecting to a TV with an optical cable.
BBD/DVD input jack
For connecting to a playback device, such as a Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, with a
coaxial digital cable.
CANALOG input jacks
For connecting an external device with an RCA stereo cable.
DPORTABLE input jack
For connecting a portable device with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable.
ESUBWOOFER OUT jack
For connecting an external subwoofer with a monaural pin cable.
The default setting is for the built-in subwoofer. The setting has to be changed to
output signal to an external subwoofer (p.13).
FTV Remote Repeater
Transmits TV remote control signals received at the remote control sensor to the TV
(p.13).
GDual built-in subwoofers
The built-in subwoofers are located in the bottom part of the sound bar.

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Installations
Place the sound bar on a flat surface such as on top of a
TV cabinet.
Removing the stands
When the sound bar blocks the view of the lower part of the
TV screen or the remote control sensor of the TV, remove the
stands (18 mm [3/4"]) of the sound bar to adjust its height.
HINT
• Use the TV Remote Repeater function (p.13) to transmit TV remote
control signals via the sound bar.
NOTE
• Keep the stands and screws in a safe place for future use.
Attaching the sound bar to a wall
How to install on the wall
1 Attach the mounting template on a wall and mark
for the screw holes.
2 Remove the mounting template from the wall and
install the commercially available screws at the
marks on the wall.
3 Hang the sound bar on the screws.
Cautions
• Do not place the sound bar on/under any other devices such as
BD player in a pile. Doing so may cause a malfunction due to
vibrations.
• Do not touch the grille on the front and bottom of the sound bar.
• The sound bar contains acoustic suspension speakers. Do not
place magnetically sensitive items (hard disk drive, etc.) near the
sound bar.
• Depending on your installation environment, it may be better to
connect the sound bar and external devices (such as a TV)
before installing the sound bar.
• Do not place the sound bar within 50 mm (2") of the TV. The wall
mount brackets on the rear panel can be removed as necessary. Cautions
• When installing the sound bar on a wall, all installation work must be
performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must never
attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate
installation could cause the sound bar to fall, resulting in personal injury.
• Do not attach the sound bar to a wall that is made of weak
materials such as plaster or veneered woods. Doing so may
cause the sound bar to fall.
• Make sure you use commercially available screws that can
support the weight of the installation (specified in Step 2 on the
right). Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short
screws, nails, and two-sided tape, may cause the sound bar to fall.
Cautions
• Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose. If your
foot or hand accidentally gets caught on a loose cable, the sound
bar may fall.
• Check that the sound bar is fixed securely after the installation.
Yamaha will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by
improper installations.
Tapes or thumbtacks
Mounting template (supplied)
Screw
holes
7 to 9 mm
(1/4" to 3/8")
2 to 4 mm (1/16" to 3/16")
4 mm (#8)
20 mm (3/4")
or more
Mounting holes
on rear of sound bar

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Connections
Power cable
To AC wall outlet
Sound bar (rear)
Optical cable
Coaxial digital cable
Playback device (such as a BD player)
Set top box
OPTICAL OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT
TV
HINT
• The unit plays the audio output
from your TV. If the sound output
from a playback device (such as a
BD player) or a set top box cannot
be output from your TV or if your
TV does not have any audio input
jacks to connect a playback
device, connect the playback
device and sound bar directly with
a commercially available digital
coaxial cable.
Connect to a TV (or other peripheral device).
HINT
• If a setting to disable the speaker output is not available on your TV, you may disable it
by connecting headphones to the headphone jack on the TV. For details, refer to the
manuals of the TV.
• The TV and BD/DVD input jacks support the following audio signals.
− PCM (2ch)
− Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channels)
− DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.1 channels)
• See the following pages for details on other connections.
For analog and portable devices (p.10).
For an external subwoofer (p.13).
CAUTIONS
• Do not connect the power cable of the sound bar to the AC wall outlet before making
connections.
• Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the
cable plug or AC wall outlet.
1Connect the TV and sound bar with the optical
cable (supplied).
Remove the cap of the optical cable and check the
direction of the plug.
2Connect the power cable of the sound bar to an
AC wall outlet.
3Set the TV as follows.
• Set the TV volume to minimum.
• Disable the TV built-in speaker output (if available).

