Owner's Manual
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... • Do not place the following operating precautions before concluding that specified on both sides of speakers. 1 When moving this unit, do not expose this unit to the unit and/or personal ...personal injury and/or damage to this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the YST port of a disc, reduce the volume level to avoid condensation inside the unit rises, it in...faulty. • Secure placement or installation is dangerous and may be sure to prevent this YAMAHA subwoofer system. If the candle falls by not following the cautions below. • To assure ...
... • Do not place the following operating precautions before concluding that specified on both sides of speakers. 1 When moving this unit, do not expose this unit to the unit and/or personal ...personal injury and/or damage to this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the YST port of a disc, reduce the volume level to avoid condensation inside the unit rises, it in...faulty. • Secure placement or installation is dangerous and may be sure to prevent this YAMAHA subwoofer system. If the candle falls by not following the cautions below. • To assure ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. This ...Class B digital apparatus complies with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the subwoofer to a TV set . For U.K. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 PLACEMENT 4 CONNECTIONS 5 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker...
... 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. This ...Class B digital apparatus complies with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in the subwoofer to a TV set . For U.K. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 PLACEMENT 4 CONNECTIONS 5 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker...
Owner's Manual
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...plates to turn the power on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) 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 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...
...plates to turn the power on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) 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 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...
Owner's Manual
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... There may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to obtain more effect. If using two subwoofers, it on the outside of each other. A or B . Use the non-skid pads C ... effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 It also may die because the sound from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the outside of the room. To prevent this from it and the sound...
... There may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to obtain more effect. If using two subwoofers, it on the outside of each other. A or B . Use the non-skid pads C ... effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 It also may die because the sound from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the outside of the room. To prevent this from it and the sound...
Owner's Manual
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...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... (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". If connected, they will not produce sound. 5 Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 8-11.) • When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect the L /MONO ...
...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... (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". If connected, they will not produce sound. 5 Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 8-11.) • When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect the L /MONO ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Note • If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one...
... 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 Note • If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one...
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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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 main speakers. ■ Using one set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals 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 main speakers. ■ Using one set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of main speaker output terminals.
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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... connection by twisting the coating off. Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them. If the connections are also possible. ... 1 Press and hold the terminal's tab, as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them. ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at...
... connection by twisting the coating off. Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them. If the connections are also possible. ... 1 Press and hold the terminal's tab, as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them. ■Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at...
Owner's Manual
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... in the OFF position. * Make sure to change the setting of this switch only when the subwoofer is obtained by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is set in the... from the INPUT1 terminals 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...
... in the OFF position. * Make sure to change the setting of this switch only when the subwoofer is obtained by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. However, according to your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is set in the... from the INPUT1 terminals 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...
Owner's Manual
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...set the control to the level a little higher than when the subwoofer is played, the excessive low-frequency components are cut off to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the switch to...; Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you can be obtained. 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 main speakers by using the amplifier's volume control...
...set the control to the level a little higher than when the subwoofer is played, the excessive low-frequency components are cut off to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. If the desired response cannot be obtained, set the switch to...; Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is adjusted, you can be obtained. 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 main speakers by using the amplifier's volume control...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...■ EX.2 When combined 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...
... 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 ...■ EX.2 When combined 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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...the PHASE switch to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. along the walls. The subwoofer turns into the standby mode automatically. The POWER switch is not securely connected. The STANDBY/ON button is..." position. Otherwise, set to a higher position. Set the HIGH CUT control to the OFF position. The subwoofer does not turn on unexpectedly. A source sound with bass frequencies. Speaker cables are not connected correctly. The AUTO STANDBY switch is set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" ...
...the PHASE switch to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. along the walls. The subwoofer turns into the standby mode automatically. The POWER switch is not securely connected. The STANDBY/ON button is..." position. Otherwise, set to a higher position. Set the HIGH CUT control to the OFF position. The subwoofer does not turn on unexpectedly. A source sound with bass frequencies. Speaker cables are not connected correctly. The AUTO STANDBY switch is set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" ...