Yamaha VXH8B Manual

Yamaha Speaker VXH8B

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PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

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

This product is a hanging pendant speaker. Do not use for any purposes other than the one intended. Those who are unfamiliar with

handling or those who can not handle according to this manual, should be supervised by responsible persons to ensure safety. Always

consult a professional installer if the product installation requires construction work.

WARNING

Always follow the basic precautions listed

below to avoid the possibility of serious

injury or even death from electrical shock,

short-circuiting, damages, fire or other

hazards. These precautions include, but

are not limited to, the following:

If you notice any abnormality

• If any of the following problems occur,

immediately turn off the power of the amplifier.

- Unusual smells or smoke are emitted.

- Some object, or water has been dropped

into the product.

- There is a sudden loss of sound during use

of the product.

- Cracks or other visible damage appear on

the product.

Then have the product inspected or repaired

by qualified Yamaha service personnel.

Do not open

• This product contains no user-serviceable

parts. Do not attempt to disassemble the

internal parts or modify them in any way.

Water warning

• Do not use the product in humid places. This

product has IPX5 compliant waterproof

performance and can be used outdoors.

However, avoid a humid environment where

water droplets such as condensation may form

inside the product. If liquid such as water gets

inside, it may cause electric shock, fire, or

malfunction.

• The speaker hanging bracket Gripple Kit

cannot be used outdoors. It also cannot be

used indoors in places where it may get wet or

be splashed with water. The metal fittings may

rust and the speaker may fall, resulting in injury.

When using in such a place, make sure to use

other suitable general-purpose metal fittings.

Fire warning

• Do not place any burning items or open flames

near the product, since they may cause a fire.

Hearing loss

• Before turning the power of the amplifier on or

off, make sure that all volume levels are set to

the minimum. Failing to do so may result in

hearing loss, electric shock, or device

damage.

• When turning on the AC power in your audio

system, always turn on the power amplifier

LAST, to avoid hearing loss and speaker

damage. When turning the power off, the

power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for

the same reason.

Location and connection

• It is the responsibility of the installer to use a

support system which has sufficient wind load

strength to comply with the applicable codes

and standards.

• Do not install the product in an unstable

position or a location with excessive vibration,

where it might accidentally fall down and cause

injury.

• Assemble and install in the manner instructed

in the manual. Falling may result in injury or

damage.

• Always consult a professional installer if the

product installation requires construction work,

and make sure to observe the following

precautions.

- Choose mounting hardware and an

installation location that can support the

weight of the product.

- Attach the two wires as described in this

manual.

- Avoid locations that are exposed to constant

vibration.

- Use the required tools to install the product.

- Inspect the product periodically.

Improper installation can cause accidents and

serious injuries.

Handling caution

• Confirm that the finished installation is safe and

secure. Also, carry out safety inspections

periodically. Failure to observe this may cause

devices to fall and result in injury.

CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed

below to avoid the possibility of physical

injury to you or others. These precautions

include, but are not limited to, the

following:

Location and connection

• Keep this product out of reach of children. This

product is not suitable for use in locations

where children are likely to be present.

• Do not place the product in a location where it

may come into contact with corrosive gases or

salt air. Doing so may result in malfunction.

• Do not use the speaker’s carrying band for

suspended installation. Doing so can result in

damage or injury.

• Use only speaker cables for connecting

speakers to the speaker jacks. Use of other

types of cables may result in fire.

Handling caution

• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps

or openings on the product (ports.).

• Do not rest your weight on the product or place

heavy objects on it.

• When choosing a power amplifier for use with

this product, make sure that the output power

of the amplifier meets the following conditions:

- When using a low-impedance connection,

make sure that the output power of the

amplifier is lower than the power capacity of

this product.

- When using a high-impedance connection,

be sure that the total rating of the transformer

taps of the speakers does not exceed the

output power of the amplifier.

If the output power is not appropriate,

malfunction or fire may occur.

• Do not input excessively loud signals that may

result in clipping in the amplifier or cause the

following:

- Feedback, when using a microphone

- Continuous and extremely loud sound from a

musical instrument, etc.

- Continuous and excessively loud distorted

sound

- Noise caused by plugging/unplugging the

cable while the amplifier is turned on

Even if the output power of the amplifier is

lower than the power capacity of this product

(program), damage to the product,

malfunction or fire may occur.

(PA_en_12)

General Specifications

*1: Full-space (4π)

*2: Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity

The contents of this manual apply to the latest specifications as of the publishing date. To obtain the latest

manual, access the Yamaha website then download the manual file. The dimensions are shown in

“Dimensions” on the back side of the manual.

