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UCAB
NS-SW700
Subwoofer
Caisson de grave
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
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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 apparatus (including The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
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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 lets requirements. Modifications not expressly the sound come through loud and clear without annoying approved
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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA product. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit Please read the following operating precautions before use. � Do not place this unit where foreign material, such as YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage dripping water. It might cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. and/or personal injury. � To assure the finest performance, please read this � Never put a hand or a foreign object into th
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English � VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) CONTENTS The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this unit must be set to your local main voltage BEFORE FEATURES.......................................................................... 2 plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES................................................ 2 ATTACHING THE NON-SKID PADS .............................. 2 This unit is n
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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 the production of 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 can be easily added to your existing Non-skid pads a
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English 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, however, if the subwoofer system is placed directly
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CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Top panel Front panel Rear panel (General model) B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector System) button Power indicator When this button is pressed in to the MUSIC position, Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on. the bass sound in audio software is well reproduced. Lights up in red while the subwoofer is set in the By pressing the button again so that it pops out at the standby mode by the operation of the automatic power- MOVIE position, the bass sound in video sof
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English CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS POWER switch Set this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. In this state, you can turn on the subwoofer or turn the subwoofer into the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Set this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the subwoofer’s power supply from the AC outlet. 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 “C
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CONNECTIONS Choose one of the following two connecting methods most suitable for your audio system. ■Choose (pages 6-7) if your amplifier has line output (pin jack) terminal(s) 1 ■Choose (pages 8-9) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal(s) 2 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) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manu
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English CONNECTIONS ■Using two subwoofers Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Subwoofer Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet ■Connecting to the LFE (INPUT3) terminal(s) If your amplifier can cut off high frequencies from the signals for sending to the subwoofer, connect the amplifier to the subwoofer's LFE (INPUT3) terminal(s).This will bring you higher sound quality because the signal routing in the subwoofer is shortened by passing the built-in HIGH CUT ci
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CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal(s). 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 terminals of the amplifier to the front speakers. � Set the am
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English 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) Right front speaker Left front speaker Subwoofer Subwoo
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CONNECTIONS U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT Banana Plug connections 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 the excess cabling. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the 1 subwoofer or the speakers, or both. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the spea
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English AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION This function automatically switches the unit between standby and power-on mode. 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.) Notes � This function is available only when the POWER switch and STANDBY/
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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 procedure described below. 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 the ON When a movie type source is played, the low- position, then press the
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English 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 10 cm (4”) or 13 cm (5”) acoustic suspension, 2-way system front speakers dB PHASE 90 NORM REV 80 70 (70Hz) (R
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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. From the amplifier’s point of view, the and speaker, allowing ac
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English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below if 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 an 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. position. The POWER switch is set to the OFF Set the POW
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SPECIFICATIONS Type.......... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology Power Consumption................................................90 W Driver ........................................25 cm (10”) cone woofer Standby Power Consumption ...............................0.5 W Magnetic shielding type Dimensions (W × H × D) Amplifier Output (100 Hz, 5 ohms, 10% THD) ....................................... 406mm × 445 mm × 406 mm ........................................................................
