Yamaha Audio Ns-c210bl Center Channel Speaker-complete Features/instruction Guide

Yamaha Audio NS-C210BL Center Channel Speaker

Specifications

• Product Dimensions 
  5.2 x 13.4 x 4.2 inches
• Item Weight 
  4.4 pounds
• Speaker Type 
  Center Channel
• Recommended Uses For Product 
  Music, Movies
• Mounting Type
  Tabletop
• Impedance
  6 Ω
• Frequency Response
  65 Hz to 45 kHz (-10 dB)
• Nominal Input Power
  40 W
• Maximum Input Power
  20 W
• Sensitivity
  86 dB/2.83 V/m
• Crossover Frequency
  8 kHz
• Brand
  Yamaha

Introduction

The Yamaha Corporation in Japan (then known as Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd.) started out making reed organs in 1887 and has since expanded to produce a full range of musical instruments, as well as audio/visual products, semiconductors, and other items related to computers, sporting goods, furniture and appliances for the home, specialty metals, machine tools, and industrial robots. Yamaha owns multiple affiliated businesses in Japan as well as 44 subsidiaries and representative offices in foreign countries. Yamaha also owns and manages its distinctive resort facilities around Japan to improve the leisure and cultural pursuits of our consumers. Additionally, Yamaha offers a location for music instruction, develops possibilities for showcasing one’s own creations, and fosters a setting for the pleasure of a range of musical pursuits.

What’s In the Box?

• Speaker
• User Manual
• Fastener

PRECAUTIONS

Read this before using the speaker.

• To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• Install the speaker in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of electrical noise
  (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose this unit to rain or water.
• To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not place the speaker where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.
• Do not place the following objects on the speaker: Glass, china, small metallic etc. If glass, etc., falls as a result of vibration and breaks, it may cause personal injury. A burning candle, etc. If the candle falls as a result of vibrations, it may cause fire and personal injury.
• A vessel with water in it If the vessel falls as a result of vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an electric shock.
•  Do not place the speaker where foreign material such as dripping water. It might cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
• Do not place the speaker where it is liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure better sound performance.
• Placing the speaker on the same shelf or rack as the turntable can result in acoustical feedback.
• Never put a hand or a foreign object into the port located on the rear of the speaker, as this might cause personal injury and/or damage to the speaker.
• When moving the speaker, do not hold the port, as it might cause personal injury and/or damage to the speaker.
• Any time you notice distortion, reduce the volume control on your amplifier. Never allow your amplifier to be driven into “clipping.” Otherwise the speaker may be damaged.
• When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than the nominal input power of the speaker, care should be taken never to exceed the speaker’s maximum input.
• Do not attempt to clean the speaker with chemical solvents, as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
• Do not attempt to modify or repair the speaker. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.
•  Secure placement and installation is the owner’s responsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment 

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about the collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. [Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union] This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Using as center speaker

Place the speaker on a TV rack or other stable surface. To prevent the speaker from falling down, attach the fasteners provided in each corner of the speaker’s underside.

To mount the speakers on a wall by using the attached mounting bracket
Fasten screws into a firm wall or wall support as shown in the figure, and hang the holes of the mounting bracket on the protruding screws.

Note
Placing this unit too close to a CRT TV set might impair picture color or create a buzzing noise. Should this happen, move the speaker away (more than 20 cm (7-7/8”)) from the TV set.
When using a PDP or LCD TV, it would not happen.

WARNING   

• NS-C210 weighs 2 kg (4 lbs. 7 oz.). Do not mount it on thin plywood or a wall with soft surface material. If mounted, the screws may come out and the speaker may fall. This may damage the speaker, or cause personal injury.
• Do not touch the adhesive surface after peeling off the seal as this will weaken its adhesive strength.
• Thoroughly wipe clean the surface where the fasteners are to be attached. Note that adhesive strength is weakened if the surface is dirty, oily or wet, and that this may cause the center speaker to drop.
• Do not install the speaker on a wall with nails, adhesives, or any other unstable hardware. Long term use and vibrations may cause it to fall.
• To avoid accidents resulting from tripping over loose speaker cables, fix them securely to the floor or wall.

CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER

Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off.

• Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the speaker cable.
• Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or receiver) to the (+) terminal of each speaker, making sure to confirm the color-coded wire of the cable at each end. Use the other wire of the cable to connect the (–) terminals of the components.
•  Connect one speaker to the left (marked L) terminals of your amplifier, and another speaker to the right (marked R) terminals, making sure not to reverse the polarity (+, –). If one speaker is connected with reversed polarity the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

How to connect

1. Loosen the knob.
2. Remove 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from each end of the cables, and twist the exposed conductors together neatly and tightly, as shown below.
   
3. Insert the bare wire.
4. Tighten the knob and secure the cables. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cables at the terminal.

Notes

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the speaker or the amplifier, or both.
• Do not insert the insulation into the hole. Sound may not be produced.

