Kanto Yaro Sub User manual

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Kanto AV Systems (Kanto) warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and workmanship for
the following limited warranty period of:
24 months parts and labour
If equipment fails because of such defects and Kanto or an authorized dealer is notified within 24 months from the date
of shipment with proof of original invoice. Kanto will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided that the
equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or modifications. Equipment that fails under
conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the repair. Such repairs
are warranted for 90 days from the day of reshipment to the original purchaser. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied, including without limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose, all of which are expressly disclaimed.
The information in the owner’s manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Kanto assumes
no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in the manual. In no event will Kanto, be liable for direct, indirect,
special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the
possibility of such damages.
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User Manual
YARO SUB
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1) Follow all instructions.
2) Do not use this appliance near water.
3) Clean only with a dry cloth.
4) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
5) Do not leave subwoofer in an environment
exposed to dust, direct sunlight or excessive
moisture.
6) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong is provided for your safety.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” inside the appliance that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Important Safety Instructions
7) Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched, particularly at the point where it exits
from the appliance.
8) Do not block any of the ventilation openings
that were installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
9) Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
10) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the appliance has
been damaged in any way.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents / Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction .............................3
Box Contents ............................3
Key Connections and Controls ...............4
Positioning and Fine Tuning .................6
Specifications ............................7
Warranty ................................8
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Thank you for purchasing YAROsub from Kanto.
YAROsub uses a 150 Watt high-power amplifier to combine tight bass extension with high output levels.
YAROsub complements any Kanto speaker by providing additional frequency range; guaranteed to please any
bass junkie’s craving. YAROsub extends bass performance and enhances the over-all sound performance of your
Kanto system.
To learn more about Kanto products visit us at www.kantospeakers.com
Introduction
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your security and for the correct implementation of this product, please read the safety precautions on the
inside cover page.
Caution, if you want to reduce the risk of being electrocuted, do not remove the rear panel on this product.
Please contact your retailer or a qualified technician for any maintenance that needs to be carried out. When the
volume is high, this system can produce noise levels that could permanently damage your hearing.
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Box Contents
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A: LINE IN RCA - Input jacks, accept up to 1.4 volts of audio input signal (mono and stereo)
B: LINE OUT RCA - High pass filtered RCA output jacks with left and right line output signals. The line out RCA’s
are not functional when the line in signal (going into the subwoofer) is derived from a sub-filtered output of an
external processor.
C: CROSSOVER - The 12dB/Octave variable crossover filter is designed to control the subwoof cut off frequency
(Range from 40 hz to 180Hz)
D: VOLUME - Manual adjustment of the sound level of the subwoofer. Always start at MIN position add slowly
increase the volume to reach the desired subwoofer level.
E: PHASE SHIFT - 0 - 180 degrees subwoofer phase shift switch
F: POWER SWITCH - For operating the amplifier automatic or manual power on. In automatic mode, the YARO
subwoofer will turn OFF after 15 minutes if no audio signal is detected.
G: POWER INPUT - The YARO subwoofer operates in 115V and 230V environments. A sliding switch located
near the power plug allows for both operations.
H: AC POWER - Power plug
I: MASTER POWER - Switch off to converse power when product is not used for long periods.
J: SUB IN -
Secure all connections before turning on YAROsub.
Connect the input signal into either the RCA line in (A) or Sub in (J)
In case the YAROsub becomes out of phase with the satellite speaker, flip the phase switch to correct the
problem. Maximum bass can only be achieved when the sub is in phase with the rest of the speakers.
Consult page 6 for fine tuning and positioning of your subwoofer.
Connections and Controls
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Connections and Controls

Subwoofer positioning is integral optimal performance. The proximity of the subwoofer to a wall or corner
contributes to an increase in efficiency (SPL) because of the “mirror effect”, also referred to as “corner loading”.
It is therefore advisable that you place the YARO Sub near a wall, or preferably in the corner of the room. This will
increase the subwoofer effect by 2 to 3 dB, without raising the volume control of the YARO Sub.
The fine tuning process involves creating a smooth transition of music between the subwoofer and the next
speaker up: usual a woofer or a mid-range. As shown in the diagram below, a smooth transition between lower
and upper bass is directly relative to the crossover settings and the capability of the next woofer up to reproduce
lower frequencies. Keep in mind that vocals extend down to 70Hz, adjust your YARO Subwoofer accordingly.
Fine Tuning
Positioning
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Specifications
Type
Frequency Response
Crossover Frequency
Crossover Slope
Typical THD
S/N Ratio
Power
Input Impedance
Fuse Rating
Input Sensitivity
Power Supply
Fuse Rating
SUBWOOFER
200 watts 8” Subwoofer
1.5” high temperature voice coil
Durable pressed paper cone
Long excursion santoprene surrond
48oz high density magnet
89dB 1W/1M
FS: 38 Hz
Qts: 0.516
Dimensions: N/A
Weight: N/A
Digital Powered Subwoofer
23Hz - 180Hz
40Hz - 130Hz
12dB per Octave
0.09%
>120dBA Dynamic Range
2 x 47 watts RMS 4 Ωper channel @1.0% THD+N
47000 Ohms Unbalanced
1 amp
50mV - 2.3V
115V/230V (50Hz-60Hz)
1 amp
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