Yamaha YST-SW315215 User Manual

YST-SW315
YST-SW215

Subwoofer System

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OWNERS MANUAL

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1 Read these instructions.

2 Keep these instructions.

3 Heed all warnings.

Explanation of Graphical 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.

WARNING

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

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 main
unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.

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 instructions.

8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9 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.

10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the

manufacturer.

12 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.

13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when

unused for long periods of time.

14 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 20 cm above,
behind and on 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 : When connecting this product to

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 : This product has been tested and found to

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.

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 importantly,
without affecting your sensitive hearing.

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 you to avoid prolonged
exposure from excessive volume
levels.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and,
if not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

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 by 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 (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

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

If these corrective measures do not produce
satisfactory results, please contact the local retailer
authorized to distribute this type of product. If you can
not 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.

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA subwoofer system.

CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit

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. 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 something drops 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 or 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 (ie.,
vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the
wall outlet.

• To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug when there is an electric storm.

• 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 speaker 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.

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

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