Owner's Manual
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... unit. • When using a humidifier, be reached easily. • Secure placement or installation is faulty. • Install this unit near the YST port of humming (transformers, motors). • Never open the cabinet. It might cause personal injury and/or damage to the unit and/or personal injury...that specified on the rear panel. A burning candle etc. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to this YAMAHA subwoofer system. In such a case, move this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the wall outlet and where the AC power ...
... unit. • When using a humidifier, be reached easily. • Secure placement or installation is faulty. • Install this unit near the YST port of humming (transformers, motors). • Never open the cabinet. It might cause personal injury and/or damage to the unit and/or personal injury...that specified on the rear panel. A burning candle etc. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to this YAMAHA subwoofer system. In such a case, move this unit. • Never place a fragile object near the wall outlet and where the AC power ...
Owner's Manual
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... a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that neither core is connected to the earth terminal 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 ...Making sure that placing it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. 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 ...
... a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that neither core is connected to the earth terminal 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 ...Making sure that placing it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II.) 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 existing audio system by connecting to... and off. • You can create the best sound quality for the source by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with a...
... super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II.) 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 existing audio system by connecting to... and off. • You can create the best sound quality for the source by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is a Yamaha unique technology to Yamaha that the following parts are contained. Non-skid pads QD-Bass Technology QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology is equipped with a...
Owner's Manual
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...place it and the sound reflected by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough super-bass sounds from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the bottom of each other. along the walls. PLACEMENT The position of either the right or the left ... highly directional. B .) The placement shown in fig. It also may cancel out each front speaker. (See fig. C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from moving by placing bookshelves etc. A .) If using one...
...place it and the sound reflected by the wall may be a case that you cannot obtain enough super-bass sounds from happening, face the subwoofer system at the four corners on the bottom of each other. along the walls. PLACEMENT The position of either the right or the left ... highly directional. B .) The placement shown in fig. It also may cancel out each front speaker. (See fig. C is also possible, however, if the subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall, the bass effect may die because the sound from moving by placing bookshelves etc. A .) If using one...
Owner's Manual
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... • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. Also, refer to the owner's manual of your audio system. 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, ...(s) Choose 2 (pages 6-7) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Do not connect the power cord of the subwoofer and other speakers should not be connected to the OUTPUT terminals on the rear of the amplifier, be correct, that the amplifier has at least...
... • Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT. Also, refer to the owner's manual of your audio system. 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, ...(s) Choose 2 (pages 6-7) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Do not connect the power cord of the subwoofer and other speakers should not be connected to the OUTPUT terminals on the rear of the amplifier, be correct, that the amplifier has at least...
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...
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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 reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. 8 Do not bundle or roll up the excess ... of each other audio/video components to the AC outlet. polarity markings of the speaker terminals are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . • Make sure that the + and - OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO...
... 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 reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. 8 Do not bundle or roll up the excess ... of each other audio/video components to the AC outlet. polarity markings of the speaker terminals are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them . • Make sure that the + and - OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT PHASE 2 L /MONO NORM REV R AUTO...
Owner's Manual
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...-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... subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of AUTO STANDBY function. (Refer to page 11 of power in this mode. 3 B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector ...
...-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... subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of AUTO STANDBY function. (Refer to page 11 of power in this mode. 3 B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector ...
Owner's Manual
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...page 11. If this switch to the NORM (normal) position. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high frequency cut off the subwoofer's power supply from the amplifier. (Refer to pages 4 and 5 of "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the front speakers. In this state, you ... your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may hear a mixed sound due to the effect of the subwoofer receiving the input signals from both @INPUT1 and AINPUT2 terminals of the subwoofer are sent to these terminals. (Refer to page 7 of "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 0 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER...
...page 11. If this switch to the NORM (normal) position. CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high frequency cut off the subwoofer's power supply from the amplifier. (Refer to pages 4 and 5 of "CONNECTIONS" for connecting to the front speakers. In this state, you ... your speaker systems or the listening condition, there may hear a mixed sound due to the effect of the subwoofer receiving the input signals from both @INPUT1 and AINPUT2 terminals of the subwoofer are sent to these terminals. (Refer to page 7 of "CONNECTIONS" for details.) 0 INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER...
Owner's Manual
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...to deactivate this function. 11 HIGH: If this function does not operate with the AUTO STANDBY switch set to LOW, select this function. - When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of below 200 Hz, it automatically places itself on . (The power indicator lights in green.) Notes • This function ...operates only when both the POWER switch and the STANDBY/ON button are set to ON. • The time period before the subwoofer places itself in the standby mode if it does not receive an input signal for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights in the standby...
...to deactivate this function. 11 HIGH: If this function does not operate with the AUTO STANDBY switch set to LOW, select this function. - When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of below 200 Hz, it automatically places itself on . (The power indicator lights in green.) Notes • This function ...operates only when both the POWER switch and the STANDBY/ON button are set to ON. • The time period before the subwoofer places itself in the standby mode if it does not receive an input signal for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights in the standby...
Owner's Manual
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...rated minimum reproducible frequency can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers is played, the excessive low-frequency components are enhanced to the ... 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 green. 4 Play a source containing low-frequency components and adjust the amplifier's volume control to the...
...rated minimum reproducible frequency can adjust the volume of your whole sound system by using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers is played, the excessive low-frequency components are enhanced to the ... 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 green. 4 Play a source containing low-frequency components and adjust the amplifier's volume control to the...
Owner's Manual
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dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 YST-SW325 (90Hz) (REV) 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response ...as front speakers, use the following example as a reference when adjusting settings. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 150 Hz 80 70 60 HIGH... 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 ...
dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 YST-SW325 (90Hz) (REV) 70 60 Front speaker 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response ...as front speakers, use the following example as a reference when adjusting settings. ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer's frequency characteristics dB HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 150 Hz 80 70 60 HIGH... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...OFF" position. Raise the volume up the parallel surface by standing waves. Connect them securely. The subwoofer does not turn into the standby mode unexpectedly. Connect them correctly, that is too low. along the... R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is not securely connected. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. If the problem you are experiencing is set to the...help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
...OFF" position. Raise the volume up the parallel surface by standing waves. Connect them securely. The subwoofer does not turn into the standby mode unexpectedly. Connect them correctly, that is too low. along the... R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". Play a source sound with few bass frequencies is not securely connected. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. If the problem you are experiencing is set to the...help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.