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Operations
Preparing the remote control
Peel off the protection sheet before use.
Operating range of the remote control
Remain within the operating range shown below.
Indicators
The indicators on the front panel flash or light up, to
indicate the operation and setting status.
Remote control sensor
Within 6 m
(20 ft)
Input keys
Select an input source to be played back.
TV ....................TV audio
BD/DVD ...........Audio from a device connected to
the BD/DVD input jack
ANALOG .........Audio from a device connected to
the ANALOG input jack
PORTABLE .....Audio from a device connected to
the PORTABLE input jack
BLUETOOTH ..Audio from a Bluetooth connected
device
The indicator for the selected input source lights up.
(Example: when TV is selected)
HINT
• To play audio of the playback device connected to the TV or
to watch videos of the playback device, set the TV’s input
source to the playback device.
• For details on Bluetooth connection, refer to “Listening to the
sound from a BLUETOOTH device” (p.8).
SUBWOOFER keys (+/-)
Adjust the volume of the subwoofer.
VOLUME keys (+/-)
Adjust the volume of the sound bar.
Volume down (–) Volume up (+)
Volume down (–) Volume up (+)
LEARN key
Sets the sound bar to the TV remote control learning
mode (p.11).
REPEATER key
Enables/disables the TV Remote Repeater function
(p.13).

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Remote control signal transmitter
Transmits infrared signals.
Decoder indication
The sound bar supports the following audio signals. You
can check the type of the input audio signal by the color
of the indicator.
Auto-sleep function
The sound bar will be automatically turned off when one
of the following conditions is met.
• No operations for 8 hours
• No audio input and no operations for 30 minutes
(power) key
Turns on or off (standby) the sound bar.
BLUETOOTH STANDBY key
Enables/disables the Bluetooth standby mode.
(p.9).
Green (turned on)
Red (Bluetooth standby)
Off (turned off)
SURROUND and STEREO keys
Switch between surround and stereo (2-channel)
playback. When surround playback is selected,
you can enjoy a realistic sound effect using
Yamaha’s exclusive AIR SURROUND XTREME.
HINT
• When 2-channel stereo signals are played in surround,
the PLII indicator lights up.
Lights up (surround playback)
Off (stereo playback)
SURROUND
STEREO
Lights up (Dolby Pro Logic II)
MUTE key
Mutes the audio output. Press the key again to
unmute.
Flash (on mute)
CLEAR VOICE key
Enables/disables the clear voice function.
When this function is enabled, you can enjoy clear
voice sounds while watching movies, TV dramas,
news programs or sports programs.
UNIVOLUME key
Enables/disables the UniVolume function.
When this function is enabled, consistent volume
is maintained between channels, programs,
commercials and sound sources.
HINT
• The UniVolume function is automatically disabled when
BLUETOOTH or PORTABLE is selected as the input source.
AUDIO DELAY key
Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize the sound
with the video when the video image on the TV
may seem delayed with respect to the sound.
Follow the procedure below to adjust the audio
delay.
1 Hold down AUDIO DELAY for more than 3
seconds.
The left most indicator flashes.
2 Press SUBWOOFER to adjust the audio delay.
3 To finish the adjustment, press AUDIO DELAY.
HINT
• The adjustment will be finished automatically if no
operations are performed for 20 seconds.
Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)
Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)
Smaller delay (–) Larger delay (+)
Green (Dolby Digital), Red (DTS Digital Surround)
Off (PCM)

