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... power plug and the wires connected to obstruct heat radiation. It might cause personal injury and/or damage to use this unit for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from the TV set , contact your unit ...8226; Never open the cabinet. Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning to this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the YST port of speakers. 1 are continuously outputted at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on the right side of a movie soundtrack's low frequency, ...
... power plug and the wires connected to obstruct heat radiation. It might cause personal injury and/or damage to use this unit for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from the TV set , contact your unit ...8226; Never open the cabinet. Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning to this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the YST port of speakers. 1 are continuously outputted at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on the right side of a movie soundtrack's low frequency, ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... 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. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ...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. Making sure that placing it should be destroyed, as follows: The wire which ...
... 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. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the ...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. Making sure that placing it should be destroyed, as follows: The wire which ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...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 your existing audio system by using the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch....using the B.A.S.S. 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. ...
...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 your existing audio system by using the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch....using the B.A.S.S. 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. ...
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... is recommended to place it on the outside of each other. B Note There may be necessary to prevent the subwoofer from it is recommended to place them on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. along the walls. B .) The ... non-skid pads at an angle as in fig. It also may die because the sound from moving by placing bookshelves etc. A .) If using one subwoofer, it and the sound reflected by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. C is also possible, however, if the...
... is recommended to place it on the outside of each other. B Note There may be necessary to prevent the subwoofer from it is recommended to place them on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. along the walls. B .) The ... non-skid pads at an angle as in fig. It also may die because the sound from moving by placing bookshelves etc. A .) If using one subwoofer, it and the sound reflected by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. C is also possible, however, if the...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...connections. If connected, they will not produce sound. 5 Notes • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. When you connect the subwoofer to the PRE OUT terminals of the amplifier, make sure that is more suitable for your audio system. ■Choose 1 (pages 5-7) if ..., 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...
...connections. If connected, they will not produce sound. 5 Notes • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. When you connect the subwoofer to the PRE OUT terminals of the amplifier, make sure that is more suitable for your audio system. ■Choose 1 (pages 5-7) if ..., 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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■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) 6
■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) 6
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CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers To AC outlet To AC outlet To AC outlet 7 To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier
CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers To AC outlet To AC outlet To AC outlet 7 To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier
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...both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals of the... has two sets of main speaker output terminals and 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...
...both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals of the... has two sets of main speaker output terminals and 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...
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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
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... the AC outlet After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them . ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each other audio/video components to the ... the terminal's tab, as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Tighten...
... the AC outlet After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them . ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each other audio/video components to the ... the terminal's tab, as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Tighten...
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..." for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the AC line. 8 OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals Can be set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off point. Signals from the INPUT1 terminals are sent to these terminals. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for... details.) 9 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is originally set in ...
..." for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the AC line. 8 OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals Can be set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off point. Signals from the INPUT1 terminals are sent to these terminals. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for... details.) 9 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is originally set in ...
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...to the HIGH position. However, if this function does not operate smoothly, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the LOW position. If that the subwoofer may not switch to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal. * The power might change by sensing noise from other ... FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer switches to the standby mode by the automatic powerswitching function, the power indicator lights up in the action movie, the sound...
...to the HIGH position. However, if this function does not operate smoothly, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the LOW position. If that the subwoofer may not switch to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal. * The power might change by sensing noise from other ... FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer switches to the standby mode by the automatic powerswitching function, the power indicator lights up in the action movie, the sound...
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...Increase the volume gradually to the position which gives you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the control to turn on page 17. 16 Normally, set to... adjustment again. • For adjusting the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch, refer to "Frequency characteristics" on the subwoofer. * The Power indicator lights up in green. 4 Play a source containing low-frequency components and adjust the amplifier's volume control to the desired...
...Increase the volume gradually to the position which gives you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the control to turn on page 17. 16 Normally, set to... adjustment again. • For adjusting the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch, refer to "Frequency characteristics" on the subwoofer. * The Power indicator lights up in green. 4 Play a source containing low-frequency components and adjust the amplifier's volume control to the desired...
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... USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT ...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) ... 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 ■ EX.2 When combined with an 8" or 10"...
... USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT ...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) ... 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 ■ EX.2 When combined with an 8" or 10"...
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..." or "LOW" position. Otherwise, set to minimum. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. The volume is set to the OFF position. Setting of input signal is played. The POWER switch is set to the... OFF position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Set the HIGH CUT control to the "OFF" position. 19 The...
..." or "LOW" position. Otherwise, set to minimum. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. The volume is set to the OFF position. Setting of input signal is played. The POWER switch is set to the... OFF position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Set the HIGH CUT control to the "OFF" position. 19 The...