Owner's Manual
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...damaged in a safe place for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long.... A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this system in accordance with the apparatus. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or...
...damaged in a safe place for future reference. 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long.... A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this system in accordance with the apparatus. If the provided plug does not fit into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or...
Owner's Manual
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...the unit " OFF" and " ON" , please try to accessories and/or another product use this product is found to avoid prolonged exposure from loud sounds is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to be the source of interference,...you to the operation of America or its subsidiaries. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you can be used according to the instructions found to comply with FCC regulations does not guarantee that lets the ...
...the unit " OFF" and " ON" , please try to accessories and/or another product use this product is found to avoid prolonged exposure from loud sounds is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to be the source of interference,...you to the operation of America or its subsidiaries. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you can be used according to the instructions found to comply with FCC regulations does not guarantee that lets the ...
Owner's Manual
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...unit, reduce the volume level. Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning to use this unit or avoiding excess humidification. If the temperature inside this unit by allowing enough spaces ...the right side of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. If something drops into the YST port located on the floor or other equipments. falls by this unit may get an ...or personal injury. • Never open the cabinet. In such a case, move this YAMAHA subwoofer system. YAMAHA shall not be held responsible for selecting this unit away from the TV set , contact your...
...unit, reduce the volume level. Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning to use this unit or avoiding excess humidification. If the temperature inside this unit by allowing enough spaces ...the right side of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. If something drops into the YST port located on the floor or other equipments. falls by this unit may get an ...or personal injury. • Never open the cabinet. In such a case, move this YAMAHA subwoofer system. YAMAHA shall not be held responsible for selecting this unit away from the TV set , contact your...
Owner's Manual
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...) terminals 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 mains lead of this unit into the AC main supply. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003... 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. • VOLTAGE SELECTOR (For China, Korea and General ...
...) terminals 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 mains lead of this unit into the AC main supply. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003... 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. • VOLTAGE SELECTOR (For China, Korea and General ...
Owner's Manual
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... are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology uses square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to your main speakers. 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...
... are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology uses square, pyramid-shaped reflective plates to your main speakers. 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...
Owner's Manual
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...die because the sound from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 To prevent this from the subwoofer when listening in fig. A or B . In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place them on your audio A system, however, the use of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig..., the bass effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the outside of each other. Use the non-skid pads C Put the provided non-skid pads at an angle as in fig. PLACEMENT One...
...die because the sound from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 To prevent this from the subwoofer when listening in fig. A or B . In such a case, face the subwoofer obliquely to place them on your audio A system, however, the use of either the right or the left main speaker. (See fig..., the bass effect may be a case that you cannot obtain enough superbass sounds from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the outside of each other. Use the non-skid pads C Put the provided non-skid pads at an angle as in fig. PLACEMENT One...
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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...sets of the amplifier Select this method 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 If your... 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, see page 10. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to speaker output terminals of main...
...sets of the amplifier Select this method 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 If your... 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, see page 10. ■ Using one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to speaker output terminals of main...
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 set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of main speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the main speakers. ■ Using 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
CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of the subwoofer to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of main speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the main speakers. ■ Using 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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...ON button. Consult your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is to be used for connecting to use the subwoofer. Set this button is pressed in to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in audio software is incorrect, set the switch ...to completely cut off point. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 7 POWER switch Normally, set this switch only when the subwoofer is originally set to "CONNECTIONS" for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the amplifier. (Refer to the OFF position. If you are all cut off...
...ON button. Consult your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may be a case when better sound quality is to be used for connecting to use the subwoofer. Set this button is pressed in to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in audio software is incorrect, set the switch ...to completely cut off point. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 7 POWER switch Normally, set this switch only when the subwoofer is originally set to "CONNECTIONS" for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the amplifier. (Refer to the OFF position. If you are all cut off...
Owner's Manual
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...even with a low level of input signal. But please be aware that occurs, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position and use the STANDBY/ON button to the standby mode might turn on unexpectedly by sensing noise from other appliances. However, if this function does ...not operate smoothly, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the subwoofer. This function operates by sensing a certain level of low frequency input signal. AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped...
...even with a low level of input signal. But please be aware that occurs, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position and use the STANDBY/ON button to the standby mode might turn on unexpectedly by sensing noise from other appliances. However, if this function does ...not operate smoothly, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the subwoofer. This function operates by sensing a certain level of low frequency input signal. AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped...
Owner's Manual
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...' catalog or owner's manual. 6 Increase the volume gradually to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is not used. Normally, set the control to turn on page 17. 16 If the desired response cannot be obtained. However, ... others, you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers by using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. Normally, set the switch to the played source. MOVIE: When a...
...' catalog or owner's manual. 6 Increase the volume gradually to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers is not used. Normally, set the control to turn on page 17. 16 If the desired response cannot be obtained. However, ... others, you can obtain a little more clearly.) • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers by using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to adjust the volume balance between the subwoofer and the main speakers. Normally, set the switch to the played source. MOVIE: When a...
Owner's Manual
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ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 HIGH CUT 40 ... 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... 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...
ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 HIGH CUT 40 ... 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... 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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ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of the amplifier is used instead of, and performs the functions of the cabinet are in a conventionally designed speaker system. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies ...through an "air woofer", which is resolved through the employment of low amplitude 18 To accomplish this new ANIC circuits, Advanced Yamaha Active Servo...
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of the amplifier is used instead of, and performs the functions of the cabinet are in a conventionally designed speaker system. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies ...through an "air woofer", which is resolved through the employment of low amplitude 18 To accomplish this new ANIC circuits, Advanced Yamaha Active Servo...