Owner's Manual
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... is an electric storm. • Since this unit to use this unit. iii away from the rear panel. If something drops into the YST port located on this speaker system. • Vibration generated by vibrations, it may cause a fire and/or electric shock. • To reduce the risk or fire... this unit uses a high voltage. In such a case, move this unit away from electronic instruments, etc. CAUTION: Read this unit away from this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Keep it in it may cause damage to the unit and/or personal injury. • Do not place the following objects on the right...
... is an electric storm. • Since this unit to use this unit. iii away from the rear panel. If something drops into the YST port located on this speaker system. • Vibration generated by vibrations, it may cause a fire and/or electric shock. • To reduce the risk or fire... this unit uses a high voltage. In such a case, move this unit away from electronic instruments, etc. CAUTION: Read this unit away from this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Keep it in it may cause damage to the unit and/or personal injury. • Do not place the following objects on the right...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ... Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 4 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 6 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 8 Plug in the subwoofer to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. • ...
...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 ... Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 4 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 6 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 8 Plug in the subwoofer to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. • ...
Owner's Manual
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...QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with a linear port unique to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal direction. 2 You can select bass effect... 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 be easily added to your existing audio system by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the ...
...QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with a linear port unique to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal direction. 2 You can select bass effect... 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 be easily added to your existing audio system by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the ...
Owner's Manual
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... is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) 3 This is recommended to place them on the outside of each other. Use the non-skid pads C Put the provided non-skid pads at ...an angle as in fig. A or B . C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is recommended to prevent the subwoofer from it on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. along the walls. B .) The placement shown in the center of the room. B Note...
... is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) 3 This is recommended to place them on the outside of each other. Use the non-skid pads C Put the provided non-skid pads at ...an angle as in fig. A or B . C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is recommended to prevent the subwoofer from it on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. along the walls. B .) The placement shown in the center of the room. B Note...
Owner's Manual
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... before making connections. 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 (... • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. If connected, they will not produce sound. 4 Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 6-7.) • When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect the L...
... before making connections. 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 (... • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. If connected, they will not produce sound. 4 Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 6-7.) • When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect the L...
Owner's Manual
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... output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Subwoofer Left front speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier ■Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left front speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet 6 To AC outlet CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■Using...
... output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Subwoofer Left front speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier ■Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left front speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet 6 To AC outlet CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■Using...
Owner's Manual
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CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of front speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the front speakers. ■Using 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
CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of front speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the front speakers. ■Using 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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... off. polarity markings of them . U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of the cables. If the connections are also possible. 1 Tighten the terminal knob. 2 Simply insert the banana plug into ... ■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 speaker cables are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack...
... off. polarity markings of them . U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of the cables. If the connections are also possible. 1 Tighten the terminal knob. 2 Simply insert the banana plug into ... ■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 speaker cables are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack...
Owner's Manual
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...the STANDBY/ON button. However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is obtained by setting this switch to the HIGH or LOW position, the subwoofer's automatic power-switching function operates as described on ...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 the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the amplifier. (Refer...
...the STANDBY/ON button. However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is obtained by setting this switch to the HIGH or LOW position, the subwoofer's automatic power-switching function operates as described on ...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 the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the amplifier. (Refer...
Owner's Manual
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... to the played source. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the control to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. Normally, set the switch to the NORM (normal) position. 8 Select "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" according to allow the...more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by following the procedures described below. 3 8 5 1,6 3 7 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). 2 Turn on the subwoofer. * The Power indicator lights up in the speakers' catalog or owner's manual. 6 Increase the volume ...
... to the played source. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the control to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. Normally, set the switch to the NORM (normal) position. 8 Select "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" according to allow the...more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by following the procedures described below. 3 8 5 1,6 3 7 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). 2 Turn on the subwoofer. * The Power indicator lights up in the speakers' catalog or owner's manual. 6 Increase the volume ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 20 50 100 ...When combined with an 8" 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 ...
... 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 20 50 100 ...When combined with an 8" 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. No sound. A source sound... them correctly, that is not proper. Otherwise, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "OFF" position. 15 Speaker cables are not connected correctly. The subwoofer turns on automatically. The level of input signal is not securely connected. Raise the volume up the parallel surface ...
...the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. No sound. A source sound... them correctly, that is not proper. Otherwise, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "OFF" position. 15 Speaker cables are not connected correctly. The subwoofer turns on automatically. The level of input signal is not securely connected. Raise the volume up the parallel surface ...