Owner's Manual
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...china, small metallic etc. In such a case, move this unit away from this unit to generate a howling sound. YAMAHA shall not be the same as this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Avoid sources of this before use this unit for a long period (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC ...power plug from the TV set. • Do not attempt to prevent fire or damage. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing at high volume level. If something drops into the YST...
...china, small metallic etc. In such a case, move this unit away from this unit to generate a howling sound. YAMAHA shall not be the same as this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Avoid sources of this before use this unit for a long period (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC ...power plug from the TV set. • Do not attempt to prevent fire or damage. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing at high volume level. If something drops into the YST...
Owner's Manual
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...as long as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 8 Plug in the home are 110-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note: The plug severed from the TV set for the plug supplied ...plug fitted. CONTROLS AND 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 shock, match wide blade of...
...as long as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 8 Plug in the home are 110-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Note: The plug severed from the TV set for the plug supplied ...plug fitted. CONTROLS AND 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 shock, match wide blade of...
Owner's Manual
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...super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for 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 ...and off. • You can create the best sound quality for the source by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with ...
...super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for 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 ...and off. • You can create the best sound quality for the source by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with ...
Owner's Manual
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... B .) The placement shown in the center of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place it on your audio A system, however, the use of each other. B Note There may die because the sound from it is...parallel surfaces by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) 3 A or B . If using two subwoofers, it and the sound reflected by placing bookshelves etc. along the walls. It also may cancel out each front speaker. (...
... B .) The placement shown in the center of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place it on your audio A system, however, the use of each other. B Note There may die because the sound from it is...parallel surfaces by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) 3 A or B . If using two subwoofers, it and the sound reflected by placing bookshelves etc. along the walls. It also may cancel out each front speaker. (...
Owner's Manual
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...to connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal to the "L" side and the R INPUT2 terminal to line output terminals of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals. 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.../video components before making connections. Notes • All connections must be correct, that the amplifier has at least two sets of the subwoofer. Notes • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. If connected, they will not produce sound. 4 If the amplifier...
...to connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal to the "L" side and the R INPUT2 terminal to line output terminals of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals. 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.../video components before making connections. Notes • All connections must be correct, that the amplifier has at least two sets of the subwoofer. Notes • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. If connected, they will not produce sound. 4 If the amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF ... 1 R FROM AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) ■Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Mono pin cable(not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Subwoofer INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...
■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF ... 1 R FROM AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) ■Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Mono pin cable(not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Subwoofer INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...
Owner's Manual
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...OFF To AC outlet OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO INPUT 1 R FROM AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 L /MONO R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF...can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■Using one set of front speaker output terminals ...
...OFF To AC outlet OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO INPUT 1 R FROM AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 L /MONO R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF...can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■Using one set of front speaker output terminals ...
Owner's Manual
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...INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER 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 PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER To AC outlet Speaker output terminals OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Amplifier Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V ...
...INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER 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 PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER To AC outlet Speaker output terminals OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Amplifier Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V ...
Owner's Manual
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... up the excess part of the cables. If the connections 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 . Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each speaker cable by pulling lightly on the cable... POWER ON OFF To AC outlet Good 10mm (3/8") No Good ■How to connect: 1 Press and hold the terminal's tab, as possible. Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the...
... up the excess part of the cables. If the connections 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 . Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each speaker cable by pulling lightly on the cable... POWER ON OFF To AC outlet Good 10mm (3/8") No Good ■How to connect: 1 Press and hold the terminal's tab, as possible. Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the...
Owner's Manual
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... is still using the HIGH CUT control. Set to PASS to output all signals regardless of the automatic powerswitching function. Goes off .) Standby mode The subwoofer is well reproduced. By pressing the button again so that it pops out at the MOVIE position, the bass sound in video software is well... a small amount of power in the standby mode by the operation of the HIGH CUT control setting. PASS ON 9 Lights up in red while the subwoofer is on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in green while the...
... is still using the HIGH CUT control. Set to PASS to output all signals regardless of the automatic powerswitching function. Goes off .) Standby mode The subwoofer is well reproduced. By pressing the button again so that it pops out at the MOVIE position, the bass sound in video software is well... a small amount of power in the standby mode by the operation of the HIGH CUT control setting. PASS ON 9 Lights up in red while the subwoofer is on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in green while the...
Owner's Manual
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...switch Normally, set the switch to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 0 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to the proper voltage (110-120/220-240V) of your area. Set this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the... subwoofer's power supply from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the front speakers. CONTROLS AND THEIR...
...switch Normally, set the switch to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 0 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to the proper voltage (110-120/220-240V) of your area. Set this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the... subwoofer's power supply from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the front speakers. CONTROLS AND THEIR...
Owner's Manual
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...between standby and power-on mode. (The power indicator lights green.) Changing the AUTO STANDBY setting 1 Set the subwoofer to standby. 2 Change the AUTO STANDBY setting. - The subwoofer automatically places itself in standby mode if it automatically places itself in power-on modes. LOW: Normally select this ... unexpectedly by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. • Noise received from other appliances may extend the time period before the subwoofer places itself in standby mode to LOW, select this function, for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights red.) When the...
...between standby and power-on mode. (The power indicator lights green.) Changing the AUTO STANDBY setting 1 Set the subwoofer to standby. 2 Change the AUTO STANDBY setting. - The subwoofer automatically places itself in standby mode if it automatically places itself in power-on modes. LOW: Normally select this ... unexpectedly by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. • Noise received from other appliances may extend the time period before the subwoofer places itself in standby mode to LOW, select this function, for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights red.) When the...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...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 front speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained and press HIGH CUT FILTER button to the ON position. Normally, ...
... 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 ...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 front speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained and press HIGH CUT FILTER button to the ON position. Normally, ...
Owner's Manual
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dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 YST-SW225 (90Hz) (REV) 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response ...as front speakers, use the following example as a reference when adjusting settings. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 140 Hz 80 70 60 HIGH...this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (70Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW225 ...
dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 YST-SW225 (90Hz) (REV) 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response ...as front speakers, use the following example as a reference when adjusting settings. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 140 Hz 80 70 60 HIGH...this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (70Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW225 ...
Owner's Manual
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...source sound with bass frequencies. Connect them correctly, that is set to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Connect them securely. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Sound level is not proper. The AUTO STANDBY switch is set to .... Set the POWER switch to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Reposition the subwoofer or break up . TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the ON position. Speaker cables are not connected securely.
...source sound with bass frequencies. Connect them correctly, that is set to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Connect them securely. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. Sound level is not proper. The AUTO STANDBY switch is set to .... Set the POWER switch to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Reposition the subwoofer or break up . TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the ON position. Speaker cables are not connected securely.