Yamaha YAS-201 Owner's Manual

Front surround system (yas-cu201+ns-wsw40)

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(when the TV’s remote control sensor is blocked) ............11 Changing the group ID ........................11 Owner’s Manual Initializing the settings of the sound bar ................11 Troubleshooting ..................12 Specifications ..................14 PDF versions of this manual can be downloaded from the following website. About this manual http://download.yamaha.com/ • This manual explains operations using the supplied remote control. • This manual describes all the “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad” as the “iPod”. “iPod” refers to “iPod”, “iPhone” and “iPad”, unless otherwise specified. • Marks used in this manual NOTE This indicates precautions for use of the product and its feature limitations. HINT...
Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS 4 Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee UNIT!: This product, when installed as indicated in that interference will not occur in all installations. If this the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by 1 Read these instructions. Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the CAUTION 2 Keep these instructions. use the product. following measures: 3 Heed all warnings. RISK OF 2 IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to 5 Relocate either this product or the device that is being ELECTRIC 4 Follow all instructions.
Page 3 CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may a tablecloth, a curtain, etc., in order not to obstruct heat Notes on remote controls and batteries Do not use this unit within 22 cm (9 inches) of persons with a cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. Yamaha radiation. If the temperature inside the unit rises, it may cause heart pacemaker implant or defibrillator implant. • Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control. will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use fire, damage to the unit and/or personal injury. • Do not drop the remote control. of this unit with a voltage other than specified. • Do not place the following objects on this unit: WARNING • Do not leave or store the remote control in the following • To prevent damage by lightning, keep the power cable and – Glass, china, small metallic, etc. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, places: outdoor antennas disconnected from a wall outlet or the unit If glass, etc., falls as a result of vibrations and breaks, it may DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. during a lightning storm.
Page 4: Supplied Items
• AIR SURROUND XTREME Enjoy high-quality surround sound with a realistic sound effect (p.9). BD/DVD SURROUND CLEAR VOICE UNIVOLUME SUBWOOFER INPUT – VOLUME + • yAired Sound bar (YAS-CU201) The sound bar and subwoofer can be connected wirelessly without any user setup. In addition, you can play back iPod or PC music on the unit via a wireless connection by using a Yamaha Wireless Transmitter for iPod (sold separately). • Clear voice function Make voice sound (such as dialogues and narrations) clear with just one touch (p.9). • UniVolume function Wireless subwoofer (NS-WSW40) Maintain a consistent volume between different channels, programs, commercials (p.9). • TV remote control learning function Operate the sound bar with the TV’s remote control (p.10) • TV Remote Repeater function Battery x 2 Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft])
Page 5: Part Names And Functions (Sound Bar/Subwoofer)
Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer) Sound bar (front panel) Sound bar (rear panel) INPUT – VOLUME + BD/DVD SURROUND CLEAR VOICE UNIVOLUME SUBWOOFER BD/DVD BD/DVD SURROUND CLEAR VOICE UNIVOLUME SUBWOOFER INPUT – VOLUME + BD/DVD 1 Indicators 1 TV input jack Indicate the status of the sound bar.
Page 6: Installations
BD/DVD SURROUND CLEAR VOICE UNIVOLUME SUBWOOFER 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. Cautions • Do not touch the grille on the front and bottom of the sound bar. • Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose. If your foot or • Place the sound bar away from your TV more than 50 mm (2”) so as not to hand accidentally gets caught on a loose cable, the sound bar may fall. Cautions damage your TV with rear panel of the sound bar. • When installing the sound bar on a wall, all installation work must • Check that the sound bar is fixed securely after the installation. Yamaha • Depending on your installation environment, it may be better to connect be performed by a qualified contractor or dealer. The customer must will bear no responsibility for any accidents caused by improper the sound bar and external devices (such as a TV) before installing the never attempt to perform this installation work. Improper or inadequate installations. sound bar. 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). Using clamps other than specified screws, such as short screws, nails, and two-sided tape, may...
Page 7: Connections
Connections NOTE • Remove the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer from AC wall outlets before making connections. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or terminal. Subwoofer (rear) Sound bar (rear) BD/DVD Power cable Power cable BD/DVD Optical cable Optical cable To AC wall outlet To AC wall outlet HINT • The unit plays the audio output from your TV. If the sound output from a playback device (such as a BD player) 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 optical cable (* Ref. A) OPTICAL OUTPUT Connect the TV and sound bar with the optical cable (supplied). Remove the cap of the optical cable and check the direction of the plug. Connect the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer to AC wall outlets. Set the TV as follows.
