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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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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.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System

Built-in 100W Power Amplifier

2 Way Selectability for Connections

High Frequency Cut-off Point (HIGH CUT) Control

PHASE Switch

Remote Control Capability

YST-SW200

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Subwoofer System.

OWNER’S MANUAL

CONTENTS

Safety Instructions.................... 2
Supplied Accessories............... 3
Features ................................... 4
Placement ................................ 4
Connections ............................. 5
Controls and Their Functions ... 8
Adjusting Volume Balance...... 10
Notes about the Remote 
Control Transmitter ................. 12
Troubleshooting ...................... 12
Specifications ......................... 13
Active Servo Technology ........ 13

Active Servo

Technology

Summary of Contents for YST-SW200

Page 1: ...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 Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System Built in 100W Power Amplifier 2 Way ...

Page 2: ... unit or C The unit has been exposed to rain or D The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged 16 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 17 Power Lines An ...

Page 3: ...irements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class B digital devices 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 use...

Page 4: ...ing to the listening condition 4 If using one subwoofer system it is recommended to place it on the outside of either the right or the left main speaker See fig If using two systems it is recommended to place them on the outside of each main speaker See fig The placement shown in fig is also possible however if the subwoofer system is placed directly facing the wall the bass effect may die because...

Page 5: ...nnected to this unit CONNECTING TO SPEAKER TERMINALS OF THE AMPLIFIER Disconnect your main speakers from the amplifier and connect them to this unit To connect this unit to the amplifier use the provided speaker cords If using one YST SW200 If using two YST SW200s CONNECTIONS 5 NOM REV OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 PHASE TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER FROM AMPLIFIER NOM REV OUTPUT INPUT2 PHASE TO SPEAKERS INPU...

Page 6: ...ts of this unit as this could damage this unit your amplifier and or speakers How to Connect Red positive Black negative Unscrew the knob Insert the bare wire Remove approx 5mm 1 4 insulation from the speaker wires Tighten the knob and secure the wire Banana Plug connections are also possible except for Europe model Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal Connecting...

Page 7: ...als may be labeled PRE OUT REC OUT or SUBWOOFER OUT For PRE OUT terminal connection the amplifier must possess at least two sets of PRE OUT terminals With some amplifiers with only one set of PRE OUT terminals connection can result in no sound from the main left and right speakers In this case select an alternative method of connection If using one YST SW200 If using two YST SW200s Notes When conn...

Page 8: ... FUNCTIONS OUTPUT POWER HIGH CUT VOLUME 140 Hz 0 10 40 Hz OUTPUT POWER HIGH CUT VOLUME 140 Hz 0 10 40 Hz NOM REV OUTPUT INPUT1 INPUT2 PHASE TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER NOM REV OUTPUT INPUT2 PHASE TO SPEAKERS INPUT1 FROM AMPLIFIER POWER OUTPUT ON OFF UP DOWN HIGH CUT VOLUME ...

Page 9: ...ies higher than the frequency selected by this control are all cut off and not output For easier operation use the HIGH CUT UP DOWN keys on the remote control transmitter One graduation of this control indicates 10 Hz VOLUME control Adjusts the volume level For easier operation use the VOLUME UP DOWN keys on the remote control transmitter PHASE switch Normally this switch is to be set to the norma...

Page 10: ...djust the volume controls of this unit and the amplifier individually For adjusting the VOLUME control the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch refer to FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS on the next page For effective adjustment of the HIGH CUT control First set this control at about the main speakers rated minimum reproduceable frequency Then turn up the VOLUME control gradually and set it at a level wh...

Page 11: ...condition that this unit is combined with a typical speaker system This unit s frequency characteristics When combined with a 4 or 5 acoustic suspension 2 way system PHASE Set to the reverse REV position When combined with an 8 or 10 acoustic suspension 2 way system PHASE Set to the reverse REV position When combined with a 12 acoustic suspension 3 way system PHASE Set to the reverse REV position ...

Page 12: ...NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER Battery installation Battery replacement If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used closer to the main unit the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones Notes Use only AA R6 UM 3 batteries for replacement Be sure the polarities are correct See the illustration inside the battery compartment Remove the batteries if the remo...

Page 13: ... this a special negative impedance output drive amplifier for subtracting output 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 and these waves are then radiated from the cabinet opening as high amplitude signals The system can therefore by employing ...

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