Specifications

Type.................................

Active Servo Technology

Output power .................

15 W (100 Hz, 4 Ω at

 

T.H.D.=10%)

Input sensitivity..............

45 mV (100 Hz, 4 Ω at 15 W)

Input impedance ............

20 kΩ

 

Frequency response .......

40 to 250 Hz (–10 dB)

Speaker unit ...................

12 cm (5") cone, magnetic shield-

 

ing

 

Output impedance .........

600 Ω

 

Output level ....................

45mV (at 45mV Rated Input)

Power consumption .......

20 W

 

Power supply

 

 

U.S.A. and Canada models.........

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Australia model .........................

AC 240 V, 50 Hz

U.K. and Europe models ...........

AC 230 V, 50 Hz

General model ...........................

AC 110/120/220/240 V,

 

50/60 Hz

Dimensions (W ⋅ H ⋅ D)

148 (5-13/16") ⋅ 283 (11-1/8") ⋅ 210 (8-1/4") mm

Weight .............................

4 kg (8lbs. 13oz.)

Finish

 

YST-MSW5 W ..........................

Computer white color

YST-MSW5 B ...........................

Black color

Accessories

3.5mm stereo mini-plug cable (1.8m) ⋅ 1

*Specifications subject to change without notice.

English

Troubleshooting

If the speakers fail to operate normally, check the following table. It lists common operation errors and simple measures that you can take to correct problems. If a problem cannot be corrected, or the symptom is not listed, disconnect the AC power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help.

FAULT

CAUSE

CURE

 

 

 

No sound comes from

The AC power cord is not properly

Insert the AC power cord firmly into the wall out-

the speakers or sub-

plugged into the wall outlet.

let.

woofer.

The POWER switch is turned OFF.

Turn ON the POWER switch (the indicator lights).

 

Connections are faulty or incomplete.

Make the connections again, firmly, or use a dif-

 

 

ferent cable.

 

The volume is set to minimum.

Turn the subwoofer VOLUME control to the right

 

 

to increase the volume.

 

 

Turn the speaker VOLUME control to the right to

 

 

increase the volume.

 

The level of the signal being input is

Turn up the volume on the connected component.

 

too low.

 

 

 

 

Noise.

Connections are faulty or incomplete.

Make the connections again, firmly, or use a dif-

 

 

ferent cable.

 

 

 

Noise is heard when the

The power cord of this unit connected

Connect the power cord to an UNSWITCHED AC

power is turned on.

to another unit’s SWITCHED AC OUT-

OUTLET.

 

LET.

Make sure to use the POWER switch on this unit

 

 

to turn the power on and off.

 

 

 

Power is not supplied

The power plug is not securely con-

Connect it securely.

even though the POWER

nected.

 

switch is ON.

 

 

 

 

 

No sound.

The volume is set to 0.

Turn the VOLUME control to right.

 

Speaker cables are not connected

Connect them securely.

 

securely.

 

 

 

 

Sound level is too low.

Speaker cables are connected incorrectly.

Connect them correctly.

 

A source sound with few bass frequen-

Play a source sound with bass frequencies. Turn

 

cies is played.

the VOLUME control to right.

 

It is influenced by standing waves.

Relocate the subwoofer or break up the parallel sur-

 

 

face by placing bookshelves etc. along the walls.

 

 

 

Auto power on function

The POWER switch is turned off.

Turn the POWER switch on.

doesn’t work.

The source input signal is too low.

Raise the input signal level to appropriate level.

 

 

 

Auto power off function

The source input signal is too low.

Raise the input signal level to appropriate level.

activates unintentionally.

 

 

 

 

 

Power is turned on acci-

The other equipment’s hum interrupts

Relocate the YST-MSW5 or cable wiring. Other-

dentally when Auto

(i.e. computer, digital device).

wise, do not use the Auto power function.

power function is set to

 

 

ON.

 

 

 

 

 

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