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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.

2

Turn on the 

Bluetooth

 function of the device.

When 

Bluetooth

 connection is made correctly, the BLUETOOTH indicator of the 

sound bar flashes 3 times.

3

Play back a song on the device.

NOTE

• Perform 

Bluetooth

 connection with the device and sound bar within 10 meters (33 ft) of each other.

• It may be necessary to select “YAS-203 Yamaha” in the 

Bluetooth

 device list again, in the event that a 

connection problem occurs. You may have to change the output setting to output audio to the sound bar, 
depending on the 

Bluetooth

 device you are using.

• Adjust the volume level of the 

Bluetooth

 device as required.

• If a 

Bluetooth

 device is already connected to the sound bar, terminate that 

Bluetooth

 connection, then 

connect with the new device.

Terminating 

Bluetooth

 connection

Bluetooth

 connection is terminated in the following cases. When the sound bar is turned 

on and the 

Bluetooth

 connection is terminated, the BLUETOOTH indicator flashes once.

• The 

Bluetooth

 function is turned off on the compatible device.

• The BLUETOOTH key on the sound bar’s remote control is pressed for more than 3 seconds.
• The sound bar is turned off.

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.

1

With the sound bar turned on, hold down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY 
key on the sound bar’s remote control for more than 3 seconds.

Holding down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key for 3 seconds each time toggles the 
mode between enabled and disabled.

When the 

Bluetooth

 standby mode is enabled and the sound bar is turned off, the 

STATUS indicator lights up in red. 

(

Bluetooth

 standby)

Using the HOME THEATER CONTROLLER application

By installing the dedicated free application “HOME THEATER CONTROLLER” to a 

Bluetooth

 device, such as a smartphone, you can perform various operations easily and 

conveniently with the 

Bluetooth

 device. 

(Setting items: basic operation, sound-field, sound adjustments)

For details on “HOME THEATER CONTROLLER,” see the product information on our 
website.

Lights up

Flashes 3 times

Functions available on 

Bluetooth

 devices with 

Bluetooth

 standby mode enabled

Power on interlock function (when the sound bar is turned off)

When 

Bluetooth

 connection is made on the device, the sound bar will turn on and will be ready to play 

back sound from the device.

Power off interlock function (when the sound bar is turned on)

The sound bar will be turned off when 

Bluetooth

 connection is terminated on a 

Bluetooth

 device. (Only 

when BLUETOOTH is selected as the input source.)

Flash 3 times (enabled), flash once (disabled)

Lights up (red)

Summary of Contents for YAS-CU203

Page 1: ...mote control TV s remote control learning function 12 Sending the TV s remote signalthrough the sound bar TV RemoteRepeater function 14 Setting the auto power standby function 14 Initializing the sound bar 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 20 Front Surround System YAS CU203 NS WSW41 Owner s Manual About this manual NOTE This indicates precautions for use of the product and its feature limitatio...

Page 2: ...the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate rad...

Page 3: ...ce a fragile object near the port of the subwoofer If the object falls as a result of the air pressure it may cause personal injury and or damage to the subwoofer and the object Keep the product out of reach of children to avoid them swallowing small parts Notes on remote controls and batteries Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote control Do not drop the remote control Do not leave or...

Page 4: ...ating range of the remote control Remain within the operating range shown below Remote control Sound bar YAS CU203 Wireless subwoofer NS WSW41 Optical cable 1 5 m 4 9 ft Mounting template Using when attaching the sound bar to a wall Stand x 2 For sound bar Battery x 2 AAA R03 UM4 Screw x 2 For attaching the stand Owner s Manual This manual Remote control sensor Within 6 m 20 ft ...

Page 5: ...TV s remote control learning function Operate the sound bar with the TV s remote control p 12 TV Remote Repeater function Enables the TV s remote signal to pass through the sound bar If the installed sound bar blocks the TV s remote sensor the TV s remote will not work This function provides a convenient solution p 14 Clear voice Makes voice sound such as dialogues and narrations clear p 9 UniVolu...

Page 6: ... Press the key again to unmute p 9 F VOLUME keys Adjust the volume p 8 G power key Turns on or off standby the sound bar p 9 HINT The sound bar may automatically turn off when the auto power standby function is enabled p 14 H Speakers Sound bar rear panel A TV input jack For connecting to a TV with an optical cable p 6 B BD DVD input jack For connecting to a playback device such as a Blu ray Disc ...

Page 7: ...sound bar within 50 mm 2 of the TV The subwoofer and sound bar communicate wirelessly Do not place objects that block wireless signals such as metallic furniture and devices between the subwoofer and sound bar as the wireless communication may be adversely affected If the subwoofer is covered with a cloth or other object the sound volume is reduced Install the subwoofer so that it is not hidden be...

Page 8: ...efer to the manuals of the TV The TV and BD DVD input jacks support the following audio signals PCM 2 channel Dolby Digital up to 5 1 channel DTS Digital Surround up to 5 1 channel 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...

