If this product doesn't work as expected, look for a possible cause below. If the issue you are experiencing is not
listed, or you cannot resolve it after reading through these instructions, disconnect the power cable and contact an
authorized Yamaha dealer or service center.
Issue
There's no sound.
The sound is very quiet.
■ Subwoofer (NS-SW380)
Issue
The POWER switch is set
to ON but the subwoofer
doesn't work.
There's no sound.
The subwoofer is too
quiet.
■ Front speakers (NS-B380),
Center speaker (NS-C380)
Type ...................2-way acoustic-suspension speaker system
Driver ............................... 6.5 cm (2-1/2") cone woofer x 2 +
2.5 cm (1") balanced-dome tweeter
Nominal input power ......................................................50 W
Maximum input power ................................................ 100 W
Impedance ...........................................................................6 Ω
Frequency response ....................................... 110 Hz–40 kHz
Crossover frequency ......................................................8 kHz
Sensitivity ............................................... 84 dB/2.83 V, 1 m
Dimensions (W x H x D)
NS-B380 ................................................ 90 x 220 x 109 mm
NS-C380 ................................................ 220 x 90 x 109 mm
Weight ..............................................................1.0 kg (2.2 lbs.)
■ Surround speakers (NS-B280)
Type ........... Full-range acoustic-suspension speaker system
Driver ........................................6.5 cm (2-1/2") cone speaker
Nominal input power ......................................................30 W
Maximum input power .................................................. 80 W
Impedance ...........................................................................6 Ω
Frequency response ....................................... 110 Hz–40 kHz
Sensitivity ............................................... 81 dB/2.83 V, 1 m
Dimensions (W x H x D) .......................... 90 x 90 x 109 mm
Weight ...............................................................0.45 kg (1 lbs.)
Troubleshooting
Possible cause
The speaker cables are not
connected properly.
The speaker cables are not
connected properly.
Possible cause
The power cable is not connected
properly.
The VOLUME control is set to 0. Turn up the VOLUME control.
The subwoofer cable is not
connected properly.
The source material doesn't
contain much bass.
Bass sounds are being cancelled
out by standing waves.
Specifications
non-magnetic shielding type
(3-1/2" x 8-5/8" x 4-1/4")
(8-5/8" x 3-1/2" x 4-1/4")
non-magnetic shielding type
(3-1/2" x 3-1/2" x 4-1/4")
Remedy
Make sure the speaker cables are connected properly.
Make sure the speaker cables are connected properly:
L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "–" to "–".
Remedy
Set the POWER switch to OFF, then make sure the power
cable is connected properly.
Make sure the subwoofer cable is connected properly.
Try playing source material that contains more bass.
Reposition the subwoofer, or break up parallel wall surfaces
by placing bookshelves or other large objects along the wall.
■ Subwoofer (NS-SW380)
Type ..................... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology
Driver.................................................. 20 cm (8'') cone woofer
Output power ....................... 50 W (100 Hz, 5 Ω, 10% THD)
Dynamic power ...................................................... 100 W, 5 Ω
Input impedance ................ INPUT (1P RCA pin jack): 10 kΩ
Frequency response ..........................................28 Hz–160 Hz
Input sensitivity ..........................INPUT (1P RCA pin jack):
Power supply
U.S.A. and Canada models .......................AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Australia model..........................................AC 240 V, 50 Hz
U.K. and Europe models ...........................AC 230 V, 50 Hz
China, Korea, Asia, and
General models ............. AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D) ......................290 x 292 x 327 mm
Weight............................................................. 8.5 kg (18.7 lbs.)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
non-magnetic shielding type
80 mV (50 Hz, 50 W/5 Ω )
(11-3/8" x 11-1/2" x 12-7/8")
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