Yamaha Hs 8 User Manual

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							The above warning is located on the rear of the unit.
L’avertissement ci-dessus est situé sur l’arrière de l’unité.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
Explication des symboles
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the us er to the presence of unins ulated “danger-
ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure  that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
L’éclair avec une flèche à l’intérieur d’un triangle équilatéral  est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présence d’une « tension 
dangereuse » non isolée à l’intérieur de l’appareil, pouvant être  suffisamment élevée pour constituer un risque d’électrocution .
The exclamation point within  an equilateral triangle is intend ed to alert the user to the presence of important operating and m aintenance (ser-
vicing) instructions in the lite rature accompanying the product.
Le point d’exclamation à l’intéri eur d’un triangle équilatéral est destiné à attirer l’attention de l’utilisateur sur la présen ce d’instructions 
importantes sur l’emploi ou la maintenance (répara tion) de l’appareil dans la documentation fournie.
IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS
1 Read these instructions.
2 Keep these instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not use this apparatus near water.
6 Clean only with dry cloth.
7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the 
manufacturer’s instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type  plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A 
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The 
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly  at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 
the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or  table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with 
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to 
avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms  or when unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is  required when the apparatus has b een damaged in any way, such as 
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been 
dropped.
(UL60065_03)
PRÉCAUTIONS CONCER-
NANT LA SÉCURITÉ
1 Lire ces instructions.
2 Conserver ces instructions.
3 Tenir compte de tous les avertissements.
4 Suivre toutes les instructions.
5 Ne pas utiliser ce produit à proximité d’eau.
6 Nettoyer uniquement avec un chiffon propre et sec.
7 Ne pas bloquer les orifices de ventilation. Installer l’appareil confor- mément aux instructions du fabricant.
8 Ne pas installer l’appareil à proximité d’une source de chaleur comme  un radiateur, une bouche de chaleur, un poêle ou tout autre appareil 
(y compris un amplificateur) produisant de la chaleur.
9 Ne pas modifier le système de sécurité de la fiche polarisée ou de la  fiche de terre. Une fiche polarisée dispose de deux broches dont une 
est plus large que l’autre. Une fiche de terre dispose de deux broches 
et d’une troisième pour le raccordem ent à la terre. Cette broche plus 
large ou cette troisième broche est destinée à assurer la sécurité de 
l’utilisateur. Si la fiche équipant  l’appareil n’est pas compatible avec 
les prises de courant disponibles , faire remplacer les prises par un 
électricien.
10 Acheminer les cordons d’alimentation de sorte qu’ils ne soient pas  piétinés ni coincés, en faisant tout spécialement attention aux fiches, 
prises de courant et au point de sortie de l’appareil.
11 Utiliser exclusivement les fixations et accessoires spécifiés par le  fabricant.
12 Utiliser exclusivement le chariot, le stand, le tré- pied, le support ou la table recommandés par le 
fabricant ou vendus avec cet appareil. Si l’appa-
reil est posé sur un chariot, déplacer le chariot 
avec précaution pour éviter tout risque de chute 
et de blessure.
13 Débrancher l’appareil en cas d’orage ou  lorsqu’il doit rester hors service pendant une période prolongée.
14 Confier toute réparation à un pers onnel qualifié. Faire réparer l’appa-
reil s’il a subi tout dommage, par exemple si la fiche ou le cordon 
d’alimentation est endommagé, si du liquide a coulé ou des objets 
sont tombés à l’intérieur de l’appareil, si l’appareil a été exposé à la 
pluie ou à de l’humidité, si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas normalement 
ou est tombé.
(UL60065_03)
WARNINGTO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 
EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
AVERTISSEMENTPOUR RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ INCENDIE OU DE DÉCHARGE 
ÉLECTRIQUE, N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU À 
L’HUMIDITÉ. 
						

							HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8I/HS7I/HS5I/HS8S Owner’s Manual3
English
Contents
Features .................................................. 3
Included Items (please check) .............. 3
PRECAUTIONS ....................................... 4
NOTICE ................. .................................. 5
Rear Panel .. ............................................ 6
Setup ..................... .................................. 8
Troubleshooting................................... 12
Specifications ...................................... 89
Dimensions .......................................... 89
Performance Graph ............................. 90
Block Diagram...................................... 90
Tilt Angle (HS8I/HS7I/HS5I only)......... 91
• 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 regist ered trademarks of their 
respective companies.
• In this manual (unless indicated otherwise), “HS8” refers  to both the HS8 and HS8I, “HS7” refers to the HS7 and 
HS7I and “HS5” refers  to the HS5 and HS5I. 
Features
Accurate, detailed reproduction of the source.
 A choice of three full-range models plus one 
high-performance subwoofer makes it easy to 
create systems that are ideally matched to any 
monitoring environment.
 Simple 2-way design in the full-range models, 
with optimally matched high and low frequency 
units.
 Response-tailoring controls match speaker 
output to a wide range of acoustic spaces.
 In addition to studio standard XLR connectors, 
phone jacks allow direct connection of electronic 
musical instruments and other sources.
Included Items 
(please check)
•Power cord
• Screws for bracket installation 
(2; HS8I/HS7I/HS5I only)
• Owner’s Manual (this book)
Optional Items
For HS8I/HS7I
• Baton bracket BBS251
• Ceiling bracket BCS251
• Wall bracket BWS251
• Wall bracket / ceiling bracket BWS50
For HS5I
• Wall bracket / ceiling bracket BWS20
• Ceiling bracket BCS20
Thank you for choosing a Yamaha powered 
monitor speaker or powered subwoofer.
In order to take maximum advantage of the 
speaker’s features and ensure maximum 
performance and longevity, please read this 
manual carefully before using powered 
monitor speaker or powered subwoofer.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future 
reference. 
						

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PRECAUTIONS
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:
Power supply/power cord 
• Do not place the power cord near heat sources such as heaters or radiators, and do not excessively bend or otherwise damage the cord, 
place heavy objects on it, or place it in a position where anyone could 
walk on, trip over, or roll anything over it.
• Only use the voltage specified as correct for the device. The required  voltage is printed on the name plate of the device.
• Use only the supplied power cord/plug.
• Check the electric plug periodically and remove any dirt or dust which  may have accumulated on it.
• When setting up the device, make sure that the AC outlet you are using is  easily accessible. If some trouble or malfunction occurs, immediately turn 
off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the outlet. Even when 
the power switch is turned off, as long as the power cord is not unplugged 
from the wall AC outlet, the device will not be disconnected from the 
power source.
• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device is not to be used  for extended periods of time, or during electrical storms.
• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a protective grounding  connection. 
Do not open
• 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.
Water warning
• Do not expose the device to rain, use it near water or in damp or wet 
conditions, or place on it any containers (such as vases, bottles or 
glasses) containing liquids which might spill into any openings. If any 
liquid such as water seeps into the device, turn off the power immediately 
and unplug the power cord from the AC outlet. Then have the device 
inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Never insert or remove an electric plug with wet hands.
Hearing loss
• Do not use the device for a long period of time at a high or uncomfortable  volume level, since this can cause permanent hearing loss. If you 
experience any hearing loss or ringin g in the ears, consult a physician.
• When turning on the AC  power in your audio system, always turn on the 
device LAST, to avoid hearing loss and speaker damage. When turning 
the power off, the device should be turned off FIRST for the same reason.
Fire warning
• Do not place any burning items or open flames near the device, since  they may cause a fire.
If you notice any abnormality
• If any of the following problems occur, immediately turn off the power 
switch and disconnect the electric plug from the outlet. 
- The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.
- Unusual smells or smoke are emitted.
- Some object has been dropped into the device.
- There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the device.
- Cracks or other visible damage appear on the device.Then have the device inspected or repaired by qualified Yamaha service 
personnel. • If this device should be dropped or damaged, immediately turn off the 
power switch, disconnect the electric plug from the outlet, and have the 
device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
 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:
Power supply/power cord 
• When removing the electric plug from the device or an outlet, always hold the plug itself and not the cord. Pulling by the cord can damage it.
Location
• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over and cause injuries.
• When installing the device: - Do not cover it with any cloth. 
- Do not install it on a carpet or rug. 
- Make sure the top surface faces up; do not install on its sides or upside down. 
- Do not use the device in a confined, poorly-ventilated location.  Inadequate ventilation can result in overheating, possibly causing 
damage to the device(s), or even fire. Make sure that there is adequate 
space around the device: at least 20cm above, 20cm at the sides and 
20cm behind.
• Do not press the rear panel of the device against the wall. Doing so may  cause the plug to come in contact with the wall and detach from the 
power cord, resulting in short circuiting, malfunction, or even fire.
• 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.
• Before moving the device, remove all connected cables.
• (HS8I/HS7I/HS5I only) Any necessary construction work should be performed in accordance 
with construction-related regulations, and done always by a trained 
professional. If the device installati on 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.
Connections
• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the power for all  devices. Also, before turning the power of all devices on or off, make sure 
that all volume levels are set to the minimum. Failing to do so may result in 
electric shock, hearing loss, or equipment damage.
Maintenance
• Remove the power plug from the AC outlet when cleaning the device.
Handling caution
• Do not insert your fingers or hands in any gaps or openings on the device (ports).
• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper, plastic, metal, etc.)  into any gaps or openings on the device (ports). If this happens, 
immediately turn off the power, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, 
and have the device inspected by qualified Yamaha service personnel.
• Do not rest your weight on the device or place heavy objects on it, and  avoid use excessive force on the buttons, switches or connectors to 
prevent injuries.
• Do not operate the device if the sound  is distorting. Prolonged use in this 
condition could cause overheating and result in fire.
• Avoid pulling the connected cables to prevent injuries.
Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper 
use or modifications to the device.
PA_en_7
In Finland: Laite on liitettävä suojamaadoituskoskettimilla varustettuun 
                  pistorasiaan.
In Norway: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt.
In Sweden: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag.
(class I hokuo) 
						

