NS-70

Natural Sound 3-way, 4-speaker Bass Reflex Speaker System

Thank you for selecting this Yamaha NS-70 speaker system.

PRECAUTIONS

Read these precautions carefully before using your speaker. ● To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not
● Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control on place the speaker where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or
your amplifier to a lower setting. Never allow your amplifier to excessive humidity.
be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise the speaker may be ● Do not place the speaker where it is liable to be knocked over
damaged. or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure
● When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than better sound performance.
the nominal input power of the speaker, care should be taken ● Placing the speaker on the same shelf or rack as the turntable
never to exceed the speaker’s maximum input. can result in feedback.
● Do not attempt to clean the speaker with chemical solvents as ● Secure placement or installation is the owner’s
this might damage the finish. To clean, wipe with a dry, soft responsibility.
cloth. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused by
improper placement or installation of the speaker.

CONNECTION TO YOUR AMPLIFIER

BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONS, MAKE SURE THAT THE

AMPLIFIER IS SWITCHED OFF.

■ CONNECTIONS Loosen
● Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the Tighten
speakers to the speaker output terminals of your amplifier with
the provided speaker cables. Black(–)
● One side of the speaker cable is red and the other side is Red (+)
black. Connect the (+) terminals on both the amplifier and the
speakers using this red side. Connect the (–) terminals on both
components using the black side of the cable. Red line
● Connect one speaker to the left (marked L) terminals of your
amplifier, and another speaker to the right (marked R) Speaker (R) Speaker (L)
terminals, making sure not to reverse the polarity (+, –). If one
speaker is connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be
unnatural and lack bass.

Procedures:
➀ Loosen the terminal knob.
Red line
➁ Insert the bare wire end properly into the terminal hole.
[Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8”) insulation from the speaker
cable.]
➂ Tighten the knob.
➃ Test the security of the connection by tugging lightly on the
cable at the terminal. Black line
Speaker output
* Banana Plug connections terminals of the
amplifier
are also possible. First
tighten the terminal knobs,
and then insert the
Banana Plug connector
into the corresponding
terminal hole.
Note
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this
could damage the speaker and/or the amplifier.
 PLACING THE SPEAKER SPECIFICATIONS
● Place the speakers on a sturdy, vibration-free surface. If you Type .......................3-way 4-speaker bass reflex speaker system
cannot obtain good bass quality when the speakers are placed Speaker Unit..............................................20 cm cone woofer x 2
directly on the floor, insert a block etc. between the speakers 10 cm cone mid-range
and the floor. 2.5 cm (1”) dome tweeter
Nominal Impedance ...........................................................6 ohms
Frequency Response............................................38 Hz – 20 kHz
● Better stereo images will be obtained when the speakers are Nominal Input Power ..............................................................80W
slightly angled in towards the listeners. Music Input Power................................................................280W
Sensitivity.....................................................................90 dB/W·m
Dimensions (WxHxD)....................................254 x 950 x 314 mm
..............................................................(10” x 37-3/8” x 12-3/8”)
Weight.....................................................................15 kg (33 lbs.)
Accessories ..............................................Speaker cable (4m) x 2

* Specifications subject to change without notice due to product

improvements.
* Care should be taken not to exceed the input power values
noted above.

Note
Bacause this speaker is not a magnetically shielded type,
there may be some influence on a TV picture depending on
the type of TV or the placement of the speaker. In such a
case, place the speaker apart from the TV so that there is no
influence on TV picture.

REMOVING THE FRONT COVER

The front cover is fastened to the enclosure at six points, and

can be removed if desired. To remove the cover, hold on to both
sides and slowly pull straight away from the speaker. To
reattach, line up the six pegs on the inside surface of the cover
with the six corresponding holes on the speaker and push
gently.

Note
When the cover is removed, take care not to touch the
speaker units with your hands or to exert excessive force
with tools.

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