IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit 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.
Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet ...10 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION... 11 Changing the AUTO STANDBY setting ...11 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE... 12 Frequency characteristics...13 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II... 14 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 15 SPECIFICATIONS ... 16...
• You can select a bass effect suitable for the source by using the B.A.S.S. button. • This subwoofer system is equipped with a linear port unique to Yamaha that provides smooth bass response during playback, minimizing extraneous noise not included in the original input signal.
PLACEMENT : subwoofer, : front 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 front speaker.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector System) button When this button is pressed in to the MUSIC position, the bass sound in audio software is well reproduced. By pressing the button again so that it pops out at the MOVIE position, the bass sound in video software is well reproduced.
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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.
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) ■ Choose (pages 8-9) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal(s) Caution: Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components before making connections.
■ Using two subwoofers Subwoofer Subwoofer 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 circuit.
CONNECTIONS 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. •...
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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) Right front speaker Subwoofer...
CONNECTIONS Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll the excess cabling. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both. Make sure that the + and –...
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.
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. Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). Turn on the power of all the other components.
This subwoofer’s frequency characteristics HIGH CUT 40 Hz 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 PHASE NORM (70Hz)
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This technique uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker, allowing accurate signal transmission and precise speaker control.
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.
(http://www.yamaha-hifi.com/ or http://www.yamaha-uk.com/ for U.K. resident). The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for a period of two years from the date of the original purchase. Yamaha undertakes, subject to the conditions listed below, to have the faulty product or any part(s) repaired, or replaced at Yamaha’s discretion, without any charge for parts or labour.
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Royaume-Uni). Yamaha garantit votre produit contre tout défaut de fabrication, pièces et main d’oeuvre, pour une durée de 2 ans à compter de la première date de vente au détail. Yamaha s’engage, dans les conditions décrites ci-après, à procéder à la réparation du produit défectueux (ou d’un quelconque de ses composants) ou à...