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YAMAHA  ELECTRONICS  CORPORATION,  USA

  6660  ORANGETHORPE  AVE.,  BUENA  PARK,  CALIF.  90620,  U.S.A.

YAMAHA  CANADA  MUSIC  LTD.

  135  MILNER  AVE.,  SCARBOROUGH,  ONTARIO  M1S  3R1,  CANADA

YAMAHA  ELECTRONIK  EUROPA  G.m.b.H.

  SIEMENSSTR.  22-34,  25462  RELLINGEN  BEI  HAMBURG,  F.R.  OF  GERMANY

YAMAHA  ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE  S.A.

  RUE  AMBROISE  CROIZAT  BP70  CROISSY-BEAUBOURG  77312  MARNE-LA-VALLEE  CEDEX02,  FRANCE

YAMAHA  ELECTRONICS  (UK)  LTD.

  YAMAHA  HOUSE,  200  RICKMANSWORTH  ROAD  WATFORD,  HERTS  WD1  7JS,  ENGLAND

YAMAHA  SCANDINAVIA  A.B.

  J  A  WETTERGRENS  GATA  1,  BOX  30053,  400  43  VÄSTRA  FRÖLUNDA,  SWEDEN

YAMAHA  MUSIC  AUSTRALIA  PTY,  LTD.

  17-33  MARKET  ST.,  SOUTH  MELBOURNE,  3205  VIC.,  AUSTRALIA

Printed in China        V979880-1

1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS
UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements.  Modifications not expressly approved
by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the
FCC, to use the product.

2.

IMPORTANT :

 When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high
quality shielded cables.  Cable/s supplied with this
product MUST be used.  Follow all installation
instructions.  Failure to follow instructions could void
your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3.

NOTE :

 This product has been tested and found to

comply with the requirements listed in FCC
Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.
Compliance with these requirements provides a
reasonable level of assurance that your use of this
product in a residential environment will not result in
harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee
that interference will not occur in all installations.  If
this product is found to be the source of interference,
which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and
“ON”, please try to eliminate the problem by using one
of the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient
the antenna.  If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon
lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product.  If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by
playing it at a safe level.  One that lets the sound come through loud
and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most
importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged
exposure from excessive volume levels.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

TSS-10Eng(UB)-H4a

02.9.3, 2:04 PM

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Summary of Contents for TSS-10

Page 1: ...HEATER SOUND SYSTEM SILENT DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 ANALOG DTS INPUT MODE VOLUME DIGITAL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 TRIM PL MOVIE PL MUSIC INPUT MODE REAR MUTE TEST S WOOFER VOLUME STANDBY ON TSS 10 U B HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...quid drops inside this system 15 When using a humidifier be sure to avoid condensation inside this system by allowing enough spaces around this system or avoiding excess humidification Condensation might cause a fire damage to this system and or electric shock 16 Do not attempt to modify or fix this system Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed The cabinet should nev...

Page 3: ...EPARATION FEATURES 1 CHECKING THE ACCESSORIES 2 INSTALLING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 5 CONNECTIONS 7 Connecting audio components 8 Connecting the speakers 9 Connecting the power cable 10 ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS 11 DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc About this manual y indicates a tip f...

Page 4: ...and slide off the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the two batteries AAA R03 UM 4 type with and oriented properly The batteries can be set only from the direction shown in the figure 3 Slide the cover back on so that it snaps into place Notes on batteries Change all of the batteries if you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control Do not use old batteries together with new o...

Page 5: ...source signals received at the ANALOG INPUTS terminals on the rear panel 2 MODE k n and indicators Press this button or k n repeatedly to select the desired surround mode among DTS DIGITAL PLII MOVIE PLII MUSIC and off The current mode is shown by the lighting of the corresponding indicator If a DTS or Dolby Digital encoded signal is inputted when DTS or DIGITAL mode is not selected the correspond...

Page 6: ...n the power is on the indicator lights up Standby mode In this mode this system will consume a small amount of power in order to receive infrared signals from the remote control 6 SILENT Stereo headphones can be connected to this mini jack for private listening Sound output from the speakers is cut off when headphones are connected to this jack 7 REAR These buttons are used for adjusting the sound...

Page 7: ...ions place all speakers in their respective positions The positioning of the speakers is important because it controls the overall sound quality of this system Place the speakers depending on your listening position by following the instructions below The front center rear speakers can be mounted on a wall See the next page Front speakers On both sides of and at approximately the same height as th...

