Owner's Manual
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...the three pin plug. A burning candle etc. G Never open the cabinet. Condensation might damage the finish. For U.K. G Never open the cabinet. G Do not use this YAMAHA Subwoofer System. G To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when there is marked with water in your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this appliance...sides of humming (transformers, motors). Never pull the wires themselves. G Do not cover the rear panel of speakers. Keep it in a cool, dry, clean place - YAMAHA shall not be damaged if certain sounds are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
...the three pin plug. A burning candle etc. G Never open the cabinet. Condensation might damage the finish. For U.K. G Never open the cabinet. G Do not use this YAMAHA Subwoofer System. G To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power plug when there is marked with water in your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this appliance...sides of humming (transformers, motors). Never pull the wires themselves. G Do not cover the rear panel of speakers. Keep it in a cool, dry, clean place - YAMAHA shall not be damaged if certain sounds are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Owner's Manual
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... Connecting to speaker output terminals of your stereo system. • This subwoofer can select bass effect suitable for details on or turn the power on Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-... AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 9 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 10 Frequency characteristics 11 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has developed for reproducing higher quality super-...
... Connecting to speaker output terminals of your stereo system. • This subwoofer can select bass effect suitable for details on or turn the power on Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-... AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 9 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 10 Frequency characteristics 11 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA has developed for reproducing higher quality super-...
Owner's Manual
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... surfaces by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. ı.) The placement shown in fig. Ç is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is recommended to place them on your audio system, however, the use of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. Å...;.) If using one subwoofer, it is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from happening, face the...
... surfaces by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. ı.) The placement shown in fig. Ç is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is recommended to place them on your audio system, however, the use of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. Å...;.) If using one subwoofer, it is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from happening, face the...
Owner's Manual
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...subwoofer... "-" to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals. Also refer to the owner's ...manual for each of your components. • Basically, connect the subwoofer...not have any line output terminal, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier... with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW... of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to "-". I Using one subwoofer Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT ...
...subwoofer... "-" to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals. Also refer to the owner's ...manual for each of your components. • Basically, connect the subwoofer...not have any line output terminal, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier... with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW... of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to "-". I Using one subwoofer Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT ...
Owner's Manual
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..., make sure that the amplifier has at least two sets of the amplifier, connect the L/MONO INPUT2 terminal. 5 Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 6 and 7.) • When connecting to the PRE OUT terminals. ...+ /MONO + - - + OFF HIGH LOW NORM REV FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 POWER ON OFF OUTPUT INPUT + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 + /MONO + - - + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 SPLIT SUBWOOFER Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet *Illustration shows YST-SW205. If the amplifier has only one set of PRE OUT terminals, do not connect the...
..., make sure that the amplifier has at least two sets of the amplifier, connect the L/MONO INPUT2 terminal. 5 Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 6 and 7.) • When connecting to the PRE OUT terminals. ...+ /MONO + - - + OFF HIGH LOW NORM REV FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 POWER ON OFF OUTPUT INPUT + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 + /MONO + - - + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 SPLIT SUBWOOFER Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet *Illustration shows YST-SW205. If the amplifier has only one set of PRE OUT terminals, do not connect the...
Owner's Manual
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Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 STANDBY + /MONO + - - + OFF HIGH... output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of speaker output terminals Right main speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 STANDBY + /...T-O SPEAKER-S - - Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier I Using one subwoofer If your amplifier has two sets of the subwoofer to the main speakers. INPUT 2 + /MONO + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 Left main...
Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 STANDBY + /MONO + - - + OFF HIGH... output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of speaker output terminals Right main speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 STANDBY + /...T-O SPEAKER-S - - Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier I Using one subwoofer If your amplifier has two sets of the subwoofer to the main speakers. INPUT 2 + /MONO + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 Left main...
Owner's Manual
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... T-O SPEAKER-S 2 + /MONO + - - + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 OUTPUT INPUT + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 + /MONO + - - + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 Amplifier Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 STANDBY + /MONO + - - + OFF HIGH LOW NORM REV FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 POWER ON OFF To AC outlet Speaker ...output terminals To AC outlet *Illustration shows YST-SW205. Make sure that the + and - I Using two subwoofers Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the cables...
