YSS1
TYPE: YS1017
YSS1
ACTIVE STUDIO SUBWOOFER
OWNER'S MANUAL
MA NUEL DE L'UT ILISATEUR
Manual-Owners-yss1-00-1v7.pdf
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS
Read Instructions:
The Owner’s Manual should be
read and understood before operation of your unit.
Please, save these instructions for future reference and
heed all warnings.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Packaging: Keep the box and packaging materials, in
case the unit needs to be returned for service.
Warning:
To reduce the risk or fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Warning:
When using electric products, basic precau-
tions should always be followed, including the following:
Power Sources
Your unit should be connected to a power source only of the voltage
specified in the owners manual or as marked on the unit. This unit has a
polarized plug. Do not use with an extension cord or receptacle unless
the plug can be fully inserted. Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated.
Hazards
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing serious personal injury and serious
damage to the product. Use only with cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing the product and
use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
The apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water;
no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the apparatus.
Terminals marked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live; the
external wiring connected to these terminals require installation by an
instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords.
Ensure that proper ventilation is provided around the appliance.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placed on the apparatus.
Power Cord
The AC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will be
damaged. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
Service
The unit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
AVIS:
AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
N’ENLEVEZ PAS LE COUVERT (OU LE PANNEAU ARRIERE)
NE CONTIENT AUCUNE PIECE
REPARABLE PAR L’UTILISATEUR.
CONSULTEZ UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIE
POUR L’ENTRETIENT
INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES AU RISQUE
DE FEU, CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, OU
BLESSURES AUX PERSONNES
Veuillez Lire le Manuel:
Il contient des informations
qui devraient êtres comprises avant l’opération de votre
appareil. Conservez
Gardez S.V.P. ces instructions pour consultations
ultérieures et observez tous les avertissements.
Nettoyez seulement avec le tissu sec.
Emballage:
Conservez la boite au cas ou l’appareil
devait être retourner pour réparation.
Avertissement: Pour réduire le risque de feu ou la
décharge électrique, n'exposez pas cet appareil à la
pluie ou à l'humidité.
Attention:
Lors de l’utilisation de produits électrique,
assurez-vous d’adhérer à des précautions de bases
incluant celle qui suivent:
Alimentation
L’appareil ne doit être branché qu’à une source d’alimentation
correspondant au voltage spécifié dans le manuel ou tel qu’indiqué sur
l’appareil. Cet appareil est équipé d’une prise d’alimentation polarisée.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil avec un cordon de raccordement à moins
qu’il soit possible d’insérer complètement les trois lames. Des
précautions doivent êtres prises afin d’eviter que le système de mise à
la terre de l’appareil ne soit désengagé.
Risque
Ne pas placer cet appareil sur un chariot, un support, un trépied ou une
table instables. L’appareil pourrait tomber et blesser quelqu’un ou subir
des dommages importants. Utiliser seulement un chariot, un support,
un trépied ou une table recommandés par le fabricant ou vendus avec
le produit. Suivre les instructions du fabricant pour installer l’appareil et
utiliser les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.
Il convient de ne pas placer sur l’appareil de sources de flammes
nues, telles que des bougies allumées.
L’appeil ne doit pas être exposé à des égouttements d’eau ou des
éclaboussures et qu’aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases
ne doit être placé sur l’appareil.
Assurez que lappareil est fourni de la propre ventilation.
Les dispositifs marqués d’une symbole “d’éclair” sont des parties
dangereuses au toucher et que les câblages extérieurs connectés à
ces dispositifs de connection extérieure doivent être effectivés par un
opérateur formé ou en utilisant des cordons déjà préparés.
Cordon d’Alimentation
Évitez d’endommager le cordon d’alimentation. N’UTILISEZ PAS
L’APPAREIL si le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé.
Débranchez cet appareil durant les orages ou si inutilisé pendant de
longues périodes.
Service
Consultez un technicien qualifié pour l’entretien de votre appareil.
YSS1
YSS1 ACTIVE STUDIO SUBWOOFER
The YSS1 is a self-powered active subwoofer designed
for accurate reproduction of the lower audio band down
to 32Hz. This, combined with a maximum sound-pressure
level of 119dB, provides basic performance that easily
responds to the demands of recordists in studio environments up to medium or large scale. Home theatre and
stereo system applications are also possible. A roster
of features adds flexibility at the professional level. All
three types of input connectors are included - balanced
XLR, balanced/unbalanced quarter inch and RCA, plus
straight-through balanced male XLR outputs so that you
may relay the source signals to powered full-range speakers or a power amp. Controls regulate both volume and
low-pass frequency while a 2-way switch lets you invert
the YSS1's phase. Thus all low-frequency sound parameters can be tailored to match the system/room response.
Power Connection
Plug the YSS1's power cord into a grounded 120Volt, 60Hz outlet. Be sure the plug is inserted
all the way to avoid shocks.
Location
Although the YSS1 can provide substantial levels of sound pressure, should you require
more, low frequency sound pressure tends to increase somewhat with the source placed
close to a wall. For maximum emphasis position the YSS1 in a corner facing outward. Low
frequencies tend to be less directional than mids and highs hence you have considerable
flexibility when it comes to placement
Sources
Any audio source with *line-level outputs, whether it's a mixer, signal processor, tuner/amplifier, CD, tape player, TV (with audio outputs), VCR or DVD player can be connected to the
YSS1. The source's output can be balanced or unbalanced.
