Owner's Manual
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...8226; To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not hold the port as water drips might cause an electric shock since this YAMAHA subwoofer system. If the candle falls by vibrations, it might cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit. • Never place a fragile object...to clean this unit with water in a cool, dry, clean place - A burning candle etc. If something drops into the YST port located on both sides of this speaker system. • Vibration generated by allowing enough spaces around this unit may get an electric shock. • Do not place this...
...8226; To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do not hold the port as water drips might cause an electric shock since this YAMAHA subwoofer system. If the candle falls by vibrations, it might cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit. • Never place a fragile object...to clean this unit with water in a cool, dry, clean place - A burning candle etc. If something drops into the YST port located on both sides of this speaker system. • Vibration generated by allowing enough spaces around this unit may get an electric shock. • Do not place this...
Owner's Manual
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... BLACK. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 PLACEMENT 4 CONNECTIONS 5 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of plug to a TV set . The wire which is coloured ... 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. SPECIFICATIONS 20 For Canadian Customers To ...
... BLACK. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 3 PLACEMENT 4 CONNECTIONS 5 1 Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier 5 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of plug to a TV set . The wire which is coloured ... 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. SPECIFICATIONS 20 For Canadian Customers To ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the source by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier...
... 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 the source by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier...
Owner's Manual
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... by the wall may be necessary to obtain more effect. B Note There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place them on the outside of two subwoofers is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from the... subwoofer when listening in the center of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. If using two subwoofers, it on the outside of the room. B .) The placement shown in fig. Use the non-...
... by the wall may be necessary to obtain more effect. B Note There may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place them on the outside of two subwoofers is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from the... subwoofer when listening in the center of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig. If using two subwoofers, it on the outside of the room. B .) The placement shown in fig. Use the non-...
Owner's Manual
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...amplifier, make sure that the amplifier has at least two sets of the subwoofer. CONNECTIONS Choose one set of PRE OUT terminals, do not connect the subwoofer to the PRE OUT terminals. Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 8-11.) • When...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 ...
...amplifier, make sure that the amplifier has at least two sets of the subwoofer. CONNECTIONS Choose one set of PRE OUT terminals, do not connect the subwoofer to the PRE OUT terminals. Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 8-11.) • When...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 ...
Owner's Manual
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Note • If your amplifier has only 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 main speakers. • Set the amplifier so that both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one...
Note • If your amplifier has only 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 main speakers. • Set the amplifier so that both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect 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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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. 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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... Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Plug in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. ...Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each speaker cable by pulling lightly on the...
... Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Plug in the subwoofer and other , because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. ...Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each speaker cable by pulling lightly on the...
Owner's Manual
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...in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this switch in the OFF position. * Make sure to change the setting of your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be set to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the correct setting. Lights up in green.) Press again to set the... models only) If the preset setting of the switch is incorrect, set in audio software is set the switch to the main speakers. If you can turn on the subwoofer or turn on page 15. In this state, you do not need this function, leave this button to your area. However, ...
...in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this switch in the OFF position. * Make sure to change the setting of your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be set to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the correct setting. Lights up in green.) Press again to set the... models only) If the preset setting of the switch is incorrect, set in audio software is set the switch to the main speakers. If you can turn on the subwoofer or turn on page 15. In this state, you do not need this function, leave this button to your area. However, ...
Owner's Manual
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... bass sound. If the desired response 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. MOVIE: When a movie type source is played, the lowfrequency effects ...• Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main 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 main speakers by using the amplifier's volume control. Normally...
... bass sound. If the desired response 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. MOVIE: When a movie type source is played, the lowfrequency effects ...• Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main 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 main speakers by using the amplifier's volume control. Normally...
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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... power because these amplitudes must be reduced to zero, the movement of frequencies with the conventional Yamaha Active Servo Technology, resulting in a conventionally designed speaker system. By employing negative-impedance drive circuits, the amplifier is able to satisfy a certain ratio... employing the negative-impedance output drive amplifier and a speaker cabinet with the Helmholtz resonator, reproduce an extremely wide range of the speaker unit would become linear with superior damping characteristics. ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of low amplitude 18...
... power because these amplitudes must be reduced to zero, the movement of frequencies with the conventional Yamaha Active Servo Technology, resulting in a conventionally designed speaker system. By employing negative-impedance drive circuits, the amplifier is able to satisfy a certain ratio... employing the negative-impedance output drive amplifier and a speaker cabinet with the Helmholtz resonator, reproduce an extremely wide range of the speaker unit would become linear with superior damping characteristics. ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of low amplitude 18...
Owner's Manual
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... mode unexpectedly. The POWER switch is not listed below or if the instructions given below when this unit does not function properly. Speaker cables are not connected securely. The subwoofer turns into the standby mode automatically. Set the STANDBY/ON button to the OFF position. The level of input signal is too... are experiencing is set to the ON position. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
... mode unexpectedly. The POWER switch is not listed below or if the instructions given below when this unit does not function properly. Speaker cables are not connected securely. The subwoofer turns into the standby mode automatically. Set the STANDBY/ON button to the OFF position. The level of input signal is too... are experiencing is set to the ON position. TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.