Yamaha YST-SW215 Owner's Manual
Yamaha subwoofer system
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- Page 1 YST-SW315 YST-SW215 Subwoofer System OWNER S MANUAL...
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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...
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Page 4: Caution
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
Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier ... 8 Connecting to the INPUT1/ OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer ...12 Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet ...12 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ... 13 AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION ... 15 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE ... 16 Frequency characteristics ...17 ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY ... 18 TROUBLESHOOTING ... 19 SPECIFICATIONS ...20... -
Page 6: Features
• 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 your stereo system. -
Page 7: Placement
: subwoofer, : main speaker) PLACEMENT 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. -
Page 8: Connections
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 9 ■ Using one subwoofer <YST-SW315> Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier <YST-SW215> Subwoofer To AC outlet Amplifier CONNECTIONS Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included)
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Page 10: Using Two Subwoofers
CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers <YST-SW315> To AC outlet <YST-SW215> To AC outlet To AC outlet To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) -
Page 11: Connecting To Speaker Output Terminals Of The Amplifier
• If your amplifier has only one set of main speaker output terminals, see page 10. ■ Using one subwoofer (with speaker cables) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals <YST-SW215> Subwoofer Right main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals CONNECTIONS Left main speaker Amplifier... - Page 12 CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Subwoofer To AC outlet <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Subwoofer To AC outlet Left main speaker Amplifier Subwoofer To AC outlet Left main speaker...
- Page 13 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) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Speaker output terminals...
- Page 14 CONNECTIONS ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Speaker output terminals Left main speaker Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet Left main speaker...
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Page 15: Connecting To The Input1/Output Terminals Of The Subwoofer
U.S.A., Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are also possible. 1 Tighten the terminal knob. 2 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal. <YST-SW215> 1 Press and hold the terminal’s tab, as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the bare wire. -
Page 16: Controls And Their Functions
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS <YST-SW315> <YST-SW215> Front panel Rear panel (General model) Front panel Rear panel (General model) - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Automatic Power-Switching Function
AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION 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 source again, the power of the subwoofer turns on automatically by sensing audio signals input to the... -
Page 19: 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. <YST-SW315> <YST-SW215> Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). Turn on the power of all the other components. -
Page 20: Frequency Characteristics
EX.2 When combined with an 8” or 10” (20 cm or 25 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system main speakers <YST-SW315> PHASE : Main Set to the speaker REV(reverse) position Frequency characteristics <YST-SW215> HIGH CUT 140 Hz 500Hz <YST-SW215> YST-SW315 PHASE : Set to the REV(reverse) position 500Hz <YST-SW215>... -
Page 21: Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY 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. -
Page 22: 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 23: Specifications
Standby Power Consumption ...0.5W Magnetic shielding type Dimensions (W x H x D) <YST-SW315> ... 350 mm x 430 mm x 382 mm <YST-SW215> ... 290 mm x 360 mm x 322 mm Weight <YST-SW315> ...19 kg (41 lbs. 13 oz.) <YST-SW215> ...11.5 kg (25 lbs. 60 oz.) Please note that all specifications are subject to change ... - Page 24 Printed in Indonesia WB35910-1...
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