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Yamaha YST-SW500 Owner's Manual

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VOLUME/HIGH CUT/PHASE Adjustment Data Storing Capability
2 Types of Remote Control Signal Code for Controlling 2 Subwoofers
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Subwoofer System.
OWNER'S MANUAL
CONTENTS
Safety Instructions.................... 2
Supplied Accessories............... 3
Features ................................... 4
Placement ................................ 4
Connections ............................. 5
Control Transmitter ................. 13
Troubleshooting ...................... 13
Specifications ......................... 14
YST -SW500
Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System
High Frequency Cut-off Point (HIGH CUT) Control
IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this
unit in the space below.
Model:
Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear
of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual in a safe
place for future reference.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Built-in 120W Power Amplifier
2 Way Selectability for Connections
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK), NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

PHASE Switch

Active Servo
Technology
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead
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.

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    VOLUME/HIGH CUT/PHASE Adjustment Data Storing Capability 2 Types of Remote Control Signal Code for Controlling 2 Subwoofers Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA Subwoofer System. OWNER’S MANUAL CONTENTS Safety Instructions... 2 Supplied Accessories... 3 Features ... 4 Placement ... 4 Connections ...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 3: Supplied Accessories

    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.

  • Page 4: Features

    FEATURES • This subwoofer system employs YAMAHA Active Servo Technology which YAMAHA developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for details on Active Servo Technology.) This unit does not only enhance bass frequency response of sound output in your audio system, but, by reproducing...

  • Page 5: Connections

    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-SW500 Right speaker This unit...
  • Page 6 If your amplifier has two sets of speaker terminals Right speaker This unit OUTPUT INPUT2 REMOTE CODE TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 To AC outlet Connecting to this unit’s OUTPUT/INPUT terminals For connections, use speaker wires of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible.
  • Page 7 • Leave the main speakers connected to the amplifier. • Line output terminals 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.

  • Page 8: Controls And Their Functions

    CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Front panel PRESET PHASE OUTPUT POWER HIGH CUT VOLUME 1 2 3 40 Hz I40 Hz Rear panel OUTPUT INPUT2 REMOTE CODE TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT1 Remote control transmitter PRESET PHASE OUTPUT 1 2 3 OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS FROM AMPLIFIER...
  • Page 9 If using one YST-SW500; Set both the CODE switches on the remote control transmitter and the rear panel to the 1 position, and the unit can be controlled by the remote control transmitter.

  • Page 10: Adjusting Volume Balance

    * However, if this unit is connected to line output terminals (except PRE OUT or SUBWOOFER OUT terminals) of the amplifier, you must adjust the volume controls of this unit and the amplifier individually.

  • Page 11: Frequency Characteristics

    FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS Adjustment of the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch should be changed according to the main speakers, listening condition, the source, etc. The following figures show the optimum adjusting level of each control and the frequency characteristics on the condition that this unit is combined with a typical speaker system.

  • Page 12: Storing Preset Data Of The Volume Control Etc

    Storing preset data of the VOLUME control etc. You can store preset data of the VOLUME control, the HIGH CUT control and the PHASE switch as a set. Each of the three PRESET keys on the remote control transmitter is used to store (and recall) one set of data. With this function, you can recall any preset data easily according to the source.

  • Page 13: Notes About The Remote Control Transmitter

    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 Power is not supplied even though the POWER switch is ON.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Speaker Unit ...25 cm (10”) cone woofer (JA2540) Amplifier Output ...120W/5 ohms (THD 0.1%, 100 Hz) High-Cut Filter...40 Hz–140 Hz (–24 dB/oct.) Frequency Response ...20 Hz–160 Hz (–10 dB) Power Supply U.S.A. and Canada model...AC 120V, 60 Hz General model ...AC 110/120/220/240V, 50/60 Hz ACTIVE SERVO TECHNOLOGY The theory of Active Servo Technology is based upon two major factors, the Helmholtz resonator and negative-...
  • Page 15 YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD1 7JS, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN VP16310-0 BWWB,W Printed in Japan...

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