Yamaha YST-SW216 manual

YST-SW216 Subwoofer System UB OWNER’S MANUAL[...]

i IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1 Read these instr uctions. 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 ventilat ion openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc tions. 8 Do not install near any heat sources[...]

ii W e W ant Y ou Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic I ndustries 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 importantly, without affecting your sensiti[...]

iii Thank you for selecting th is YAMAHA subwoofer system. Please read the following operating precautions before use. YAMAHA w ill not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. • To assure the finest per f ormance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place for future reference.[...]

1 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL For U.K. customers If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the instructions described below. Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared f[...]

2 ( : 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. (See fig. .) If using two subwoofer s, it is recommended to place t[...]

3 Choose one of the following two connec ting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■ Choose (pages 3-4) when you w ant to enjoy 5.1 surround system ■ Choose (pages 5-6) when you want to output the low frequency signals Unplug the subwoofer and othe r audio/video components before making connect ions. • All connections must be [...]

4 ■ Using one subwoofer ■ Using two subwoofers CONNECTIONS POWER VOLUME OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 /MONO HIGH LOW HIGH CUT INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER ON OFF OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 2 /MONO HIGH LOW HIGH CUT INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER Subwoofer Amplifie r To AC outlet Mono pin cable (not in cluded) Audio pin cable (not included) POWER VOLUME OUTPUT TO [...]

5 Select this method if your amplifier ha s no line output (pin jack) terminal. If your amplifie r has two sets of f ront speaker output t erminals and both te rminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the IN PUT 1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set [...]

6 If your amplifier has only one set of front speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output term inals of the amplifier to the INPUT 1 te rminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoof er to the front speakers. ■ Using one subwoofer (w ith speaker cables) ■ Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) CONNECTIONS[...]

7 For connection, keep the sp eaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If the connections are fa ulty, 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 obser ved and set correct ly. If these ca bles a[...]

8 1 POWER switch Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power to the subwoofer. When the power of the subwoofer is on, the power indicator ( 4 ) on the rear panel light up in green. Press this switch again to set it to OFF position to turn off the power of the subwoofer. 2 OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals Can be used for connecti ng to t[...]

9 Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtai n the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front 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 Press the POWER switch to the ON position. * The Power indicator light[...]

10 The frequency respon se of this subwoofer The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each c ontrol and the frequency characte ristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typica l front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4” or 6.5” (10 cm or 16 c m) acoustic suspension, 2 way sy stem front speakers *This diagram does not d[...]

11 In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamah a Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high qua lity bass reproduction. This technique uses a di rect connection betw een the amplifier and speaker, allowing accu rate signal transmission and precise speaker control. As this technology uses spea ker units contr[...]

12 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 cor d and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. TR OUBLESHOO TING Problem Cause What to D o Power is not supplied e ven though the POWE[...]

13 Type ..... Advanced Yamaha Ac tive Servo Technology II Driver ....... ........... ........... ........... 25 cm (10”) cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Output Power ...... ........ 50 W (100 Hz, 5 Ω 10 %T.H.D) Dynamic Power ............... ...................... ....... 100 W, 5 Ω Input Impe dance .......... ........... ......... .......[...]

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