User manual YAMAHA NS-F140

[. . . ] € Containers of liquid, as they might spill and cause electric shock to the user or damage to the speakers. Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Placing the speakers on the same shelf or rack as the turntable can result in feedback. Do not insert a hand or object into the port or pick up the speaker by holding the port, as it may cause personal injury or damage to the speaker. [. . . ] € To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables, affix them to the floor. € Placing this unit too close to a CRT TV set might impair picture color or create a buzzing noise. In this case, move the speakers away from the TV. This is not an issue with LCD and plasma TVs. € Only for NS-F140, you can install commercially available legs or spikes onto the speaker to increase its stability and improve the sound quality. Screw holes on the bottom of the speaker; Diameter: 8 mm (1/3") Hole depth: 18 mm (2/3") For more information about how to install legs or spikes, refer to the instruction manual that comes with it. 1 En Placing the speakers Placing the speakers ■ Using as 2ch stereo speakers Better stereo images will be obtained when the speakers are slightly angled in towards the listener. – Using as front speakers in a multi-channel system NS-F150/ NS-F140 Center NS-F150/ NS-F140 Position the speakers on both sides of the TV. The positioning of speakers is important, since this dictates the overall sound quality of the multi-channel system. Set up the speakers on the basis of your listening position by following the owner’s manual supplied with your amplifier. Surround Surround ■ Removing / Attaching the grille To remove the grille, gently pull the grille away from the speaker. To attach the grille, line up the holes on the grille with the pegs on the speaker, and gently push the grille onto the speaker. Top Bottom (Grille rear view) NS-F150 only Notes • When removing or attaching the grille, be careful not to touch the drive units, and not to exert excessive force with any tools. € Do not touch or apply impact to the speaker’s diaphragm. € To avoid damaging the grille, never apply excessive force, and be sure to use its frame, never pull or push the surface, for removing or attaching the grille. 2 En Connecting to your amplifier Connecting to your amplifier Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off. NS-F150/NS-F140 NS-F150/NS-F140 English Note Do not insert the insulation into the terminal. If the connections are faulty, you will hear no sound from the speaker. Tighten Loosen Right Left Positive (+) Amplifier or Receiver Negative (–) Speakers output terminals ■ How to connect the speaker cables 15 mm (5/8") 1 2 3 4 5 Remove 15 mm (5/8") of insulation from each end of the cables, and twist the exposed conductors together neatly and tightly, as shown left. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Good No Good Notes • Make sure the terminal is gripping the bare wire, not the insulation. € Make sure the bare wires do not touch each other, as this could damage the speaker or amplifier. [. . . ] Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear. Damage resulting from: (1) Repairs performed by the customer himself or by an unauthorised third party. (2) Inadequate packaging or mishandling, when the product is in transit from the customer. Please note that it is the customer’s responsibility to ensure the product is adequately packaged when returning the product for repair. [. . . ]