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Yamaha YST-SW215 Owner's Manual
Summary of YST-SW215
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U b 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...
Page 3: Lifetime
We want you listening for a lifetime yamaha and the electronic industries association’s consumer electronics group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most impo...
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1 thank you for selecting this yamaha subwoofer system. Please read the following operating precautions before use. Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. • to assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep...
Page 5: Contents
2 • voltage selector (for china, korea and general models) the voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage before plugging this unit into the ac main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/240 v ac, 50/60 hz. For u.K. Customers if the socket outlets in th...
Page 6: Features
3 • this subwoofer system employs advanced yamaha 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 ...
Page 7: Placement
4 ( : subwoofer, : main speaker) one subwoofer will have a good effect on your audio system, however, the use of two subwoofers is 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 fig. .) if usi...
Page 8: Connections
5 choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■ choose (pages 5-7) if your amplifier has line output (pin jack) terminal(s) ■ choose (pages 8-11) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal caution: unplug the subwoofer and other audio...
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6 ■ using one subwoofer connections subwoofer amplifier to ac outlet mono pin cable (not included) audio pin cable (not included) subwoofer amplifier to ac outlet mono pin cable (not included) audio pin cable (not included) yst-sw315_215_03.25ub.Fm page 6 tuesday, april 15, 2003 12:05 pm.
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7 ■ using two subwoofers connections amplifier to ac outlet to ac outlet 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) yst-sw315_215_03.25ub.Fm page 7 tuesday, april 15, 2003 12:05 pm.
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8 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 th...
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9 ■ using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) connections right main speaker subwoofer to ac outlet left main speaker amplifier speaker output terminals to ac outlet subwoofer amplifier right main speaker left main speaker subwoofer to ac outlet to ac outlet subwoofer speaker output terminals yst-s...
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10 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) connections righ...
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11 ■ using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) connections right main speaker left main speaker subwoofer subwoofer speaker output terminals to ac outlet to ac outlet amplifier right main speaker left main speaker subwoofer speaker output terminals to ac outlet to ac outlet amplifier subwoofer yst-...
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12 for connection, keep the speaker cables as short as 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 or the speakers, or both of them. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker cables are o...
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13 controls and their functions front panel rear panel (general model) front panel rear panel (general model) yst-sw315_215_03.25ub.Fm page 13 tuesday, april 15, 2003 12:05 pm.
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14 1 power indicator lights up in green while the subwoofer is on. Lights up in red while the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of the automatic power- switching function. Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode. 2 standby/on button press this button to turn on the...
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15 if the source being played is stopped and the input signal is cut off for 7 to 8 minutes, the subwoofer automatically switches to the standby mode. (when the subwoofer switches to the standby mode by the automatic power- switching function, the power indicator lights up in red.) when you play a s...
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16 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). 2 turn on the power of all the other components. 3 make sure that the po...
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17 this subwoofer’s frequency characteristics the figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical main speaker system. ■ ex.1 when combined with a 4” or 5” (10 cm or 13 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system ma...
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18 the theory of yamaha active servo technology has been based upon two major factors, the helmholtz resonator and negative-impedance drive. Active servo processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through an “air woofer”, which is a port or opening in the speaker’s cabinet. This opening is u...
Page 22: Troubleshooting
19 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. Troubleshooting problem cause what to ...
Page 23: Specifications
20 type ........ Advanced yamaha active servo technology driver .....25 cm (10”) cone woofer (ja2564) magnetic shielding type .......20 cm (8”) cone woofer (ja2165) magnetic shielding type amplifier output (100 hz, 5 ohms, 10% thd) ................................................... 250w ..............
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