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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM
UB
YST-SW515
Subwoofer System
OWNER’S MANUAL
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page i Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Explanation of Graphical Symbols 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appa
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page ii Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM We Want You Listening For A FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) Lifetime 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s This product, when installed as indicated in the Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that requirements. Modifications not expressly lets
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page iii Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit Please read the following operating precautions Do not place this unit where foreign objects such as before use. YAMAHA will not be held responsible water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to for any damage and/or injury caused by not this unit, and/or personal injury. following the cautions below. Never put a han
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 1 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM VOLTAGE SELECTOR (China, Korea, Asia and General models only) CONTENTS The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this FEATURES ....................................................................2 unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ...........................................2 are 110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Standby mode PLAC
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 2 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha After unpacking, check that the following parts are Active Servo Technology II which Yamaha has contained. developed for reproducing higher quality 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
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 3 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM PLACEMENT One subwoofer will have a good effect on your audio system, however, the use of two subwoofers is A recommended to obtain more effect. If using one subwoofer, it is recommended to place it on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See A fig. .) If using two subwoofers, it is recommended to place them on the outside of each front speaker. (See B C fig. .) The placement shown in fig. is also possible
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 4 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONNECTIONS Choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■Choose 1 (pages 4-5) if your amplifier has line output (pin jack) terminal(s) ■Choose 2 (pages 6-7) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal Caution: Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components before making connections. Notes All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right)
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 5 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONNECTIONS ■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) To AC outlet Amplifier ■Using two subwoofers Mono pin cable(not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Subwoofer Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet 5
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 6 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal. If your amplifier has two sets of front speaker output terminals and both terminals 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 te
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 7 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of front speaker output terminals. 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 front speakers. ■Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Left front speaker Right front speaker Subwoofer Amplifier Speaker output To AC outlet terminals ■Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) R
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 8 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONNECTIONS U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT Banana Plug conection are also possible. terminals of the subwoofer 1 Tighten the terminal knob. For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as 2 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard 1 from the subwoofer or the sp
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 9 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel Rear panel (General model) 1 Power indicator 4 HIGH CUT control Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on. Adjusts the high frequency cut off point. Lights up in red while the subwoofer is set in the Frequencies higher than the frequency selected by this standby mode by the operation of the automatic power- control are all cut off (and no output). switching function. * One graduation of t
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 10 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 8 OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals Can be used for connecting to the main speakers. Signals 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 the amplifier. (Refer to “CONNECTIONS” for details. 0 INPUT2 terminals Used to input line level signals from the amplifier. (R
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 11 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION This function automatically switches the unit between standby and power-on modes. The subwoofer automatically places itself in standby mode if it does not receive an input signal for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights red.) When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of below 200 Hz, it automatically places itself in power-on mode. (The power indicator lights green.) Changing the AUTO
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 12 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM 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 front speakers by following the procedures described below. 3 8 5 1,6 3 7 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). 8 Select “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” according to the played source. 2 Turn on the power of all the other components. MOVIE: 3 Make sure that the POWER switch is set to
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 13 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer’s frequency characteristics dB HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 HIGH CUT 140 Hz 80 70 60 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■EX.1 When combined with a 4” or 5” (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 14 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker Yamaha’s newly developed Advanced YST II adds many systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) refinements to Yamaha Active Servo Technology, to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This allowing better control of the forces driving the amplifier technique uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker.
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 15 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem Cause What to Do Power is not supplied even though the The power plug is not securely Connect it securely. STANDBY/ON button is set to the ON connected.
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YST-SW515_UB.book Page 16 Wednesday, August 4, 2004 6:22 PM SPECIFICATIONS Type.......... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology Power Consumption................................................80 W Driver ........................................25 cm (10”) cone woofer Standby Power Consumption ...............................0.5 W Magnetic shielding type Dimensions (W x H x D) Amplifier Output (100 Hz, 5 ohms, 10% THD) ........................................350mm x 430 mm x 382 mm .........
