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ZK28100

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

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

 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:

• 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 put burning items, such as candles, on the unit. A burning item may fall 

over and cause a fire.

 CAUTION

Always follow the basic precautions listed below to avoid the possibility of 
physical injury to you or others, or damage to the device or other property. 
These precautions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

• Always consult qualified Yamaha service personnel if the device 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 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 other devices, turn off the power for all the 

other 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 jacks. Use of 

other types of cables may result in fire.

• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device 

(ports).

• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it.
• Do not operate the device if the sound is distorting. Prolonged use in this 

condition could cause overheating and result in fire.

• Do not pull the cables connected.
• 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 (program), 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

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

PRECAUTIONS

Do not open

Fire warning

Location

Connections

Handling caution

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 device to excessive dust or vibration, or extreme cold or 

heat (such as in direct sunlight, near a heater, or in a car during the day), in 
order to prevent the possibility of panel disfiguration, unstable operation, or 
damage to the internal components.

• 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.

• When turning on the AC power in your audio system, always turn on the 

power amplifier LAST, to avoid speaker damage. When turning the power off, 
the power amplifier should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• 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 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.

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

rated input capacity of the speakers does not exceed the output power of the 
amplifier.

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

speaker is handling program material with heavy bass content.

• 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.

Protective 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.

About this manual

• The illustrations as shown in this manual are for explanation only, and may 

appear somewhat different from your device.

• The company names and product names in this manual are the trademarks or 

registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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 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.

Supplied Items

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

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

Specifications

The specifications data was measured in an anechoic chamber, according to EN 54-24.
Reference axis: Axis is on the center of grille surface and perpendicular to the grille surface.
Reference plane: Plane is on the grille surface and perpendicular to the reference axis.
Horizontal plane: Plane is containing the reference axis and perpendicular to the reference plane.

*1: Full-space (4π)
*2: Calculated based on power rating and sensitivity, exclusive of power compression.
*3: When connecting with low impedance.
*4: IP34 when installing the speaker on the ceiling vertically.
*5: Excluding installation with the grille facing up. Do not install in such a way outside.

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 in “Technical Specifications”.

• Speaker × 2

• Bracket base × 2

• Mounting bracket × 2

• Bracket cover × 2

• Screw for attaching the mounting bracket × 4 

(VXS8-VA/VXS8-VAW: M6 × 14, VXS5-VA/VXS5-VAW: M5 × 14)

• Stopper screw × 2 

(M3 × 8, VXS8-VA/VXS8-VAW only)

• Screw for attaching the terminal cover (4 × 12) × 4

• Bolt with hexagon hole (M6 × 10) × 2

• Safety wire × 2

• Terminal cover × 2

• Safety pin × 2

• Hexagon wrench × 1

• Owner’s Manual (this manual)

• Technical Specifications (English only)

Model

VXS8-VA/VXS8-VAW

VXS5-VA/VXS5-VAW

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 (–6 dB)*

1

Horizontal: 150° (500 Hz), 110° (1 kHz), 110° (2 kHz), 110° 
(4 kHz)
Vertical: 130° (500 Hz), 105° (1 kHz), 35° (2 kHz), 
85° (4 kHz)

Horizontal: 185° (500 Hz), 135° (1 kHz), 110° (2 kHz), 110° 
(4 kHz)
Vertical: 280° (500 Hz), 115° (1 kHz), 100° (2 kHz), 
100° (4 kHz)

Rated impedance

8 Ω (without transformer)
100 V line: 170 Ω (60 W), 330 Ω (30 W), 670 Ω (15 W)
70 V line: 80 Ω (60 W), 170 Ω (30 W), 330 Ω (15 W), 
670 Ω (7.5 W)

8 Ω (without transformer)
100 V line: 330 Ω (30 W), 670 Ω (15 W), 1.3 kΩ (7.5 W)
70 V line: 170 Ω (30 W), 330 Ω (15 W), 670 Ω (7.5 W), 
1.3 kΩ (3.8 W)

Power rating

NOISE

90 W

75 W

PGM

180 W

150 W

MAX

360 W

300 W

Sensitivity*

1

89 dB (1 W, 1 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise)
77 dB (1 W, 4 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise)

88 dB (1 W, 1 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise)
76 dB (1 W, 4 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise)

Maximum SPL*

2

106 dB (60 W, 1 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 60 W 
tap)
94 dB (60 W, 4 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 60 W tap)
115 dB (360 W, 1 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 8 Ω)
103 dB (360 W, 4 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 8 Ω)

102 dB (30 W, 1 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 30 W 
tap)
90 dB (30 W, 4 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 30 W tap)
113 dB (300 W, 1 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 8 Ω)
101 dB (300 W, 4 m, 100 Hz to 10 kHz pink noise at 8 Ω)