When using a banana plug

Note
Do not take off this cover unless using a banana plug.

1. Remove the cover by pulling it toward you.
2. Tighten the terminal knob.
3. Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal.

Taking care of the speaker
When you wipe this unit, do not use chemical solvents (e.g., alcohol or thinners, etc.): this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. For difficult soils, dampen a soft cloth in water, wring it out, and then wipe with the cloth. (For polish-finished model) Bumping the surface of the instrument with metal, porcelain, or other hard objects can cause the finish to crack or peel. Use caution.

Limited Guarantee for European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland

Thank you for having chosen a Yamaha product. In the unlikely event that your Yamaha product needs guarantee service, please contact the dealer from whom it was purchased. If you experience any difficulty, please contact Yamaha representative office in your country. You can find full details on our website (http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident).
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour. Yamaha reserves the right to replace a product with that of a similar kind and/or value and condition, where a model has been discontinued or is considered uneconomic to repair.

Conditions    

1. The original invoice or sales receipt (showing date of purchase, product code and dealer’s name) MUST accompany the defective product, along with a statement detailing the fault. In the absence of this clear proof of purchase, Yamaha reserves the right to refuse to provide free of charge service and the product may be returned at the customer’s expense.
2. The product MUST have been purchased from an AUTHORISED Yamaha dealer within the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.
3. The product must not have been the subject of any modifications or alterations, unless authorised in writing by Yamaha.
4. The following are excluded from this guarantee:
   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.
   3.  Misuse, including but not limited to (a) failure to use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Yamaha’s instructions on the proper use, maintenance and storage, and (b) installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety standards in force in the country where it is used.
   4.  Accidents, lightning, water, fire, improper ventilation, battery leakage or any cause beyond Yamaha’s control.
   5.  Defects of the system into which this product is incorporated and/or incompatibility with third party products.
   6.  Use of a product imported into the EEA and/or Switzerland, not by Yamaha, where that product does not conform to the technical or safety standards of the country of use and/or to the standard specification of a product sold by Yamaha in the EEA and/or Switzerland.
   7.  Non AV (Audio Visual) related products. (Products subject to “Yamaha AV Guarantee Statement” are defined in our website at http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident
5. Where the guarantee differs between the country of purchase and the country of use of the product, the guarantee of the country of use shall apply.
6. Yamaha may not be held responsible for any losses or damages, whether direct, consequential or otherwise, save for the repair or replacement of the product.
7. Please backup any custom settings or data, as Yamaha may not be held responsible for any alteration or loss to such settings or data.
8. This guarantee does not affect the consumer’s statutory rights under applicable national laws in force or the consumer’s rights against the dealer arising from their sales/purchase contract.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can it be mounted to the wall?
  Yes, mine had keyhole type brackets (like the ones on the back of power strips) that let you attach flush to the wall using screws. I don’t remember whether or not screws and molly bolts were included, though.
• Would this work with a different brand 5.1 home theater as a center speaker?
  Yes… basically it is a speaker and will work with any input rated for its impedance. It’s powerful enough to handle basic home theater not stand alone power. I believe it’s 100watts. But it will work with any system, just be mindful or the power rating.
• I have Bose cubes all around (except sub). Never been happy with dialog – I’m constantly adjusting volume up and down. 
  Yes. I have Bose cubes with the Bose Passive Subwoofer and a second powered subwoofer, my rears are in Pyles in my drop ceiling about 15 feet from the scree. My front cubes are on the far end of a 12 foot wide screen with the Yamaha in middle about 2 feet off the ground. Works perfect for all kinds of movies and Wii Games. I of course bypass it for music.
• Can this be connected to use as a sound bar only,Just this unit & tv only ! plus the option running all 5 surround speakers if wanted ?
  This is a passive speaker, it requires some sort of audio component to drive it. It’s intended to be used as part of a surround sound system.
• Being as it is not shielded how close can it be to the tv with out a problem? 
  I had placed it at less than 10 cm front of my tv smart sony bravia tv without problemas.now,i moved at 30 cm above TV with no problem at all.
• I’m looking for wall mountable center to replace my polk 5.1 center – dialogue difficult to hear. think the mismatch will work? yamaha rx375 receiver. 
  my guess is that it would work just fine. I also have a Yamaha receiver and bought this speaker to solve the same problem that you have. It does an excellent job.
• Can this be easily and only hooked up to the matching sub than to the t.v. aloone? 
  This speaker has to be hooked up to a receiver for the best sound.
• I have the 725w 5.1 home theater in a box from yamaha (yht-4930ubl), would this be an upgrade to the center that came with it? 
  Yes I believe it would be
• Does this have a built in crossover? Any better center channel for the money? 
  I have replaced this with a pair of JBL Control 1 speakers for my center channel.
• Will this work with the yamaha rx-v485bl? 
  Yes it will – The rx-v485bl will support speaker impedances as low as 6 ohms – The NS-C210BL has an input impedance of 6 Ohms.