Page 8: Operations
• 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. Operating range of the remote control • For details on playback operations using a transmitter (sold separately), Point the remote control at the remote control sensor on the refer to the manuals of the transmitter. sound bar and remain within the operating range shown below. Supported Yamaha Wireless Transmitter for iPod (as of June 2012) • YIT-W10 BD/DVD SURROUND CLEAR VOICE UNIVOLUME SUBWOOFER • YIT-W12 BD/DVD SURROUND CLEAR VOICE UNIVOLUME...
Page 9 • No operations for 12 hours UNI VOLUME Lights up (UniVolume is enabled) • No audio input and no operations for 1 hour • No operations for 10 seconds after a wireless connection (yAired) HINT SURROUND and STEREO keys to a transmitter (sold separately) is terminated • The UniVolume function is automatically disabled when “YIT” is selected Switch between surround and stereo (2 channel) playback. as the input source. When surround playback is selected, you can enjoy a realistic sound effect using Yamaha’s exclusive AIR SURROUND AUDIO DELAY key XTREME. Adjusts the audio delay to synchronize the sound with the SURROUND Lights up (surround playback) video when the video image on the TV may seem delayed with respect to the sound. SURROUND Off (stereo playback) Follow the procedure below to adjust the audio delay. 1 Hold down AUDIO DELAY for more than 3 seconds.
Page 10: Settings
Settings Learning has Twice Flashes failed * Repeat from Step 3-1. Controlling the sound bar with TV remote control Make the sound bar learn the volume (+) operation. (TV remote control learning function) Press VOLUME (+) on the front panel of the sound bar. You can use the TV remote control to turn on/off the sound bar or adjust its volume by having the INPUT –...
Page 11: Controlling The Tv Via The Sound Bar
A C 1 2 Controlling the TV via the sound bar • To establish a wireless connection (yAired) to another Yamaha product (such as a transmitter), set the sound bar (when the TV’s remote control sensor is blocked) (subwoofer) and your Yamaha product to the same group. A C 1 2 A C 1 2 • When using another Yamaha product (such as a transmitter), terminate a wireless connection between your When the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the sound bar receives TV remote control signals Yamada product and the sound bar (subwoofer) before at the TV remote control sensor (on front) and transmits the signals from the TV Remote Repeater (on changing the group ID. Reestablish a wireless connection rear). This function is useful when you cannot operate your TV from the remote control because the between them after confirming that the sound bar and remote control sensor of the TV is blocked by the sound bar.
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Cause Remedy Refer to the table below when the unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing No sound. The volume is too low. Turn up the volume (p.8). is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the unit, disconnect the power cable, The mute function is activated. Cancel the mute function (p.9). and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Another input source is selected. Select an appropriate input source (p.8). First, check the following: No sound is coming The volume of the subwoofer is too Turn up the volume of the subwoofer (p.8). 1 The power cables of the sound bar, subwoofer, TV and playback devices (such as BD from the subwoofer. low.
Page 13: Remote Control
Remote control Sound is coming Audio output is enabled on the TV. Change the TV setting to disable the TV from the TV when the speaker output. If a setting to disable the Problem Cause Remedy sound bar volume is speaker output is not available on your TV, try turned up with the TV The sound bar cannot the following methods. The sound bar is out of the operating Use the remote control within the operating remote control. be controlled using - Connect headphones to the headphone jack range.
Page 14: Specifications
Specifications 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. Sound Bar Subwoofer “UniVolume” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation. Item (YAS-CU201) (NS-WSW40) Maximum Rated Amplifier Section 30 W + 30 W 50 W, 100 W (Dynamic power) Output Power The “ ” and “yAired” are trademarks of Yamaha Corporation. Advanced Yamaha Active Acoustic suspension type/ Type Servo Technology/ Non-magnetic shielding type Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Magnetic shielding type Laboratories. Speaker Section Driver 5.5 cm (2-1/8”) cone x 2 16 cm (6-1/4”) cone x 1 Frequency 150 Hz to 20 kHz 35 Hz to 150 Hz Response “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of DTS, Inc. Input Jacks...
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