UAB Contents Supplied items ...................................................................... 2 Front Surround System Features ................................................................................. 3 Frequently asked questions................................................. 3 Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer) ............ 4 (YAS-CU203+NS-WSW41) Owner’s Manual Installation............................................................................. 5 Connections............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. • To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. • Install this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. For proper ventilation, allow the following minimum clearances.
Supplied items How to use the remote control Make sure you have received all of the following items. Preparing the remote control Peel off the protection sheet before use. Sound bar (YAS-CU203) Battery x 2 (AAA, R03, UM4) Wireless subwoofer (NS-WSW41) Remote control Optical cable (1.5 m [4.9 ft]) Operating range of the remote control Remain within the operating range shown below.
Features Frequently asked questions Enjoy powerful and realistic sound from the front surround system consisting of the sound bar and wireless subwoofer, and easy installation and connection to TVs and other devices. The following section covers popular functions and frequently asked questions about the sound bar. Q1 Can I operate the sound bar using the remote control of the TV? Switching between the remote controls of the TV and sound bar is inconvenient. A1 Yes.
Part names and functions (sound bar/subwoofer) Sound bar (front panel) Sound bar (rear panel) A Indicators A TV input jack Indicate the status of the sound bar. The indicators will dim automatically if no operations are performed for 5 seconds. Refer to “Operations” (p.8 to 9) and “Wireless connection with the subwoofer” (p.7) for the main functions of the indicators. B Remote control sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control of the sound bar (p.2).
Installation Place the sound bar on a flat surface such as on top of a TV cabinet. Place the subwoofer to the outside of the sound bar. To avoid echoes from the wall, face the front side of the subwoofer slightly inward. HINT • If it is difficult to operate the TV, use the TV Remote Repeater function (p.14) to transmit the TV’s remote control signal via sound bar.
Connections Connect to a TV (or other peripheral device). Sound bar (rear) Cautions • Make sure that the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer are not connected to AC wall outlets when you start making connections. • Do not use excessive force when inserting the cable plug. Doing so may damage the cable plug or terminal. 1 Power cable To AC wall outlet Connect the TV and sound bar with the optical cable (supplied).
Analog connection of an external device (game console) You can connect an external device, such as a game console or TV that does not have an optical output, to the ANALOG input jacks of the sound bar. Wireless connection with the subwoofer When the power cables of the sound bar and subwoofer are connected to AC wall outlets (p.6) and the sound bar is turned on, the sound bar and subwoofer are connected automatically.
Operations 1 Input keys Indicators The indicators on the front panel flash or light up, to indicate the operation and setting status. Select an input source to be played back. TV ....................TV audio BD/DVD ...........Audio from a device connected to the BD/DVD input jack ANALOG .........Audio from a device connected to the ANALOG input jack BLUETOOTH...
4 (power) key Turns on or off (standby) the sound bar. The STATUS indicator on the sound bar Green (turned on) 6 CLEAR VOICE key BASS EXTENSION key Enables/disables the clear voice function. When this function is enabled, you can enjoy clear voice sounds while watching movies, TV dramas, news programs or sports programs. Enables/disables the bass extension function. When this function is enabled, you can enjoy powerful sound during surround playback through Yamaha’s exclusive bass boost technology.
Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device You can play back wirelessly from Bluetooth devices, such as smartphones or digital music players. See also the operating manual of the Bluetooth device for more details. Pairing a Bluetooth device with the sound bar When connecting to a Bluetooth device for the first time, “pairing” between the device and sound bar is required. “Pairing” is necessary for each Bluetooth device you use.
Playing back audio from a Bluetooth device on the sound bar 1 With the sound bar turned on, press the BLUETOOTH key on the sound bar’s remote control to select Bluetooth as the input source. The BLUETOOTH indicator on the front panel lights up in green. Using the Bluetooth standby mode The Bluetooth standby mode allows you to turn on (or off) the sound bar automatically, that interlocked by the operation of the Bluetooth device.