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English
NOTICE
To avoid the possibility of malfunction/ damage to the product, 
damage to data, or damage to other property, follow the 
notices below.
Handling and maintenance
• Do not use the device in the vicinity of a TV, radio, AV 
equipment, mobile phone, or other electric devices. Otherwise, 
the device, TV, or radio may generate noise.
• 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 op eration, 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, cl eaning 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 occurre d, leave the device for 
several hours without turning on the power until the 
condensation has completely dried out.
• During extreme changes in temperature or humidity,  condensation may occur and water may collect on the surface 
of the device. If water is left, the wooden parts may absorb the 
water and be damaged. Make sure to wipe any water off 
immediately with a soft cloth.
• Do not place the speaker face down.
• These speakers should be used vertically, not laid on their side.
• Avoid touching or allowing objects to come in contact with the  speaker diaphragms.
• Air blowing out of the bass reflex ports is normal, and often  occurs when the speaker is handling program material with 
heavy bass content.
• Always turn the power off when the device is not in use.
 Connectors
• XLR-type connectors are wired as follows (IEC60268 standard): 
pin 1: ground, pin 2: hot (+), and pin 3: cold (-).
Connectable cables
XLR type
XLR type connectors are widely used in professional audio 
equipment and installations. The XLR type connectors 
provided on the HS series speakers are primarily intended for 
use with balanced connections.
Phone type
Phone type connectors can be used for both unbalanced and 
balanced connections.
Cables fitted with TRS (tip, ring, sleeve) phone plugs are 
necessary for balanced connections to the HS series 
speakers. The construction of TRS phone plugs is basically 
the same as stereo phone plugs. 
For unbalanced connections, connect standard mono phone 
plug cables to the HS speaker phone connectors.
RCA pin
Source devices that only have RCA pin type output 
connectors can be connected via RCA pin plug to phone plug 
conversion cables (cables with an RCA pin plug on one end 
and a phone plug on the other). Connections using RCA pin 
plug to phone plug conversion cables are unbalanced.
Pin 2: hot (+)
Pin 3: cold (-)
Pin 1: ground
Pin 1: ground
Pin 3: cold (-)
Pin 2: hot (+)
Balanced connections: These effectively cancel 
noise picked up from external sources. Balanced 
connections allow for longer cable runs that would 
probably otherwise result in more noise being picked up.
Unbalanced connections: Commonly used to 
connect electronic musical instruments and guitars, etc., 
to amplification equipment. If your cable runs do not 
extend past one or two meters, unbalanced cables can 
probably be used without any problems.
Tip: hot (+)
Ring: cold (-)
Sleeve: ground
Tip: hot (+)
Sleeve: ground
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM
Connecting the  Plug and Cord
WA R N I N G :  THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT.  
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with 
the following code: GREEN-AND-YELLOW : EARTH
BLUE : NEUTRAL
BROWN : LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus 
may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the 
terminals in your plug  proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be 
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the 
letter E or by the safety earth symbol  or colored GREEN or 
GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the 
terminal  which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected  to the 
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
(3 wires) 
						