Frequency range (-10 dB)*

1,

 *

3

51 Hz – 20 kHz

62 Hz – 20 kHz

Crossover frequency

2.8 kHz

3 kHz

Connector

Ceramic terminal block (3 pin) × 1 (input: +/–, Earth)
Applicable wire size AWG 26–12 (4.0 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,

 *

5

IP35 (EN54-24 Enclosure protection rating. Type B : IP33C)

Enclosure

Cabinet

ABS (UL94-5VB)

Baffle

ABS (UL94-5VB)

Grille

Powder coated perforated aluminium (t=1.0 mm), aperture ratio: 51%

Outer color

VXS8-VA/VXS5-VA

Black (approximate value: Munsell N3)

VXS8-VAW/VXS5-VAW White (approximate value: Munsell 9.3)

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

278 × 430 × 239 mm (11" × 16 15/16" × 9 7/16")

176 × 280 × 163 mm (6 15/16" × 11 1/16" × 6 7/16")

Net weight (speaker only, 1 piece)

8.2 kg (18.1 lbs)

3.6 kg (7.9 lbs)

Packaging

Packaged in pair

Standards

Certified to the European Standard EN 54-24: 2008 0359-CPR-00406 Certified year: 14
Loudspeaker for voice alarm systems for fire detection and fire alarm systems
Environment type: B
Certified to the European Standard EN60849:1998
Sound systems for emergency purposes 
Certified to the International Standard ISO 7240-24: 2010
Sound-system loudspeaker for fire detection and fire alarm systems
In compliance with the British Standard BS-5839-8: 2008 14.8

Connecting the Multiple Speakers

When installing the multiple speakers, connect them in parallel way.

 

CAUTION

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

Note

When connecting with high impedance, refer to “Better Sound for 
Commercial Installations” (English only) of the Yamaha Pro Audio 
web site, at the following URL.
http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/global/en/training_support/
better_sound/

Installing the Speakers

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

Pre-installation (Preparation of the cable)

Use stranded wire for cables attached to 
the ceramic terminal. 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.

Note

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

the ground, install the speaker horizontally.

• When installing the speaker on 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 on the ceiling.

• Refer to the “Technical Specifications” for the angle of installing 

speakers.

• Installing with the grille facing up may cause water to enter the 

speakers, causing malfunction.

Installing on the wall

Installing on the ceiling

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From amplifier or

previous speakers

To subsequent 
speakers

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subsequent 
speakers

Speaker

Power 

amplifier

* You can use this terminal to hook up an earth cable, as 

necessary.

About 7 mm (0.3")

20141007

1.1

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.

1.2

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.

1.3

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

1.4

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 5.4.

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.

 

CAUTION

• 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.

3.1

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).

* 8-inch model (VXS8-VA and VXS8-VAW) only.

1

Installing the Bracket Base on the Wall/ceiling 

2

Set the Line Voltage/Impedance and Power

3

Attach the Mounting Bracket and Safety Wire

Note

Mounting bracket can be attached in reverse direction.

Bracket cover

Bracket base 

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

Tap selector switch

Mounting bracket

Safety wire

Stopper screw (M3 × 8)*

Vertical installation

Angle 
adjustment bolt

Angle adjustment 
bolt

Horizontal installation

Stopper screw (M3 × 8)*

3.2

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 secure the speaker (indication of torque: 8 N·m).

Note

• Guide marked on the mounting bracket is every 10°.
• (VXS8-VA/VXS8-VAW only) When installing the speaker on the 

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

3.3

Secure the other end of the safety wire to a point close to where the 
speaker will be installed.

 

CAUTION

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

down in the event of an installation failure.

• When installing the safety wire on 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.

4.1

After loosening the terminal screws of the ceramic terminal with a 
driver, insert the cables into each terminal and tighten the screws. 
Pull on the cables to make sure they are tightly secured and will not 
come loose.

Note

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

4.2

Attach the terminal cover with the screws.

5.1

Install the mounting bracket on the bracket base.

4

Connect the Wiring to the Connector

5

Install the Speaker on the Bracket Base

* You can use this terminal to 

hook up an earth cable, as 
necessary.

+

Less than 3 mm (0.1 in.)

Terminal cover

Screw (4 ×12)

To the wall

To the ceiling

5.2

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.

5.3

(If installing the speaker on the wall) turn the speaker horizontally to 
set the angle.

5.4

Make sure the mounting bracket is seated against the bracket base, 
then tighten the supplied bolt (indication of torque: 6.5 N·m).

Note

• When installing the speaker on 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.

The installation is complete.

Safety pin

Bolt with hexagon hole

Yamaha Pro Audio global web site

http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/

Yamaha Manual Library

http://www.yamaha.co.jp/manual/

Owner’s Manual

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