Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; For Canadian Customers; • Be sure to allow spaces of at least 20 cm above,
i 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 instructio...
Page 3 - ii; When connecting this product to
ii We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion – and, most i...
Page 4 - iii; Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system.; CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit
iii Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system. 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. • To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Ke...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
1 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL 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. Note: The plug severed from the ma...
Page 6 - Use the non-skid pads; PLACEMENT; Note
2 ( : subwoofer, : front speaker) One subwoofer will have a good effect on your audio system, however, the use of two subwoofers is recommended to obtain more effect. If using one subwoofer, it is recommended to place it on the outside of either the right or the left front speaker. (See fig. .) If u...
Page 7 - owner’s manual of your component to be connected to the subwoofer.; CONNECTIONS; Caution; Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminals of the amplifier; Notes
3 Choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. ■ Choose (pages 3-4) when you want to enjoy 5.1 surround system ■ Choose (pages 5-6) when you want to output the low frequency signals Unplug the subwoofer and other audio/video components before making...
Page 9 - Connecting to speaker output terminals of the amplifier
5 Select this method if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) terminal. If your amplifier has two sets of front speaker output terminals and both terminals can output sound signals simultaneously. • Connect one set of front speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT 1 terminals of...
Page 11 - Before connecting; Insert the bare wire.; Good No Good; Plug in the subwoofer to the AC outlet
7 For connection, keep the speaker cables as short as possible. Do not bundle or roll up the excess part of the cables. If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the subwoofer or the speakers, or both of them. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker cables are ob...
Page 12 - CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
8 1 POWER switch Press this switch to the ON position to turn on the power to the subwoofer. When the power of the subwoofer is on, the power indicator ( 4 ) on the rear panel light up in green. Press this switch again to set it to OFF position to turn off the power of the subwoofer. 2 OUTPUT (TO SP...
Page 13 - ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE
9 Before using the subwoofer, adjust the subwoofer to obtain the optimum volume and tone balance between the subwoofer and the front speakers by following the procedures described below. 1 Set the VOLUME control to minimum (0). 2 Turn on the power of all the other components. 3 Press the POWER switc...
Page 14 - The frequency response of this subwoofer; Frequency response
10 The frequency response of this subwoofer The figures below show the optimum adjustment of each control and the frequency characteristics when this subwoofer is combined with a typical front speaker system. ■ EX.1 When combined with a 4” or 6.5” (10 cm or 16 cm) acoustic suspension, 2 way system f...
Page 15 - ADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY II
11 In 1988, Yamaha brought to the marketplace speaker systems utilizing YST (Yamaha Active Servo Technology) to give powerful, high quality bass reproduction. This technique uses a direct connection between the amplifier and speaker, allowing accurate signal transmission and precise speaker control....
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING; POWER
12 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. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause What to ...
Page 17 - Magnetic shielding type; SPECIFICATIONS
13 Type ..... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Driver ........................................ 25 cm (10”) cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Output Power .............. 50 W (100 Hz, 5 Ω 10 %T.H.D) Dynamic Power ............................................ 100 W, 5 Ω Input Impedance .......