Yamaha Pro Yamaha VXS8 Manuel Du Propriétaire

* Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

• This device contains no user-serviceable parts. Do not open the device or attempt 

to disassemble the internal parts or modify them in any way. If it should appear to 
be malfunctioning, discontinue use immediately and have it inspected by qualified 
Yamaha service personnel.

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.
• Do not place the device in a location where it may come into contact with corrosive 

gases or salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Do not place the device where it is always exposed to water. Doing so may result in 

malfunction.

• Do not place the device where it is exposed to oil. Doing so may result malfunction.
• Construction work should be carried out in accordance with construction-related 

law and always by a professional constructor. If the device installation requires 
construction work, make sure to observe the following precautions.
- Choose mounting hardware and an installation location that can support the 

weight of the device.

- Avoid locations that are exposed to constant vibration.
- Use the required tools to install the device.
- Inspect the device periodically.

• Before connecting the device to a power amplifier, turn off the power for all devices. 

Before turning the power on or off for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

• Use only speaker cables for connecting speakers to the speaker connectors. Use of 

other types of cables may result in fire.

• Do not wipe the outer packaging with benzine, thinner, or synthetic detergent and 

do not use electrical contact cleaner. These may damage the outer packaging and 
dissolve the parts.

• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.) into holes of 

the grille. If this happens, have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service 
personnel.

• Do not operate the device if the sound is distorting. Prolonged use in this condition 

could cause overheating and result in fire.

• When choosing a power amplifier for use with this device, make sure that the output 

power of the amplifier is lower than the power capacity of this device (see 
SPECIFICATIONS).
Even if the output power of the amplifier is lower than the power capacity of this 
device (PGM), use of excessive input signals resulting in clipping may cause 
damage to the device. 
Malfunction or fire may occur especially when the following sounds or noises are 
generated:
- feedback, when using a microphone
- continuous and extreme volume sound from a musical instrument
- extreme continuous distorted sound
- noise caused by plugging/unplugging the cable while the amplifier is turned on

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to the product or damage to other 
property, follow the notices below.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on the device, since this might discolor 

the panel.

• When cleaning the device, use a dry and soft cloth. Do not use paint thinners, 

solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.

• Condensation can occur in the device due to rapid, drastic changes in ambient 

temperature-when the device is moved from one location to another, or air 
conditioning is turned on or off, for example. Using the device while condensation is 
present can cause damage. If there is reason to believe that condensation might 
have occurred, leave the device for several hours until the condensation has 
completely dried out.

• Be sure to observe the amplifier’s rated load impedance (see SPECIFICATIONS), 

particularly when connecting speakers in parallel. Connecting an impedance load 
outside the amplifier’s rated range can damage the amplifier.

• When connecting the speakers with high impedance, be sure that the output total of 

each speaker does not exceed the rated output of the power amplifier.

• When using a high-impedance speaker connection, make sure the audio signal is 

passed through an 80 Hz or above high-pass filter before being input to the 
speakers. For VXS5/VXS5W, UL Listing is void without this connection.

• ABOUT THE PROTECTION CIRCUIT

This speaker system has an internal protection circuit that shuts off the speaker unit 
when an excessive input signal is applied.
If the speaker unit emits no sound, reduce the volume level of the amplifier 
immediately. 
The sound will return automatically in several seconds.

• Place the speaker on a flat and smooth surface.
• Do not place the speaker on the ground with the grille faced down.
• Do not touch the speaker driver unit.

The illustrations as shown in this manual are for instructional purposes only, and may 
appear somewhat different from those on your device.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper use or 
modifications to the device.

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 and the Directives 2002/96/EC.

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 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.

Unpack the contents and confirm that all the following items are included.

• Speaker × 2

• Bracket base × 2

• Mounting bracket × 2

• Bracket cover × 2

• Screw for attaching the mounting bracket × 4 (VXS8/VXS8W: M6, VXS5/VXS5W: M5)

• Stopper screw × 2 (M3, VXS8/VXS8W only)

• Bolt with hexagon hole × 2

• Safety wire × 2

• Terminal cover × 2

• Safety pin × 2

• Hexagon wrench × 1

• Owner’s Manual (this manual)

* Screws/bolts to fasten the bracket base onto the wall/ceiling and speaker cables are not included.