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Listening to the sound from a
BLUETOOTH device
You can listen to the wireless sound from a Bluetooth device, such as a smartphone or
digital music player.
See also the operating manual of the Bluetooth device for more details.
Pairing a Bluetooth device with the sound bar
When connecting to a Bluetooth device for the first time, “pairing” between the device
and sound bar is required. Once “pairing” is completed, subsequent connection will be
made automatically.
1Press the BLUETOOTH key on the supplied remote control to select
Bluetooth as the input source.
The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up in green.
2Turn on the Bluetooth compatible device to be paired, and perform
pairing.
The operation varies depending on the device. Refer to the operation manual of the
device.
3Select “ATS-1520 Yamaha” in the Bluetooth device list on the device.
If a passkey (PIN) is required, enter the number “0000”.
When pairing is completed, or a completion message appears.
NOTE
• Perform pairing with the Bluetooth device and sound bar within 10 meters (33 ft) of each other.
• Up to eight Bluetooth devices can be pairing with the sound bar. If a ninth device is paired, the oldest
pairing information is deleted.
• If pairing information for a device is deleted, to use that device again, pairing of the device is required
again.
• If a Bluetooth device is already connected to the sound bar, terminate that Bluetooth connection, then
perform pairing with the new device.
• Refer to “Troubleshooting” (p.15) for troubleshooting Bluetooth connection.
Perform the following steps on the Bluetooth device to be connected.
Bluetooth devices
Connect Bluetooth device and play back
For the first Bluetooth
connection
Pair the sound bar
and Bluetooth device
For subsequent
Bluetooth connection
Lights up
ATS-1520 Yamaha
PIN 0 0 0 0
123
456
789
0

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Playing back audio from a Bluetooth device on the
sound bar
1Press the BLUETOOTH key on the supplied remote control to select
Bluetooth as the input source.
The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up in green.
2Turn on the Bluetooth device.
When Bluetooth connection is made correctly, the BLUETOOTH indicator of the
sound bar flashes 3 times.
3Play back a song on the device.
NOTE
• Perform Bluetooth connection with the device and sound bar within 10 meters (33 ft) of each other.
• It may be necessary to select “ATS-1520 Yamaha” in the Bluetooth device list again, in the event that a
connection problem occurs. You may have to change the output setting to output audio to the unit,
depending on the Bluetooth device you are using.
• Adjust the volume level of the Bluetooth device as required.
• If a Bluetooth device is already connected to the unit, terminate that Bluetooth connection, then connect
with the new device.
Terminating Bluetooth connection
Bluetooth connection is terminated in the following cases. When the Bluetooth
connection is terminated, the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.
• The Bluetooth compatible device is turned off.
• The BLUETOOTH key is pressed for more than 3 seconds.
• The sound bar is turned off.
Using the Bluetooth standby mode
The Bluetooth standby mode allows you to turn on (or off) the sound bar automatically,
that interlocked by the operation of the Bluetooth device.
How to set
With the sound bar turned on, hold down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key
for more than 3 seconds.
Holding down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key for 3 seconds each time toggles the
mode between enabled and disabled.
When the Bluetooth standby mode is enabled and the sound bar is turned off, the
STATUS indicator lights up in red.
Using the Home Theater Controller application
By installing the dedicated free application “Home Theater Controller” to a Bluetooth
device, such as a smartphone, you can perform various operations easily and
conveniently with the Bluetooth device. (Setting items: basic operation, sound-field,
sound adjustments)
For details on “Home Theater Controller”, see the product information on our website.
Lights up
Flashes 3 times
Functions available on Bluetooth devices with Bluetooth standby mode enabled
Power on interlock function (when the sound bar is turned off)
When Bluetooth connection is made on the device, the sound bar will turn on and will be ready to play
back sound from the device.
Power off interlock function (when the sound bar is turned on)
The sound bar will be turned off when Bluetooth connection is terminated on a Bluetooth device. (Only
when BLUETOOTH is selected as the input source.)
Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)
Lights up (red)

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Listening to the sound from external devices
You can connect an external device, such as a game console, to the ANALOG input
jacks of the sound bar with an RCA stereo cable.
NOTE
• Make sure the left (L) and right (R) channels are connected correctly.
• Select the ANALOG key on the remote control for the input source.
You can connect a portable device, such as a portable music player, to the PORTABLE
input jacks of the sound bar with a 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable.
NOTE
• Select the PORTABLE key on the remote control for the input source.
• Adjust the volume level of the portable device as required.
Analog connection of an external device (game
console)
RCA stereo cable
(supplied)
Analog audio
output
Game console (etc.)
Analog connection of a portable device
3.5 mm stereo mini plug
cable
Portable music player