Model

VXH6B, VXH6W VXH8B, VXH8W

System Type

Coaxial 2 way, Bass reflex type

Component

LF: 16 cm Cone

HF: 2.5 cm Soft Dome

LF: 20 cm Cone

HF: 2.5 cm Soft Dome

Frequency Response

(-10 dB)

55 Hz – 20 kHz 57 Hz – 20 kHz

Coverage Angle

120° 75°

Crossover Frequency

3 kHz

Nominal Impedance

8 ohm

Transformer

Taps

70 V

60/30/15/7.5 W

100 V

60/30/15 W

Power rating

NOISE

75 W 90 W

PGM

150 W 180 W

MAX

300 W 360 W

Sensitivity

(1 W, 1 m)

93 dB 94 dB

Maximum SPL

(Calculated, 1m, Peak)

118 dB 120 dB

Dimension

⌀ ⌀341 × H 379 356 × H 434

Weight

5.7 kg 7.2 kg

Connector

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

Min. wire size AWG 24 (0.2 sq)

Max. wire size AWG 12 (3.5 sq)

Protection

Full-range power limiting to protect network and transducers

Enclosure Finish

VXH6B Black painting

(approximate value: Munsell N3)

VXH6W White painting

(approximate value: Munsell N9)

VXH8B Black painting

(approximate value: Munsell N3)

VXH8W White painting

(approximate value: Munsell N9)

Grille Finish

VXH6B Black powder coating

(approximate value: Munsell N3)

VXH6W White powder coating

(approximate value: Munsell N9.3)

VXH8B Black powder coating

(approximate value: Munsell N3)

VXH8W White powder coating

(approximate value: Munsell N9.3)

Water and Dust proof

IP45 (when waterproofing the cover hole)

Packaging

1 pc / packaging

Included Accessories

Gripple Kit × 1

Euro Block (4 pin) × 1

Cushion Seal × 1

Back Cover Set × 1

Owner’s Manual × 1

GRIPPLE Kit Installation Guide × 1

Suitable for installation with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code

Before hanging the speaker from the ceiling structure, ensure that the

strength of the ceiling structure is sufficient.

Pre-installation (Preparation of the Cable)

For cables attached to the Euroblock plug, strip the insulation as shown in

the figure and connect them.

1. Thread the two included wires through the hole in the back cover.

2. Thread the wire through one of the oval holes on both the left and right

sides of the Gripple fastener.

3. Hang the threaded wire through the ceiling structure and thread it

through the oval hole on the other side of the Gripple fastener.

4. Snap the hook onto the center hole in the hanger bracket on the back of

the speaker.

5. Adjust the position (height) of the speaker. To raise it, pull the cable

further forward. To lower it, hold the speaker so that it does not fall, and

insert the setting key into the small hole on the left and right sides of the

Gripple fastener that you want to release, and press it. The wire in the

oval hole on the plugged side is unlocked, allowing the wire to move in

the opposite direction and lowering the speaker position.

6. Secure the second wire to a sturdy structure that is different from the

structure you wired in step 3, using the same procedure as for the first

wire. Snap the hook onto either the left or right hole of the hanger

bracket on the back of the speaker. After adjusting the height, cut off the

excess wire.

Installing the Speaker

NOTICE

When installing the speakers, turn off the power amplifier.

NOTE

The example illustrations in this manual are of the VXH6B.

NOTE

Do not plate core wires by soldering if the cable uses stranded wire.

Doing so will cause the wire to break.

Suspend the Speaker

WARNING

• The direction in which the wire is passed is fixed. If you

pass it through the wrong hole or direction, the wire will fall

off and the speaker will fall.

• Be sure to use the included wire.

About 7 mm

Compatible cable:

Min. AWG24 (0.2 sq)

Max. AWG12 (3.5 sq)

Back cover

Wire

Gripple

fastener

WARNING

Insert the setting key into the correct hole. If you insert in the

wrong place, the wire may fall off and the speaker may fall,

resulting in serious injury.

Setting key

To raise To lower

1. Thread the speaker cable from the power amplifier through the back

cover.

2. After loosening the terminal screws of the Euroblock plug with a flat-

blade screwdriver, insert the cable into each terminal and tighten the

screws.

Use a flat-blade screwdriver with a blade less than 3 mm.

3. Plug the connected Euroblock plug into the socket in the speaker.

1. Select the line voltage/impedance (100 V, 70 V, 8 Ω) and power tap for

a 100 V, 70 V line distributed system, by rotating the tap selector switch

on the back side of the speaker with a flat-blade screwdriver. When

using the speaker with high-impedance connection, select the position

where wattage is indicated by the line (100 V, 70 V). Do not select the

“×” setting when connecting to a 100 V line. When using it with low

impedance connection, select the 8 Ω position.

2. Attach the back cover with the included screws.

Connect the Wiring to the Connector

Terminal screw

Loosen

Flat-blade screwdriver

Euroblock plug

Tighten

From amplifier or

previous speakers

To subsequent

speakers

Less than 3 mm

Set the Line Voltage/Impedance and Power

NOTICE

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

switch. If the setting is incorrect, it may cause malfunction of the

speaker and amplifier.

WARNING

Confirm that the finished installation is safe and secure by

shaking or pulling lightly.

If not installed securely, it can fall and cause injury.

NOTICE

(The following installation is not evaluated by UL.)

