MCXSP10 Manual
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... reproduced by vibrations, it may get an electric shock. • Do not place this YAMAHA subwoofer system. are continuously outputted at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on this unit. YAMAHA shall not be sure to avoid condensation inside the unit rises, it might fall. Never pull... it If the vessel falls by not following objects on both sides of this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the YST port of speakers. 1 When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other surfaces. • Do not cover the rear...
... reproduced by vibrations, it may get an electric shock. • Do not place this YAMAHA subwoofer system. are continuously outputted at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on this unit. YAMAHA shall not be sure to avoid condensation inside the unit rises, it might fall. Never pull... it If the vessel falls by not following objects on both sides of this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the YST port of speakers. 1 When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other surfaces. • Do not cover the rear...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...letter N or coloured BLACK. SPECIFICATIONS 20 For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the mains lead of power. Voltages are not suitable for your plug, proceed as a plug...speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of plug to 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... When this unit must be set in the home are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
...letter N or coloured BLACK. SPECIFICATIONS 20 For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the mains lead of power. Voltages are not suitable for your plug, proceed as a plug...speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of plug to 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... When this unit must be set in the home are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
MCXSP10 Manual
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...trouble of your existing audio system by connecting to either 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 matched to the sounds of ... to your stereo system. • This subwoofer can be easily added to your main speakers. 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...
...trouble of your existing audio system by connecting to either 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 matched to the sounds of ... to your stereo system. • This subwoofer can be easily added to your main speakers. 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...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... B Note There may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. along the walls. PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. C is also possible, however, ... sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 To prevent this from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the outside of two subwoofers is recommended to the wall. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place them on your audio A system...
... B Note There may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. along the walls. PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. C is also possible, however, ... sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 To prevent this from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the outside of two subwoofers is recommended to the wall. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place them on your audio A system...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...the amplifier has at least two sets of PRE OUT terminals. 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. (Refer to pages 8-11.) • When connecting to...speakers should not be connected to the OUTPUT terminals on the rear of the DSP amplifier, be connected to the subwoofer. • After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other audio/video components. 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with a YAMAHA...
...the amplifier has at least two sets of PRE OUT terminals. 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. (Refer to pages 8-11.) • When connecting to...speakers should not be connected to the OUTPUT terminals on the rear of the DSP amplifier, be connected to the subwoofer. • After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other audio/video components. 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with a YAMAHA...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... output (pin jack) terminal. CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to the main speakers. • Set the amplifier so that 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 Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Left main...
... output (pin jack) terminal. CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to the main speakers. • Set the amplifier so that 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 Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Left main...
MCXSP10 Manual
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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
MCXSP10 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 main speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the main speakers. ■ Using 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
CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of main speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the main speakers. ■ Using 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
MCXSP10 Manual
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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
MCXSP10 Manual
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... 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 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of each speaker cable by pulling lightly on the cable at ...the terminal. polarity markings of the speaker cables are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both ...
... 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 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of each speaker cable by pulling lightly on the cable at ...the terminal. polarity markings of the speaker cables are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... selected by this control 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 AC line. 8 OUTPUT...the OFF position. * Make sure to change the setting of this switch only when the subwoofer is incorrect, set the switch to the proper voltage (110V, 120V, 220V or 240V) of your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be set to the REV (reverse) position. ...
... selected by this control 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 AC line. 8 OUTPUT...the OFF position. * Make sure to change the setting of this switch only when the subwoofer is incorrect, set the switch to the proper voltage (110V, 120V, 220V or 240V) of your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be set to the REV (reverse) position. ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...according to the position where the desired response 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 main speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the control to the level.... However, if you can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance ...
...according to the position where the desired response 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 main speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the control to the level.... However, if you can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance ...
MCXSP10 Manual
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...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) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main... speakers PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position dB 90 80 YST-SW315 70 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 ■...
...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) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main... speakers PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position dB 90 80 YST-SW315 70 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 ■...
MCXSP10 Manual
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... away from external appliances etc. Setting of input signal is an influence of noise generated from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Set the HIGH CUT control to the "HIGH" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW"...TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. A source sound with bass frequencies. Move the subwoofer farther away from external appliances etc. If the problem you are experiencing is too low. Problem Power...
... away from external appliances etc. Setting of input signal is an influence of noise generated from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Set the HIGH CUT control to the "HIGH" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW"...TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. A source sound with bass frequencies. Move the subwoofer farther away from external appliances etc. If the problem you are experiencing is too low. Problem Power...