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Rear Panel
The HS8/HS7/HS5/HS8S switches and connectors are located on the rear panel, as described below.
HS8/HS7/HS5Speaker Input and Response Control
Power switch
Turns power to the speaker ON or OFF.
Rock the switch to the right [ ] to turn the power ON, or to 
the left [ ] to turn the power OFF. The logo on the front 
panel will light when the power is ON.
NOTICE
•Turning the power switch ON and OFF in rapid succession can cause 
the device’s electronics to malfunction. Please wait for 3 seconds or 
more after turning the power OFF before turning it ON again.
•Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to 
the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product 
for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC 
outlet.
AC IN connector
Connect the supplied power cab le here. First connect the 
power cord to the speaker, then insert the power cord plug 
into the AC outlet.






 LEVEL control
Adjusts the output le vel of the speaker.
When set to the 12-o’clock position the speaker is 
optimized for a nominal input level of +4 dB.
 INPUT 1/2 connector
These connectors receive the input signal to the 
speaker. Two input connectors are provided: one 
balanced XLR connector, and one balanced (TRS) 
phone jack.
NOTEThe XLR and phone jack input connectors can not be 
used simultaneously. Use only one input connector at a 
time.
NOTERefer to “Connectable cables” on page 5 for more 
connector details.
ROOM CONTROL switch
Adjusts the speaker’s lo w-frequency response.
This switch can be used to compensate for 
exaggerated low-frequency response that can be 
caused by reflections in some listening environments. 
Setting the switch to the [0] position produces a flat 
frequency response. The [-2 dB] setting attenuates 
the range below 500 Hz by 2 dB, and the [-4 dB] 
setting attenuates the range below 500 Hz by -4 dB.
 HIGH TRIM switch
Adjusts the speaker’s high-frequency response.
Setting the switch to the [0] position produces a flat 
frequency response. The [+2 dB] setting boosts the 
range above 2 kHz by 2 dB, while the [-2 dB] setting 
attenuates the range above 2 kHz by -2 dB. 
						

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HS8S (Subwoofer)
Subwoofer Connections
Connecting the Subwoofer to the 
HS8/HS7/HS5 SpeakersSubwoofer Response Control

Power switch
Turns power to the subwoofer ON or OFF.
Rock the switch to the right [ ] to turn the power ON, or to 
the left [ ] to turn the power OFF. The logo on the front 
panel will light when the power is ON.
NOTICE
•Turning the power switch ON and OFF in rapid succession can cause 
the device’s electronics to malfunction. Please wait for 3 seconds or 
more after turning the power OFF before turning it ON again.
•Even when the power switch is turned off, electricity is still flowing to 
the product at the minimum level. When you are not using the product 
for a long time, make sure to unplug the power cord from the wall AC 
outlet.
AC IN connector
Connect the supplied power cab le here. First connect the 
power cord to the subwoofer, then insert the power cord 
plug into the AC outlet.

