Owner's Manual
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...accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. 1 away from the walls, allowing at high volume level. If something drops into the YST port located on switches, controls or connection wires. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause bodily injury. When moving the unit, first.../or you may cause fire, damage to the unit and/or personal injury. • Never open the cabinet. Condensation might fall. Using this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning to rain or moisture. • Do not use force on the right side...
...accident caused by improper placement or installation of speakers. 1 away from the walls, allowing at high volume level. If something drops into the YST port located on switches, controls or connection wires. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause bodily injury. When moving the unit, first.../or you may cause fire, damage to the unit and/or personal injury. • Never open the cabinet. Condensation might fall. Using this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning to rain or moisture. • Do not use force on the right side...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. For U.K. Making sure that placing it should be...of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the subwoofer to wide slot and fully insert. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be set in a live socket outlet. CONTENTS ...
... 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 ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. For U.K. Making sure that placing it should be...of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the subwoofer to wide slot and fully insert. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be set in a live socket outlet. CONTENTS ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 sound. (Refer to page 18 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in four...
... 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 sound. (Refer to page 18 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in four...
Owner's Manual
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... recommended to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 B Note There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. It also may be necessary to place them on the outside... of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. This is recommended to place it is placed directly facing the...
... recommended to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 B Note There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. It also may be necessary to place them on the outside... of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. This is recommended to place it is placed directly facing the...
Owner's Manual
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...no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Unplug 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...
...no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Unplug 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...
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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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
Owner's Manual
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... can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if ... amplifier has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both sets of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Subwoofer Left main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier Right main speaker...
... can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if ... amplifier has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both sets of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Subwoofer Left main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier Right main speaker...
Owner's 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
Owner's Manual
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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. 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
Owner's 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
Owner's Manual
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...AC outlet After all connections are observed and set correctly. 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 of them . ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each ...terminal. If the connections are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. 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...
...AC outlet After all connections are observed and set correctly. 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 of them . ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each ...terminal. If the connections are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the correct setting. Signals from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 9 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of this button to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in audio software is well reproduced. 1 Power indicator Lights up...operation of the automatic powerswitching function. Lights up in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this switch only when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume, and ...
... the correct setting. Signals from the amplifier. (Refer to "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 9 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of this button to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in audio software is well reproduced. 1 Power indicator Lights up...operation of the automatic powerswitching function. Lights up in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this switch only when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume, and ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the OFF position and use the STANDBY/ON button to switch the power between on and to the standby mode manually. If that the subwoofer may not switch to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal. * The power might change by sensing noise from other appliances... 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 HIGH position. In the HIGH position, the power will turn on (by sensing noise from other appliances. This function detects the low-frequency...
... to the OFF position and use the STANDBY/ON button to switch the power between on and to the standby mode manually. If that the subwoofer may not switch to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal. * The power might change by sensing noise from other appliances... 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 HIGH position. In the HIGH position, the power will turn on (by sensing noise from other appliances. This function detects the low-frequency...
Owner's Manual
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... frequency 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. Normally, set the switch to make this adjustment again. • For adjusting the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control...the position where the desired response 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 not used. However, if you change the main speakers to the played...
... frequency 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. Normally, set the switch to make this adjustment again. • For adjusting the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control...the position where the desired response 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 not used. However, if you change the main speakers to the played...
Owner's Manual
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... 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... with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 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...
... 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... with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 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...
Owner's Manual
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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 STANDBY/ON button is set to the ON position. Cause The power plug ... to Do Connect it securely. Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is an influence of noise generated from external appliances etc. No sound. The subwoofer does not turn on unexpectedly. A source sound with bass frequencies. There is played. Set the POWER switch to the ON position. Set the POWER switch...
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 STANDBY/ON button is set to the ON position. Cause The power plug ... to Do Connect it securely. Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is an influence of noise generated from external appliances etc. No sound. The subwoofer does not turn on unexpectedly. A source sound with bass frequencies. There is played. Set the POWER switch to the ON position. Set the POWER switch...