4 EnEnglishCONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS1 Indicator2 VOLUME control ( page 11)Adjusts the volume level. Turn the control clockwise to increase the volume, andcounterclockwise to decrease the volume.3 STANDBY/ON switchWhile the POWER switch is ON, press this switch to turn on the power to thesubwoofer. The indicator will light up green. Press the switch again to turn off thepower to the subwoofer. The indicator will turn off.4 Port ( page 1)Outputs super-bass sound.5 INPUT2 (NORMAL) terminals ( page 5)Used to input line level signals from the amplifier.6 INPUT3 (LFE) terminal ( page 6)If your amplifier (or receiver) can cut off high frequencies from signals sent to thesubwoofer, connect the amplifier to the subwoofer’s INPUT3 (LFE) terminal.The HIGH CUT control m has no effect on signals input to the INPUT 3 LFE terminal.7 AUTO STANDBY (HIGH/LOW/OFF) switch ( page 10)This switch is originally set to the OFF position. By setting this switch to the HIGH orLOW position, the subwoofer’s automatic power-switching function operates. If youdo not need this function, leave this switch in the OFF position.NOTEBe sure to set the POWER switch to OFF before you set the AUTO STANDBY switch.8 PHASE switch ( page 11)This switch is to be set to the REV (reverse) position. However, depending on your speakersystem or listening conditions, there may be a case when better sound quality is obtained bysetting this switch to the NORM (normal) position. Select the best position by ear.9 B.A.S.S. (Bass Action Selector System) switch (NS-SW300 only)( page 11)When this switch is set to MUSIC, the bass sound in audiosoftware is well reproduced. When the switch is set toMOVIE, the bass sound in video software is well reproduced.j SYSTEM CONNECTOR jack ( page 10)Connect the supplied system control cable here. If you use the system control cable toconnect a subwoofer to a Yamaha component (that features a system connector jack),turning on or off the power to the connected component automatically turns thesubwoofer on or off.k OUTPUT (TO SPEAKERS) terminals ( page 7)Can be used for connecting to the main speakers. Signals at the INPUT1 terminals aresent to these terminals.l INPUT1 (FROM AMPLIFIER) terminals ( page 7)Used to connect the subwoofer with the speaker terminals of the amplifier.m HIGH CUT control ( page 11)Adjusts the high frequency cut off point.Frequencies higher than the frequency selected by thiscontrol are all cut off (and not output).n VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch(Asia, General and Brazil models only)Make sure you set VOLTAGE SELECTOR of the unit BEFORE plugging the powercable into an AC wall outlet. Improper setting of VOLTAGE SELECTOR may causedamage to the unit and create a potential fire hazard.o POWER switchDuring normal usage, set this switch to ON. If you plan not to use the subwoofer for a longperiod of time, set the switch to OFF.Green:Red:Off:The subwoofer is turned on.The Automatic power-switching function has activated, and the subwooferis in standby mode.The subwoofer is turned off.The subwoofer uses a small amount of power in standby mode.WARNINGBefore plugging in the power cableSet the switch position of VOLTAGE SELECTOR according to your local voltage.Voltages are AC 110–120/220–240 V, 50/60 Hz.* One graduationof this controlrepresents 10 Hz.