  


INPUT L/R connector
These connectors receive the input signal to the 
subwoofer. Balanced XLR and balanced phone jack 
connectors are provided for both the L and R inputs.
The L and R inputs can be used simultaneously. 
Signals supplied to both the L and R inputs are mixed 
internally.
NOTEThe XLR and phone jack input connectors can not be 
used simultaneously. Use only one input connector at a 
time.
NOTERefer to “Connectable cables” on page 5 for more 
connector details.
OUTPUT L/R connectors
These are the subwoofer’s output connectors.
The input signals received at the INPUT L and R 
connectors are output via the OUTPUT L and R 
connectors, respectively. Low frequency reproduction 
characteristics can be ad justed via the LOW CUT 
switch and LOW CUT control.
 LOW C UT  swi tch
When this switch is ON , the low frequencies are 
attenuated prior to output via the OUTPUT L and R 
connectors at the frequency set by the LOW CUT 
control. The low-frequency attenuation cutoff 
frequency can be adjusted via the LOW CUT control.
 LOW CUT control
Adjusts the low-frequency attenuation cutoff 
frequency between 80 Hz and 120 Hz when the LOW 
CUT switch is ON.
HIGH CUT control
Sets the cutoff frequency for subwoofer output high-
frequency attenuation from 80 Hz to 120 Hz.
PHASE switch
Switches the phase of the subwoofer output.
This switch should be set to [NORM.] in most 
situations, but in combination with some speakers 
and in some speaker layout s switching to the [REV.] 
setting may improve low-frequency response. Select 
the setting that provides  the best bass response in 
your system.
 LEVEL control
Adjusts the subwoofer output level.


HS8S 
signal flow 
						

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Setup
In this section we’ll look at the general procedure for connecting and setting up a monitor speaker system. 
This is just an example though, so feel free to set up your own system in the way that best serves your 
personal listening needs.
Cables
You’ll need to acquire appropriate cables to connect 
the HS series monitor speakers to your audio interface 
or other source equipment.
• Short, high-quality cables
Use high-quality cables of the shortest practical 
length. The longer the cable, the more chance there 
is that noise will creep in to degrade your sound.
• Balanced cables
Balanced cables are more resistant to noise than 
unbalanced cables. If you have to use unbalanced 
cables because the source equipment only has 
unbalanced outputs, be sure to use the shortest 
possible unbalanced cables.
Connections
NOTICE
Plug the supplied AC power cord into the corresponding socket on the 
speaker. Plug the power cord into the speaker first, and then insert the 
AC plug end into an appropriate AC wall outlet.
When connecting an audio interface (Steinberg UR or 
MR series, etc.) to HS series speakers, connect the 
audio interface output connectors directly to the 
speakers’ input connectors. Normally you’ll connect to 
the LINE OUT 1 and 2 (1L and 2R outputs), although 
that might depend on the specific audio interface and 
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) settings used.
 Recommended cables
 For connection to a balanced phone jack input.
 For connection to an unbalanced phone jack input.
NOTERefer to “Connectable cables” on page 5 for more connector 
details. The configurations of the balanced and unbalanced 
phone jack connectors are different.
When connecting a mixer (Yamaha MGP or MG series, 
etc.) to HS series speakers, connect the mixer’s 
MONITOR OUT or C-R OUT (Control Room) connectors 
directly to the speakers’ input connectors. This makes it 
possible to control the monitor level independently from 
the mixer’s main bus level.
Connecting to an Audio Interface
HS 8/HS7/HS5HS 8/HS7/HS5
Connecting to a Mixer
HS 8/HS7/HS5
or
HS 8/HS7/HS5
HS 8/HS7/HS5HS 8/HS7/HS5
INPUT INPUT
MONITOR OUT
or
C-R OUT LR 
						

