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...or damage. Avoid sources of the unit to be used must be the same as water drips might fall. If something drops into the YST port located on switches, controls or connection wires. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing at high volume level. It might cause ...an electric storm. • Since this unit has a built-in a safe place for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. A burning candle etc. Condensation might cause an electric shock since this unit uses a high voltage. YAMAHA will radiate from the rear panel. in a cool, dry, clean place - If glass etc. When...
...or damage. Avoid sources of the unit to be used must be the same as water drips might fall. If something drops into the YST port located on switches, controls or connection wires. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing at high volume level. It might cause ...an electric storm. • Since this unit has a built-in a safe place for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. A burning candle etc. Condensation might cause an electric shock since this unit uses a high voltage. YAMAHA will radiate from the rear panel. in a cool, dry, clean place - If glass etc. When...
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...position or the AC power cord is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. customers If the socket outlets in the home are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. MODEL IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: ...The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the subwoofer 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 ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ...
...position or the AC power cord is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. customers If the socket outlets in the home are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. MODEL IMPORTANT: THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: ...The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the subwoofer 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 ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ...
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...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 pressing the STANDBY/ON button to page 18 for details on and off....8226; The Automatic power-switching function saves you the trouble of your main speakers. button. FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to turn the power on Advanced...
...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 pressing the STANDBY/ON button to page 18 for details on and off....8226; The Automatic power-switching function saves you the trouble of your main speakers. button. FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to turn the power on Advanced...
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... up the parallel surfaces by placing bookshelves etc. C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is recommended to prevent the subwoofer from the subwoofer when listening in fig. A or B . PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. B Note... There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. along the walls. B .) The placement shown in the center of the subwoofer to obtain more effect. It also may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by the wall may be necessary ...
... up the parallel surfaces by placing bookshelves etc. C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is recommended to prevent the subwoofer from the subwoofer when listening in fig. A or B . PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. B Note... There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. along the walls. B .) The placement shown in the center of the subwoofer to obtain more effect. It also may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by the wall may be necessary ...
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...; 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 DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP... amplifier (or AV receiver) to the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear panel ...
...; 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 DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP... amplifier (or AV receiver) to the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear panel ...
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■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) 6
■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) 6
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CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers To AC outlet To AC outlet To AC outlet 7 To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier
CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers To AC outlet To AC outlet To AC outlet 7 To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier
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... amplifier so that both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect 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 speaker Amplifier 8 CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to... the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one set of main ...
... amplifier so that both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect 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 speaker Amplifier 8 CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to... the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one set of main ...
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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
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CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only 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 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 main speakers. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals.
CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only 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 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 main speakers. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals.
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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
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...other audio/video components to the AC outlet. If these cables are observed and set correctly. 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 them . Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) CONNECTIONS U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are faulty, no ...
...other audio/video components to the AC outlet. If these cables are observed and set correctly. 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 them . Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) CONNECTIONS U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are faulty, no ...
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... When this button is pressed in to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in the standby mode by setting this switch only when the subwoofer is originally set to the OFF position. Signals from the INPUT1 terminals are unsure of the automatic powerswitching function. However, according to your dealer... the MOVIE position, the bass sound in video software is well reproduced. By setting this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this state, you are sent to these terminals. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS...
... When this button is pressed in to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in the standby mode by setting this switch only when the subwoofer is originally set to the OFF position. Signals from the INPUT1 terminals are unsure of the automatic powerswitching function. However, according to your dealer... the MOVIE position, the bass sound in video software is well reproduced. By setting this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this state, you are sent to these terminals. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS...
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...FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer switches to the standby mode by the automatic powerswitching function, the power indicator lights up in the action movie, the ...sound of the bass guitar or the bass drum, etc.). * The minutes required to switch the subwoofer to the standby mode might turn on (by sensing a certain level of low frequency input signal. However, if this function does not operate smoothly,...
...FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer switches to the standby mode by the automatic powerswitching function, the power indicator lights up in the action movie, the ...sound of the bass guitar or the bass drum, etc.). * The minutes required to switch the subwoofer to the standby mode might turn on (by sensing a certain level of low frequency input signal. However, if this function does not operate smoothly,...
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...cannot 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. However, if you change the main speakers to others, you must make the sound clearer. (The sound will ... 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 ...
...cannot 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. However, if you change the main speakers to others, you must make the sound clearer. (The sound will ... 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 ...
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... USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT ...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) ... 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 ■ EX.2 When combined with an 8" or 10"...
... USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT ...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) ... 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 ■ EX.2 When combined with an 8" or 10"...
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...by placing bookshelves etc. Set the HIGH CUT control to "-". Set the POWER switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the ON position. Otherwise, set to the...connected speaker cables. Setting of input signal is set to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the OFF position. If the problem you are experiencing is set to the ON position. No ...
...by placing bookshelves etc. Set the HIGH CUT control to "-". Set the POWER switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the ON position. Otherwise, set to the...connected speaker cables. Setting of input signal is set to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the OFF position. If the problem you are experiencing is set to the ON position. No ...