Yamaha YST SW012 User Manual

YST-SW012

SUBWOOFER SYSTEM

OWNER’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

• Explanation of graphic symbols:

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.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this system 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.

For Canadian Customers

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

Be sure to allow spaces of at least 20cm above, behind and both sides of the unit.

Do not place the following objects on the unit: A vessel with water in it. If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the unit, and/or you may get an electric shock.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE: DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

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:

accessories and/or another product, use only high quality shielded cables. Cable(s) supplied with this product MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE:

comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with these requirements provides a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential environment will not result in harmful interference with other electronic devices.

This equipment generates or uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in the user’s manual, may cause interference harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

When connecting this product to

This product has been tested and found to

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that interference will not occur in all installations. If this product is found to be the source of interference, which can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON,” please try to eliminate the problem using one of the following measures:

• Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference.

• Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuits (circuit breaker or fuse) or install AC line ﬁlter(s).

• In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate or reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to a coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer authorized to distribute this product. If you cannot locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A.; 6660 Orangethorpe Ave; Buena Park, CA

90620.

The above statements apply ONLY to those products distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries.

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 following instructions.

Note:

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live socket outlet.

We Want You Listening for a Lifetime

Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most enjoyment out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level — a level that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion — and, most importantly, without damaging your sensitive hearing.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL

IMPORTANT:

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE: Blue: NEUTRAL Brown: LIVE As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable until it is too late, Yamaha and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group recommend that you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive volume levels.

Precautions: Read this before operating this unit

•To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

• 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 this unit to rain or water.

• Never open the cabinet. If any foreign objects drop into

the set, contact your dealer.

• The voltage to be used must be the same as that specified

on the rear panel. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may cause a fire and/or electric shock.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose

this unit to rain or moisture.

• Do not use force on switches, controls, or connection

wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipments. Never pull the wires themselves.

•When not planning to use this unit for a long period (i.e.,

vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.

• Since this unit has a built-in power amplifier, heat will

radiate from the rear panel. Place the unit apart from the walls, allowing at least 20 cm of space above, behind and on both sides of the unit to prevent fire or damage. Furthermore, do not position with the rear panel facing down on the floor or other surfaces.

• Do not cover the rear panel of this unit with a newspaper,

a tablecloth, a curtain, etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature inside the unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to the unit and/or personal injury.

• Do not place the following objects on this unit:

Glass, china, small metallic etc.

If glass etc. falls by vibrations and breaks, it may cause bodily injury.

A burning candle etc.

If the candle falls by vibrations, it may cause fire and bodily injury.

A vessel with water in it

If the vessel falls by vibrations and water spills, it may cause damage to the speaker, and/or you may get an electric shock.

• Do not place this unit where foreign objects such as

water drips might fall. It might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

• Never put a hand or a foreign object into the YST port

located on the right side of this unit. When moving this unit, do not hold the port as it might cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit.

• Never place a fragile object near the YST port of this

unit. If the object falls or drops by the air pressure, it may cause damage to the unit and/or personal injury.

• Never open the cabinet. It might cause an electric shock since this unit uses a high voltage. It might also cause personal injury and/or damage to this unit.

• When using a humidifier, be sure to avoid condensation inside this unit by allowing enough spaces around this unit or avoiding excess humidification. Condensation might cause a fire, damage to this unit, and/or electric shock.

• Super-bass frequencies reproduced by this unit may cause a turntable to generate a howling sound. In such a case, move this unit away from the turntable.

• This unit may be damaged if certain sounds are continuously outputted at high volume level. For example, if 20 Hz-50 Hz sine waves from a test disc, bass sounds from electronic instruments, etc. are continuously outputted, or when the stylus of a turntable touches the surface of a disc, reduce the volume level to prevent this unit from being damaged.

• If you hear distorted noise (i.e., unnatural, intermittent “rapping” or “hammering” sounds) coming from this unit, reduce the volume level. Extremely loud playing of a movie soundtrack’s low frequency, bass-heavy sounds or similarly loud popular music passages can damage this subwoofer system.

• Vibration generated by super-bass frequencies may distort images on a TV. In such a case, move this unit away from the TV set.

• Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

• Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.

• Install this unit near the wall outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.

• Secure placement or installation is the owner’s responsibility. YAMAHA shall not be liable for any accident caused by improper placement or installation of the subwoofer.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet, it is not disconnected from the AC power source even if you turn off this unit by POWER.

This unit features a magnetically shielded design, but there is still a chance that placing it too close to a TV set might impair picture color. Should this happen, move this unit away from the TV set.

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