Page 8: ...e front angle of the speakers can be adjusted as shown below 1 Loosen the screw on the bottom of the speaker stand Attach the supplied non skid pads at the four corners on the bottom of the stand for improved stability 2 Adjust the speaker angle on the stand as you prefer and then tighten the screw 䡵 Mounting the front center rear speakers on a wall The speakers can also be hung on the wall Remove...

Page 9: ... on the component being used be sure to refer to the instruction manuals for all components being connected After connections have been made check one more time that wiring has been made properly Active Servo Technology TSS 10 HOME THEATER SOUND SYSTEM SILENT DIGITAL 1 DIGITAL 2 ANALOG DTS INPUT MODE VOLUME DIGITAL 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 6 4 2 0 2 4 6 TRIM PL MOVIE PL MUSIC STANDBY ON Left front speaker Ri...

Page 10: ...it using the audio pin cable When connecting a personal computer etc which has a 3 5 mm stereo mini jack only for audio output connect it to the ANALOG INPUTS audio input terminals on the amplifier unit using the 3 5 mm stereo mini RCA stereo pin cable Note The amplifier unit has no video input terminal To enjoy watching a source played on the DVD player etc connected to the amplifier unit connect...

Page 11: ...ers with a 3 m cable to the FRONT L R and CENTER terminals Connect the two speakers with a 10 m cable to the REAR L and R terminals Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER terminal Note Do not connect any speakers to the speaker terminals on the amplifier unit except for the supplied speakers 1 2 DIGITAL INPUTS OPTICAL SPEAKER OUTPUTS FRONT REAR SURROUND CENTER S WOOFER DC IN 15V ANALOG INPUTS L R ...

Page 12: ...power cable to the AC adaptor 3 Insert the plug of the power cable into the wall outlet Notes Disconnect the power cable if you will not use this system for an extended period When placing the included AC adaptor on the rack etc be sure to fix the adaptor on the rack etc to prevent it from falling If the adaptor falls it may cause personal injury or damage to the adaptor and or other equipment Do ...

Page 13: ...omplete the output level heard at the listening position should be the same from each speaker This is important for best performance of the various decoders Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic II and DTS Note Since this system cannot enter the test mode while headphones are connected to the amplifier unit be sure to unplug the headphones from the SILENT jack when using the test tone Using the test tone ...

Page 14: ...OLUME indicators on the front panel The default level is also shown by the dim lighting of the corresponding indicator Note The adjustment cannot be made when listening with headphones even if or is pressed To adjust the volume balance between the front and rear speakers While listening to a source press REAR or Pressing increases and decreases the output level of the rear speakers y While adjusti...

Page 15: ... enables you to enjoy 2 channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels This mode is suitable for movies TV dramas etc This mode enables you to enjoy 2 channel stereo sources decoded into five discrete channels This mode is suitable for music sources y When you set the amplifier unit in the standby mode the current source and surround mode are memorized and are automatically selected wh...

Page 16: ...is set to minimum Incorrect cable connections to the ANALOG INPUTS jacks The internal microcomputer has been frozen by an external electric shock such as lightning or excessive static electricity or by a power supply with low voltage The amplifier unit is too close to the digital or high frequency equipment Dim illumination of an indicator means that signals encoded with the corresponding format D...

Page 17: ...er unit is too close to the monitor Wrong distance or angle Direct sunlight or lighting from an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc is striking the remote control sensor of the amplifier unit The batteries are weak Remedy If the input source is compatible with 5 1 channels select 5 1 channel mode on the player which is sending signals to this system If the input source is not compatible with 5 1...

Page 18: ... to the movie mode Dolby Digital Dolby Digital consists of a total of five channels three front channels left center and right and two rear channels right and left plus a distinct LFE channel for low frequency effect It is therefore commonly referred to as a 5 1 channel system Using digital compression technology for all 5 1 channels Dolby Digital can be used for completely independent audio repro...

Page 19: ...tandby Power Consumption Approx 1 W Front center rear speakers Type Full range speaker system Acoustic suspension Driver 5 cm 2 spruce cone type Magnetic shielding type Impedance 4Ω Dimensions W x H x D 70 mm 95 mm 118 mm 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 5 8 Weight 0 4 kg 0 9 lbs Subwoofer Type Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System Driver 13 cm 5 cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Impedance 4Ω Dimensions W x H x...

Page 20: ...d if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations If this product is found to be the source of interference which can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminat...

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