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Settings
You can use the TV remote control to turn on/off the sound bar or adjust its volume by
having the sound bar learn the TV remote control signals.
1Turn off the TV and sound bar.
2Hold down the LEARN key on the supplied remote control for more
than 3 seconds to set the sound bar to the learning mode.
When the sound bar is in the learning mode, the indicators on the front panel flash
as shown below.
NOTE
• Steps 3 to 6 require only the TV remote control and the keys on the front panel of the sound bar. The
remote control of the sound bar is not necessary.
3Make the sound bar learn the mute operation.
3-1 Press INPUT on the front panel of the sound bar.
3-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold
down the mute key for more than 1 second twice or three times.
4Make the sound bar learn the volume (–) operation.
4-1 Press VOLUME (–) on the front panel of the sound bar.
4-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold
down the volume (–) key for more than 1 second twice or three times.
Controlling the sound bar with TV remote control
(TV remote control learning function)
NOTE
• This function is available only when your TV remote control uses infrared signals.
• Depending on the installation conditions or settings of the sound bar, both the sound bar and TV will
receive the TV remote control signals and operate simultaneously.
Continued ➜
Result Bleep/buzzer Indicators
Successfully
learned Once
Learning has
failed
* Repeat from
Step 3-1.
Twice
Result Bleep/buzzer Indicators
Successfully
learned Once
Learning has
failed
* Repeat from
Step 4-1.
Twice
Approx. 30 cm (1 ft)
TV remote control
Hold down
(more than 1 second)
Release
(more than 1 second)
Hold down
(more than 1 second)
Release
(more than 1 second)
Lights up
Flash
Lights up
Flash

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5Make the sound bar learn the volume (+) operation.
5-1 Press VOLUME (+) on the front panel of the sound bar.
5-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold
down the volume (+) key for more than 1 second twice or three times.
6Make the sound bar learn the power operation.
6-1 Press (power) on the front panel of the sound bar.
6-2 While pointing your TV remote control at the remote control sensor, hold
down the power key for more than 1 second twice or three times.
7To finish the learning mode, press the LEARN or (power) key on
the supplied remote control.
This completes the necessary settings. Now you can operate the sound bar with
the TV remote control’s power key or volume keys.
HINT
• The learning mode will be finished automatically if no operations are performed for 5 minutes.
• Set the TV volume to minimum. When you turn up the volume of the sound bar with the TV remote
control, the volume of the TV may be turned up at the same time. In this case, follow Step 3 in
“Connections” (p.5) to change the TV setting.
Clearing all learned operations
1With the sound bar turned off, hold down the LEARN key on the
supplied remote control for more than 3 seconds. (for entering the
learning mode)
When the sound bar is in the learning mode, the indicators on the front panel flash
as shown below.
2Hold down INPUT on the front panel of the sound bar for more than 3
seconds.
If the clearing is completed, you will hear the bleep sound three times.
3Press the LEARN or (power) key on the supplied remote control.
Result Bleep/buzzer Indicators
Successfully
learned Once
Learning has
failed
* Repeat from
Step 5-1.
Twice
Result Bleep/buzzer Indicators
Successfully
learned Once
Learning has
failed
* Repeat from
Step 6-1.
Twice
Lights up
Flash
Lights up
Flash
Flashes in red (cleared)

