UB Soavo-900SW SUBWOOFER SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read these instructions. 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 ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers) We Want You Listening For A Lifetime 1 IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2 IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit. Please read the following operating precautions before use. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage and/or injury caused by not following the cautions below. 1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
• VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The voltage selector switch on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging this unit into the AC main supply. Voltages are 110/120/220/230-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz. 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.
GETTING STARTED Features ◆ High 600 W dynamic power ◆ Two input connections This unit can be easily added to your existing audio system by connecting to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier. ◆ L.F.E input terminal ◆ Sleep timer ◆ Remote control capability You can make setting changes and adjustments for this unit by using the remote control from your listening position.
GETTING STARTED Controls and functions ■Front panel 1 2 3 SUBWOOFER SYSTEM Soavo-900SW 1 STANDBY /ON 2 3 1 B.A.S.S. PHASE 2 3 PRESET 8 7 4 10 0 Hz 40 14 0H z STANDBY /ON H-CUT VOLUME 5 6 1 Remote control sensor 6 VOLUME control Receives signals from the remote control. Adjusts the volume level. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume, counterclockwise to decrease the volume. 2 STANDBY/ON indicator Green: Lights up when this unit is on.
GETTING STARTED ■Rear panel L MONO L R OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS POWER L ON OFF R R INPUT 3 INPUT 2 R FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 1 L 1 GND terminal 5 INPUT 1 terminals See page 12 for connection information. See pages 10 - 11 for connection information. 2 INPUT 3 terminals 6 AC IN See pages 7 - 8 for connection information. Connects the supplied power cable (see page 12). 3 INPUT 2 (LFE) terminals 7 POWER switch See page 8 for connection information. Switches the power (ON/OFF) of this unit.
GETTING STARTED Preparing the remote control ■Installing the batteries in the remote control 3 ■Using the remote control 1 2 Remote control sensor Approximately 6 m (20 ft) 1 Press the mark on the battery cover and open the cover. 2 Insert the two supplied type AA, R6, UM-3 batteries following the indications (+/–) inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. The remote control transmits a directional infrared ray.
PLACEMENT The position of the subwoofer is not so critical because bass sound is not highly directional. For a sonorous sound field, the use of two subwoofers is recommended, although you can obtain a good effect with one subwoofer. ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) ■When using one subwoofer ■When using two subwoofers Place the subwoofer on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. Place the subwoofers on the outside of each front speaker.
CONNECTIONS See pages 7 - 8 when your amplifier has subwoofer (line out) terminal(s), or see pages 9 - 11 when your amplifier has no subwoofer (line out) terminal. Notes • Do not connect the power cord of this unit and other components into an AC outlet until all connections between components are completed. • Be sure to connect the left channel (L), right channel (R), “+” (red) and “–” (black) properly. Also, refer to the owner’s manual of your component to be connected to this unit.
CONNECTIONS ■Using two subwoofers Connect the “R” side subwoofer terminal of your amplifier to the INPUT 3 ( R ) terminal on this unit using a commercially available mono pin cable, and connect the “L” side subwoofer terminal of your amplifier to the INPUT 3 ( L /MONO) terminal of this unit using a commercially available mono pin cable.
CONNECTIONS 2 Connecting to an amplifier not equipped with a subwoofer (line out) terminal Connect an amplifier (and front speakers) to this unit using commercially available speaker cables. Refer to the following instructions to make connections. ■Connecting to the speaker cable 1 ■Banana plug connection 2 10 mm (3/8”) 2 1 4 3 5 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8”) of insulation from each of the speaker cables. 2 Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.
CONNECTIONS When your amplifier has one set of front speaker terminals Connect the speaker terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT 1 terminals of this unit, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of this unit to the front speakers using a commercially available speaker cable. y Connecting front speakers via this unit does not affect the sound quality.
CONNECTIONS When your amplifier has two sets of front speaker terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously • Connect one set of front speaker terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT 1 terminals of this unit, and connect another set of front speaker terminals of the amplifier to the front speakers using commercially available speaker cables. • Set the amplifier so that both sets of front speaker terminals output sound signals simultaneously.
CONNECTIONS Connecting to the ground terminal If this unit or the amplifier makes a hamming noise when connecting to the speaker terminals of your amplifier, connect both of the GND (ground) terminals on your amplifier and this unit using commercially available grounding wire as shown in fig. A . Connecting the power cable Plug the supplied power cable into the AC IN of this unit after all other connections are complete, and then plug the power cable to an AC outlet.
USING THIS UNIT Adjusting the sound balance Before using this unit, adjust the volume balance of this unit to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the front speakers and this unit by following the procedures below. Remote control 6 Rear panel POWER 1 POWER STANDBY SLEEP ON OFF MEMORY 1 HIGH CUT Normally, set the volume to a level where you can obtain a little more bass effect than when this unit is not used. y If you cannot obtain the desired response, repeat steps 5 and 6.
USING THIS UNIT Storing the sound balance settings You can store up to 3 sets of your favorite settings (volume, high-cut, phase and B.A.S.S. setting) in this unit. Remote control Front panel STANDBY/ON indicator STANDBY 1 PHASE MEMORY 1 PRESET 2 3 1 2 STANDBY /ON 2 VOLUME 1 2 Note If the power is cut for more than one week, the setting is cleared. 3 PRESET Setting the sleep timer STANDBY /ON VOLUME 10 0 H-CUT 1 10 0 HIGH CUT 3 B.A.S.S. PHASE Hz 40 1 3 1 B.A.S.S.
USING THIS UNIT Operating the power of this unit using the remote control of your amplifier * This function is available only for Yamaha amplifiers that meet the following conditions: – The amplifier was released in 2005 or later. – The remote control of the amplifier has two different buttons for STANDBY and ON. Note When the AMP ID library code of the remote control has been changed, this function may not work.
USING THIS UNIT Frequency response Frequency response of this unit dB H-CUT 140 Hz 90 80 70 60 50 40 20 50 100 200 500Hz Frequency response graph* The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency response when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.
Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II In 1988, Yamaha brought to the speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This technology uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker, allowing accurate signal transmission and precise speaker control.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 cord and contact your authorized Yamaha dealer or service center. Problem Cause Remedy Power is not supplied even though the STANDBY/ON switch is pressed. The power plug is not securely connected. Connect it securely. The POWER switch is set to the OFF position.
SPECIFICATIONS Type .... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Power Consumption ........................................... 180 W Driver ...................................... 25 cm (10”) cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Standby Power Consumption ............................. 0.5 W Amplifier Output (100 Hz, 4 ohms, 10% T.H.D) ............................................................................... 600 W Dimensions (W x H x D) ..........................................
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