ii EnEnglishFor U.K. customersIf the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the plugsupplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and anappropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to theinstructions described below.Note: The plug severed from the mains lead must bedestroyed, as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous ifengaged in a live socket outlet.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODELADVANCED YAMAHA ACTIVE SERVOTECHNOLOGY II .........................................................1Twisted Flare Port...........................................................1FEATURES......................................................................2SUPPLIED ACCESSORY..............................................2PLACEMENT .................................................................2Subwoofer orientation.................................................2CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS .....................3CONNECTIONS.............................................................5Connecting to line output (pin jack) terminal(s)of the amplifier.......................................................5Connecting to speaker output terminalsof the amplifier.......................................................7Connecting to the INPUT1/OUTPUT terminals of thesubwoofer ....................................................................9System connections ..................................................10Plugging the subwoofer into an AC outlet ......................10AUTOMATIC POWER-SWITCHING FUNCTION .........10Setting the AUTO STANDBY switch ......................10ADJUSTING THE BALANCE....................................11Subwoofer frequency characteristics ........................13TROUBLESHOOTING................................................14SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................15IMPORTANT:THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED INACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:Blue: NEUTRALBrown: LIVEAs the colours of the wires in the mains lead of thisapparatus may not correspond with the colouredmarkings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceedas follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must beconnected to the terminal which is marked with the letterN or coloured BLACK. The wire which is colouredBROWN must be connected to the terminal which ismarked with the letter L or coloured RED. Make sure thatneither wire is connected to the earth terminal of a threepin plug.Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of OldEquipmentThis symbol on the products, packaging,and/or accompanying documents meansthat used electrical and electronic productsshould not be mixed with generalhousehold waste.For proper treatment, recovery andrecycling of old products, please take themto applicable collection points, inaccordance with your national legislationand the Directives 2002/96/EC.By disposing of these products correctly,you will help to save valuable resourcesand prevent any potential negative effectson human health and the environmentwhich could otherwise arise frominappropriate waste handling.For more information about collection andrecycling of old products, please contactyour local municipality, your wastedisposal service or the point of sale whereyou purchased the items.[Information on Disposal in otherCountries outside the European Union]This symbol is only valid in the EuropeanUnion. If you wish to discard these items,please contact your local authorities ordealer and ask for the correct method ofdisposal.Taking care of the speakerTo maintain the spotless glossy surface of the polishedfinish, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. To avoid damage to thefinish, do not apply chemical solvents, such as alcohol,benzine, thinner, insecticide, etc. Also, do not use a dampcloth, or any type of cloth that contains chemical solvents,or place a plastic or vinyl sheet on top of the speaker.Otherwise, the finish may peel, the color may fade, or thesheet may stick to the surface.CONTENTS12