Page 9: ...d to AC wall outlets p 6 and the sound bar is turned on the sound bar and subwoofer are connected automatically When the connection is complete the SUBWOOFER indicator on the sound bar lights up and the sound bar is ready for playback HINT When the sound bar is turned on for the first time if the SUBWOOFER indicator on the sound bar does not light up see Pairing the sound bar and subwoofer manuall...

Page 10: ...cted input source lights up Example when TV is selected HINT To play audio of the playback device connected to the TV or to watch videos of the playback device set the TV s input source to the playback device For details on Bluetooth connection refer to Listening to the sound from a Bluetooth device p 10 SUBWOOFER keys Adjust the volume of the subwoofer VOLUME keys Adjust the volume of the sound b...

Page 11: ...R VOICE 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 UNIVOLUME key Enables disables the UniVolume function When this function is enabled consistent volume is maintained when inputs or sound sources switch HINT The UniVolume function is automatically disabled when BLUETOO...

Page 12: ... manual of the device 3 Select YAS 203 Yamaha in the Bluetooth device list on the device If a passkey PIN is required enter the number 0000 When pairing is completed or a completion message appears on the device NOTE Perform pairing with the Bluetooth device and sound bar within 10 meters 33 ft of each other Up to eight Bluetooth devices can be paired with the sound bar If a ninth device is paired...

Page 13: ... 3 seconds The sound bar is turned off 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 1 With the sound bar turned on hold down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key on the sound bar s remote control for more than 3 seconds Holding down the BLUETOOTH STANDBY key for 3 seconds each tim...

Page 14: ...ice or three times 5 Teach the sound bar the Volume code of the TV s remote control 5 1 Press VOLUME on the front panel of the sound bar 5 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 Programming the sound bar with the TV s remote control TV s remote control learning function This function is available o...

Page 15: ... the TV volume to minimum When you turn up the volume of the sound bar with the TV s remote control the volume of the TV may be turned up at the same time In this case follow Step 3 in Connections p 6 to change the TV setting You can press the power key on the sound bar s remote control to finish learning mode Clearing all programmed functions 1 With the sound bar turned off hold down the LEARN ke...

Page 16: ...n the sound bar By enabling the auto power standby function you can avoid forgetting to turn off the sound bar after use or if you fall asleep while watching TV NOTE When the auto power standby function is enabled and one of the following conditions is met the sound bar will automatically turn off No operation for 8 hours No audio input and no operations for 20 minutes when BLUETOOTH is selected a...

Page 17: ...etooth connection is terminated on a Bluetooth device when the Bluetooth standby mode is enabled Disable the Bluetooth standby mode p 11 The power cannot be turned on The protection circuitry has been activated three times consecutively If you try to turn on the power in this condition the STATUS indicator on the front panel of the sound bar flashes To protect the product the power cannot be turne...

Page 18: ...n the sound is interrupted Move the subwoofer closer to the sound bar If the situation does not improve move the subwoofer to a location with better communication If the communication between the sound bar and subwoofer is obstructed by a metallic object or another object change the position of the sound bar and subwoofer or change the installation location of the subwoofer If there is a device mi...

Page 19: ...ote control and IR flasher for TV Remote Repeater of the sound bar are interfering Disable the TV Remote Repeater function p 14 The sound bar does not learn TV s remote control operations The TV s remote control key was not held down long enough Hold down the key for more than 1 second twice or three times p 12 The TV s remote control does not use infrared signals Some remote controls may not work...

Page 20: ...rent Bluetooth connection and make connection for the desired device More than nine devices are paired and the oldest pairing information is deleted Perform pairing again The sound bar can retain pairing information for up to eight devices When pairing a ninth device the oldest pairing information will be deleted No sound is produced or the sound is interrupted during playback The Bluetooth connec...

Page 21: ...f 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 When pairing is complete and the sound bar and subwoofer are connected the SUBWOOFER indicator on the front panel of the sound bar lights up If the SUBWOOFER indicator on the sound bar does not light up even after performing the above oper...

Page 22: ... Class 2 Maximum communication distance 10 m 33 ft without obstructions Supported content protection method SCMS T General Power Supply U S A and Canada models AC 120 V 60 Hz Taiwan model AC 110 120 V 50 60 Hz China model AC 220 V 50 Hz Other models AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz U S A and Canada models AC 120 V 60 Hz U K and Europe models AC 230 V 50 Hz Taiwan model AC 110 V 60 Hz Korea model AC 220 V 60 ...

Page 23: ... of signal transfer and the distance at which communications is possible differs according to the distance between the communicating devices the presence of obstacles radio wave conditions and type of equipment Yamaha does not guarantee all wireless connections between this unit and devices compatible with Bluetooth function Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Use...

Page 24: ...information about this Yamaha product and Pan EEA and Switzerland warranty service please either visit the website address below Printable file is available at our website or contact the Yamaha representative office for your country EEA European Economic Area English AVEEA11102A 2014 Yamaha Corporation Printed in Indonesia ZM98580 ...

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