BGRT English YST-SW160/90 Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System Caisson de grave avec asservissement actif OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING1
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place, away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water. 3.
Caution ....................................................................... 2 Features ..................................................................... 3 Placement .................................................................. 3 Connections ............................................................... 4 Controls and their functions ....................................... 7 English CONTENTS Adjusting volume ........................................................
CONNECTIONS Never plug in the subwoofer and other audio/video components until all connections are completed. • When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made firmly and correctly; L (left) to L, R (right) to R, + to + and – to –. • This unit can be connected to either the speaker terminals or the line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier. Choose one of the connections shown below according to your audio system.
English Using two units Disconnect your main speakers from the amplifier if connected, and connect them to the speaker terminals of this unit.
CONNECTING TO LINE OUTPUT (PIN JACK) TERMINALS OF THE AMPLIFIER • Connect the main speakers to the speaker output terminals of the amplifier. • Amplifier line output terminals are generally labeled PRE OUT or SUBWOOFER OUT. • To connect with a YAMAHA DSP amplifier, connect the SUBWOOFER (or LOW PASS etc.) terminal on the rear of the DSP amplifier to either the left (L) or right (R) INPUT 2 terminal.
English CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel STANDBY/ON HIGH CUT 40 Hz 140 Hz VOLUME 0 YST-SW160 10 STANDBY/ON HIGH CUT 40 Hz ~ Ÿ 140 Hz ! YST-SW90 VOLUME 0 STANDBY/ON 10 ⁄ HIGH CUT 50 Hz ~ Ÿ 150 Hz VOLUME 0 ! 10 ⁄ Rear panel OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS POWER OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT2 AUTO STANDBY PHASE INPUT2 AUTO STANDBY PHASE BASS BASS ON LOW FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 HIGH NOM REV MOVIE MUSIC OFF OFF @ LOW HIGH NOM REV MOVIE MUSIC POWER ON OFF FROM AMPLIFIER
ADJUSTING VOLUME Adjustment of the HIGH CUT control and the VOLUME control needs to be changed according to the main speakers, listening condition, source, etc. Front panel Rear panel PHASE YST-SW160 STANDBY/ON HIGH CUT YST-SW90 VOLUME STANDBY/ON HIGH CUT VOLUME NOM 40 Hz 3 1 2 3 4 5 140 Hz 5 0 10 50 Hz 1,6 3 150 Hz 5 0 REV 10 1,6 7 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). Turn on the other components. Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn on this unit.
English The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this unit is combined with a typical main speaker system. EX.
ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of Yamaha Active Servo Technology has been based upon two major factors, the Helmholtz resonator and negativeimpedance drive. Active Servo Processing speakers reproduce the bass frequencies through an “air woofer”, which is a port or opening in the speaker’s cabinet. This opening is used instead of, and performs the functions of, a woofer in a conventionally designed speaker system.
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY The power cannot be turned on. The power cord is not plugged in, or the Main POWER switch is set to the OFF position.
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