... T-O SPEAKER-S 2 + /MONO + - - + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 OUTPUT INPUT + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 + /MONO + - - + FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 Amplifier Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE + T-O SPEAKER-S 2 STANDBY + /MONO + - - + OFF HIGH LOW NORM REV FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 POWER ON OFF To AC outlet Speaker ...output terminals To AC outlet *Illustration shows YST-SW205. Make sure that the + and - I Using two subwoofers Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the cables...
Owner's Manual
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... of this control are all cut off (and no output). * One graduation of power in green while the subwoofer is turned on. Ÿ STANDBY/ON button Press this button is well reproduced. MOVIE MUSIC 8 By pressing ...OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR POWER ON OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR ~ Power indicator Lights up in green.) Press again to set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator does not light.) * This button can be used only when the...Hz. ON MOVIE MUSIC HIGH CUT VOLUME Front panel SUPERWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW205 STANDBY/ B.A.S.S. Standby mode The subwoofer is well reproduced.
... of this control are all cut off (and no output). * One graduation of power in green while the subwoofer is turned on. Ÿ STANDBY/ON button Press this button is well reproduced. MOVIE MUSIC 8 By pressing ...OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR POWER ON OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR ~ Power indicator Lights up in green.) Press again to set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator does not light.) * This button can be used only when the...Hz. ON MOVIE MUSIC HIGH CUT VOLUME Front panel SUPERWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW205 STANDBY/ B.A.S.S. Standby mode The subwoofer is well reproduced.
Owner's Manual
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... power might change the setting of the bass guitar or the bass drum, etc.). * The minutes required to switch the subwoofer to the subwoofer. AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is incorrect, set the switch to the...by sensing a certain level of the correct setting. This function operates by monitoring the sound. % POWER switch Normally, set to unplug the subwoofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch correctly. Signals from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) ‹ INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) ...
... power might change the setting of the bass guitar or the bass drum, etc.). * The minutes required to switch the subwoofer to the subwoofer. AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is incorrect, set the switch to the...by sensing a certain level of the correct setting. This function operates by monitoring the sound. % POWER switch Normally, set to unplug the subwoofer before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch correctly. Signals from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) ‹ INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) ...
Owner's Manual
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... unit is set the switch to the level where you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you the better bass sound. ON MOVIE MUSIC HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 STANDBY/ B.A.S.S. ...If the desired response cannot be obtained, adjust the HIGH CUT control and the VOLUME control again. *Illustration shows YST-SW205. 7 Set the PHASE switch to minimum (0). 2 Turn on the subwoofer. * The power indicator lights up in green. 4 Play a source containing low-frequency components and adjust the amplifier...
... unit is set the switch to the level where you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you the better bass sound. ON MOVIE MUSIC HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 STANDBY/ B.A.S.S. ...If the desired response cannot be obtained, adjust the HIGH CUT control and the VOLUME control again. *Illustration shows YST-SW205. 7 Set the PHASE switch to minimum (0). 2 Turn on the subwoofer. * The power indicator lights up in green. 4 Play a source containing low-frequency components and adjust the amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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.... 60 PHASE-Set to the REV 50 (reverse) position. 40 20 YST-SW205 Main speaker's response 50 100 200 500Hz EX.2 When combined with a typical main speaker system. Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics YST-SW305 dB HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 140 ... figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main speakers YST-SW305 HIGH CUT VOLUME dB Combined frequency response 90 80 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 70 * ...
.... 60 PHASE-Set to the REV 50 (reverse) position. 40 20 YST-SW205 Main speaker's response 50 100 200 500Hz EX.2 When combined with a typical main speaker system. Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics YST-SW305 dB HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 140 ... figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main speakers YST-SW305 HIGH CUT VOLUME dB Combined frequency response 90 80 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 70 * ...
Owner's Manual
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... STANDBY/ON button is too low. Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is set the POWER switch to the ON position. Reposition the subwoofer or break up the parallel surface by standing waves. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. The...to OFF. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Sound level is too low. Move the subwoofer farther away from external appliances etc. Otherwise, set to the OFF position. Set the POWER switch to the other...
... STANDBY/ON button is too low. Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is set the POWER switch to the ON position. Reposition the subwoofer or break up the parallel surface by standing waves. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. The...to OFF. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Sound level is too low. Move the subwoofer farther away from external appliances etc. Otherwise, set to the OFF position. Set the POWER switch to the other...