GB AX-496/396 STEREO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
UNPACKING DEBALLAGE AUSPACKEN UPPACKNING DISIMBALLAGGIO DESEMBALAJE UITPAKKEN ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Remote control Télécommande Fernbedienung Fjärrkontroll Telecomando Control remoto Afstandbediening After unpacking, check that the following items are contained. Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. Nach dem Auspacken überprüfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att följande delar finns med.
English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier. FEATURES v AX-496 85W + 85W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20–20,000 Hz AX-396 60W + 60W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.
CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit. 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water. 3. Never open the cabinet.
Battery installation English NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL Remote control operation range Since the remote control will be used for many of this unit’s control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1. Turn the remote control over and remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery compartment cover.
CONNECTIONS Caution: Plug in this unit and other components after all connections are completed. ● All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components. ● Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units except speakers. Tuner Tape deck, etc. LINE OUT LINE IN GND OUTPUT Turntable OUTPUT ● The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
English Connecting speakers Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire with the proper gauge (keep it as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker wires are observed and set correctly. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL AX-496 1 2 3 4 NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER 5 7 AX–496 STANDBY AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 PHONES SPEAKERS A BASS l B 0 l 2 STANDBY/ON 3 4 OFF l 2 3 ON TREBLE l 2 l 2 3 4 5 0 BALANCE 3 4 5 l l 2 2 3 4 5 0 —30dB I0 3 4 L5 FLAT 2 3 4 5 LOUDNESS 4 5 R TAPE CD/DVD MD 28 8 60 2 TUNER PHONO AUX 9 l2 REC OUT 4 40 8 5 7 6 0 –dB 8
2 3 POWER Press this switch inward (ON) to use this unit. In this state, you can turn on this unit or turn this unit in the standby mode by pressing STANDBY/ON. Press this switch to release it outward (OFF) to completely cut off this unit’s power supply from the AC line. 9 STANDBY indicator Lights up only while this unit is in the standby mode. 0 STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn on the power. Press again to set this unit in the standby mode.
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is designed to control the most commonly used functions of the main unit. If you have a YAMAHA CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. with remote control compatibility, this remote control will also control their various functions. For Control of This Unit 1 STANDBY/ON 1 DECK A/B STANDBY/ON Press this key to turn on this unit or turn it into the standby mode. This key can be used only when the POWER switch on the main unit is set in the ON position.
English OPERATION m Playing a source 2 3 AX-496 5 8 4 8 STANDBY STANDBY AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD AX-396 PURE DIRECT TUNER TAPE MONITOR PHONO 8 1, 7 4 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 PHONES SPEAKERS A BASS l B 0 STANDBY/ON 3 4 OFF l 2 3 ON TREBLE l 2 5 BALANCE l l 2 3 4 5 0 2 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 3 3 4 4 L5 LOUDNESS l 2 5 R FLAT —30dB I0 2 3 9 4 l2 REC OUT TAPE MD CD/DVD 28 8 TUNER PHONO AUX 4 40 8 5 6 7 2 60 0 –dB 1 5 l6
m Recording a source to tape (or MD) 3, 5, 6 AX-496 STANDBY AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 PHONES SPEAKERS A BASS l B 0 STANDBY/ON 3 4 OFF l 2 3 ON TREBLE l 2 4 5 5 0 BALANCE l 2 l 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 3 3 4 4 L5 LOUDNESS l 2 5 R FLAT —30dB I0 2 3 9 4 l2 REC OUT TAPE MD CD/DVD 28 8 TUNER PHONO AUX 4 40 8 5 6 7 2 60 0 –dB 1 1 4 Select the source you want to record.
English 1 AX-396 STANDBY AUX MD TAPE 4 CD/DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE MONITOR CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 PHONES SPEAKERS A BASS l B 0 STANDBY/ON TREBLE l 2 l 2 3 ON 3 4 OFF 4 5 5 0 BALANCE l 2 l 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 3 3 4 4 L5 LOUDNESS l 2 5 R FLAT —30dB I0 2 3 9 4 l2 REC OUT TAPE CD 28 8 TUNER MD PHONO AUX 4 40 8 5 6 7 2 60 0 –dB 1 1 3 Select the source you want to record.
m Sound control Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. BASS l 0 2 l 0 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 l 2 2 3 3 4 BASS: Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.
Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem The unit cannot be turned on or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. This unit does not work normally. No sound. Cause Power cord is not plugged in nor completely inserted.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Section Control Section Minimum RMS Output Power 8Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD ...................................................... 85W+85W ...................................................... 60W+60W Input Sensitivity/Impedance CD/DVD, etc. ............................................... 150 mV/47 kΩ PHONO ........................................................ 2.5 mV/47 kΩ Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) (1 kHz, 10% THD) 8/6Ω .........................
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