YAMAHA NS-C444 2-Way Center Channel Speaker Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Yamaha

Table of Contents

PRECAUTIONS
PLACING THE SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER
REMOVING THE FRONT COVER
SPECIFICATIONS
Documents / Resources
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

OWNER’S MANUAL
NS-C444
Speaker System

Thank you for selecting a YAMAHA speaker system.

PRECAUTIONS

Read these precautions carefully before using your speaker.

To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Install the speaker in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the speaker to rain or water.
To prevent the enclosure from warping or discoloring, do not place the speaker where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or excessive humidity.
Do not place the following objects on the speaker: Glass, china, small metallic, etc.
If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause bodily injury. A burning candle etc. If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and bodily injury.
A vessel with water in it If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an electric shock.
Do not place the speaker where foreign objects such as water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to the speaker, and/or bodily injury.
Do not place the speaker where it is liable to be knocked over or struck by falling objects. Stable placement will also ensure better sound performance.
Placing the speaker on the same shelf or rack as the turntable can result in feedback.
Any time you note distortion, reduce the volume control on your amplifier to a lower setting. Never allow your amplifier to be driven into “clipping”. Otherwise, the speaker may be damaged.
When using an amplifier with a rated output power higher than the nominal input power of the speaker, care should be taken never to exceed the speaker’s maximum
input.
Do not attempt to clean the speaker with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
Do not attempt to modify or fix the speaker. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The cabinet should never be opened for any
reason.
Secure placement or installation is the owner’s responsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of speaker.

PLACING THE SPEAKER

Place the speaker on the TV whose top is flat or on the floor under the TV or inside the TV rack so that it is stabilized.
When placing the speaker on top of the TV, to prevent the speaker from falling down put the provided fasteners at four points on the bottom of the speaker and the top of the
TV.

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Note

Do not place the speaker on top of the TV whose area is smaller than the bottom area of the speaker. If placed, the speaker may drop out causing an injury to you.
Do not place the speaker on top of the TV with an inclination.
Do not touch the adhesive surface after peeling off the seal as this will weaken its adhesive strength.
Thoroughly wipe clean the surface where the fastener is to be applied. Note that adhesive strength is weakened if the surface is dirty, oily or wet and that this may cause the center speaker to drop.
This speaker features a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing it too close to a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move the speaker away from the TV set.

CONNECTIONS TO YOUR AMPLIFIER

Before making connections, make sure that the amplifier is switched off.

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CONNECTIONS

Connect the screw-type input terminals at the rear of the speaker to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) with the speaker cable.
Connect the (+) terminals on the amplifier (or receiver) and the speaker using one side of the cable. Connect the (–) terminals on both components using the other side of
the cable.
Connect the speaker to the center terminals of the amplifier (or receiver) making sure not to reverse the polarity (+, –). If the speaker is connected with reversed polarity, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

How to Connect:

Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off.
Loosen the terminal knob.
Insert the bare wire.
Tighten the knob and secure the cable. Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal.

Note
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other to avoid damaging the speaker or the amplifier, or both of them.
[Using a Banana Plug]

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Tighten the terminal knob.
Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal.

REMOVING THE FRONT COVER

The front cover is fastened to the enclosure at four 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 four pegs on the inside surface of the cover with the four corresponding holes on the speaker and push gently.

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Type.	2-way acoustic suspension speaker system magnetic shielding type
Driver	13 cm (5″) cone woofer x 2

Specifications are subject to change without notice due to product improvements.
Care should be taken not to exceed the input power values noted above.

Information for users on collection and disposal of old equipment:
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery, and recycling of old products, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of these products correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about the collection and recycling of old products, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service, or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
For business users in the European Union:
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union:
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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