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Recommended cables
 For connection to a balanced XLR input.
 For connection to an unbalanced phone jack input.
NOTERefer to “Connectable cables” on page 5 for more connector 
details. The configurations of the balanced and unbalanced 
phone jack connectors are different.
When connecting an electronic musical instrument 
such as a Yamaha MOTIF synthesizer to the HS series 
speakers, connect the instrument’s L/MONO and R 
outputs to the HS speaker inputs.
Recommended cables
 For connection to an unbalanced phone jack input.
NOTERefer to “Connectable cables” on page 5 for more connector 
details. The configurations of the balanced and unbalanced 
phone jack connectors are different.
Setting Up for Superior 
Sound
A number of points should be observed when laying out 
a monitor speaker system.
Point 1
Position speakers at least 1.5 meters away from 
walls or corners.
Ideally, the speakers should  be located at least 1.5 
meters away from walls or corners. In situations where it 
is not possible to position the speakers a sufficient 
distance from walls or corners, the ROOM CONTROL 
switch can be used compensate for excessive bass. As 
you move the speaker closer to walls or corners, a 
higher compensation setting may be required to 
achieve natural sounding response ([0]  → [-2]  → [-4]).
Connecting to a Synthesizer or 
Other Electronic Musical Instrument
HS8/HS7/HS5
HS 8/HS7/HS5
HS 8/HS7/HS5HS 8/HS7/HS5
OUTPUT L/MONO OUTPUT R
HS 8/HS7/HS5
60˚
1.5 
meters 
or more 1.5 meters or more 
						

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Point 2
Position the left and right speakers 
symmetrically.
The left and right speakers should be positioned as 
symmetrically as possible in relation to the room. In 
other words, the left and right speakers should be the 
same distance from the rear wall and the respective left 
and right walls.
Point 3
The optimum listening position is at the apex of 
an equilateral triangle.
For the most accurate sound and balance, position 
yourself at the apex of an equilateral triangle formed by 
the left and right speakers and yourself, with the 
speakers angled inward so that they’re facing you.
Point 4
Position the tweeters at ear height.
High frequencies are quite directional, so for the most 
accurate monitoring the speakers should be set up so 
that the tweeters are at approximately the same height 
as your ears when you’re seated at the listening 
position.
HS8/HS7/HS5 Settings
Once the physical layout of your monitor system is 
finalized, you can begin making the following settings.
1Turn the level/volume controls on all 
source equipment (audio interface, etc.) all 
the way down.
2Set the HS8/HS7/HS5 LEVEL control to the 
12-o’clock position, and set both ROOM 
CONTROL and HIGH TRIM switches to 0 
dB.
3Turn the power to connected audio source 
devices on first, and then turn on power to 
the speakers.
NOTICE
When turning power off, turn off the speakers first, and then turn 
off connected audio source devices.
4Play some source material and gradually 
raise the level/volume controls on the 
source equipment.
NOTICE
Be careful not to suddenly apply an excessively loud signal to the 
system. Excessive level can damage the speakers.
5Set the listening level to a level at which 
you can listen comfortably without fatigue 
for an extended period of time.
NOTEIf necessary, adjust the ROOM CONTROL and HIGH TRIM 
switches for the most natural response (refer to page 6).
Adding a Subwoofer (HS8S)
Adding a subwoofer to your monitor system can 
significantly improve its low-frequency fidelity, making it 
possible to create better overall mixes.
The subwoofer is normally placed on the floor between 
the left and right full-range speakers, but since the 
subwoofer reproduces low frequencies below 200 Hz 
that are relatively non-directional, subwoofer positioning 
is not critical.
Four cables are required: two to connect the audio 
interface or other source equipment to the HS8S 
subwoofer, and two more to connect the subwoofer to 
the left and right HS8/HS7/HS5 main speakers. 
The connections are made as shown below.
NOTICE
Plug the supplied AC power cord into the corresponding socket on the 
speaker. Plug the power cord into the speaker first, and then insert the 
AC plug end into an appropriate AC wall outlet.
HS 8S
HS 8/HS7/HS5HS 8/HS7/HS5
HS 8/HS7/HS5
HS 8S
Audio interface or 
other source