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When the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the sound bar receives TV remote
control signals at the TV remote control sensor (on front) and transmits the signals from
the TV Remote Repeater (on rear). This function is useful when you cannot operate your
TV from the remote control because the remote control sensor of the TV is blocked by
the sound bar.
NOTE
• This function is available only when your TV remote control uses infrared signals.
1Turn on the sound bar.
2Hold down the REPEATER key on the supplied remote control for
more than 3 seconds to enable/disable the TV Remote Repeater
function.
This completes the necessary settings. When the TV Remote Repeater function is
enabled, you can operate your TV from the TV remote control via the sound bar.
HINT
• The TV Remote Repeater function is disabled by default.
• If the power cable of the sound bar is connected to an AC wall outlet and when the TV Remote
Repeater function is enabled, the function is usable even when the sound bar is turned off.
• If you have made the sound bar learn the volume (+) operation (p.12), the volume of the TV may be
turned up when you turn up the volume of the sound bar with the TV remote control. In this case,
follow Step 3 in “Connections” (p.5) to change the TV setting.
• You can check the status of the TV Remote Repeater function by the center indicator when turning
on the sound bar.
The sound bar has dual built-in subwoofers; however, you can connect an external
subwoofer. Perform the following steps to change the setting when using an external
subwoofer.
1Connect the sound bar to the external subwoofer with a pin cable.
2With the sound bar turned off, hold down the SUBWOOFER (-) key on
the supplied remote control for more than 5 seconds.
The sound bar turns on and the external subwoofer is selected.
You can check the status of the subwoofer setting by the ANALOG indicator when
turning on the sound bar.
To select the built-in subwoofers again, hold down the SUBWOOFER (+) key of the
remote control for more than 5 seconds.
NOTE
• The default output setting is for the built-in subwoofers.
• The built-in subwoofer and external subwoofer cannot be used simultaneously.
• Use an external subwoofer with built-in amplifier.
Controlling the TV via the sound bar (when the TV’s
remote control sensor is blocked)
TV Remote Repeater
TV’s remote control sensor
TV remote control
Flash 3 times (enabled), Flash once (disabled)
Off (enabled), lights up (disabled)
Using an external subwoofer
Mono input
Off (external subwoofer), lights up (built-in subwoofer)

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Follow the procedure below to initialize the sound bar.
1Turn off the sound bar.
2Hold down (power) on the front panel of the sound bar for more
than 3 seconds.
Initializing the settings of the sound bar
Flash (initialized)

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Troubleshooting
Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are
experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit,
disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or
service center.
First, check the following:
AThe power cables of the sound bar, TV and playback devices (such as BD
players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely.
BThe sound bar, TV and playback devices (such as BD players) are turned on.
CThe connectors of each cable are securely inserted in to jacks on each device.
Power and system
Audio
Problem Cause Remedy
The power turns
off immediately.
The auto-sleep function worked.
The sound bar will be
automatically turned off when one
of the following conditions is met.
- No operations for 8 hours
- No audio input and no
operations for 30 minutes
--
The internal microcomputer is
frozen, due to an external electric
shock (such as lightning or
excessive static electricity) or to a
drop in the power supply voltage.
Hold down (power) on the front
panel of the sound bar for more than
10 seconds to reboot it. (If the problem
persists, disconnect the power cable
from the AC wall outlet and plug it
again.)
The power
cannot be turned
on.
The protection circuitry has been
activated three times
consecutively. (If you try to turn
on the power in this condition, the
STATUS indicator flashes.)
For product protection, the power
cannot be turned on. Unplug the
power cable from the AC wall outlet
and contact the nearest authorized
Yamaha dealer or service center.
The sound bar is
not reacting.
The internal microcomputer is
frozen, due to an external electric
shock (such as lightning or
excessive static electricity) or to a
drop in the power supply voltage.
Hold down (power) on the front
panel of the sound bar for more than
10 seconds to reboot it. (If the problem
persists, disconnect the power cable
from the AC wall outlet and plug it
again.)
The sound bar
operates by
itself.
Another Bluetooth device is being
operated nearby.
Terminate Bluetooth connection of the
sound bar and connect the sound bar
and device again.
TV’s 3D glasses
do not work.
The sound bar is blocking the 3D
glasses transmitter of your TV.
Check the position of the 3D glasses
transmitter of your TV and adjust the
position of the sound bar. If necessary,
remove the stands of the sound bar
(p.4).
Problem Cause Remedy
No sound. Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source
(p.6).
The mute function is activated. Cancel the mute function (p.7).
The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p.6).
No sound is
coming from the
subwoofer.
The volume of the subwoofer is
too low.
Turn up the volume of the subwoofer
(p.6).
The playback source does not
contain low-frequency signals.
--
The subwoofer setting is not
correct.
With the sound bar turns off, hold
down the SUBWOOFER key (+ or -)
on the remote control for more than 5
seconds to switch the subwoofer
setting (p.13).
The volume
decreases when
the sound bar is
turned on.
The automatic volume adjustment
function worked.To prevent
excessive loudness, the sound
bar automatically controls its
volume within a certain level when
the sound bar is turned on.
If necessary, turn up the volume (p.6).
No surround
effect.
Stereo playback is selected. Select surround playback (p.7).
The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p.6).
The TV or playback device is set
to output 2-channel audio (such
as PCM) only.
Change the digital audio output setting
on the TV or playback device.
Noise is heard. The sound bar is too close to
another digital or high-frequency
device.
Move those devices away from the
sound bar.

