User manual YAMAHA YST-SW315

[. . . ] UB YST-SW315 YST-SW215 Subwoofer System OWNERS MANUAL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. [. . . ] If the amplifier has only one set of PRE OUT terminals, do not connect the subwoofer to the PRE OUT terminals. Instead, connect the subwoofer to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. (Refer to pages 8-11. ) · When connecting to a monaural line output terminal of the amplifier, connect the L /MONO INPUT2 terminal. · When connecting to line output terminals of the amplifier, other speakers should not be connected to the OUTPUT terminals on the rear panel of the subwoofer. If connected, they will not produce sound. 5 CONNECTIONS Using one subwoofer <YST-SW315> Subwoofer Mono pin cable (not included) Audio pin cable (not included) To AC outlet Amplifier <YST-SW215> Subwoofer Mono pin cable (not included) To AC outlet Audio pin cable (not included) Amplifier 6 CONNECTIONS Using two subwoofers <YST-SW315> Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet <YST-SW215> Mono pin cable (not included) Mono pin cable (not included) Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet 7 CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal. If your amplifier has two sets of main speaker output terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. · Connect one set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the other set of main speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the main speakers. · Set the amplifier so that both sets of main speaker output terminals output sound signals simultaneously. Note · 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 Left main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Subwoofer Left main speaker To AC outlet Speaker output terminals Amplifier 8 CONNECTIONS Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Left main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Speaker output terminals Amplifier Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet 9 CONNECTIONS 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) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet Speaker output terminals <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet Speaker output terminals 10 CONNECTIONS Using two subwoofers (with speaker cables) <YST-SW315> Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer Speaker output terminals Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet <YST-SW215> Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer Speaker output terminals Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet 11 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 ­ polarity markings of the speaker cables are observed and set correctly. If these cables are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other, because this could damage the subwoofer or the amplifier, or both of them. U. S. A. , Canada and Australia models only Banana Plug conection are also possible. 2 Simply insert the banana plug into the terminal. Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off. <YST-SW215> 1 Press and hold the terminal's tab, as shown in the figure. 3 Release your finger from the tab to allow it to lock securely on the cable's wire end. 4 Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Good No Good How to connect: <YST-SW315> 1 Loosen the terminal's knob, as shown in the figure. 4 Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (­) Red: positive (+) Black: negative (­) 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. <YST-SW315> To AC outlet <YST-SW215> To AC outlet 12 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS <YST-SW315> Front panel Rear panel (General model) <YST-SW215> Front panel Rear panel (General model) 13 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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 powerswitching function. Goes off when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode. 2 STANDBY/ON button Press this button to turn on the power when the POWER switch is set in the ON position. (The power indicator lights up in green. ) Press again to set the subwoofer in the standby mode. (The power indicator goes off. ) Standby mode The subwoofer is still using a small amount of power in this mode. (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. 7 POWER switch Normally, set this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer. [. . . ] Otherwise, set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "OFF" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" or "LOW" position. Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the "HIGH" position. Move the subwoofer farther away from such appliances and/or reposition the connected speaker cables. [. . . ]