Manual Yamaha DBR12 Speaker

Manual

Installation Examples

Installation using separately sold Yamaha speaker

brackets

Attach the bracket to two screw holes at the bottom of the unit using commercially available screws

manual.

Using the BWS251-300 or BWS251-400 wall mounting

bracket

Maximum tilt

angle

The tilt angle depends on the position relation between the speaker

and the wall. The maximum downward tilt angle is shown in the

following chart.

Maximum tilt angle BWS251-300 BWS251-400

DBR15 8° 17.5°

DBR12 11° 23°

DBR10 20° 35°

Using the BCS251 ceiling bracket

235923

Max. 45°

(Pullback point for DBR15

and DBR12 only)

Using the BBS251 baton bracket

2

3

5

9

2

3

Max. 45°

Baton diameter

φ

34 -

φ

51

Note

In order to prevent the unit from falling down, attach the safety wire as

shown in the illustration.

CAUTION

• Before doing any installation or construction work, consult with your Yamaha dealer.

• For optimum safety, the installation should be checked thoroughly at regular intervals. Some fittings may deteriorate

over extended periods of time due to wear and/or corrosion.

• When choosing the installation location, suspension wire and mounting hardware, make sure all are strong enough to

support the weight of the speaker.

• 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 wire is too long, and the speaker happens to fall, the wire may snap as a result of too much

strain.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by insufficient strength of the support

structure or improper installation.

Installation using eye bolts

Attach commercially-available eye bolts (M8 x 15 mm) to the screw holes located at the bottom (two locations)

and on the upper rear (one location, only for DBR15 and DBR12). Keep in mind that you will need two points

at the bottom to suspend the unit.

Note

Make sure to use eye bolts according to the standards and safety regulations in your area.

M8 eye bolt

Max. 45°

(Pullback point for

DBR15 and DBR12 only)

NOTICE

The strength of an eye bolt differs depending on the suspension angle. Make sure to use eye bolts within a

range of 0 to 45 degrees from a right angle (as shown).

Correct: Within 45° from a right angle

0°

45°

Max. 45°

Incorrect: Do not suspend the eye bolts as shown in the illustrations below.

Only one suspension point More than 45° from a right angle

More than 45° More than 45°

PRECAUTIONS

General Specifications

DBR15 DBR12 DBR10

System Type 2-way, Bi-amp Powered Speaker, Bass-reflex Type

Frequency Range (-10dB) 49 Hz–20 kHz 52 Hz–20 kHz 55 Hz–20 kHz

Coverage Angle (Horizontal x Vertical) H90

°

x V60

°

Constant Directivity Horn

Measured Maximum SPL (Peak) IEC Noise@1m 132 dB SPL 131 dB SPL 129 dB SPL

Crossover 2.1 kHz 2.1 kHz 2.1 kHz

Power Rating

Dynamic 1000 W (LF: 800 W, HF: 200 W) 700 W (LF: 500 W, HF: 200 W)

Continuous 465 W (LF: 400 W, HF: 65 W) 325 W (LF: 260 W, HF: 65 W)

Power Consumption 74 W 60 W

Components

LF 15" Cone, 2.5" Voice Coil 12" Cone, 2" Voice Coil 10" Cone, 2" Voice Coil

HF 1.4" Voice Coil, Compression Driver 1" Voice Coil, Compression Driver

Dimensions (WxHxD, Including Rubber Feet) 455 x 700 x 378 mm (17.9" x 27.6" x 14.9") 376 x 601 x 348 mm (14.8" x 23.7" x 13.7") 308 x 493 x 289 mm (12.1" x 19.4" x 11.4")

Net Weight 19.3 kg (42.6 lbs) 15.8 kg (34.8 lbs) 10.5 kg (23.2 lbs)

Handles Side x 2 Top x 1

Pole Socket

φ

35 mm Bottom x 1

Rigging Points Bottom x 2, Rear x 1 (Fit for M8 x 15 mm) Bottom x 2 (Fit for M8 x 15 mm)

Optional Speaker Brackets BBS251, BCS251, BWS251-300, BWS251-400

I/O Connectors

Input INPUT1: Combo x1, INPUT2: Combo x 1 + RCA-pin x 2

Output XLR3-32 x 1 (CH1 Paralell Through or CH1+CH2 Mix)

Input Sensitivity (Level: Center) INPUT1: LINE: +10 dBu, MIC: -22 dBu, INPUT2: +10 dBu

Maximum Input Level INPUT1: LINE: +24 dBu, MIC: -8 dBu, INPUT2: +24 dBu

0 dBu is referenced to 0.775 Vrm

Specifications and descriptions in this owner’s manual are for information purposes only. Yamaha Corp. reserves the right to change or modify products or specifications at any time without prior notice. Since specifications,

equipment or options may not be the same in every locale, please check with your Yamaha dealer.

