Owner's Manual
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...damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. ● Never place a fragile object near the YST port of the unit to prevent fire or damage. If the object falls or drops by not... it may fall . falls by vibrations and water spills, it in a safe place for selecting this YAMAHA Subwoofer System. It might damage the finish. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a ... a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this speaker system. ● Vibration generated by this unit may distort images on this unit. Place the unit ...
...damage to this unit, and/or personal injury. ● Never place a fragile object near the YST port of the unit to prevent fire or damage. If the object falls or drops by not... it may fall . falls by vibrations and water spills, it in a safe place for selecting this YAMAHA Subwoofer System. It might damage the finish. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a ... a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this speaker system. ● Vibration generated by this unit may distort images on this unit. Place the unit ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the subwoofer, the subwoofer's super-bass sound should be matched to page 18 for details on and off. ● You can make setting changes and adjustments for the source by filtering out low frequencies of input signals to be sent to the main speakers which YAMAHA has developed for...button to turn the power on Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-inthe-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 line output (pin...
... of the subwoofer, the subwoofer's super-bass sound should be matched to page 18 for details on and off. ● You can make setting changes and adjustments for the source by filtering out low frequencies of input signals to be sent to the main speakers which YAMAHA has developed for...button to turn the power on Advanced YAMAHA Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-inthe-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 line output (pin...
Owner's Manual
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... fig. ı.) The placement shown in the center of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. Å.) If using two subwoofers, it and the sound reflected by placing bookshelves etc. This is because "standing waves" have a good effect on the outside of the room.... Note There may be necessary to the wall. PLACEMENT Å ı Ç ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. E-3 In such a case, face the...
... fig. ı.) The placement shown in the center of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. Å.) If using two subwoofers, it and the sound reflected by placing bookshelves etc. This is because "standing waves" have a good effect on the outside of the room.... Note There may be necessary to the wall. PLACEMENT Å ı Ç ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. E-3 In such a case, face the...
Owner's Manual
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...(pin jack) terminals of the amplifier Connect the main speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. ● To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV ● When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of... the ways shown in the subwoofer and other audio/video components ...
...(pin jack) terminals of the amplifier Connect the main speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. ● To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier (or AV ● When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of... the ways shown in the subwoofer and other audio/video components ...
Owner's Manual
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... rear panel of PRE OUT terminals. E-5 English Ⅵ Using two subwoofers Right main speaker Left main speaker Mono pin cables (not included) H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT H.P.F.OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS GND INPUT INPUT 3 2 Right subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz...
... rear panel of PRE OUT terminals. E-5 English Ⅵ Using two subwoofers Right main speaker Left main speaker Mono pin cables (not included) H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT H.P.F.OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS GND INPUT INPUT 3 2 Right subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz...
Owner's Manual
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... terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Ⅵ Using one subwoofer If your amplifier has two sets of speaker output terminals Right main speaker Subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz H.P.F.OUTPUT LFE...
... terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Ⅵ Using one subwoofer If your amplifier has two sets of speaker output terminals Right main speaker Subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz H.P.F.OUTPUT LFE...
Owner's Manual
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...Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of the subwoofer For connections, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the ... English Ⅵ 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. E-7 Right main speaker Left main speaker H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO RightGND subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT ...
...Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other as this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of the subwoofer For connections, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the ... English Ⅵ 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. E-7 Right main speaker Left main speaker H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO RightGND subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT ...
Owner's Manual
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...this terminal with the amplifier will make the whole sound quality clear by preventing sound muddying between the main speakers and the subwoofer. * This connection can be made if your speaker system. OUTPUT terminals for connections with the MAIN IN terminals of your amplifier has PRE OUT and MAIN ... terminals or you are using separate amplifiers (pre-amplifier and main amplifier). Ⅵ To connect one unit only Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO GND INPUT INPUT 3 2 OUTPUT TO...
...this terminal with the amplifier will make the whole sound quality clear by preventing sound muddying between the main speakers and the subwoofer. * This connection can be made if your speaker system. OUTPUT terminals for connections with the MAIN IN terminals of your amplifier has PRE OUT and MAIN ... terminals or you are using separate amplifiers (pre-amplifier and main amplifier). Ⅵ To connect one unit only Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO GND INPUT INPUT 3 2 OUTPUT TO...
Owner's Manual
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...) with the H.P.F. OUTPUT terminals. English Ⅵ To connect two units Right main speaker Left main speaker Mono pin cables (not included) H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS GND Right subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL...
...) with the H.P.F. OUTPUT terminals. English Ⅵ To connect two units Right main speaker Left main speaker Mono pin cables (not included) H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS GND Right subwoofer REMOTE AUTO STANDBY OUTPUT INPUT HIGH LOW OFF H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL...
Owner's Manual
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Ground connection If there is a humming noise when using the subwoofer connected to the speaker terminals, connect the subwoofer and the receiver/amplifier with the grounding cable as shown in Illustration A. * If there is no ground terminal (GND) on the receiver/... cover of the receiver/amplifier to the rear panel as shown in Illustration B. Subwoofer Insert Tighten Grounding cable REMOTE AUTO STANDBY HIGH OFF OUTPUT INPUT LOW H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO GND INPUT INPUT 3 2 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 " DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/ TAPE CD-R OPTICAL CD CD-R...
