TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the chart below if 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 an authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
Problem
Cause
Power is not supplied
The power plug is not securely
connected.
even though the
POWER switch is set
to the ON position.
The subwoofer does
The system control cable is not
connected properly or securely.
not turn on
automatically via the
The POWER switch is set to
system connection.
OFF.
No sound.
The volume is set to minimum.
Speaker cables are not connected
securely.
Sound level is too low.
Speaker cables are not connected
correctly.
The PHASE switch is not set
correctly.
A source sound with little bass
frequency content is being
played.
The sound is influenced by
standing waves.
The subwoofer does
The POWER switch is set to the
OFF position.
not turn on
automatically.
The AUTO STANDBY switch is
set to the OFF position.
The level of input signal is too
low.
No bass frequency content is being
output from the amplifier.
Problem
The subwoofer does
not enter standby
mode automatically.
What to Do
Connect it securely.
The subwoofer enters
standby mode
unexpectedly.
Connect the system control cable
properly.
The subwoofer turns
Set the POWER switch to ON.
on unexpectedly.
Increase the volume.
Connect speaker cables securely.
Connect them correctly, that is L
(left) to L; R (right) to R; "+" to
"+" and "–" to "–".
Set the PHASE switch to the
other position.
Play a source sound with bass
frequencies.
Type ............................................................. Advanced Yamaha Active Servo Technology
Set the HIGH CUT control to a
Driver ........................................................................................... 25 cm (10") cone woofer
higher position.
Reposition the subwoofer or
break up parallel surfaces by
Amplifier Output (100 Hz, 5 ohms, 10% THD) .................................................... 250 W
placing bookshelves, etc., along
Frequency Response .................................................................................. 20 Hz - 160 Hz
the walls.
Power Supply
Set the POWER switch to the
ON position.
Set the AUTO STANDBY
switch to the HIGH or LOW
position.
Power Consumption................................................................................................... 80 W
Set the AUTO STANDBY switch
Standby Power Consumption ...................................................................... 0.3 W or less
to the HIGH position, and increase
Dimensions (W × H × D)......................... 380 × 368 × 420 mm (15" × 14-1/2" × 16-1/2")
the output level of the amplifier.
Weight ............................................................................................. 18.5 kg (40 lbs. 13 oz.)
Check the bass output setting of
the amplifier.
Please note that all specifications are subject to change without notice.
Cause
Noise generated from external
appliances etc., is activating the
subwoofer.
The AUTO STANDBY switch is
set to the OFF position.
The level of input signal is too
low.
Noise generated from external
appliances etc., is activating the
subwoofer.
SPECIFICATIONS
U.K. and Europe models ...................................................................... AC 230 V, 50 Hz
Australia model .................................................................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz
China model ......................................................................................... AC 220 V, 50 Hz
Asia and General models ......................................... AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
What to Do
Move the subwoofer farther away
from such appliances, and/or
reposition the connected speaker
cables.
Set the AUTO STANDBY switch
to the HIGH or LOW position.
Set the AUTO STANDBY
switch to the HIGH or LOW
position.
Set the AUTO STANDBY
switch to the HIGH position, and
increase the output level of the
amplifier.
Move the subwoofer farther
away from such appliances, and/
or reposition the connected
speaker cables.
If the AUTO STANDBY switch
is set to HIGH, set it to LOW.
Alternatively, set the AUTO
STANDBY switch to the OFF
position.
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