Owner's Manual
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... the cabinet. When moving this unit, do not hold the port as that the unit is faulty. • Install this unit near the YST port of this unit has a built-in a cool, dry, clean place - Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning...move this speaker system. • Vibration generated by vibrations, it may cause damage to generate a howling sound. falls by allowing enough spaces around this YAMAHA subwoofer system. A vessel with a higher voltage than specified is the owner's responsibility. Condensation might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or ...
... the cabinet. When moving this unit, do not hold the port as that the unit is faulty. • Install this unit near the YST port of this unit has a built-in a cool, dry, clean place - Never pull the wires themselves. • When not planning...move this speaker system. • Vibration generated by vibrations, it may cause damage to generate a howling sound. falls by allowing enough spaces around this YAMAHA subwoofer system. A vessel with a higher voltage than specified is the owner's responsibility. Condensation might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or ...
Owner's Manual
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• VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the subwoofer 8 Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet 8 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION 11 Activate the AUTO STANDBY function 11 For U.K. ...appliance, it too close to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 12 Frequency characteristics 13 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS Backcover For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide blade ...
• VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of the subwoofer 8 Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet 8 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 9 AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION 11 Activate the AUTO STANDBY function 11 For U.K. ...appliance, it too close to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE 12 Frequency characteristics 13 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 SPECIFICATIONS Backcover For Canadian Customers To prevent electric shock, match wide blade ...
Owner's Manual
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... Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with a linear port unique to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to...speakers. You can create the best sound quality for various listening conditions by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal direction. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that provides smooth...
... Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with a linear port unique to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to...speakers. You can create the best sound quality for various listening conditions by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to radiate the sound efficiently in four horizontal direction. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that provides smooth...
Owner's Manual
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... effect may die because the sound from it on the outside of each other. along the walls. C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is because "standing waves" have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. To prevent this from happening, face ...the sound reflected by the wall may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by vibrations etc. 3 A .) If using one subwoofer, the use of two subwoofers is not so critical since low bass sounds are not highly directional. For a sonorous sound field, although you place them on the ...
... effect may die because the sound from it on the outside of each other. along the walls. C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is because "standing waves" have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the bass sounds. To prevent this from happening, face ...the sound reflected by the wall may be necessary to break up the parallel surfaces by vibrations etc. 3 A .) If using one subwoofer, the use of two subwoofers is not so critical since low bass sounds are not highly directional. For a sonorous sound field, although you place them on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the amplifier, be sure to connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal to the "L" side and the R INPUT2 terminal to "-". Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 6-7.) • When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect ... rear of the 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 of the subwoofer and other speakers should not be connected to the PRE OUT terminals. If connected, they will...
... of the amplifier, be sure to connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal to the "L" side and the R INPUT2 terminal to "-". Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 6-7.) • When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect ... rear of the 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 of the subwoofer and other speakers should not be connected to the PRE OUT terminals. If connected, they will...
Owner's Manual
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■ Using one subwoofer Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF ... 1 FROM AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) ■ Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Mono pin cable(not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Subwoofer INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...
■ Using one subwoofer Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF ... 1 FROM AMPLIFIER CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) ■ Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Mono pin cable(not included) OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO Subwoofer INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...
Owner's Manual
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...can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■ Using one set of front speaker output terminals ...OFF To AC outlet OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 L /MONO R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF...
...can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of front speaker output terminals, see page 7. ■ Using one set of front speaker output terminals ...OFF To AC outlet OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 L /MONO R Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V POWER ON OFF...
Owner's Manual
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...INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Amplifier To AC outlet Speaker output terminals ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER To AC outlet Speaker output terminals OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Amplifier Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V ...
...INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Amplifier To AC outlet Speaker output terminals ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF...L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER To AC outlet Speaker output terminals OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 L /MONO R INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Amplifier Subwoofer OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO STANDBY HIGH LOW OFF VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V-240V 110V-120V ...
Owner's Manual
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... the amplifier, or both of them . • For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are observed and set correctly. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If ... audio/video components to the AC outlet. Good 10mm (3/8") No Good Plug in the figure below. 2 Insert the bare wires. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . • Make sure that the + and - CONNECTIONS Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the...