Settings 4-2 While pointing your TV’s remote control at the remote control sensor, hold down the mute key for more than 1 second twice or three times. Programming the sound bar with the TV’s remote control (TV’s remote control learning function) Approx. 30 cm (1 ft) TV’s remote control Once you program the sound bar, you can control it with your TV’s remote control for functions such as turning on/off the TV and sound bar simultaneously, or volume up/ down and muting/unmuting of the sound bar.
6 6-1 Teach the sound bar the “Volume (+)” code of the TV’s remote control. Clearing all programmed functions Press VOLUME (+) on the front panel of the sound bar. 1 6-2 While pointing your TV’s remote control at the remote control sensor, hold down the volume (+) key for more than 1 second twice or three times.
Sending the TV’s remote signal through the sound bar (TV Remote Repeater function) When the TV Remote Repeater function is enabled, the sound bar relays the TV’s remote signal received by the front sensor to the rear transmitter. This function should be enabled when you place the sound bar in front of your TV and you cannot operate your TV with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when your TV’s remote control uses infrared signals.
Troubleshooting Refer to the table below when the sound bar does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions below do not help, turn off the sound bar, disconnect the power cable, and contact the nearest authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. First, check the following: A The power cables of the sound bar, subwoofer, TV and playback devices (such as BD players) are connected to AC wall outlets securely.
No sound is coming from the subwoofer. (The SUBWOOFER indicator on the front panel of the sound bar is flashing.) The subwoofer is not connected to an AC wall outlet. (The STATUS indicator on the subwoofer is not lit.) Plug in the power cable of the subwoofer to an AC wall outlet. The sound bar and subwoofer are not connected due to a bad wireless communication status. (The STATUS indicator on the subwoofer continues to be lit in red or flash in green.) Move the subwoofer closer to the sound bar.
Remote control Problem Cause Remedy The sound bar cannot be controlled using the remote control. The sound bar is out of the operating range. Use the remote control within the operating range (p.2). The batteries are weak. Replace with new batteries (p.2). The remote control sensor of the sound bar is exposed to direct sunlight or strong lighting. Adjust the lighting angle, or reposition the sound bar. The TV cannot be controlled using the TV’s remote control.
Bluetooth The Bluetooth connection of the sound bar with the device is disconnected. Perform Bluetooth connection operations again (p.10). Bluetooth is not selected as the input source. Select Bluetooth as the input source. Problem Cause Remedy Cannot make the sound bar paired with the Bluetooth device. Bluetooth is not selected as the input source. Select Bluetooth as the input source. The device does not support A2DP. Perform pairing operations with a device which supports A2DP.
Pairing the sound bar and subwoofer manually 1 With the sound bar turned on, hold down the SUBWOOFER PAIRING key on the sound bar’s remote control for more than 3 seconds. The SUBWOOFER indicator on the front panel of the sound bar flashes rapidly. 2 Within 30 seconds, push the SUBWOOFER PAIRING button on the rear panel of the subwoofer for more than 3 seconds with a tapered object such as a hairpin. The STATUS indicator on the rear panel of the subwoofer flashes rapidly in green.
Specifications Sound bar (YAS-CU203) Subwoofer (NS-WSW41) Maximum Rated Output Power Front L/R 50 W x 2 ch Dynamic power 100 W Type Acoustic suspension type (Non-magnetic shielding type) Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology (Magnetic shielding type) Driver 5.5 cm (2-1/8") cone x 2 16 cm (6-1/2") cone Frequency Response 150 Hz to 22 kHz 35 Hz to 150 Hz Impedance 6Ω 5.
This system is equipped with Yamaha’s AIR SURROUND XTREME virtual sound technology that achieves superior positional, high-grade 7.1 channel surround sound using the sound bar and subwoofer. The subwoofer of this system employs Yamaha’s exclusive bass control technology “Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II” and has achieved high-quality low-frequency sound playback. “UniVolume” is a trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
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