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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.
● 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.
●
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.
PRECAUTIONS
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 main 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 front effect or effect speakers
Mount the speakers on a wall or place the speakers on a
shelf. 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. Should this happen,
move the speaker away from the TV set.
PLACING THE SPEAKERS
NS-M515
Speaker System
OWNER’S MANUAL
G R
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA NS-M515 speaker system.
Subwoofer
Center
NS-M515
(main)
NS-M515
(front effect)
NS-M515
(rear effect)
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WARNING
● This speaker weighs 5.0 kg (11 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.
■ To mount the speaker 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.
* Make sure that the screws are securely caught by the
narrow parts of the holes.
Wall/ wall
support
Tapping screw (3.5–4 mm)
(Available at the hardware
store)
40 mm
Min.
20 mm
3 mm
You can also use the screw holes on the rear of the
speaker for installing the speaker using a commericially
available speaker bracket (if you do not use the attached
mounting bracket).
Screw holes
Diameter: 4 mm
Hole depth: 12 mm
60 mm
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SPEAKERS
A
B
L
R
+
+
–
–
CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER
Amplifier or
Receiver
Tighten
NS-M515
Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off.
■ CONNECTIONS
• 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)
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 (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 the insulation coating at the extremity of each
speaker cable by twisting the coating off.
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.
Note
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as
this could damage the speaker or the amplifier, or both
of them.
Loosen
Black (–)
When using a banana plug
<General model only>
1 Remove the cover by pulling it toward you.
2 Tighten the terminal knob.
3 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal.
Banana plug
2
1
3
Red (+)
–
+
NS-M515
Speakers output
terminals of the
amplifier (or
receiver)
(R) (L)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type ............................. 2-way bass reflex speaker system
Magnetic shielding type
Driver ............................................ 13 cm (5”) cone woofer
3 cm (1”) dome tweeter
Impedance ................................................................... 6 Ω
Frequency Response ................................60 Hz to 50 kHz
Nominal Input Power .................................................. 60 W
Maximum Input Power.............................................. 200 W
Sensitivity ...................................................89 dB/2.83 V/m
Crossover Frequency ................................................. 3kHz
Dimensions (WxHxD) .........................180 x 333 x 184 mm
(7-1/16” x 13-1/8” x 7-1/4”)
Weight ........................................................ 5.0 kg (11 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.
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER
The front cover is fastened to the enclosure at four points
and can be removed if desired. To remove the cover, hold
on to both sides and slowly pull straight away from the
speaker. To reattach, line up the four holes on the inner
surface of the cover with the four corresponding pegs on
the speaker and push gently.
Note
When the cover is removed, take care not to touch the
speaker units with your hands or to exert excessive
force with tools.
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