Owner's Manual
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... not expose this unit to this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can damage this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Using this unit with a newspaper, a tablecloth, a curtain, etc. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to... at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on both sides of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. If something drops into the YST port located on the right side of a disc, reduce the volume level to avoid condensation inside the unit rises, it may cause damage to...
... not expose this unit to this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can damage this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Using this unit with a newspaper, a tablecloth, a curtain, etc. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to... at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on both sides of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. If something drops into the YST port located on the right side of a disc, reduce the volume level to avoid condensation inside the unit rises, it may cause damage to...
Owner's Manual
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...CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 11 Changing the AUTO STANDBY setting 11 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 12 Frequency characteristics 13 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS Backcover For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide...too close to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is marked with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the subwoofer to the instructions described below. Note: The plug severed from the TV set might impair picture color. Voltages are not ...
...CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 11 Changing the AUTO STANDBY setting 11 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 12 Frequency characteristics 13 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS Backcover For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide...too close to the wall outlet, even if this unit itself is marked with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the subwoofer to the instructions described below. Note: The plug severed from the TV set might impair picture color. Voltages are not ...
Owner's Manual
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...You can be matched to the sounds of your existing audio system by using the B.A.S.S. FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for the source by using the ...8226; You can select bass effect suitable for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system. • This subwoofer can create the best sound quality for various listening conditions by ...
...You can be matched to the sounds of your existing audio system by using the B.A.S.S. FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for the source by using the ...8226; You can select bass effect suitable for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system. • This subwoofer can create the best sound quality for various listening conditions by ...
Owner's Manual
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...be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may cancel out each front speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place it is recommended to place them on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. A .)... the wall, the bass effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) 3 PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. along the walls. It also may die because the...
...be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may cancel out each front speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place it is recommended to place them on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. A .)... the wall, the bass effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) 3 PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. along the walls. It also may die because the...
Owner's Manual
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... PRE OUT. Also, refer to the owner's manual of your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components. 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with an amplifier...to the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear panel of the subwoofer. When you connect the subwoofer to the "R" side of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals. Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier....
... PRE OUT. Also, refer to the owner's manual of your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components. 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with an amplifier...to the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear panel of the subwoofer. When you connect the subwoofer to the "R" side of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals. Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier....
Owner's Manual
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■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier ■Using two subwoofers CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable(not included) Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier 5
■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier ■Using two subwoofers CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable(not included) Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier 5
Owner's Manual
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... both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■Using one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to...
... both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■Using one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to...
Owner's Manual
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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 front speakers. ■Using one set of front speaker output terminals. CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals ■Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Amplifier Left front speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet 7
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 front speakers. ■Using one set of front speaker output terminals. CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals ■Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Amplifier Left front speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet 7
Owner's Manual
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... Black: negative (-) 2 1 3 To AC outlet 8 If these cables are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Good 10mm (3/8") No Good Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are completed, plug in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Tighten...components to the AC outlet. ■How to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals 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 the cables. Do not bundle or roll up...
... Black: negative (-) 2 1 3 To AC outlet 8 If these cables are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Good 10mm (3/8") No Good Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are completed, plug in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Tighten...components to the AC outlet. ■How to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals 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 the cables. Do not bundle or roll up...
Owner's Manual
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...). * One graduation of the automatic powerswitching function. Set this button is incorrect, set in audio software is well reproduced. Goes off .) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of power in this mode. 3 B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector System) button When this switch to the OFF position to use... can turn on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in red while the subwoofer is set the switch to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Frequencies higher than...
...). * One graduation of the automatic powerswitching function. Set this button is incorrect, set in audio software is well reproduced. Goes off .) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of power in this mode. 3 B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector System) button When this switch to the OFF position to use... can turn on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in red while the subwoofer is set the switch to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Frequencies higher than...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 this switch to the HIGH or LOW position, the subwoofer's automatic power-switching function operates as described on page 11. By setting this switch only when the... subwoofer is obtained by monitoring the sound. 10 However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be set to the REV (reverse...
... 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 this switch to the HIGH or LOW position, the subwoofer's automatic power-switching function operates as described on page 11. By setting this switch only when the... subwoofer is obtained by monitoring the sound. 10 However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be set to the REV (reverse...
Owner's Manual
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... between standby and power-on automatically. - OFF: Select this position to deactivate this function, for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights red.) When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of below 200 Hz, it does not receive an input signal for example, when the...is set to the OFF position, or when you manually set to activate this position so that the subwoofer detects input signals with a lower level and switches the power on modes. The subwoofer automatically places itself in standby mode if it automatically places itself in standby mode to standby mode by ...
... between standby and power-on automatically. - OFF: Select this position to deactivate this function, for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights red.) When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of below 200 Hz, it does not receive an input signal for example, when the...is set to the OFF position, or when you manually set to activate this position so that the subwoofer detects input signals with a lower level and switches the power on modes. The subwoofer automatically places itself in standby mode if it automatically places itself in standby mode to standby mode by ...
Owner's Manual
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...this 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 ... can be looked up in the speakers' catalog or owner's manual. 6 Increase the volume gradually to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. MOVIE: When a movie type source is played, the lowfrequency effects are enhanced to allow the listeners enjoy more ...
...this 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 ... can be looked up in the speakers' catalog or owner's manual. 6 Increase the volume gradually to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. MOVIE: When a movie type source is played, the lowfrequency effects are enhanced to allow the listeners enjoy more ...
Owner's Manual
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...control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4" or 5" (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (70Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW515 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 ... or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (50Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW515 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* *This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accurately. 13
...control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4" or 5" (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (70Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW515 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 ... or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (50Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW515 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* *This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accurately. 13
Owner's Manual
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...is set to "-". Set the POWER switch to the "HIGH" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the ON position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Sound level is an influence of noise generated from external appliances etc.... with few bass frequencies is set to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Reposition the subwoofer or break up . Otherwise, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "OFF" position. Set the PHASE switch to the...
...is set to "-". Set the POWER switch to the "HIGH" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the ON position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Sound level is an influence of noise generated from external appliances etc.... with few bass frequencies is set to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Reposition the subwoofer or break up . Otherwise, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "OFF" position. Set the PHASE switch to the...