Front Surround System Owner's Manual To use the unit safely and correctly, be sure to read this guide with “ESB-1090 Safety Brochure” carefully before using it.
Contents Information ..................................................................... 3 Mode of the unit ............................................................15 Notice Concerning Trademarks, etc. .......................................................................3 About the content in this manual ............................................................................4 Types of modes ......................................................................................................
Information Notice Concerning Trademarks, etc. Dolby, Dolby Audio, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. Copyright © 2012–2020 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
Accessories About the content in this manual • This Manual uses the following signal words for the important information: WARNING This content indicates “risk of serious injury or death.” CAUTION This content indicates “risk of injury.” NOTICE IMPORTANT NOTE □ The unit (ESB-1090) Indicates content that you must observe in order to prevent the product from malfunctioning, being damaged, or operating incorrectly, and to avoid data loss.
Part names and functions Top/Front panel b a c a Indicators • STATUS indicator • HDMI indicator • TV indicator • BLUETOOTH indicator • NET indicator • SURROUND indicator • CLR VOICE indicator • Additional indicator d e b Touch panel • Input source setting button • Volume (-) button • Volume (+) button • Power button NOTICE To prevent unintended operation, do not place any objects on the touch panel.
Rear panel a a Power connector b SUBWOOFER OUT jack c NETWORK jack This is used to connect the unit to the network. b c d e NOTICE • Do not connect the unit to Internet service directly. Only connect this product to the Internet through a router with strong password protections. Consult your router manufacturer for information on optimum security practices. • Use STP (Shielded Twisted Pair) cable to prevent electromagnetic interference.
Remote control Preparing the remote control Operating range of the remote control Pull out the battery insulating strip before use. Operate the remote control within the range shown in the following figure.
Replacing the battery in the remote control 1. Press and hold w on the rear cover of the remote control, slide the cover out in the direction of the arrow to remove it. WARNING • DO NOT SWALLOW THE BATTERY. • Keep new and used batteries away from children. • If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. The remote control supplied with this product contains a coin/button cell battery.
Installation Installing the unit on a TV stand It can be installed as shown in the figure. NOTICE • Do not apply excessive force to the unit when moving it. Doing so may damage the speakers or the portion covered with fabric. • When installing the unit, do not stack with other equipment. Doing so may cause a malfunction due to vibrations. • The unit contains non-magnetic shielding speakers. Do not place magnetically sensitive items (hard disk drive, etc.) near the unit.
Mounting the unit on a wall It can be installed as shown in the figure. Be sure to follow the instructions on page 11 for installation. CAUTION • Please have a qualified contractor or dealer when mounting the unit on a wall. Some skills and experience are required for safe installation. • To prevent the unit from falling, attach it to a wall constructed of drywall (plasterboard). • Make sure you use screws (sold separately) that can support the weight of the installation.
1. Attach the mounting template (supplied) on a wall and mark the two locations for the screw holes. 3. Attach the supplied spacers to the bottom of the unit. Peel off the backing from the spacer and press the adhesive part against the bottom of the unit. Mounting template Screw holes Spacers Tape or thumbtacks 4. Hang the unit on the screws you installed. 2. Remove the mounting template from the wall, and then install screws (sold separately) at the points marked on the wall.
Connections 1. Connecting a computer or AV device 2. Connecting a TV Use a HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect as shown in the figure. [Connecting a TV that supports Audio Return Channel (ARC)] Use an ARC-compatible HDMI cable (sold separately) and connect as shown in the figure.
3. Connecting an external subwoofer [Connecting a TV that does not support Audio Return Channel (ARC)] Use an HDMI cable (sold separately) and the optical digital audio cable (supplied) to connect as shown in the figure. Use a mono pin cable (sold separately) and connect as shown in the figure. HDMI OUT (ARC) jack Input jack SUBWOOFER OUT jack HDMI HDMI input jack HDMI HDMI The unit (rear) The unit (rear) OPTICAL O TV jack 1. Remove the cap.
4. Connecting the power cord Connect the supplied power cord to the unit, followed by the plug into the wall outlet. Power cord (supplied) To an AC wall outlet The unit (rear) When the plug is inserted into the wall outlet, the unit will turn on.
Mode of the unit Types of modes The unit has three modes. Conference mode: This mode is for installing the unit in a conference room and using it as a speaker for remote conferencing. Hotel mode: The mode is for installing the unit in a hotel lobby or guest room and using it as a speaker for watching movies and TV programs, or listening music. Education mode: This mode is for installing the unit in a classroom and using it as a speaker for playing educational audio materials.
Setting the mode The procedure is as follows. 1. Press the power button on the remote control to turn off the unit. z HDMI TV BLUETOOTH CLEAR VOICE Power button NET [When setting to Conference mode] “Press INFO button once.” > “Press VOLUME (+) button twice.” > “Press the mute button once.” > “Press TV button once.” 3D SURROUND MOVIE TV MUSIC SPORTS GAME STEREO [When setting to Hotel mode] “Press INFO button once.” > “Press VOLUME (+) button twice.” > “Press the mute button once.
