Yamaha YST-M8 manual

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    POWERED MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS YST-M8 Active Servo Technology Active Servo Technology VOLUME TONE UCA CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightni[...]

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    2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Ins[...]

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    3 FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) 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 pro[...]

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    4 System Example / Ex emple de conne xion 1 PORTABLE CD PLAYER / LECTEUR DE CD PORTATIF 2 KEYBOARD / CLAVIER / KEYBOARD 3 CD-ROM PLAYER / LECTEUR DE CD ROM 4 PERSONAL COMPUTER / ORDINATEUR INDIVIDUEL 5 SUBWOOFER / HAUTEUR PARLEUR D’EXTREME-GRAVE 6 3.5 mm stereo mini plug cable / Câble à minifiches stéréo 3,5 mm 7 RCA plug cable / Câble à fi[...]

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    5 F r ont & Rear P anel / F ace et F ace arr ière 7 8 9 6 MADE IN CHINA INPUT 1 INPUT 2 TO LEFT SPEAKER OUTPUT (ADJ.VOL.) DC 12V MADE IN CHINA TO RIGHT SPEAKER 1 2 3 4 5 R SER. NO. POWERED MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS MODEL NO. YST-M8 L SER. NO. POWERED MULTIMEDIA SPEAKERS MODEL NO. YST-M8 VOLUME TONE[...]

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    6 Cautions Please read the following operating precautions before use: • Use the AC adaptor designed specifically for the YST-M8 only. Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by using other power supply adaptors. • When disconnecting the AC adaptor from an AC receptacle, hold and pull the adaptor, not the power cord. • If the YST-[...]

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    7 Specifications Type Active Servo Technology Output power 5 W + 5 W (1 kHz, 4 Ω ) Input sensitivity 200 mV (1 kHz, 4 Ω at 5 W) Input Impedance 25 k Ω Frequency response 80 Hz to 20 kHz Speaker unit 6.5 cm (2.5") full-range cone, magnetic shielding Output Impedance 600 Ω Output level 0.9 V (at 200 mV Rated Input) Power supply DC 12 V U[...]

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    8 T r oubleshooting If your speakers fail to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operating errors and simple measures whi ch you can take to correct the problem. If it cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the speaker’s AC adaptor and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help[...]

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    12 Printed in China IP V287500 IMPORTANT! Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below. Model: Serial No.: The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.[...]