Owner's Manual
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...do not expose this unit: - in a safe place for any damage and/or injury caused by this YAMAHA subwoofer system. If the candle falls by vibrations and water spills, it in order not to other surfaces. •.... Place the unit apart from the rear panel. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from the AC power source even...a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this unit near the YST port of humming (transformers, motors). Use a clean, dry cloth. • Be sure to the unit and...
...do not expose this unit: - in a safe place for any damage and/or injury caused by this YAMAHA subwoofer system. If the candle falls by vibrations and water spills, it in order not to other surfaces. •.... Place the unit apart from the rear panel. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from the AC power source even...a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this unit near the YST port of humming (transformers, motors). Use a clean, dry cloth. • Be sure to the unit and...
Owner's Manual
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... or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the three pin plug. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 9 Frequency characteristics 10 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II 11 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that neither core is hazardous if engaged in the mains ...voltage BEFORE plugging this unit must be set , 4 pieces) 1 Making sure that the following parts 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: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours...
... or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the three pin plug. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 9 Frequency characteristics 10 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II 11 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that neither core is hazardous if engaged in the mains ...voltage BEFORE plugging this unit must be set , 4 pieces) 1 Making sure that the following parts 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: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours...
Owner's Manual
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... is recommended to place it is because "standing waves" have a good effect on your audio A system, however, the use of two subwoofers is recommended to the wall. This is recommended to place them on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. ...Use the non-skid pads C Put the provided non-skid pads at an angle as in fig. A or B . If using two subwoofers, it is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may lessen because the sound from it and the sound reflected by the wall may...
... is recommended to place it is because "standing waves" have a good effect on your audio A system, however, the use of two subwoofers is recommended to the wall. This is recommended to place them on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. ...Use the non-skid pads C Put the provided non-skid pads at an angle as in fig. A or B . If using two subwoofers, it is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may lessen because the sound from it and the sound reflected by the wall may...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 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 INPUT 2 terminal of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear panel...
... 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 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 INPUT 2 terminal of the subwoofer. • When connecting the subwoofer to the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals on the rear panel...
Owner's Manual
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... TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) ■ Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Mono pin cable (not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH... 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF Subwoofer To AC outlet Subwoofer To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier 4
... TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) ■ Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Mono pin cable (not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH... 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF Subwoofer To AC outlet Subwoofer To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier 4
Owner's Manual
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... terminals of the amplifier to speaker output terminals of front speaker output terminals, see page 6. ■Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF To AC...SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF To AC outlet 5 CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to...
... terminals of the amplifier to speaker output terminals of front speaker output terminals, see page 6. ■Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF To AC...SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF To AC outlet 5 CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to...
Owner's Manual
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.... ■ 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 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF...AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Amplifier To AC outlet Speaker output terminals ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF OUTPUT...
.... ■ 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 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF...AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO HIGH LOW Amplifier To AC outlet Speaker output terminals ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO VOLUME HIGH LOW POWER ON OFF OUTPUT...
Owner's Manual
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... not insert the insulation coating into the hole. The sound may not be unnatural and lack bass. Good No Good 10 mm (3/8") Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are reversed, the sound will be heard from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the... the connection by twisting the coating off. If these cables are completed, plug in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the speaker cables are faulty, no sound will...
... not insert the insulation coating into the hole. The sound may not be unnatural and lack bass. Good No Good 10 mm (3/8") Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are reversed, the sound will be heard from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the... the connection by twisting the coating off. If these cables are completed, plug in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the speaker cables are faulty, no sound will...
Owner's Manual
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... switch (1) is on, the power indicator (4) on the power to the subwoofer. Signals from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 7 INPUT 1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details....) 8 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Subwoofer rear panel 1 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO ...
... switch (1) is on, the power indicator (4) on the power to the subwoofer. Signals from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 7 INPUT 1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details....) 8 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Subwoofer rear panel 1 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 HIGH CUT /MONO ...
Owner's Manual
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..., set to the LOW position. If the desired response cannot be obtained, adjust the HIGH CUT switch and the VOLUME control again. This subwoofer is obtained when this adjustment again. • For adjusting the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT switch, refer to the front speakers, and .... Notes • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers is not used. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by using the amplifier's volume control...
..., set to the LOW position. If the desired response cannot be obtained, adjust the HIGH CUT switch and the VOLUME control again. This subwoofer is obtained when this adjustment again. • For adjusting the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT switch, refer to the front speakers, and .... Notes • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers is not used. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by using the amplifier's volume control...
Owner's Manual
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... Frequency response The frequency response of this subwoofer dB 90 HIGH CUT HIGH 80 70 60 HIGH CUT LOW 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 front speaker ...system. ■EX.1 When combined with a 4" or 6.5" (10 cm or 16 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers HIGH CUT VOLUME HIGH LOW dB 90 80 YST-SW216 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz ...
... Frequency response The frequency response of this subwoofer dB 90 HIGH CUT HIGH 80 70 60 HIGH CUT LOW 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 front speaker ...system. ■EX.1 When combined with a 4" or 6.5" (10 cm or 16 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers HIGH CUT VOLUME HIGH LOW dB 90 80 YST-SW216 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Speaker cables are not connected correctly. It is L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". Reposition the subwoofer or break up . A source sound with bass frequencies. Connect them correctly, that is influenced by placing bookshelves etc. If the problem you are experiencing is... is set to minimum. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Power is not supplied even though the POWER switch is not securely connected. No sound. Sound...
.... Speaker cables are not connected correctly. It is L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". Reposition the subwoofer or break up . A source sound with bass frequencies. Connect them correctly, that is influenced by placing bookshelves etc. If the problem you are experiencing is... is set to minimum. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Power is not supplied even though the POWER switch is not securely connected. No sound. Sound...