(VM NS-690I11 OWNER'S MANUALFirst, connect the speakers to the amplifier. Each NS-69011 speaker features excellent characteristes such as @ maximum input power of 80 W, playback frequency band of 35-20 kHz. Therefore, itis best to connect them to a good quality, high input power ‘amplifier that produces minimal distortion. If the amplifiers output power is between 10-20W, the NS-69011 speakers cannot give maximum quality performance. A minimum of 30 watts RMS con: ‘tinuous power is required, 41. Connect input terminal (INPUT) on the rear of the NS-690II speakers and the speaker output ter~ ‘minal of the amplifier with good quality viny! parallel cord 2. Connect the left channel speaker to the amp's L. ‘output terminal, Match and © on the speaker correctly and connect the polarity as shown in Fig. 1. To assure correct polarity connection, select a different color parallel vinyl cord or mark the cords appropriately. 3, The NS-690II speakers feature extra-convenience push-button input terminals, color keyed for ‘accurate polarity matiching (red for ®, black for SPEAKER Sa When the front grille cloth is removed, the level con- trol appears in the upper right section of the speaker. ‘There are two on the NS-690IT speakers, the upper for the tweeter and the lower for the midrange. When both tweeter and midrange level controls are set to NORMAL overall response is flat. Each control can be also continuously adjusted from —2» to +308 setting ‘Adjustment should be made on the basis of room ‘acoustic conditions, cartridge used, or amplifier characteristics. [ees ‘The NS-690II speakers have an impedance of 8°. If 2 transistor amplifier is used, it can be connected to the output terminal without giving any consideration. to impedance and its 82 will provide higher output, power than 162. If you are using a tube-type ampli ier, however, you should only connect it to an 8&2 output terminal, Penk 1, There is “best” position for your speakers in your listening room, and it is worth finding out exactly where that is. Anywhere else, and they will not be able to give the full quality of which they are cape: ble. 2. It is wise to avoid standing them on the floor: they are better on stands at least 20" from the floor surface (Yamaha stands for the purpose are avail- able). Mounted directly on the floor, bass response tends to be exaggerated and ‘boomy.” 3. Bass response also tends to be exaggerated when they are backed flat against a wall or located right in-a corner of the room. Experiment with dif ferent separations until you find the optimum. 4. Speakers should be located symmetrically with Tespect to the normal listening position. That means they should be at the same height, with the same kind of material immediately behind and around them (i.e.not one in front of a window and ‘one against 2 wall), and with both unobstructed ie, not located behind any large item of furni- ture). Unsymmetrical location makes for poor stereo balance. 5. Avoid locations near or in front of windows. Not only may the windows rattle annoyingly, but the speakers should be protected from direct sunlight. 6. Speakers should preferably not face directly to- ‘wards large areas of glass or polished wall surfaces. If your room is the usual rectangular shape, they are better pointed down the long dimensions of the room. Reflections of the high frequency sounds from such surfaces can give a false ‘brilliance’ to the reproduction which is best avoided. Curtains ‘and wall hangings can make a marked improve- ‘ment, too. 7. Speakers should not be mounted too close to your record player/turntable unit, and never on the same shelf or base. Neither should they face di rectly towards the record player unit. If the sound waves from the speakers reach the turntable land tone-arm, they can cause the loud booming roar known as ‘howling.’ Even if your stereo does ‘not actually ‘how!’ there can still be serious de- ‘gradation of the reproduction. 8. It is common sense to avoid locations close to air ‘conditioners or heaters (where extremes of tem: perature may be experienced) or where dampness or humidity may be a problem.Crossover frequencies “Fundemental resonance frequency fo Immpedsnce ‘Output saved pressure level ‘Normal capacity (Maximum input eapacity) “Frequency response Specifications subject to change without notice. ‘© Directional Characteristic (Horizontal Plane) S-way acoustiosuspension 30mm¢ soft dome (JA-05098) 8002, 6,000Hz (1248 /Octave) ‘90d8/1m 1 ‘OW RMS (BOW Peak) 35 ~20,000Hz 630 x 350 x 312mm (2433/4 x 13.314" x 27kg (69 Ibs 6 02)sv @ YAMAHA NIPPON GAKKI CO., LTD., HAMAMATSU, JAPAN IMPORTANT ! Please record the serial number of ‘your unit in the space below Model Name NS-69011 Serial No. The serial number is located on the rear of the cabinet, Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe place for future reference.