*(the YSS1 cannot accept speaker-level signals)
Connections
To connect the output of a stereo mixer or other audio source with RCA (phono) type outputs,
simply run a standard dual male RCA-to-dual male RCA cable to the A & B RCA Input connectors on the YSS1 back panel. If your mixer only has a single (mono) RCA output you may use a
single-element cable of this type and simply connect it to either the A or B RCA inputs. This mono
capability applies to all the inputs. The YSS1 does not require a stereo input signal as the internal
amplifier is mono and stereo input signals are summed down to mono by the input circuitry.
XLR/¼-inch A&B "combi" Input jacks permit connecting a balanced or unbalanced line-level
output from the audio source. If the source outputs are ¼-inch unbalanced, simply run one or two
unbalanced ¼-inch-to-unbalanced (mono) ¼-inch cables to the YSS1's combi inputs. If the source
output is balanced use either XLR (female) - to - XLR(male) balanced cables (e.g. low-impedance
mic cables) , or ¼-inch TRS (stereo) male-to-¼-inch TRS male balanced patch cords. Again, if the
source only has one output, just run one cable to either the A or B combi jack.
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YSS1
TYPE: YS1017
230V
50Hz 180W
120 VAC
60Hz 180W
FUSE:
T2AL250V
FUSE:
T1AL250V
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POWER
ALL INPUTS ARE SUMMED TO SUBWOOFER
VARIABLE
HIGH PASS
INPUTS
A B
INPUT A
INPUT B
OFF
PHASE
180
˚
0˚(Norm)
ON
1/4 INCH
SLEEVE (GND)
RING (-) 180
˚
TIP (+) 0
˚
XLR
PIN 3 (-) 180
˚
PIN 1 (GND)
PIN 2 (+) 0
˚
VARIABLE
HIGH PASS
This suggested setting is
considered a starting point,
adjust the setting according
to the environment
YSM1 Monitors = 60 Hz
FOOTSWITCH
When engaged, the output
of the subwoofer amplifier
will be muted. The full range
signal will be sent directly to
the full range enclosures
using the low-level outputs
ACTI V E STUD I O SUBW OOFER
YSS1
RCA
SLEEVE
(GND)
TIP
(+) 0
˚
YORKVILLE SOUND • TORONTO, CANADA
Made in CANADA
150 Hz
60 Hz
OUTPUT A
OUTPUT B
FOOTSWITCH
AVIS:
POUR REDUIRE LE RISQUE
DE FEU OU DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
NE PAS EXPOSER A LA PLUIE OU L'HUMIDITE
VOLUME
MAXMIN
The male XLRs are balanced "through" connectors. This way the source output can go directly to
the YSS1 then be patched through to the input of
the full-range amplifier or powered speakers with
the appropriate cables. For powered speakers or a
power amplifier with balanced inputs, use balanced
cables with a female XLR on the YSS1 end and
the appropriate connector (TRS ¼-inch or male
XLR) on the other end. Unbalanced signal may
also be passed through using modified patch cords
with a female XLR on one end (pin 1 to shield, pin
2 to center) and a mono ¼-inch jack or male RCA
connector on the other end.
Controls
The YSS1's Volume control should be set while
program is playing through the full-range speakers at the maximum volume you expect to employ.
Adjust the YSS1's Volume control until the desired
balance of lows and full-range level is achieved.
Thereafter the signal level from the source will
determine the subwoofer's volume so that sub
and full-range sound levels remain in balance.
Naturally adjustments can be made at any time.
The YSS1 has a low-pass filter, which affects
the A&B Output signals and is regulated by the
Variable High-Pass control. This is a feature,
which enables you to match the upper frequency
range of the sub with the lower frequency limit of
the full-range speakers for the smoothest sub/low
transition. If you have an accurate response graph
of the full-range speakers, set the YSS1's Variable
High-Pass control to the frequency on the graph
where the lows have rolled off -3dB. Otherwise, simply adjust the it for the desired
smoothness of response throughout the sub/low-frequency range while program
(music, video, etc.) or test tones are playing. If necessary, re-adjust the YSS1 Volume.
The phase relationship between subwoofers and full-range speakers can make a noticeable difference in overall low-mid response smoothness. To reduce low-mid presence it
sometimes helps to invert the sub's phase 180 degrees thus creating an audibly more
defined separation between the two types of enclosures. To achieve this simply set the
YSS1's Phase button to the 180 position. Otherwise you would use the Normal position.
Footswitch Jack
From time to time you may need to shut the subwoofer off in order to hear the program as it sounds to someone who does not have a subwoofer, or to let you concentrate more on mid-to-high frequency music components - vocals for example. The
Footswitch jack accepts a standard on/off footswitch without an LED. When connected
and engaged, the footswitch will mute the output of the YSS1 and bypass the highpass filters on the A & B Outputs. This way the sub frequencies are cut off and the
full-range amplifier or powered speakers return to full-range operation.
* This product features B.A.S.H. technology
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