• When using outdoors, fill the hole in the center of the cover with a

cushion seal, pass the speaker cable through the notch and the

support wire through the slit, and then fill the gap with an compatible

sealant (*) to prevent water from entering.

• The Gripple kit cannot be used outdoors. It also cannot be used

indoors in places where it may get wet or be splashed with water. If

you want to use the speaker in such a place, make sure to use other

general-purpose metal fittings (*).

* An outdoor compatible sealant and general-purpose metal fittings are not

included. Please use appropriate materials in consideration of the

installation situation.

The illustration indicates the setting at

60 W for a 100 V line and 30 W for a 70 V line.

Cushion seal

Support

wires

Speaker cables

Example when

using max. of 4

In use

Notch Slit

SPEAKER SYSTEM

VXH8B VXH8W VXH6B VXH6W

Owner’s Manual

English

VFU7330

• 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.)

• Air blowing out of the bass reflex ports is normal, and often occurs

when the speaker is handling program material with heavy bass

content.

NOTICE

To avoid the possibility of malfunction/damage to

the product or damage to other property, follow

the notices below.

Handling and maintenance

• Do not expose the product to excessive dust or

vibration, or extreme cold or heat, in order to

prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration,

unstable operation, or damage to the internal

components.

• Be sure to observe the amplifier’s rated load

impedance, particularly when connecting

speakers in parallel at low impedance.

Connecting an impedance load outside the

amplifier’s rated range can damage the

amplifier.

• When using a high-impedance speaker

connection, make sure the audio signal is

passed through an 60 Hz or above high-pass

filter before being input to the speakers.

• Do not touch the speaker driver unit, since it

might cause malfunction.

• When placing the grill face down on the

ground, always place it on a flat surface with

the protective sheet attached.

• Do not place vinyl, plastic or rubber objects on

the product, since this might cause alteration

or discoloration of the panel.

• When cleaning the product, use a dry and soft

cloth. Do not use paint thinners, solvents,

cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated

wiping cloths, since this might cause alteration

or discoloration.

Information

About this manual

• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for

instructional purposes only.

• The company names and product names in

this manual are the trademarks or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

About disposal

• This product contains recyclable components.

When disposing of this product, please contact

the appropriate local authorities.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for

damage caused by improper use or

modifications to the product.

Unpacking

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

• Speaker × 1

• Gripple Kit × 1 (Gripple Fastener × 2, Wire (About 6 m) × 2, Setting Key × 1)

A kit for hanging the speaker. The usage and safety precautions are explained in the attached

“GRIPPLE Kit Installation Guide.” Please be sure to read before use.

• Back Cover Set × 1

• Euro Block × 1

• Cushion Seal × 1

• Owner’s Manual (this manual) × 1

• GRIPPLE Kit Installation Guide × 1

* Speaker cable is not included.

Dimensions

434 356

379 341

VXH8B

VXH8W

Unit: mm

VXH6B

VXH6W

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Information for users on collection and disposal of old

equipment:

English

This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu-

ments 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 leg-

islation.

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.

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Entsorgung alter Elektrogeräte

Deutsch

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beiliegenden Unterlagen, so sollten benutzte elektrische Geräte nicht mit

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In Übereinstimmung mit Ihren nationalen Bestimmungen bringen Sie alte

Geräte bitte zur fachgerechten Entsorgung, Wiederaufbereitung und Wie-

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Durch die fachgerechte Entsorgung der Elektrogeräte helfen Sie, wert-

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kungen auf die menschliche Gesundheit und die Umwelt, die andernfalls

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Für weitere Informationen zum Sammeln und Wiederaufbereiten alter Elektrogeräte kon-

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Wenn Sie Elektrogeräte ausrangieren möchten, kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihren Händler oder

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En vous débarrassant correctement des déchets d’équipements élec-

triques et électroniques, vous contribuerez à la sauvegarde de précieuses

ressources et à la prévention de potentiels effets négatifs sur la santé

humaine qui pourraient advenir lors d'un traitement inapproprié des

déchets.

Pour plus d'informations à propos de la collecte et du recyclage des déchets d’équipe-

ments électriques et électroniques, veuillez contacter votre municipalité, votre service de

traitement des déchets ou le point de vente où vous avez acheté les produits.

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Informations sur la mise au rebut dans d'autres pays en dehors de l'Union euro-

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Este símbolo solo es válido en la Unión Europea. Si desea desechar estos artículos, pón-

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si prega di portarli ai punti di raccolta designati, in accordo con la legisla-

zione locale.

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preziose, oltre a prevenire potenziali effetti negativi sulla salute e

l'ambiente che potrebbero sorgere a causa del trattamento improprio dei

rifiuti.

Per ulteriori informazioni sulla raccolta e il riciclaggio di vecchi prodotti, si prega di contat-

tare l’amministrazione comunale locale, il servizio di smaltimento dei rifiuti o il punto ven-

dita dove sono stati acquistati gli articoli.

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Manual Development Group

Published 03/2022

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Brand:	Yamaha
Category:	Speaker
Model:	VXH8B

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