Functions of each mode Conference mode NOTE • The indicator will always be off (it will light/flash temporarily when you adjust the volume or mute the sound). • The computer or AV device (connected to the HDMI jack) is always set as the input source of the audio signal. • The playback method is always set to stereo playback. [Remote control] z HDMI TV BLUETOOTH CLEAR VOICE a NET b VOLUME (+) button, VOLUME (-) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker.
c Mute button You can mute the audio from the speakers and subwoofers. You can also unmute the sound. When muted, the indicator flashes as shown in the figure. [Touch panel] Operation by all buttons on the touch panel is invalid. Operation by other buttons is invalid.
Hotel mode [Remote control] z HDMI TV BLUETOOTH CLEAR VOICE a NET 3D SURROUND MOVIE TV MUSIC SPORTS GAME STEREO b d c e h a Power button You can turn on/off the power of the unit. When turned on, the STATUS indicator turns off, and when turned off, the STATUS indicator turns red. b Input source setting button • HDMI button : You can set a computer or AV device (connected to the HDMI IN jack) as the input source of the audio signal.
d 3D SURROUND button You can set the playback method to 3D surround playback. In addition, 3D surround playback can be canceled and set to surround playback. The SURROUND indicator lights blue during 3D surround playback and white during surround sound playback. f VOLUME (+) button, VOLUME (-) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. You can check the volume by the number of indicators that light up during adjustment.
i Mute button You can mute the audio from the speakers and subwoofers. You can also unmute the sound. When muted, the indicator flashes as shown in the figure. [Touch panel] a b a Volume (-) button b Volume (+) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. Operation by other buttons is invalid. Operation by other buttons is invalid.
Education mode NOTE The playback method is always set to stereo playback. [Remote control] z HDMI TV BLUETOOTH CLEAR VOICE a a Power button You can turn on/off the power of the unit. When turned on, the STATUS indicator turns off, and when turned off, the STATUS indicator turns red.
d VOLUME (+) button, VOLUME (-) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. You can check the volume by the number of indicators that light up during adjustment. Volume goes down (-) f BASS EXT button You can enable/disable the bass extension function (a function that enhances bass sound for playback). The indicator flashes three times when it goes from disabled to enabled, and once when it goes from enabled to disabled, as shown in the figure.
[Touch panel] a b a Volume (-) button b Volume (+) button You can adjust the volume of the speaker. Operation by other buttons is invalid.
Other functions Operating the unit with the TV remote control The unit will turn on. 3. Press the power button on the remote control to turn off the unit. The HDMI control function (a function that links this unit to a TV connected with an HDMI cable) allows you to operate this unit with the TV's remote control. 4. Press and hold HDMI button on the remote control for at least 5 seconds. The HDMI indicator lights up when the unit is enabled from disabled.
Connecting a Bluetooth® device Restore the settings to their original state at the time of purchase When this unit is in Hotel mode/Education mode, you can connect the unit to a Bluetooth device (such as a smartphone or digital music player) by following the procedure below. The procedure is as follows. 1. Press the power button on the remote control to turn off the unit. 1. Press BLUETOOTH button on the remote control. The BLUETOOTH indicator blinks. 2.
Appendix The unit can be used even when the mode is deactivated. Cancel mode Function when the mode is canceled The procedure is as follows. [Remote control] 1. Press the power button on the remote control to turn off the unit. This is the same as Hotel mode. 2. Press the buttons on the remote control in the following order. “Press MUSIC button once.” > “Press VOLUME (-) button twice.” > “Press the mute button once.” [Touch panel] That’s all for the procedure.
[Automatic standby function] You can use the automatic standby function (a function that automatically turns off the power to the unit). When this function is enabled, the unit turns off automatically in either of the following conditions. [Bluetooth standby function] You can use the Bluetooth standby function (a function that allows you to operate the unit with a Bluetooth device). When this function is enabled, you can turn on the unit by following the steps below. 1.
NOTE • When the Bluetooth standby function is enabled, the standby power consumption of the unit becomes larger than when it is disabled. • When both the Bluetooth standby function and the HDMI control function (described on page 25) are disabled, the STATUS indicator does not light up even when the unit is turned off.
Specifications The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Main specifications General Drivers • Front L/R: • Tweeter: • Subwoofer: 5.5 cm (2-1/8") cone x 2 2.5 cm (1") dome x 2 7.5 cm (3") cone x 2 Output power (Asynchronous drive, JEITA) • Front L/R: • Subwoofer: 30 W x 2 60 W Power supply [U.S.A. and Canada models] AC100 V to 120 V, 50/60 Hz [U.K.
Operating environment • Temperature: • Humidity: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) 30% to 90% (no condensation) Storage environment • Temperature: • Humidity: -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 30% to 90% (no condensation) Decoder Supported audio signal (HDMI/optical input) • • • • PCM (up to 5.1 channels) Dolby Digital (up to 5.1 channels) Dolby Pro Logic II (up to 5.1 channels) DTS Digital Surround (up to 5.
Supported HDMI audio/video formats Video signal • Deep Color • x.v.Color • 3D visual signal • High Dynamic Range (HDR) video: HDR10, HLG Resolutions • VGA • 480i/60 Hz • 480p/60 Hz • 576i/50 Hz • 576p/50 Hz • 720p/60 Hz, 50 Hz • 1080i/60 Hz, 50 Hz • 1080p/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz • 4K/60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30 Hz, 25 Hz, 24 Hz Audio signals • 2ch linear PCM: • Multi-ch linear PCM: • Bitstream: Copyright Protection Standard HDCP 2.
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