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YST-SW315
YST-SW215
Subwoofer System
OWNER S MANUAL
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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
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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 requirements. Modifications not expres
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 1 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 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 this unit, and/or personal injury. for any damage and/or injury caused by not Never put a hand or a foreign object in
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM VOLTAGE SELECTOR CONTENTS (For China, Korea and General models) The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this CAUTION ......................................................................1 unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages FEATURES ....................................................................3 are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. SUPPLIED
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 3 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM FEATURES SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES After unpacking, check that the following parts are This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha contained. Active Servo Technology which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 18 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology.) This super-bass sound adds a more realistic, theater-in-the-home effect to your stereo system. This subwoof
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 4 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 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 main speaker. (See A fig. .) If using two subwoofers, it is recommended to place them on the outside of each main speaker. (See B C fig. .) The placement shown in fig. is also poss
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 5 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS Choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■Choose 1 (pages 5-7) if your amplifier has line output (pin jack) terminal(s) ■Choose 2 (pages 8-11) 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,
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 6 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS ■Using one subwoofer Subwoofer Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer Mono pin cable (not included) To AC outlet Audio pin cable (not included) Amplifier 6
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 7 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet 7
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 8 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 2:22 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 main speaker output terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output t
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 9 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Left main speaker Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet Right main speaker Left main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet 9
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 10 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of main 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 main speakers. ■ Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Amplifier Speaker output To AC outlet terminals Right main speake
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 11 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer Speaker output terminals Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet Left main speaker Right main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer Speaker output terminals Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet 11
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 12 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 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 from the subwoofer o
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 13 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel Rear panel (General model) Front panel Rear panel (General model) 13
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 14 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 1 Power indicator 7 POWER switch Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on. Normally, set this switch to the ON position to use the Lights up in red while the subwoofer is set in the subwoofer. In this state, you can turn on the subwoofer standby mode by the operation of the automatic power- or turn the subwoofer into the standby mode by switching function. pressing the STANDBY/ON button. Set
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 15 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If the source being played is stopped and the input signal is * The power might turn on unexpectedly by sensing noise cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically from other appliances. If that occurs, set the AUTO switches to the standby mode. (When the subwoofer STANDBY switch to the OFF position and use the switches to the standby mode by the automatic power- STANDBY/ON but
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 16 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 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 main speakers by following the procedures 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: When a movie type source is
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YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm Page 17 Tuesday, April 15, 2003 12:05 PM ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE Frequency characteristics This subwoofer’s frequency characteristics dB dB HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz 90 90 HIGH CUT 140 Hz HIGH CUT 140 Hz 80 80 70 70 60 60 HIGH CUT 40 Hz 50 50 40 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz 20 50 100 200 500Hz The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each contro
