YAMAHA NS-AW150BL 2-Way Indoor Outdoor Speakers User Manual

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YAMAHA NS-AW150BL 2-Way Indoor Outdoor Speakers

CONSUMER PRECAUTIONS

Read these precautions carefully before operating your NS-AW150 / NS-AW150W speakers.

When installing these speakers outdoors, try to minimize their exposure to rain and snow by mounting the speakers in corners or under eaves
Since these speakers can be wall-mounted, it is essential that they are firmly secured. Be sure to consult a reliable source about the best type of hanger for your particular wall’s construction. Secure installation is the purchaser’s responsibility.
Do not attach them to thin plywood or soft wall surface materials as the screws may tear free, causingthe speakers to fall and be damaged, or result in personal injury.
Do not fasten the speakers to walls with nails, adhesives, or other unsafe hardware. Long-term use and vibrations may cause them to pull free.
Do not place the speakers where they are liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure better sound performance.
Placing the speakers on the same stand or shelf as a turntable can result in feedback.
Never touch the woofer or tweeter units with your hands or expose them to excessive physical shockIf they are dented or bent, the sound will be distorted.
Lower the power amplifier/receiver volume control before changing input sources. Never change input sources (for example, FM to CD) at high listening levels. Always turn the receiver/amplifier unit off when installing or removing input cables

After unpacking, inspect the contents to confirm the following items are contained:

The speakers can be placed on a bookshelf or wall/ceiling mounted with optional speaker brackets using 1/4×20 screws to fasten the optional bracket into the threaded inserts located on the back of the speakers. To wall/ceiling mount the speakers, use the supplied mounting bracket. (see below)
OUTDOOR NOTE:
The supplied mounting brackets allow the speakers to be mounted in corners or under eaves to minimize their exposure to rain or snow.

Use the bracket as a template, mark the locations of the key hole slots on the mounting area.
Next, using appropriate hardware (not included,) securely fasten the bracket to the wall/ceiling.
Position the speaker in the bracket and secure the speaker by using the two large bracket screws included. (see above

If the mega mounting plate is already installed on the outside wall, the speaker can also be mounted using the following procedure:

CAUTION:
Be sure to consult a reliable source for the best type of fasteners for your particular wall/ceiling construction. Secure installation is the purchaser’s responsibility.
When using speaker brackets to mount the speaker on a wall, please use safety wire between the speaker and the bracket to prevent the speaker from falling

Insert the clasp of the safety wire through the bracket and loop.
Attach the L-bracket to the speaker with screw.
- When mounting the speakers vertically or horizontally, attach the base or side knobs to the speakers according to the selected position.

Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the provided speaker cables.
One side of the speaker cable is red and the other side is black. Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or
receiver) and speakers using the red side. Connect the (-) terminals on both components using the black side of
the cable.
Connect each speaker, making sure not to reverse the polarity (+.-). If the speaker is connected with reversed
polarity. The sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

Loosen the knob.
Insert the bare wire. [Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the
coating off.]
Tighten the knob and secure the cable Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal.
- Note
- Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other, as this could damage the speaker or amplifier, or both.

This speaker is designed to be used as a main, surround, or effects speaker.

Main speaker placement should be separated by a distance of 6-10ft. If they are placed too close together, there will be a reduction in the stereo effect. Conversely, if placed too far apart, the so-called “middle-omission” effect will occur, and the vocal center fill will be lost. The height of the speaker should be at least at ear level.
Center channel speakers should be placed centered above or below the TV.
Surround speakers should ideally be placed behind the listening area, at least as far apart as the main speakers and up to 2 additional feet apart per side. The height of the speaker should be at a minimum of ear level or preferably somewhat higher.

Your speaker system has water-resistant enclosures that protect the speakers from the elements when mounted outdoors. These speakers are designed with a wide dispersion pattern, which means you will get good sound quality over a large listening area. (100 ft to approximately 400 ft2) .
Please note. if the listening area is too large, and the speakers are positioned too far apart, the “middle-omission” effect (lack of sound in an area between the speakers) will occur, and/or “hot spots” (loud sound near the speaker) will develop.
Try to place the speakers between 6’~ 10′ apart for good stereo listening. It is suggested for larger areas (over 400 ft2) to about 600 ft2) that two pairs of speakers be used, see below.
- NOTE:
- 1 pair of speakers should be used for every 200-400 ft

Model…NS-AW150 / NS-AW150W
Type…2 Way Acoustic Suspension
Speaker Woofer…5″ High Compliance P.P Mica Filled Cone and Rubber Surround
Tweeter…1/2″ PEI Dome
Frequency Response…55Hz to 40kHz (85dB)
Impedance….6 Ohms
Nominal Input.…35 watts
Maximum input…120 watts
Sensitivity(dB/2.83V, 1m) 85 dB
Dimension(HxWxD)….5-13/32″x 10-18″x 6-%/32″
Weight…3.74 Lb(59.96 oz)
- Specifications subject to change without notice due to product improvements.

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