3
200 WATT
POWERED SUBWOOFER
Y118PW
PARALLEL INPUTS LINE
SPKR
LIFT
GND
FUSE
T1,25A
ON
OFF
POWER
Yorkville
230V
50Hz
1.1A
120VAC
60Hz 2.2A
Average
LR 21877
DESIGNED & MANUFACTURED BY
YORKVILLE SOUND • TORONTO, CANADA
CAUTION:
REPLACE WITH
SAME TYPE FUSE AND RATING
ATTENTION:
UTILISER UN FUSIBLE DE
RECHANGE DE MEME TYPE ET CALIBRE
+3
-3
+10
+15
dB
VOLUME
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INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO A RISKOF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,OR INJURY TO PERSONS.

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL.
Read Instructions:
The
Owner’s Manual
should be read and understood
before operation of your unit. Please, save these
instructions for future reference.
Packaging:
Keep the box and packaging materials,in case the unit
needs to be returned for service.
Warning:
When using electric products, basic precautions should
alwaysbe followed, including the following:
Power Sources:
Yourunit should be connected to a power source only of the
voltagespecified in the owners manual or as marked on the unit.
Thisunit has a polarized plug. Do not use with an extension cord or
receptacleunless the plug can be fully inserted. Precautions should
betaken so that the grounding scheme on the unit is not defeated.
Hazards:
Donotplacethis producton anunstablecart,stand, tripod,bracketor
table.Theproductmayfall,causingseriouspersonalinjuryand serious
damagetotheproduct.Use onlywith cart,stand,tripod,bracket,ortable
recommendedby themanufacturerorsoldwith the product.Followthe
manufacturer’sinstructionswheninstallingtheproductandusemounting
accessoriesrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Theapparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water;no objects filled with liquids should be placed on the
apparatus.
Terminalsmarked with the “lightning bolt” are hazardous live;
theexternal wiring connected to these terminals require installation
byan instructed person or the use of ready made leads or cords.
Nonaked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be
placedon the apparatus.
Power Cord:
TheAC supply cord should be routed so that it is unlikely that it will
bedamaged. If the AC supply cord is damaged DO NOT
OPERATETHE UNIT.
Service:
Theunit should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
INSTRUCTIONS RELATIVES AU RISQUEDE FEU, CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, OUBLESSURES AUX PERSONNES.

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AFINDEREDUIRELESRISQUEDECHOCELECTRIQUE,
N’ENLEVEZPASLECOUVERT(OULEPANNEAU
ARRIERE).NE CONTIENTAUCUNEPIECEREPARABLE
PARL’UTILISATEUR.
CONSULTEZ UN TECHNICIEN QUALIFIEPOUR L’ENTRETIENT.
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Emballage:
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retourner pour réparation.
Attention:
Lorsde l’utilisationde produitsélectrique,
assurez-vousd’adhéreràdes précautionsde bases
incluantcellequi suivent:
Alimentation:
L’appareilne doit être branché qu’à une source d’alimentation
correspondantau voltage spécifié dans le manuel ou tel qu’indiqué
surl’appareil. Cet appareil est équipé d’une prise d’alimentation
polarisée.Ne pas utiliser cet appareil avec un cordon de
raccordementà moins qu’il soit possible d’insérer complètement les
troislames. Des précautions doivent êtres prises afin d’eviter que le
systèmede mise à la terre de l’appareil ne soit désengagé.
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éclaboussureset qu’aucun objet rempli de liquide tel que des vases
nedoit être placé sur l’appareil.
Lesdispositifs marqués d’une symbole “d’éclair” sont des parties
dangereusesau toucher et que les câblages extérieurs connectés à
cesdispositifs de connection extérieure doivent être effectivés par un
opérateurformé ou enutilisant des cordons déjà préparés.
Cordon d’alimentation:
Évitezd’endommager le cordon d’alimentation. N’UTILISEZ PAS
L’APPAREILsi le cordon d’alimentation est endommagé.
Service:
Consultezun technicien qualifié pour l’entretien de votre appareil.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Introduction

The Y118PW powered subwoofer incorporates a 200 watt amplifier. It can be used to enhance the bottom end
(bass) of a full-range speaker system and increase the overall output of the system. The inputs to the subwoofer
can accept a single source either from a speaker/amplifier output or a line level output from a pre-amp or mixer.
The Y118PW also has a built-in limiter and thermal protection that make this product smooth and robust
at high power levels. The internal limiter and the internal protection are factory set to maximize performance.

Features

Power Switch & Power On LED
When the unit is turned on, the green LED (located
on the top left hand of the control panel, near the
Yorkville logo) will illuminate.
Input Level Switch
Speaker
Normally, the input to the subwoofer is from a full-
range speaker cabinet, or amplifier output.
Line
In this case, the input to the subwoofer is from a line
level source such as a mixer.
Volume
A setting of 0 dB on the SUBWOOFER LEVEL
control is the correct starting point when setting
up a sound system. From there the sound can be
adjusted for best sound. The 0 dB mark refers to the
setting that will give full power when the line input
is used and the input signal is at a level of +4 dBV.
This also is the setting to give a sensitivity of 2.83
Vrms (1 watt 8-ohms) for 100 dB spl when set for
speaker level input. With a typical full range compan-
ion speaker this will give flat response. In either line
or speaker operation it will usually be desirable to
set the control at +3 to +6 to give some bass boost
at low power levels. At levels approaching full power
the built-in limiter will automatically reduce the gain
to prevent over powering the subwoofer. Operation
with settings significantly above +12 may clip the cir-
cuitry in the subwoofer reducing the dynamics of the
music. Setting the subwoofer gain above +12 is only
appropriate at low operating levels.
Ground Lift Switch
If a hum, or buzz is detected from the subwoofer, try
setting the switch to the GND LIFT position (OUT
position). The switch should otherwise be left in the
GND (IN position).
Input Jacks
The two inputs are 1/4" parallel jacks and can be
connected as shown in figures 2 and 3, on the fol-
lowing page. Please note that there is no effect to
the performance of the full-range speaker if it is used
to supply a music signal to the Y118PW.
Multiple Y118PW’s
As well as accommodating the full-range speakers,
the parallel input jacks allow many Y118PW’s to be
connected in a string. There is no practical limit to
the number of Y118PW’s that may be connected
together.
User Note
For normal operation connect the Y118PW just
like any ordinary speaker along with the full-range
speakers. The input level switch should be set to
speaker. If the audio source does not have a U
ground (a ground pin on the AC cord), the ground
lift switch must be set to gnd. The Y118PW may be
wired before or after the full-range speakers. The
Y118PW does not alter the signal to the full-range
speakers. The Y118PW will not draw any power
from the amplifier driving the full-range speakers.
Please note that an external crossover is not neces-
sary.