MCXSP10 Manual
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... inside the unit rises, it may be liable for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. It might fall. Condensation might damage the finish. Keep it may distort images on a TV. If something drops into the YST port located on the right side of speakers. 1 If the temperature inside this unit by allowing enough spaces around...
... inside the unit rises, it may be liable for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. It might fall. Condensation might damage the finish. Keep it may distort images on a TV. If something drops into the YST port located on the right side of speakers. 1 If the temperature inside this unit by allowing enough spaces around...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...connected to the AC outlet 12 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 13 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 15 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 16 Frequency characteristics 17 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. This state is disconnected. For U.K. Note... to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the home are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. This unit's power supply is coloured...
...connected to the AC outlet 12 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 13 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 15 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 16 Frequency characteristics 17 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. This state is disconnected. For U.K. Note... to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the home are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. This unit's power supply is coloured...
MCXSP10 Manual
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button. After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 18 for details on and off. &#... bass effect suitable for various listening conditions by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier. • For the effective use of the subwoofer, the subwoofer's super-bass sound should be easily added to the sounds of pressing...
button. After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 18 for details on and off. &#... bass effect suitable for various listening conditions by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier. • For the effective use of the subwoofer, the subwoofer's super-bass sound should be easily added to the sounds of pressing...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... B Note There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. This is recommended to place them on the bottom of the subwoofer to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may be necessary to prevent the subwoofer from the subwoofer when listening in the center of each other...you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 To prevent this from it on the outside of the room. A or B . It also may die because the sound from happening, face the subwoofer system at an angle as in fig. B .) The placement shown in...
... B Note There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. This is recommended to place them on the bottom of the subwoofer to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may be necessary to prevent the subwoofer from the subwoofer when listening in the center of each other...you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 To prevent this from it on the outside of the room. A or B . It also may die because the sound from happening, face the subwoofer system at an angle as in fig. B .) The placement shown in...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...line output (pin jack) terminal(s) ■Choose 2 (pages 8-11) if your component to be connected to the subwoofer. • After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other speakers should not be sure to connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal to the "L" side and the R INPUT2 terminal to... other audio/video components. 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP amplifier (or AV receiver) to the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal...
...line output (pin jack) terminal(s) ■Choose 2 (pages 8-11) if your component to be connected to the subwoofer. • After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other speakers should not be sure to connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal to the "L" side and the R INPUT2 terminal to... other audio/video components. 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP amplifier (or AV receiver) to the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... output (pin jack) terminal. CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to the main speakers. • Set the amplifier so that both sets of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has only one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Subwoofer Left main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Left main...
... output (pin jack) terminal. CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to the main speakers. • Set the amplifier so that both sets of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has only one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Subwoofer Left main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Left main...
MCXSP10 Manual
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CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet 9
CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet 9
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Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals. CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier 10
Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals. CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier 10
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CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Speaker output terminals To AC outlet Right main speaker Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet Left main speaker Subwoofer Speaker output terminals To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet 11
CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Speaker output terminals To AC outlet Right main speaker Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet Left main speaker Subwoofer Speaker output terminals To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet 11
MCXSP10 Manual
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... U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are completed, plug in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the terminal. Caution Do not let the bare... outlet To AC outlet 12 Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them . Make sure that the + and - Good...
... U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are completed, plug in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the terminal. Caution Do not let the bare... outlet To AC outlet 12 Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them . Make sure that the + and - Good...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...the automatic powerswitching function. By setting this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the subwoofer's power supply from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the main speakers. B PHASE switch Normally this button is well reproduced. 4 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high ... switch to the proper voltage (110V, 120V, 220V or 240V) of this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. Goes off point. Consult your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be used for details.) A AUTO STANDBY (HIGH/LOW/OFF) switch This switch ...
...the automatic powerswitching function. By setting this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the subwoofer's power supply from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the main speakers. B PHASE switch Normally this button is well reproduced. 4 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high ... switch to the proper voltage (110V, 120V, 220V or 240V) of this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. Goes off point. Consult your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be used for details.) A AUTO STANDBY (HIGH/LOW/OFF) switch This switch ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...is played, the lowfrequency effects are enhanced to allow the listeners enjoy more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you must make the sound clearer. (The sound will be thicker and deeper.) MUSIC: When an ordinary music ...press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on page 17. 16 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers by using the amplifier's volume control. Normally, set the control to the...
...is played, the lowfrequency effects are enhanced to allow the listeners enjoy more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you must make the sound clearer. (The sound will be thicker and deeper.) MUSIC: When an ordinary music ...press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on page 17. 16 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers by using the amplifier's volume control. Normally, set the control to the...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...40 Hz 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical main speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4" or 5" (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main... speakers PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position dB 90 80 YST-SW315 70 60 Main speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position dB 90 80 YST-SW215 70 60 Main speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz ■...
...40 Hz 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical main speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4" or 5" (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main... speakers PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position dB 90 80 YST-SW315 70 60 Main speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position dB 90 80 YST-SW215 70 60 Main speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz ■...
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... the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Sound level is L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to the "OFF" position. 19 Speaker cables are not connected securely. There is an influence of the PHASE switch is... frequencies is set to the OFF position. along the walls. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the other position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Problem Power is not supplied even though the STANDBY/ON button is played. The...
... the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Sound level is L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to the "OFF" position. 19 Speaker cables are not connected securely. There is an influence of the PHASE switch is... frequencies is set to the OFF position. along the walls. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the other position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Problem Power is not supplied even though the STANDBY/ON button is played. The...