... the amplifier, or both of them . • For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as shown in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are observed and set correctly. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If ... audio/video components to the AC outlet. Good 10mm (3/8") No Good Plug in the figure below. 2 Insert the bare wires. 3 Release your finger from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . • Make sure that the + and - CONNECTIONS Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the...
Owner's Manual
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... CUT control setting (5). Lights up in green.) Press again to set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off.) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of "AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION" .) Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of AUTO STANDBY function...-120V POWER ON OFF Rear panel (General model) INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER 0 POWER ON OFF 7 NORM REV R AB 1 POWER INDICATOR Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in red while the...
... CUT control setting (5). Lights up in green.) Press again to set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off.) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of "AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION" .) Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of AUTO STANDBY function...-120V POWER ON OFF Rear panel (General model) INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER 0 POWER ON OFF 7 NORM REV R AB 1 POWER INDICATOR Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in red while the...
Owner's Manual
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...(Refer to page 7 of "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the effect of "CONNECTIONS" for details.) B PHASE switch Normally 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 counterclockwise to decrease the...Make sure to change the setting of your dealer if you may be used for details.) 0 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the amplifier, you are all cut off (and no output). * One graduation of the switch is incorrect, set this happens, connect the ...
...(Refer to page 7 of "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the effect of "CONNECTIONS" for details.) B PHASE switch Normally 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 counterclockwise to decrease the...Make sure to change the setting of your dealer if you may be used for details.) 0 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals Used to connect the subwoofer with the amplifier, you are all cut off (and no output). * One graduation of the switch is incorrect, set this happens, connect the ...
Owner's Manual
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...in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off.) 2 Select the following positions of the AUTO STANDBY switch. - AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION The subwoofer automatically places itself in the standby mode if it automatically places itself in the standby mode may vary due to a noise received from other ...appliances. • If the subwoofer switches the power on . (The power indicator lights in green.) Activate the AUTO STANDBY function 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button to set the...
...in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off.) 2 Select the following positions of the AUTO STANDBY switch. - AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION The subwoofer automatically places itself in the standby mode if it automatically places itself in the standby mode may vary due to a noise received from other ...appliances. • If the subwoofer switches the power on . (The power indicator lights in green.) Activate the AUTO STANDBY function 1 Press the STANDBY/ON button to set the...
Owner's Manual
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... which gives you must make the sound clearer. However, if you change the front speakers to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. Normally, set the switch to the NORM (normal) position. 8 Select "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" according to make this adjustment ..., the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch, refer to the REV (reverse) position. Notes • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers is played, the lowfrequency effects are cut off to the played source. MUSIC: When an ordinary music source is played,...
... which gives you must make the sound clearer. However, if you change the front speakers to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. Normally, set the switch to the NORM (normal) position. 8 Select "MOVIE" or "MUSIC" according to make this adjustment ..., the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch, refer to the REV (reverse) position. Notes • Once the volume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers is played, the lowfrequency effects are cut off to the played source. MUSIC: When an ordinary music source is played,...
Owner's Manual
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... the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (70Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW325 70 60 Front speaker 50... 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* *This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accurately. 13 dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 YST-SW325 (90Hz) (REV) 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* ■ EX.2 When combined with a ...
... the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with an 8" or 10" (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system front speakers (70Hz) PHASE NORM REV (REV) dB 90 80 YST-SW325 70 60 Front speaker 50... 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* *This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accurately. 13 dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 YST-SW325 (90Hz) (REV) 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* ■ EX.2 When combined with a ...
Owner's Manual
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... "-". The AUTO STANDBY switch is not proper. Set the PHASE switch to the OFF position. Otherwise, set to the other position. The subwoofer does not turn into the standby mode unexpectedly. Speaker cables are not connected correctly. A source sound with bass frequencies. It is an influence... is an influence of input signal is set to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Connect them correctly, that is set to minimum. along the walls. What to the ON position. Set the...
... "-". The AUTO STANDBY switch is not proper. Set the PHASE switch to the OFF position. Otherwise, set to the other position. The subwoofer does not turn into the standby mode unexpectedly. Speaker cables are not connected correctly. A source sound with bass frequencies. It is an influence... is an influence of input signal is set to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Connect them correctly, that is set to minimum. along the walls. What to the ON position. Set the...