*1: Half-space (2π)
*2: Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.
*3: When connecting with low impedance
*4: IP34 when installing the speaker to the ceiling vertically.

The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the printing date. Since Yamaha makes continuous improvements to the product, this manual 
may not apply to the specifications of your particular product. To obtain the latest manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. Since 
specifications, equipment or separately sold accessories may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

The dimensions are shown overleaf.

VXS8/VXS8W

VXS5/VXS5W

Type

2-way, Bass-reflex

Component

LF

8" (20 cm) Cone driver

5-1/4" (13 cm) Cone driver

HF

1" (2.5 cm) Soft dome tweeter

3/4" (2 cm) Soft dome tweeter

Coverage angle (500 Hz – 4 kHz on average)

100° H × 100° V

120° H × 120° V

Nominal impedance

8 Ω

Power rating

NOISE

90 W

75 W

PGM

180 W

150 W

MAX

360 W

300 W

Sensitivity (1W, 1m) *

1

91 dB SPL

89 dB SPL

Maximum SPL (Calculated, 1m) *

2

117 dB SPL

114 dB SPL

Frequency range (-10 dB) *

1,

 *

3

51 Hz – 20 kHz

62 Hz – 20 kHz

Crossover frequency

2.8 kHz

3 kHz

Connector

Euroblock (4 pin) × 1 (input: +/-, loop-thru: +/-)

Max. wire size 12 AWG (2.5 mm

2

)

Transformer taps

70 V

60 W, 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W

30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W, 3.8 W

100 V

60 W, 30 W, 15 W

30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W

Overload protection

Full-range power limiting to protect network and transducers

Magnetically shielded

No

Dust and water resistant *

4

IP35

Enclosure

Shape

Rectangle

Cabinet material

ABS

Baffle material

PC/ASA

Grille material

Powder coated perforated aluminum (t=1 mm)

Aperture ratio: 51%

Finish

VXS8/VXS5: Black (Not painted, approximate value: Munsell N3)

VXS8W/VXS5W: White (Not painted, approximate value: Munsell 9.3)

Dimensions (Speaker only)
(W × H × D in vertical cabinet orientation)

278 × 430 × 239 mm
(10.9" × 16.9" × 9.4")

176 × 280 × 163 mm 

(6.9" × 11.0" × 6.4")

Net weight (Speaker only, 1 piece)

8.2 kg (18.1 lbs)

3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)

Packaging

Packaged in pair

Install the speakers onto the wall/ceiling with the supplied brackets. Ensure 
that the wall/ceiling is sufficiently strong. 
Illustrations in this manual are for the VXS5. The installation method is the 
same for other models.

Pre-installation (Preparation of the cable)
Use stranded wire for cables attached to the Euroblock connector. Strip 
their insulation as shown in the figure and connect them.

NOTE
Do not plate stranded wires by solder. Doing so will cause the wire to break.

An installed speaker is shown below. Install the bracket base and attach the 
mounting bracket as shown.

• When installing the speaker to the ceiling with the grille parallel to the 

ground, install the speaker horizontally.

• When installing the speaker to the ceiling, be sure to install the bracket 

base with its shaft facing horizontally, and not inclined to the ground.

• Mounting bracket is made to not turn left or right when installing the 

speaker to the ceiling.

1 Put the bracket base onto the wall/ceiling and mark the position for 

the screws/bolts and cables. The diameter of the screw/bolt holes at 
the four corners is M6, and speaker cables hole at the center is 
ø11 mm.

2 Make holes through the wall/

ceiling for the bolts and cables, 
as required, and feed the bolts 
and cables from the amplifier 
through the holes, as shown.

3 Install the bracket base onto 

the wall/ceiling. Make sure to 
fasten four corners of the 
bracket base.

4 Pass cables through the gap at 

the lower part of the bracket 
cover, and put the bracket 
cover on the bracket base.

NOTE
If you want to adjust the slack of 
cables last, the bracket cover 
can be attached after step 5-6.