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Remote control
Problem Cause Remedy
The sound bar
cannot be
controlled using
the remote
control.
The sound bar is out of the
operating range.
Use the remote control within the
operating range (p.6).
The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries (p.6).
The remote control sensor of the
sound bar is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong lighting.
Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition
the sound bar.
The TV cannot
be controlled
using the TV
remote control.
The remote control sensor of the
TV is blocked by the sound bar.
Use the TV Remote Repeater function
(p.13) or remove the stands of the
sound bar so that the TV remote
control sensor is not blocked (p.4).
There may be any problem with
the TV or TV remote control.
Refer to the manuals of the TV.
The TV cannot
be controlled by
using the TV
Remote Repeater
function.
The TV Remote Repeater
function is disabled.
Enable the TV Remote Repeater
function (p.13).
The TV remote control does not
use infrared signals. (Some
remote controls may not work
even if it uses infrared signals.)
The TV Remote Repeater function
cannot be used in this case. Adjust the
position of the sound bar so that the
remote control sensor of the TV is not
blocked by the sound bar and use the
TV remote control to operate the TV.
The sound bar and TV are too
close or too far from one another.
Move the sound bar away from the TV
more than 50 mm (2") (p.4).
If necessary, remove or attach the
stands of the sound bar (p.4).
There is any obstacle (such as
cables) between the sound bar
and TV.
Remove the obstacle between the
sound bar and TV.
The sound bar
does not learn
TV remote
control
operations.
The TV remote control key was
not held down long enough.
Hold down the key for more than 1
second twice or three times (p.11).
The TV remote control does not
use infrared signals. (Some
remote controls may not work
even if it uses infrared signals.)
The TV remote control learning
function cannot be used in this case.
Use the supplied remote control to
operate the sound bar.
The position where you operated
the TV remote control is not
appropriate.
Operate the TV remote control at the
appropriate position (p.11).
The batteries of the TV remote
control are weak.
Replace with new batteries.
The remote control sensor of the
sound bar is exposed to direct
sunlight or strong lighting.
Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition
the sound bar.
The transmission of the remote
control signal was disturbed by
the TV screen light.
Turn off the TV and perform the
learning operation again (p.11).
Sound is coming
from the TV
when the sound
bar volume is
turned up with
the TV remote
control.
(when TV remote
control learning
function is used)
Audio output is enabled on the
TV.
Change the TV setting to disable the
TV speaker output. If a setting to
disable the speaker output is not
available on your TV, try the following
methods.
- Connect headphones to the
headphone jack on the TV.
- Set the TV volume to minimum.
The power of the
sound bar and of
the TV switch in
the opposite
direction. (For
example, the TV
is turned off if
the sound bar is
turned on.)
(when TV remote
control learning
function is used)
The power of the TV was on when
you performed the learning
operation.
Press the power key on the TV and
(power) on the front panel of the sound
bar to turn on them and then press the
power key on the TV remote control to
turn off them.