Ground connection If there is a humming noise when using the subwoofer connected to the speaker terminals, connect the subwoofer and the receiver/amplifier with the grounding cable as shown in Illustration A. * If there is no ground terminal (GND) on the receiver/... cover of the receiver/amplifier to the rear panel as shown in Illustration B. Subwoofer Insert Tighten Grounding cable REMOTE AUTO STANDBY HIGH OFF OUTPUT INPUT LOW H.P.F.OUTPUT 80Hz 100Hz LFE NORMAL /MONO GND INPUT INPUT 3 2 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 " DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/ TAPE CD-R OPTICAL CD CD-R...
Owner's Manual
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... in the groove on the front panel, put a coin, etc. HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 14Hz 0 10 5 6 78 9 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. To adjust the control on the control and turn on the power. By... 2 wer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 o Remote control 1 2 p a 3 4 1 STANDBY/ON button Press this mode. 2 B.A.S.S. switch MUSIC/MOVIE button By pressing this switch to set in audio software is faithfully reproduced. E-12 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1...
... in the groove on the front panel, put a coin, etc. HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 14Hz 0 10 5 6 78 9 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. To adjust the control on the control and turn on the power. By... 2 wer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 o Remote control 1 2 p a 3 4 1 STANDBY/ON button Press this mode. 2 B.A.S.S. switch MUSIC/MOVIE button By pressing this switch to set in audio software is faithfully reproduced. E-12 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1...
Owner's Manual
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... way of these terminals. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) I INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the receiver/amplifier can operate the subwoofer with the amplifier. (See page 8 for the B.A.S.S. [MUSIC/MOVIE] (2), the VOLUME [VOLUME UP/ DOWN] (4), the HIGH CUT [HIGH... below the frequency point selected by pressing the STANDBY/ON (1) button. A POWER switch Normally, set to the main speakers. When the subwoofer is originally set this switch to select the reverse mode. Also, never connect the included power cable to your...
... way of these terminals. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) I INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the receiver/amplifier can operate the subwoofer with the amplifier. (See page 8 for the B.A.S.S. [MUSIC/MOVIE] (2), the VOLUME [VOLUME UP/ DOWN] (4), the HIGH CUT [HIGH... below the frequency point selected by pressing the STANDBY/ON (1) button. A POWER switch Normally, set to the main speakers. When the subwoofer is originally set this switch to select the reverse mode. Also, never connect the included power cable to your...
Owner's Manual
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... where you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by following the procedures described below. 3 8 5 7 6 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. Normally, select the reverse mode (so that the...
... where you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by following the procedures described below. 3 8 5 7 6 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. Normally, select the reverse mode (so that the...
Owner's Manual
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HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 14Hz 0 10 3 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. E-16 With this function, you can be re-stored by simply following Yamaha speaker system with this subwoofer. HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 1 Ⅵ To store 1 Adjust ..., the PHASE button and the B.A.S.S. If so, it can recall any preset data easily according to the source. 1 2 3 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. Storing preset data of data. The PRESET number indicators on the remote control...
HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 14Hz 0 10 3 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. E-16 With this function, you can be re-stored by simply following Yamaha speaker system with this subwoofer. HIGH CUT VOLUME 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 1 Ⅵ To store 1 Adjust ..., the PHASE button and the B.A.S.S. If so, it can recall any preset data easily according to the source. 1 2 3 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-SW1500 PRESET MUSIC/MOVIE PHASE 1 2 3 STANDBY/ON B.A.S.S. Storing preset data of data. The PRESET number indicators on the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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... each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a 4" or 5" (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main speakers HIGH CUT VOLUME 100 dB 90 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 PHASE-Set to the reverse mode. B.A.S.S.-MOVIE 80 YST-SW1500 70 Main 60 speaker's response 50 40 20 50 100 200 500...
... each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a 4" or 5" (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main speakers HIGH CUT VOLUME 100 dB 90 40Hz 140Hz 0 10 PHASE-Set to the reverse mode. B.A.S.S.-MOVIE 80 YST-SW1500 70 Main 60 speaker's response 50 40 20 50 100 200 500...
Owner's Manual
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...etc. Setting of input signal is set to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. The subwoofer is set to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Set the POWER switch to the subwoofer. Speaker cables are not connected securely. A source sound with few bass frequencies is too low. The...etc. Set the HIGH CUT control to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. The subwoofer turns into the standby mode automatically . E-19 It is not listed below or if the instructions given below when this ...
...etc. Setting of input signal is set to the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. The subwoofer is set to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Set the POWER switch to the subwoofer. Speaker cables are not connected securely. A source sound with few bass frequencies is too low. The...etc. Set the HIGH CUT control to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cable and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. The subwoofer turns into the standby mode automatically . E-19 It is not listed below or if the instructions given below when this ...