Yamaha YST-SW325 Owner's Manual

Download or browse on-line these Owner's Manual for Yamaha YST-SW325 Subwoofer.

Yamaha YST-SW325 Manual Information:

This manual for Yamaha YST-SW325, given in the PDF format, is available for free online viewing and download without logging on. The guide contains 20 pages, and the size of the file at download is 0.53 Mb. The document type is Owner's Manual.

Download Manual

Summary of Contents:

[Page 1] Yamaha YST-SW325

YST-SW325 Subwoofer System UB OWNER’S MANUAL ...

[Page 2] Yamaha YST-SW325

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. Instal...

[Page 3] Yamaha YST-SW325

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 c...

[Page 4] Yamaha YST-SW325

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 fi...

[Page 5] Yamaha YST-SW325

1 • 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 110-120/220-240 V AC, 50/60 H...

[Page 6] Yamaha YST-SW325

2 • This subwoofer system employs Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II which Yamaha has developed for reproducing higher quality super-bass sound. (Refer to page 14 for details on Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II.) This super-ba...

[Page 7] Yamaha YST-SW325

3 The position of the subwoofer is not so critical since low bass sounds are not highly directional. For a sonorous sound field, although you can obtain a good effect with one subwoofer, the use of two subwoofers is recommended. If using one subwoof...

[Page 8] Yamaha YST-SW325

4 Choose one of the following two connecting methods that is more suitable for your audio system. Choose (pages 4-5) if your amplifier has line output (pin jack) terminal(s) Choose (pages 6-7) if your amplifier has no line output (pin jack) termi...

[Page 9] Yamaha YST-SW325

5 CONNECTIONS ■ Using one subwoofer ■ Using two subwoofers OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMPLIFIER INPUT 2 PHASE AUTO STANDBY HIGH VOLTAG E SELECTOR POWER ON OFF 220V-240V 110V-120V LOW OFF NORM REV /MONO L R OUTPUT TO SPEAKERS INPUT 1 FROM AMP...

[Page 10] Yamaha YST-SW325

6 CONNECTIONS 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 spea...

[Page 11] Yamaha YST-SW325

7 CONNECTIONS If your amplifier has only one set of front speaker output terminals. Connect the speaker output terminals of the amplifier to the INPUT1 terminals of the subwoofer, and connect the OUTPUT terminals of the subwoofer to the front speake...

[Page 12] Yamaha YST-SW325

8 CONNECTIONS ■ Before connecting Remove the insulation coating at the extremity of each speaker cable by twisting the coating off. ■ How to connect 1 Press and hold the terminal’s tab, as shown in the figure below. 2 Insert the bare wires. 3...

[Page 13] Yamaha YST-SW325

9 1 POWER INDICATOR Lights up in green while the subwoofer is on. Lights up in red while the subwoofer is set in the standby mode by the operation of AUTO STANDBY function. (Refer to page 11 of “AUTO STANDBY FUNCTION” .) Goes off when the su...

[Page 14] Yamaha YST-SW325

10 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5 HIGH CUT control Adjusts the high frequency cut off point. Frequencies higher than the frequency selected by this control are all cut off (and no output). * One graduation of this control represents 10 Hz. 6 VOLUME...

[Page 15] Yamaha YST-SW325

11 The subwoofer automatically places itself in the standby mode if it does not receive an input signal for 7 or 8 minutes. (The power indicator lights in red.) This is called AUTO STANDBY function. When the subwoofer detects a bass signal input of ...

[Page 16] Yamaha YST-SW325

12 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 ...

[Page 17] Yamaha YST-SW325

13 ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER BEFORE USE This subwoofer’s frequency characteristics 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. �...

[Page 18] Yamaha YST-SW325

14 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 acc...

[Page 19] Yamaha YST-SW325

15 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 se...

[Page 20] Yamaha YST-SW325

Type...... Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology II Driver ..........................................20 cm (8”) cone woofer Magnetic shielding type Amplifier Output (100 Hz, 5 ohms, 10% THD) ..........................................................