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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
humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or
electrical shock, do not expose the speaker 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, etc.
If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause
personal injury.
A burning candle etc.
If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and
personal injury.
A vessel with water in it
If the vessel falls by 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 objects such as
water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to
the speaker, and/or personal injury.
PRECAUTIONS
Soavo-900M
Speaker System
OWNER’S MANUAL
URGT
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Soavo-900M speaker system.
• 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 fix the speaker. Contact
qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service
is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reasons.
• Secure placement or installation is the owner’s
responsibility.
YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused
by improper placement or installation of the speaker.
• 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 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 note distortion, reduce the volume control
on your amplifier to a lower setting. 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.
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WARNING
• This speaker weighs 6.0 kg (13.4 lbs.). Do not
mount it on thin plywood or a wall with soft
surface material. If mounted, the screws may come
out of the flimsy surface and the speaker may fall.
This damages the speaker or causes personal
injury.
• Do not install the speaker to 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 cable, fix it to the wall.
60 mm
When hanging on a wall
You can hang the speaker on a wall using a
commercially available bracket and screws.
Screw holes
Diameter: 6 mm (7/32”)
Hole depth: 15 mm (9/16”)
Place the speakers on a sturdy, vibration-free surface, on a
well-built stand.
■ Using as 2ch stereo speakers
Better stereo images will be obtained when the speakers
are slightly angled in towards the listeners.
■ Using as front speakers in a multi channel
system
Position the speakers on both sides of the TV. The
positioning of speakers is important, because it controls the
whole sound quality of a multi channel system. Set up the
speakers on the basis of your listening position by following
the owner’s manual supplied with your amplifier.
■ Using as presence or surround speakers
Place the speakers on a shelf etc. Determine the best
position by following the owner’s manual supplied with your
amplifier.
Note
This speaker features a magnetically shielded design,
but there is still a chance that placing it too close to a
TV set might impair picture color or create a buzzing
noise. Should this happen, move the speaker away
from the TV set.
PLACING THE SPEAKERS
Subwoofer
Center
Soavo-900M
Presence
Soavo-900M
Surround
Safety wire bracket
Use to attach a safety wire
after mounting the speaker
bracket.
Soavo-900M
Front
(2-11/32”)
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SPEAKERS
A
B
L
R
+
+
–
–
CONNECTION TO YOUR AMPLIFIER
Amplifier
Soavo-900M
Before making connection, make sure that the amplifier is switched off.
• Connect the screw-type terminals at the rear of the
speakers to the speaker terminals of the amplifier with
the speaker cable (sold separately).
• Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier and the
speakers using one side of the cable. Connect the (–)
terminals on both components using the other side of the
cable.
• Connect one speaker to the left (L) terminals of your
amplifier, and another speaker to the right (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 the insulation coating at the extremity of each
speaker cable by twisting the coating off.
3 Insert the bare wire into the hole.
4 Tighten the knob and secure the cable.
Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on
the cable 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 of them.
• Do not insert the insulation coating into the hole.
The sound may not be produced.
Loosen
Black (–)
3
4
Banana plug
Red (+)
Soavo-900M
Speaker
terminals of
the amplifier
(3/8")
(R) (L)
Tighten
Insulation coating
Bare wire
When using a banana plug
1 Unscrew the terminal knob.
2 Remove the cover by pulling it toward you.
3 Tighten the terminal knob.
4 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type ............................. 2-way bass reflex speaker system
Magnetic shielding type
Driver ............................................ 13 cm (5”) cone woofer
3 cm (1”) aluminum dome tweeter
Impedance ................................................................... 6 Ω
Frequency Response ................ 56 Hz to 50 kHz (– 10 dB)
to 100 kHz (– 30 dB)
Nominal Input Power .................................................. 30 W
Maximum Input Power ............................................. 120 W
Sensitivity .................................................. 87 dB/2.83 V/m
Crossover Frequency ................................................ 3 kHz
Dimensions (W x H x D) ..................... 220 x 349 x 237 mm
(8-11/16” x 13-3/4” x 9-5/16”)
Weight ..................................................... 6.0 kg (13.4 lbs.)
• Specifications are subject to change without notice due
to product improvements.
• Care should be taken not to exceed the input power
values noted above.
ATTACHING THE FRONT COVER
The speaker and the front cover are packed separately. To
attach the front cover, line up the four salients (magnet) on
the reverse side of the front cover with the four
corresponding pegs.
Notes
• When the cover is not attached, take care not to
touch the speaker units with your hands or to exert
excessive force with tools.
• There are magnets on the reverse side of the front
cover. Do not place the front cover close to objects
that might be affected by magnets, such as TVs,
clocks, magnetic cards, diskettes etc. when you don’t
use it.
Taking care of the speaker
When you wipe this unit, do not use chemical solvents
(ex. alcohol or thinners etc.); this might damage the
finish. Use a clean, dry cloth. For heavy dirt, dampen a
soft cloth in detergent diluted with the water, wring it out,
and then clean this unit up with a soft cloth.
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