User manual YAMAHA HS8E

[. . . ] Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 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. [. . . ] Having the space available to place your speaker system so that it can provide optimum performance is a luxury, but it is definitely worth the time spent doing a little experimentation and measuring to make the most of limited resources. The basics are the same whether you're setting up a stereo or 5. 1 surround system. As we've just learned, the response of a speaker can change drastically according to where it is placed in relation to surfaces. So what happens if one of your speakers is up against a wall and the other is out in the open?Rest assured that the results will not be good, and Symmetry Proximity to Walls and Corners For the most accurate response your speakers should be positioned away from walls and especially corners, which can play havoc with a speaker's frequency characteristics. A minimum of about 1. 5 meters (about 5 feet) away from walls would be ideal, but in reality they'll probably end up being placed on a desktop and pushed up against a wall. Just keep in mind that fact that the closer you get to walls and corners the more exaggerated the speaker's bass response is likely to become, and some compensation -- whether you compensate mentally or use some equalization -- will probably be required. The HS50M and will definitely not be conducive to producing good mixes. You'll have totally different response from your left and right speakers, making it next to impossible to create a well-balanced mix, or even position tracks accurately in the stereo sound field. So whatever you do, if you're serious about your sound make sure that your speakers are located as symmetrically within your listening environment as possible. Use a tape measure to ensure that your speakers are the same distance from the side and rear walls. The HIGH CUT frequency can be adjusted later to achieve the smoothest integration with the HS50M or HS8E speakers. Adjust the LOW CUT control to achieve the desired degree of bass extension. Set the HS50M/HS8E LOW CUT switch to "FLAT". When set to "-2 dB" the HS50M/HS8E EQ MID switch attenuates the midrange frequencies slightly to produce a somewhat "softer" sound that may be better for listening or long monitoring sessions. For accurate monitoring, however, set the MID switch to "0". Set the HS50M/HS8E ROOM CONTROL switch according to the distance your speakers are placed from the nearest wall (refer to "Proximity to Walls and Corners", above). For accurate monitoring set the HS50M/HS8E HIGH TRIM switch to "0". This switch can be set to "-2 dB" to attenuate the highs slightly if you find the sound too bright. Setting Up for Surround If you're going to be mixing for surround, obviously you'll need a surround monitoring system. For a 5. 1 surround system, for example, you only need to add a center speaker and two rear speakers to the stereo + subwoofer system described in the previous section. two main speakers plus one center speaker plus two rear speakers is a total of five speakers, and ". 1" refers to the subwoofer. According to the ITU (International Telecommunications Union) specifications for 5. 1 surround setup, the main front speakers are positioned in the 60° equilateral triangle relationship to the listening position described earlier, and the rear speakers should be located at the same distance from the listening position, but at an angle of between LS RS 100 120° 100 120° 30° 30° LFE L C R HS8E/HS50M/HS10W Owner's Manual 9 English 100° and 120°, as shown in the diagram above. [. . . ] If the LOW CUT switch is on, the low frequency is cut. Use the LOW CUT control to set the cutoff frequency from 80 Hz to 120 Hz. * AC IN Connector Connect the supplied power cable here. First connect the power cord to the subwoofer, then insert the power cord plug into the AC outlet. HS8E/HS50M/HS10W Owner's Manual 13 English Specifications English Deutsch Français Español 66 Model General Specifications Type Crossover Frequency Overall Frequency Response Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Speaker Components Speaker Components Type Enclosure Material Amp. Unit Output Power Input Sensitivity / Impedance Output Sensitivity/ Impedance Input Connectors(parallel) Output Connectors Total : 70 W (dynamic power) (LF : 45 W, 4 ohms) (HF : 25 W, 8 ohms) -10 dBu/10 k ohms ­ 1 : XLR-3-31 type (balanced) 2 : PHONE (balanced) ­ LEVEL control (+4dB/center click) LOW CUT switch (FLAT/80/100 Hz, 12 dB/octave) EQ : MID (+/- 2dB at 2kHz) : HIGH (+/- 2dB at HF) : ROOM CONTROL (0/-2/-4 dB under 500Hz) Power ON : White LED 45W Total : 120 W(dynamic power) (LF : 75 W, 4 ohms) (HF : 45 W, 8 ohms) -10 dBu/10 k ohms ­ 1 : XLR-3-31 type (balanced) 2 : PHONE (balanced) 150 W 4 ohms (dynamic power) MDF MDF MDF LF : 5" cone (Magnetic shielding Type) HF : 0. 75" Dome (Magnetic shielding Type) Bass-reflex Type LF: 8" cone (Magnetic shielding Type) HF : 1" Dome (Magnetic shielding Type) Bass-reflex Type 8" cone Bass-reflex Type Biamp 2-way Powered speaker 3 kHz 55 Hz--20 kHz (-10 dB) 165 x 268 x 222 mm (6-1/2 x 10-9/16 x 8-3/4") 5. 8 kg Biamp 2-way Powered speaker 2 kHz 42 Hz--20 kHz (-10 dB) 250 x 390 x 332 mm (9-13/16 x 15-3/8 x 13-1/16") 11. 3 kg Powered Subwoofer ­ 30 Hz--180 Hz (-10 dB) 300 x 350 x 386 mm (11-13/16 x 13-3/4 x 15-3/16") 12. 5 kg HS50M HS8E HS10W -10 dBu/10 k ohms -10 dBu/600 ohms Controls 1 : XLR-3-31 type (balanced) 2 : PHONE (balanced) 1 : XLR-3-32 type (balanced) x 1 (EXT SUB) ­ 2 : XLR-3-32 type (balanced) x 2 (L&R) LEVEL control LEVEL control (+4dB/center click) PHASE switch : NORM. /REV. 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