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Bluetooth
Problem Cause Remedy
Cannot make the
sound bar paired
with the
Bluetooth
device.
BLUETOOTH is not selected as
the input source.
Select BLUETOOTH as the input
source.
The device does not support
A2DP.
Perform pairing operations with a
device which supports A2DP.
A Bluetooth adaptor, etc. that you
want to pair with the sound bar
has a password other than
“0000”.
Use a Bluetooth adaptor, etc. whose
password is “0000”.
The sound bar and device are too
far apart.
Move the device closer to the sound
bar.
There is a device (microwave
oven, wireless LAN, etc.) outputs
signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency
band nearby.
Move this unit away from the device
that is emitting radio frequency
signals.
Another Bluetooth device is
connected.
Terminate current Bluetooth
connection, and perform pairing with
the new device.
Cannot make a
Bluetooth
connection.
Another Bluetooth device is
connected.
The sound bar cannot make multiple
Bluetooth connections. Terminate
current Bluetooth connection, and
make connection for the desired
device.
More than nine devices are paired
and the oldest pairing information
is deleted.
Perform pairing again. The sound bar
can retain pairing information for up to
eight devices. When pairing a ninth
device, the oldest pairing information
will be deleted.
No sound is
produced or the
sound is
interrupted
during playback.
The Bluetooth connection of the
sound bar with the device is
disconnected.
Perform Bluetooth connection
operations again (p.8).
The sound bar and device are too
far apart.
Move the device closer to the sound
bar.
There is a device (microwave
oven, wireless LAN, etc.) outputs
signals in the 2.4 GHz frequency
band nearby.
Move this unit away from the device
that is emitting radio frequency
signals.
The device’s Bluetooth function is
off.
Activate the Bluetooth function of the
device.
The device is not set to send
Bluetooth audio signals to the
sound bar.
Check that the Bluetooth function of
the device is set properly.
Playback on the device has not
been performed.
Perform playback on the device.
The device’s volume is set to
minimum.
Turn up the volume level.

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Specifications
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This system employs new technologies and algorithms that make it possible to achieve 7-channel surround
sound with only front speakers, and without using wall reflections.
“UniVolume” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG and is used by Yamaha in accordance with a
license agreement.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered
trademarks & DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes
software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“Blu-ray Disc™”, “Blu-ray™”, and the logos are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Item Sound Bar (ATS-1520)
Amplifier
Section
Maximum Rated
Output Power
Front L/R 30 W x 2 ch
Subwoofer 60 W
Front
Speaker
Section
Type Acoustic suspension type
(Non-magnetic shielding type)
Driver 6.5 cm (2-1/2") cone x 2
Frequency
Response 150 Hz to 22 kHz
Subwoofer
Section
Type Bass reflex type
(Non-magnetic shielding type)
Driver 8.5 cm (3-1/4") cone x 2
Frequency
Response 45 Hz to 150 Hz
Decoder
Supported audio
signal (TV, BD/
DVD)
PCM (2ch)
Dolby Digital
DTS Digital Surround
Input Jacks
Digital (Optical) 1 (TV)
Digital (Coaxial) 1 (BD/DVD)
Analog (RCA) 1 (ANALOG)
Analog
(Mini-plug) 1 (PORTABLE)
Output Jack Analog (RCA) 1 (SUBWOOFER OUT)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
version Ver. 2.1 +EDR
Supported
protocols A2DP
Supported
codecs SBC, AAC
Wireless output Bluetooth Class 2
Maximum
communication
distance
10 m ([33 ft] without obstructions)
General
Power Supply
U.S.A. and Canada models: AC 120 V, 60Hz
Taiwan model: AC 110 V, 60Hz
Other models: AC 220—240 V, 50/60Hz
Power
Consumption 22 W
Standby Power
Consumption Less than 0.5 W
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
1200 x 90 x 128 mm (not including stands and
brackets)
(47-1/4" x 3-1/2" x 5")
1200 x 108 x 136 mm (including stands and brackets)
(47-1/4" x 4-1/4" x 5-3/8")
Weight 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs)