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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.

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.)

3

B.A.S.S.

 (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.

4

HIGH CUT 

control

Adjusts the high frequency cut off point. 
Frequencies higher than the frequency selected by this 
control are all cut off (and no output).
* One graduation of this control represents 10 Hz.

5

VOLUME

 control

Adjusts the volume level. Turn the control clockwise to 
increase the volume, and counterclockwise to decrease 
the volume.

6

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

 switch 

(China, Korea and General models only)

If the preset setting of the switch is incorrect, set the 
switch to the proper voltage (110V, 120V, 220V or 
240V) of your area.
Consult your dealer if you are unsure of the correct 
setting.

WARNING
Be sure to unplug the subwoofer before setting the 
VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch correctly.

7

POWER

 switch

Normally, set this switch to the ON position to use the 
subwoofer. In this state, you can turn on the subwoofer 
or turn the subwoofer into the standby mode by 
pressing the 

STANDBY/ON

 button. Set this switch to 

the OFF position to completely cut off the subwoofer’s 
power supply from the AC line.

8

OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) 

terminals

Can be used for connecting to the main speakers. 
Signals from the

 INPUT1

 terminals are sent to these 

terminals.
(Refer to 

“CONNECTIONS” 

for details.)

9

INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) 

terminals

Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker 
terminals of the amplifier.
(Refer to 

“CONNECTIONS”

 for details.

0

INPUT2

 terminals

Used to input line level signals from the amplifier.
(Refer to 

“CONNECTIONS”

 for details.)

A

AUTO STANDBY (HIGH/LOW/OFF)

 switch

This switch is originally set to the OFF position. By 
setting this switch to the HIGH or LOW position, the 
subwoofer’s automatic power-switching function 
operates as described on page 15. If you do not need 
this function, leave this switch in the OFF position.
* Make sure to change the setting of this switch only 

when the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by 
pressing the 

STANDBY/ON

 button.

B

PHASE

 switch

Normally this switch is to be set to the REV (reverse) 
position. However, according to your speaker systems 
or the listening condition, there may be a case when 
better sound quality is obtained by setting this switch 
to the NORM (normal) position. Select the better 
position by monitoring the sound.

CONTROLS AND THEIR  FUNCTIONS

Standby mode
The subwoofer is still using a small amount of 
power in this mode.

YST-SW315_215_03.25UB.fm  Page 14  Tuesday, April 15, 2003  12:05 PM

Summary of Contents for YST-SW215

Page 1: ...U B YST SW315 YST SW215 Subwoofer System OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...n unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IMPORTANT Please record the serial ...

Page 3: ...es Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices This equipment generates uses radio frequencies and if not installed and used according to the instructions found in the users manual may cause interference harmful to the operation of other e...

Page 4: ...and water spills it may cause damage to the speaker and or you may get an electric shock 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 hold the port as it might cause personal injury...

Page 5: ...When this unit is turned off by pressing the STANDBY ON button on the front panel this unit consumes a small amount of power This state is called the standby mode This unit s power supply is completely cut off from the AC line only when the POWER switch on the rear panel is set in the OFF position or the AC power cord is disconnected This unit features a magnetically shielded design but there is s...

Page 6: ...ofer s super bass sound should be matched to the sounds of your main speakers You can create the best sound quality for various listening conditions by using the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch The Automatic power switching function saves you the trouble of pressing the STANDBY ON button to turn the power on and off You can select bass effect suitable for the source by using the B A S S butt...

Page 7: ...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 bass sounds In such a case face the subwoofer obliqu...

Page 8: ... terminals on the rear of the DSP amplifier be sure to connect the MONO INPUT2 terminal to the L side and the INPUT2 terminal to the R side of the SPLIT SUBWOOFER terminals Notes Some amplifiers have line output terminals labeled PRE OUT When you connect the subwoofer to the PRE OUT terminals of the amplifier make sure that the amplifier has at least two sets of PRE OUT terminals If the amplifier ...

Page 9: ...CTIONS Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet Mono pin cable not included Audio pin cable not included Subwoofer Amplifier To AC outlet Mono pin cable not included Audio pin cable not included YST SW315_215_03 25UB fm Page 6 Tuesday April 15 2003 12 05 PM ...

Page 10: ...IONS Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet Mono pin cable not included Mono pin cable not included Amplifier To AC outlet To AC outlet Mono pin cable not included Mono pin cable not included YST SW315_215_03 25UB fm Page 7 Tuesday April 15 2003 12 05 PM ...

Page 11: ...he 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 YST SW215 CONNECTIONS Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier 2 Right main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Left main speaker Amp...

Page 12: ...speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet Left main speaker Amplifier Speaker output terminals To AC outlet Subwoofer Amplifier Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer To AC outlet To AC outlet Subwoofer Speaker output terminals YST SW315_215_03 25UB fm Page 9 Tuesday April 15 2003 12 05 PM ...

Page 13: ...e OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the main speakers Using one subwoofer with speaker cables YST SW315 YST SW215 CONNECTIONS Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Amplifier Speaker output terminals To AC outlet Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Amplifier Speaker output terminals To AC outlet YST SW315_215_03 25UB fm Page 10 Tuesday April 15 2003 12 05 PM ...

Page 14: ...speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Subwoofer Speaker output terminals To AC outlet To AC outlet Amplifier Right main speaker Left main speaker Subwoofer Speaker output terminals To AC outlet To AC outlet Amplifier Subwoofer YST SW315_215_03 25UB fm Page 11 Tuesday April 15 2003 12 05 PM ...

Page 15: ... wire 3 Tighten the knob 4 Test the firmness of the connection by pulling lightly on the cable at the terminal 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 3 Release your finger from the tab to al...

Page 16: ...13 YST SW315 YST SW215 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel Rear panel General model Front panel Rear panel General model YST SW315_215_03 25UB fm Page 13 Tuesday April 15 2003 12 05 PM ...

Page 17: ...POWER switch Normally set this switch to the ON position to use the subwoofer In this state you can turn on the subwoofer or turn the subwoofer into the standby mode by pressing the STANDBY ON button Set this switch to the OFF position to completely cut off the subwoofer s power supply from the AC line 8 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS terminals Can be used for connecting to the main speakers Signals from the ...

Page 18: ...with a low level of input signal But please be aware that the subwoofer may not switch to the standby mode when there is an extremely low input signal The power might turn on unexpectedly by sensing noise from other appliances If that occurs set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the OFF position and use the STANDBY ON button to switch the power between on and to the standby mode manually This function de...

Page 19: ...le more bass effect than when the subwoofer is not used If the desired response cannot be obtained adjust the HIGH CUT control and the VOLUME control again 7 Set the PHASE switch to the position which gives you the better bass sound Normally set the switch to the REV reverse position If the desired response cannot be obtained set the switch to the NORM normal position 8 Select MOVIE or MUSIC accor...

Page 20: ...ST SW315 PHASE Set to the REV reverse position YST SW215 PHASE Set to the REV reverse position YST SW315 PHASE Set to the REV reverse position YST SW215 PHASE Set to the REV reverse position 20 50 100 200 500Hz 40 50 60 70 80 90 dB HIGH CUT 90 Hz HIGH CUT 140 Hz HIGH CUT 40 Hz 20 50 100 200 500Hz 40 50 60 70 80 90 dB HIGH CUT 40 Hz HIGH CUT 140 Hz HIGH CUT 90 Hz 20 50 100 200 500Hz 40 50 60 70 80 ...

Page 21: ...utput impedance of the amplifier is used By employing negative impedance drive circuits the amplifier is able to generate precise low amplitude 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 impedance output drive amplifier and a speaker cabinet with the He...

Page 22: ...okshelves etc along the walls The subwoofer does not turn on automatically The POWER switch is set to the OFF position Set the POWER switch to the ON position The STANDBY ON button is set to the OFF position Set the STANDBY ON button to the ON position The AUTO STANDBY switch is set to the OFF position Set the AUTO STANDBY switch to the HIGH or LOW position The level of input signal is too low Set...

Page 23: ...z U K and Europe models AC 230V 50 Hz Australia model AC 240V 50 Hz China Korea and General models AC 110 120 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption YST SW315 80W YST SW215 95W Standby Power Consumption 0 5W Dimensions W x H x D YST SW315 350 mm x 430 mm x 382 mm 13 3 4 x 16 15 16 x 15 1 16 YST SW215 290 mm x 360 mm x 322 mm 11 7 16 x 14 3 16 x 12 11 16 Weight YST SW315 19 kg 41 lbs 13 oz YST SW215 ...

Page 24: ...Printed in Indonesia WB35910 1 表 4UB out fm Page 1 Thursday April 24 2003 1 22 PM ...

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