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• Do not place any burning items or open flames near the unit, service personnel. since they may cause a fire. • Yamaha cannot be held responsible for injury to you or Installation damage of the products caused by improper use or modifications to the unit.
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AC outlet and request an inspection from the dealer • When removing the electric plug from the unit or an AC outlet, where you purchased the unit or from qualified Yamaha service always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord personnel.
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Maintenance Information for users on collection and disposal of • If the temperature or humidity changes drastically, water old equipment: droplets (condensation) may form on the unit surface. If water This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or droplets form, immediately wipe them off with a soft cloth. If accompanying documents means that used water droplets are left on the unit, they may be absorbed into the electrical and electronic products should not be...
OPTION SETTINGS ..........16 What you can do using this unit ........5 Updating the firmware ..........16 Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II .... 7 Initializing all settings (factory reset)......17 Twisted Flare Port ............7 APPENDIX ..............17 PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ......
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Music from a mobile device, media server (PC or NAS), internet radio, or streaming service can be enjoyed anywhere in your home with simple operation. For details on MusicCast and compatible devices, refer to the following website. http://www.yamaha.com/musiccast/ In order to connect this unit to a network and use it, you’ll need the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” mobile device app.
FEATURES Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This technique uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker, allowing accurate signal transmission and precise speaker control.
PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Rear panel 1 A (STANDBY/ON) 5 INPUT switch This switches the unit’s power between on and This switches the unit’s type of connection. standby. NET: Choose this if you’re connecting the unit to a network. 2 Service port ANALOG: This is for service, and is not normally used.
PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Top panel 1 GAIN knob 2 STATUS indicator This knob adjusts the volume of this unit. Adjust the The color and lit/flashing status of this indicator shows volume appropriately for your playback device. the input source that is selected or the status of this unit. (→...
GETTING READY Placement Since the low-end frequencies of audio signals feature long wavelengths, they are almost non-directional to human ears. The super-bass range does not create a stereo image. Therefore, a single subwoofer may be enough to produce a high- quality super-bass sound.
CONNECTIONS If using with a network connection Wireless connection ( p. 12) Internet Modem Router NS-NSW100 MusicCast Surround/Stereo compatible sound bar, wireless streaming speaker, etc. Mobile device Wired connection ( p. 12) Network cable Internet Modem MusicCast Surround/Stereo compatible sound bar, wireless streaming speaker, etc. (rear panel) STP network cable Router...
CONNECTIONS Connecting to a network Preparations for network connection This unit can be connected to a network either via a cable or wirelessly. Choose the connection method that’s appropriate for your situation. If connecting wirelessly If connecting via a cable Make settings so that this unit can communicate wirelessly.
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CONNECTIONS Downloading the “MusicCast CONTROLLER” mobile device app Install the MusicCast CONTROLLER app on your mobile device, connect this unit to the network, and register this unit as a MusicCast device. Search for “MusicCast CONTROLLER” on the Apple Store or Google Play, and install it. NOTE ●...
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CONNECTIONS Linking this unit with the Pairing Master device By registering this unit as a Pairing Device of the MusicCastnetwork’s Pairing Master (such as a sound bar or wireless streaming speaker), you can use it as a network subwoofer to enjoy richer sound. Pairing Device Pairing Master (NS-NSW100)
CONNECTIONS Making analog connections Use the ANALOG jack on the rear panel of this unit if you want to connect this unit directly to other devices (such as a sound bar) without connecting to a network. (rear panel) (Connection example) Sound bar etc.
OPTION SETTINGS Updating the firmware If this unit is connected to a network, the firmware can be updated via the network. When new firmware is available, the STATUS indicator flashes white when the power of this unit turns on. Use the following procedure to update the firmware. NOTICE Observe the following points during the update.
– Unlit The unit’s power is off or in eco standby mode. The protection circuit has operated. Turn off the power of the unit, disconnect the Orange Flashing power plug from the AC outlet, and contact a Yamaha service center.
Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, turn off the power to the unit, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet, and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. General...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Network Problem Cause What to Do Network functionality cannot be Network information (IP address) has not been Enable the DHCP server function of your used. obtained correctly. router. Can’t connect to the wireless LAN MAC address filtering is enabled on the Connection is not possible if MAC address router (access point).
You have the right to obtain, duplicate, modify, and redistribute this open-source code only. For information on GPL/ LGPL open source software, how to MusicCast is a trademark or registered trademark of Yamaha obtain it, and the GPL/LGPL license, refer to the Yamaha Corporation. Corporation website (http://download.yamaha.com/sourcecodes/musiccast/).
Radio Frequency Band..........................2.4 GHz, 5 GHz Available Security Method...................WEP, WPA2-PSK (AES), Mixed Mode * The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file.
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