Installing to the wall

Installing to the ceiling

Verti

cal

Horizontal

About 7 mm (0.3 in.)

Bracket cover

Bracket base 

1 Remove the Euroblock connector.

2 After loosening the terminal screws of the Euroblock connector with a 

flat-blade screwdriver, insert the cable into each terminal and tighten 
the screws. Make sure that cables cannot be pulled out.

NOTE
Use a flat-blade screwdriver with a blade less than 3 mm (0.1 in.).

There are two acceptable wiring methods.

When connecting with low impedance, take note of the combined 
resistance.

Using Loop-Through Terminals 
For this method, cables are connected from terminals 1 and 4 to the 
subsequent speaker. If the Euroblock connector is disconnected from 
a speaker, all subsequent speakers will not work. This can be useful 
to identify which speaker has a problem.

Paralleling Input Terminals
For this method, cables are connected to terminals 2 and 3 of each 
speaker. Since the cables are connected via Euroblock connectors, 
subsequent speakers can work even if a problem occurs with a 
speaker.

Euroblock connector

Euroblock connector

Less than 3 mm (0.1 in.)

From amplifier or

previous speakers

To subsequent 
speakers

To 
subsequent 
speakers

Euroblock 
connector

Power 
amplifier

Speaker

From amplifier or

previous speakers

To subsequent 
speakers

Power 
amplifier

Speaker

Euroblock 
connector

To 
subsequent 
speakers

Select the line voltage/impedance (100V/70V/8Ω) and power tap for 100V/
70V line distributed system, by rotating the tap selector switch on the rear 
side of the speaker with a flat-blade screwdriver. 

• The “X” position should not be selected. The 8Ω position should be 

selected for 8Ω audio systems only. If the setting is incorrect, it may 
cause malfunction of the speaker and amplifier.

• Make sure the amplifier is switched off before operating the tap selector 

switch.

1 Attach the mounting bracket and safety wire to the speaker. Use the 

supplied screws to attach the mounting bracket. 
The way to attach the mounting bracket depends on the orientation of 
the speaker (vertical or horizontal).

2 Set the desired vertical angle of the speaker. 

Loosen the angle adjustment bolt with the supplied hexagon wrench, 
adjust the angle of the speaker, and tighten the angle adjustment bolt 
to fix the speaker (indication of torque: 8 N·m).

• Guide marked on the mounting bracket is every 10°.

• (VXS8/VXS8W only) When installing the speaker to the wall with a 

vertical angle of 30° or less, attach the supplied stopper screw.

1 Install the mounting bracket to the bracket base.

NOTE
Mounting bracket can be attached in reverse direction.

Illustration indicates the setting at 30 W for 100 V 
line and 15 W for 70 V line.

Mounting bracket

Safety wire

Stopper screw
(VXS8/VXS8W only)

Angle 
adjustment bolt

Angle adjustment 
bolt

Stopper screw

(VXS8/VXS8W only)

2 Attach the safety pin. 

Be sure to attach the safety pin to prevent the mounting bracket from 
falling.

NOTE
The safety pin can be attached from either side of the mounting 
bracket depending on the angle of the speaker.

3 Plug the Euroblock connector into the socket in the speaker.

4 Attach the terminal cover.

5 (If installing the speaker to the wall) turn the speaker horizontally to 

set the angle.

6 Make sure the mounting bracket is seated against the bracket base, 

then tighten the supplied bolt (indication of torque: 6.5 N·m).

• When installing the speaker to the ceiling in particular, make sure 

the mounting bracket is seated against the bracket base.

• The bolt with hexagon hole can be attached from either side of the 

mounting bracket (left or right) depending on the angle of the 
speaker.

7 Install the safety wire to the wall/ceiling.

• Make sure to take measures to prevent the speaker from falling 

down in the event of a installation failure.

• When installing the safety wire to the wall, install it higher than the 

wire’s attachment point on the speaker, with as little slack as 
possible.

• If the safety wire is too short, prepare another wire appropriate for 

the speaker weight and installation conditions. If the wire is too 
long, should the speaker fall, the wire may snap as a result of too 
much strain.

Safety pin

Terminal cover

Bolt with hexagon hole

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