Brand: YAMAHA
Category: Audio/Video
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for YAS-203
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:36 p.m.
Manual Publish Date: 2014-01-01
Warranty Information
This warranty covers defects in materials or workmanship for 2 years from the date of purchase.
Basic Operation
Power On/Off: Press the (power) key to turn the sound bar on or set it to standby.
Input Selection: Use the INPUT keys (TV, BD/DVD, ANALOG, BLUETOOTH) to select the audio source.
Volume Adjustment: Use the VOLUME (+/-) keys to adjust the sound bar volume and SUBWOOFER (+/-) keys for subwoofer volume.
Mute: Press the MUTE key to mute/unmute the audio output.
Sound Modes: Use the SURROUND and STEREO keys to switch between playback modes.
Bluetooth Audio: Press the BLUETOOTH key to select Bluetooth input. Then, pair your Bluetooth device and play audio.
TV Remote Control Learning: Use the LEARN key to program the sound bar to respond to your TV's remote control for power, volume, and mute functions.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| The power turns off suddenly. | The auto power standby function worked. | Turn on the sound bar again. To stop this, disable the auto power standby function (p.14). |
| The protection circuitry has been activated. | Turn on the sound bar again. If the problem persists, unplug the power cable and contact Yamaha service. | |
| Bluetooth connection is terminated on a Bluetooth device when the Bluetooth standby mode is enabled. | Disable the Bluetooth standby mode (p.11). | |
| The power cannot be turned on. | The protection circuitry has been activated three times consecutively. | Unplug the power cable and contact Yamaha service. |
| The sound bar is not responding correctly. | The internal microcomputer is frozen. | Hold down (power) for more than 10 seconds to reboot. If persistent, unplug and replug the power cable. |
| Another Bluetooth device is being operated nearby. | Terminate Bluetooth connection (p.11). | |
| The sound bar is blocking the 3D glasses transmitter of your TV. | Check position of the sound bar and TV's 3D glasses transmitter. Remove stands if necessary (p.5). | |
| The sound bar operates by itself. | N/A | |
| No sound. | Another input source is selected. | Select an appropriate input source (p.8). |
| The mute function is activated. | Cancel the mute function (p.9). | |
| The volume is too low. | Turn up the volume (p.8). | |
| Power cables of sound bar and subwoofer are not connected properly. | Ensure power cables are securely inserted into AC wall outlets (p.6). | |
| The subwoofer is not connected to an AC wall outlet. (STATUS indicator on subwoofer is not lit.) | Plug in the power cable of the subwoofer to an AC wall outlet. | |
| Sound bar and subwoofer not connected due to bad wireless communication status. (STATUS indicator on subwoofer is red or flashing green.) | Move subwoofer closer to sound bar. If needed, change position of sound bar/subwoofer or move away from devices emitting radio frequency signals. Perform pairing (p.19). |