Pullback point (only for DBR15 and DBR12)

• When the unit is shipped from the factory, a seal is stuck

on the pullback point (screw hole). Make sure to peel off

the seal when using the pullback point.

• The DBR10 does not have a pullback point.

Pullback point

(M8 screw hole)

Upper rear of the unit

Securing the screws and eye

bolts

• Insert the screw or eye bolt through the

washer to attach them.

Apply thread-locking

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

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.

• Be sure to connect to an appropriate outlet with a

protective grounding connection. Improper grounding

can result in electrical shock, damage to the device(s), or

even fire.

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.

Fire warning

• Do not put burning items, such as candles, on the unit.

A burning item may fall over and cause a fire.

If you notice any abnormality

• When one of the following problems occur, immediately

turn off the power switch and disconnect the electric

plug from the outlet. Then have the device inspected by

Yamaha service personnel.

– The power cord or plug becomes frayed or damaged.

– It emits unusual smells or smoke.

– Some object has been dropped into the device.

– There is a sudden loss of sound during use of the

device.

• 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.

• Remove the electric plug from the outlet when the device

is not to be used for extended periods of time, or during

electrical storms.

Location

• Do not place the device in an unstable position where it

might accidentally fall over.

• Do not block the vents. This device has ventilation holes at

the rear to prevent the internal temperature from becoming

too high. In particular, do not place the device on its

side or upside down. Inadequate ventilation can result in

overheating, possibly causing damage to the device(s),

or even fire.

• When installing the device:

– Do not cover it with any cloth.

– Do not install it on a carpet or rug.

– 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

30cm above, 30cm at the sides and 30cm behind.

• Do not use the speaker’s handles for suspended

installation. Doing so can result in damage or injury.

• Do not hold the bottom of the device when transporting or

moving it. In doing so, you may pinch your hands under

the device, and result in injury.

• 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.

• 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, 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.

• 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.

Connections

• Before connecting the device to other devices, turn off the

power for all devices. Before turning the power on or off

for all devices, set all volume levels to minimum.

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 (vents, etc.).

• Avoid inserting or dropping foreign objects (paper,

plastic, metal, etc.) into any gaps or openings on the

device (vents, etc.) If this happens, turn off the power

immediately and unplug the power cord from the AC

outlet. Then 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.

• 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 ringing in the ears, consult a physician.

• 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 to the microphones, etc.

Yamaha cannot be held responsible for damage caused

by improper use or modifications to the device, or data

that is lost or destroyed.

(PA-3)

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 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.

• 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 without turning on the

power until the condensation has completely dried out.

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

always turn on the device LAST, to avoid speaker

damage. When turning the power off, the device should

be turned off FIRST for the same reason.

• Interference From Cell Phones

Using a cell phone near the speaker system can induce

noise. If this occurs, move the cell phone further away

from the speaker system.

• 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 (-).

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.

(weee_eu_en_01)

FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A.)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS

UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the

instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC

requirements. Modifications not expressly approved

by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the

FCC, to use the product.

2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to

accessories and/or another product use only high

quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with

this product MUST be used. Follow all installation

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void

your FCC authorization to use this product in the

USA.

3. NOTE: This product has been tested and found

to comply with the requirements listed in FCC

Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.

Compliance with these requirements provides a

reasonable level of assurance that your use of

this product in a residential environment will not

result in harmful interference with other electronic

devices. This equipment generates/uses radio

frequencies and, if not installed and used according

to the instructions found in the users manual, may

cause interference harmful to the operation of

other electronic devices. Compliance with FCC

regulations does not guarantee that interference

will not occur in all installations. If this product is

found to be the source of interference, which can

be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,

please try to eliminate the problem by using one of

the following measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is

being affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch

(circuit breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line

filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/

reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300

ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to co-axial type

cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce

satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer

authorized to distribute this type of product. If

you can not locate the appropriate retailer, please

contact Yamaha Corporation of America, Electronic

Service Division, 6600 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena

Park, CA90620

The above statements apply ONLY to those

products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of

America or its subsidiaries.

* This applies only to products distributed by YAMAHA

CORPORATION OF AMERICA.

(class B)

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM

Connecting the Plug and Cord

WARNING: 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)

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)

이기기는가정용(B급)전자파적합기기로서주로가정에서

사용하는것을목적으로하며,모든지역에서사용할수

있습니다.

(class b korea)

İ Ş

ğ Ş ş İ

PA36

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© 2014 Yamaha Corporation

Published 02/2023

KSZC*.*-01-W-B0

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