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Yamaha YST-RSW300 Owner's Manual

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YST-RSW300
SUBWOOFER SYSTEM
OWNER'S MANUAL

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  • Page 1 YST-RSW300 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3 Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet ...11 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE ...12 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION ...13 Changing the AUTO STANDBY setting ...13 FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS ...14 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II ...15 TROUBLESHOOTING ...16 SPECIFICATIONS ...17 CONTENTS...

  • Page 6: Features

    • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II, which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound (refer to page 15 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.

  • Page 7: Placement

    PLACEMENT : 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 A).

  • Page 8: Controls And Their Functions

    NORM REV INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-RSW300 STANDBY/ON AUTO STANDBY (OFF/LOW/HIGH) switch This switch is originally set to the OFF position. By setting this switch to the HIGH or LOW position, the subwoofer’s automatic power-switching function operates as described on page 13.
  • Page 9 STANDBY/ON switch Press this switch to turn on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position (the status indicator lights up in green). Press again to set the subwoofer in the standby mode (the status indicator goes off).

  • Page 10: Connections

    [1] Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier • To connect with a Yamaha DSP amplifier (or AV receiver), connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP amplifier (or AV receiver) to the •...

  • Page 11: Using Two Subwoofers

    ■ Using one subwoofer Subwoofer OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE TO SPEAKERS STANDBY /MONO HIGH NORM REV INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER POWER Amplifier ■ Using two subwoofers OUTPUT INPUT TO SPEAKERS /MONO FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 Subwoofer Subwoofer PHASE OUTPUT INPUT AUTO TO SPEAKERS STANDBY...

  • Page 12: Connecting To Speaker Output Terminals Of The Amplifier

    CONNECTIONS [2] Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal. For details about the connection method of the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals, see the “Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer” on page 10. If your amplifier has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously: •...
  • Page 13 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 speaker Subwoofer OUTPUT...

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Input1/Output Terminals Of The 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 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 –...

  • Page 15: Plug In The Subwoofer To The Ac Outlet

    Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet After all connections are completed, plug in the subwoofer and other audio/video components to the AC outlet. OUTPUT INPUT AUTO PHASE TO SPEAKERS STANDBY /MONO HIGH NORM REV INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER POWER (U.S.A.

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Subwoofer Before Use

    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. SUBWOOFER SYSTEM YST-RSW300 STANDBY/ON Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0).

  • Page 17: Automatic Power-Switching Function

    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 status indicator lights red). - When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of below 200 Hz, it automatically places itself in power-on mode (the status indicator lights green).

  • Page 18: Frequency Characteristics

    PHASE NORM 40Hz 140Hz (50Hz) (REV) *This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accurately. HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz YST-RSW300 Main speaker Frequency response graph* YST-RSW300 Main speaker Frequency response graph* HIGH CUT 140 Hz...

  • Page 19: Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology Ii

    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.

  • Page 20: 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.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Type ...Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Driver ...25 cm (10”) cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Output Power ... 250 W (100 Hz, 5 Ω 10% T.H.D) Dynamic Power ... 270 W, 5 Ω Input Sensitivity (50 Hz, 250 W/5 Ω, L+R) Speaker terminal ...
  • Page 24 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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