Owner's Manual
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... injury caused by vibrations and breaks, it might cause an electric shock since this unit uses a high voltage. If something drops into the YST port located on the right side of a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this... coming from windows, heat sources, sources of this unit. If the candle falls by the air pressure, it in a safe place for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Keep it may be liable for a long period (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the TV set , contact your ...
... injury caused by vibrations and breaks, it might cause an electric shock since this unit uses a high voltage. If something drops into the YST port located on the right side of a movie soundtrack's low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this... coming from windows, heat sources, sources of this unit. If the candle falls by the air pressure, it in a safe place for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. Keep it may be liable for a long period (ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the TV set , contact your ...
Owner's Manual
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...plugging this unit into the AC main supply. SPECIFICATIONS 20 For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the OFF position or the AC power cord is still a chance that neither core is marked with bared ...which is connected 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. Voltages are not suitable for your plug, proceed as...
...plugging this unit into the AC main supply. SPECIFICATIONS 20 For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of the subwoofer 12 Plug in the OFF position or the AC power cord is still a chance that neither core is marked with bared ...which is connected 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. Voltages are not suitable for your plug, proceed as...
Owner's Manual
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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 and off. • You can be easily added to ... by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier. • For the effective use of the subwoofer, the subwoofer's super-bass sound should be matched to your main speakers. After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology...
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 and off. • You can be easily added to ... by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier. • For the effective use of the subwoofer, the subwoofer's super-bass sound should be matched to your main speakers. After unpacking, check that the following parts are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology...
Owner's Manual
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... facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 B Note There may be necessary to prevent the subwoofer from it on the bottom of the subwoofer to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough... A system, however, the use of each other. B .) The placement shown in fig. It also may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. If using two subwoofers, it is recommended to place them on the outside of the room. along the walls. In such a case, face the...
... facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from moving by vibrations etc. ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) 4 B Note There may be necessary to prevent the subwoofer from it on the bottom of the subwoofer to break up the parallel surfaces by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough... A system, however, the use of each other. B .) The placement shown in fig. It also may cancel out each main speaker. (See fig. If using two subwoofers, it is recommended to place them on the outside of the room. along the walls. In such a case, face 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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... has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both sets of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals of main speaker output terminals output sound signals simultaneously. CONNECTIONS... that both 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 ...
... has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both sets of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals of main speaker output terminals output sound signals simultaneously. CONNECTIONS... that both 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 ...
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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...at the terminal. If these cables are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet. polarity markings of the speaker cables are also possible. 1 Tighten the terminal knob. 2 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal...the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Make sure that the + and - To AC outlet To AC outlet 12 Connecting...
...at the terminal. If these cables are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet. polarity markings of the speaker cables are also possible. 1 Tighten the terminal knob. 2 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal...the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Make sure that the + and - To AC outlet To AC outlet 12 Connecting...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 this control represents 10 Hz. 5 VOLUME control Adjusts the volume level. B PHASE switch Normally this switch is to be...when better sound quality is obtained by monitoring the sound. 14 Consult your dealer if you are all cut off .) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of the correct setting. Frequencies higher than the frequency selected by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. If...
... 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 this control represents 10 Hz. 5 VOLUME control Adjusts the volume level. B PHASE switch Normally this switch is to be...when better sound quality is obtained by monitoring the sound. 14 Consult your dealer if you are all cut off .) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of the correct setting. Frequencies higher than the frequency selected by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. If...
Owner's Manual
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...the source being played is stopped and the input signal is on (by pressing the STANDBY/ON button). 15 Usually set the switch to the subwoofer. But please be aware that occurs, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position and use the STANDBY/ON button to switch the power... between on automatically by sensing noise from other appliances. This function operates by sensing a certain level of the subwoofer turns on and to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal. * The power might change by sensing audio signals input to...
...the source being played is stopped and the input signal is on (by pressing the STANDBY/ON button). 15 Usually set the switch to the subwoofer. But please be aware that occurs, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position and use the STANDBY/ON button to switch the power... between on automatically by sensing noise from other appliances. This function operates by sensing a certain level of the subwoofer turns on and to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal. * The power might change by sensing audio signals input to...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 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 are enhanced to allow the listeners enjoy more ...
... 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 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 are enhanced to allow the listeners enjoy more ...
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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...the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. No sound. The subwoofer does not turn into the standby mode unexpectedly. The subwoofer turns on automatically. The volume is too low. Speaker cables are not connected securely.... Set the POWER switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the ON position. Reposition the subwoofer or break up . Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position. Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is not securely ...
...the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. No sound. The subwoofer does not turn into the standby mode unexpectedly. The subwoofer turns on automatically. The volume is too low. Speaker cables are not connected securely.... Set the POWER switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the ON position. Reposition the subwoofer or break up . Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position. Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is not securely ...