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Table of contents

 

Precautions: Read this before operating this unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1

 

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Supplied accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

 

Positioning the subwoofer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

 

Basic connection example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting components and the subwoofer to AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

 

Using the subwoofer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

 

Pre-adjusting the subwoofer volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 

Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7

 

Frequency characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

 

Introduction

 

Features

 

This subwoofer system is equipped with a linear 
port unique to Yamaha that provides smoothe bass 
response during playback, minimizing extraneous 
noise not included in the original input signal.

 

Supplied accessories

 

Please confirm that the following item is included 
in the package.

 

Advanced YST

 

Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology is a 
unique system to let the speaker unit have a per-
fectly linear motion by the speaker and amplifier 
combination.

 

QD-Bass Technology

 

QD-Bass (Quatre Dispersion Bass) technology 
is a Yamaha unique technology to radiate the 
sound efficiently in four horizontal direction.

Non-skid pads

Subwoofer cable 

 

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Summary of Contents for YST-SW011

Page 1: ...i OWNER S MANUAL UB YST SW011 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM ...

Page 2: ...s accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Useonlywiththecart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel...

Page 3: ... assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates or uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in the user s manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices Compliance with FCC regulations does not guara...

Page 4: ...it must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply Voltages are 110 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Do not place this unit where foreign objects such as water drips might fall It might cause a fire damage to this unit and or personal injury Never put a hand or a foreign object into the YST port located on the right side of this unit When moving this unit do not ...

Page 5: ...s This subwoofer system is equipped with a linear port unique to Yamaha that provides smoothe bass response during playback minimizing extraneous noise not included in the original input signal Supplied accessories Please confirm that the following item is included in the package Advanced YST AdvancedYamaha Active Servo Technology is a unique system to let the speaker unit have a per fectly linear...

Page 6: ...cause the sound from it and the sound reflected by the wall may cancel out each other To prevent this from happening face the subwoofer system at an angle as in fig or Note There may be a case that you cannot obtain enough super bass sounds from the subwoofer when listening in the center of the room This is because standing waves have been developed between two parallel walls and they cancel the b...

Page 7: ...ble to the output jack of your AV amplifier and to the INPUT jack of the subwoofer Connecting components and the subwoofer to AC power After you complete a subwoofer connection plug the amplifier other audio video component and the subwoofer into an AC outlet of appropriate voltage OFF ON POWER VOLUME INPUT INPUT To AC outlet Subwoofer Amplifier The rear panel of various amplifiers may differ in a...

Page 8: ...l ume balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by following the procedure below 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum 0 2 Turn on the power to all other components 3 Press the POWER switch to the ON position The power indicator on the rear panel lights up green 4 Play a source that contains low frequency sounds Adjust the amplifier s volume control to the desired listening level 5 Increa...

Page 9: ...impedance output drive amplifier that sub tracts the output impedance of the amplifier By employing negative impedance drive circuits the amplifier is able to generate precise low ampli tude low frequency waves with superior damping characteristics These waves are then radiated from the cabinet opening as high amplitude signals The system can therefore by employing the negative imped ance output d...

Page 10: ...lug is not securely connected Turn the power switch OFF then connect the power plug securely No sound The VOLUME control is set to 0 Turn the VOLUME control to the right clockwise A subwoofer cable is not connected securely Connect a subwoofer cable securely Sound level is too low You are playing a sound source that includes inadequate bass frequencies Play a sound source that includes more bass f...

Page 11: ... V 50 Hz China model AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Korea model AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz U K and Europe models AC 230 V 50 Hz Asia model AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz General model AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption 45 W Dimensions W x H x D 290 mm x 360 mm x 303 mm Weight 10 kg Frequency characteristics This diagram does not depict actual frequency response characteristics accura...

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