IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been 2. Keep these instructions. CAUTION damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or 3. Heed all warnings. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects 4.
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To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable wide slot and fully insert. until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B) Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to...
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If the candle falls as a result of vibration, it may cause fire or “hammering” sounds) coming from this unit, reduce the Yamaha will not be held responsible for any damage and/or and bodily injury. injury caused by not following the cautions below.
If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an This symbol on the products, packaging, ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the and/or accompanying documents means TECHNOLOGY II ............1...
Servo Technology, allowing better control of the forces driving the amplifier and speaker. From the amplifier’s point of view, the speaker impedance changes depending on the sound The Twisted Flare Port developed by Yamaha changes the way in which the port widens frequency. Yamaha developed a new circuit design combining negative-impedance and toward its end, and also adds a “twist”...
• The Automatic power-switching function saves you the trouble of pressing the STANDBY/ON button to turn the power on and off. • The subwoofer can be linked to a Yamaha component for simultaneous power on/off operation. Use the supplied system control cable to connect the...
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Check the model number of your subwoofer on the label on the rear panel. NS-SW200 NS-SW300 Front < Front 7 8 < Rear Rear...
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Connect the supplied system control cable here. If you use the system control cable to VOLUME control ( page 11) connect a subwoofer to a Yamaha component (that features a system connector jack), Adjusts the volume level. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume, and turning on or off the power to the connected component automatically turns the counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
• All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L; R (right) to R; “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminal(s) of the amplifier Example: Connecting one subwoofer NS-SW300 NS-SW200 Subwoofer...
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Example: Connecting two subwoofers NS-SW200 NS-SW300 Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer Amplifier or Amplifier or receiver Mono pin cable receiver Mono pin cable Connecting to the INPUT3 (LFE) terminal If your amplifier (or receiver) can cut off high frequencies from signals sent to the subwoofer, connect the...
Use speaker cables to connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the subwoofer’s INPUT 1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals. Connect the front speakers to the subwoofer’s OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals. Although the subwoofer is connected between the front speakers and the amplifier, the sound volume or quality will not be affected. Connecting one subwoofer NS-SW300 NS-SW200 Subwoofer...
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Connecting two subwoofers NS-SW200 NS-SW300 Right front Left front Left front Right front speaker speaker speaker speaker Speaker output Amplifier or terminals receiver Speaker output Amplifier or terminals receiver Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer Subwoofer ■ Example: Connecting the subwoofer to an amplifier featuring two sets of speaker output terminals (A and B) that can output sound signals simultaneously Set the amplifier so that both sets of speaker output terminals (A and B) will output sound signals simultaneously.
Remove the insulation at the tip of the speaker cable, then twist the core wires together so on the cable at the terminal. that they will not become disarrayed and short-circuited. ■ Connecting the banana plug (NS-SW300 only) 15 mm / NS-SW300 Remove about 15 mm (5/8") of insulation. 10 mm Tighten the terminal knob.
System connections AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION If you use the included system control cable to connect a subwoofer to a Yamaha This function automatically places the subwoofer in standby mode if the subwoofer does component (that features a system connector jack such as a YSP series component or not detect a signal from the amplifier for a certain period of time.
To achieve natural sound with an effective super-bass component, you must adjust the volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers. Follow the procedure described below. If your amplifier or other component connected to the system features subwoofer settings, make the appropriate settings on that component. NS-SW300 NS-SW200...
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Set the PHASE switch to the position which yields the more natural (or preferable) phasing. Set the B.A.S.S. switch to “MOVIE” or “MUSIC” according to the played source. (NS-SW300 only) MOVIE: When a movie type source is played, the low-frequency effects are enhanced to allow listeners to enjoy a more powerful sound.
The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when the subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ ■ NS-SW300 When combined with 10 cm (4") or 13 cm (5") When combined with 20 cm (8") or 25 cm (10")
If the instructions given below do not help, or if the problem you are experiencing is not listed below, turn off the power to the unit, disconnect the power cord and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Problem...
SPECIFICATIONS NS-SW300 Type ............Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Driver....................25 cm (10") cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Amplifier Output (100 Hz, 5 ohms, 10% THD) ............ 250 W Frequency Response................... 20 Hz - 160 Hz Power Supply U.K. and Europe models ..............AC 230 V, 50 Hz Australia model ..................AC 240 V, 50 Hz...
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