Yamaha A-S2000 - Amplifier User manual

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A-52000
•Fullfloating and balanced circuit design achieves for thefirst time the
fullpo~ntialofanawgueamplij1cation
An entirely new floating and balanced power amp achieves complete symmetry and permits full balanced transmission
(amplification) from the input
jack to just before the speaker jack
•Full-stage balancedsignal transmission
The world's first integrated amp to offer full stage balanced transmission, combining high power output with good sound
texture and outstanding SIN performance
•Floating andbalancedpower amp
•Fully balanced control amp
•Fully balanceddigital volume and tone controls
•Four large capacitypowersupplies
•Symmetrical construction
•Headphone ampfor low impedance drive
•Supplied accessories
Please check that you have received all of the following parts.
•Remote control
•Batteries (AA, R6, UM-3)
(x2)
• Power cable
•Safety brochure
Contents
Controls and functions 6
Connections 14
Specifications 20
Troubleshooting 24
•About this manual
• :'41< indicates atip for your operation.
•This manual
is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as aresult of improvements. etc. In
case of differences between the manual and the product. the product has priority.
•The color
of images in this manual may vary fi·om the original.
•Read the safety brochure before using Ihis unit.
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SPEAKERS
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•Front panel (left side)
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G) POWER
Press upward or downward to turn on or off this unit.
The POWER indicator above lights up when this unit is turned
on.
Notes
• If the POWER indicator tlashes when you turn on this unit,
disconnect the AC power cable and contact the nearest
authorized Yamaha dealer or service center (see page 24).
•
When you turn on this unit, there will be afew second delay
before this unit can reproduce sound.
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®Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
The remote control transmits adirectional infrared beam.
Be sure to
aim the remote control directly at the remote
control
sensor on the front panel of this unit during
operation.
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@PHONES jack
Outputs audio for private listening with headphones.
Note
When headphones are plugged in:
- Both speaker sets connected to the SPEAKERS LlR CH A
and Bterminals are turned
off.
No signals are output at the PRE OUT jacks, while signals are
output at the
REC jacks.
You cannot select MAIN DIRECT as the input source.
If headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack while
MAl DIRECT is selected as the input source, no audio is
output at the PHONES jack.
@TRIM
Adjusts the volume level when headphones are plugged in
to avoid sudden changes in volume.
Choices:
-6 dB, 0 dB, +6 dB, + 12 dB
®SPEAKERS
Turns on or offthe speaker set connected to the
SPEAKERS L/R
CH Aand/or Bterminals on the rear
panel.
•Switch
to the OFF position to turn offboth speaker
sets.
•Switch
to the Aor Bposition to turn on the speaker set
connected
to the SPEAKERS L/R CH Aor B
terminals.
•Switch
to the A+B BI-WIRING position to turn on
both speaker sets.
Caution
If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance of each speaker
must
be 8nor higher.
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•Front panel (right side)
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Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0
position
produces aflat response.
Control range:
-10 dB to +10 dB
(J) TREBLE
Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0
position
produces aflat response.
Control range:
-10 dB to +I0 dB
Notes
•When both the BASS and TREBLE controls are set to the 0
position, audio signal bypasses the tone control circuitry.
•The BASS and TREBLE controls
do not affect the signals input
at the MAIN DIRECTjacks and signals output
at the REC OUT
jacks.
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@ BALANCE
Adjusts the audio output balance of the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalances
caused by
speaker locations or listening room conditions.
Note
The BALANCE control does not affect the signals input at the
MAIN DIRECT jacks and signals output at the REC OUT jacks.
®PHONO
Selects the type of magnetic cartridge of the turntable
connected to the
PHONO jacks on the rear panel.
•Press upward to the MM position when the connected
turntable has amoving magnet
(MM) cartridge.
•Press
downward to the MC position when the
connected turntable has amoving coil (MC) cartridge.
•When you replace the cartridge, be sure to turn otTthis
unit.

MAIN DIRECT 0
OPHONO
0 0 0
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MM
TREBLE
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BALANCE
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VOLUME
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@INPUT selector
Selects the input source you want to listen to.
The audio signals
of the selected input source are also
output at the REC jacks.
Notes
•Switch to the CD SAL position to select the CD player
connected
to the CD SALjacks (balanced XLR jacks).
•Switch to the CD position
to select the CD player connected to
the CD jacks (unbalanced RCA jacks).
•Switch
to the MAIN DIRECT position to select the component
connected
to the MAIN IN jacks. When MAIN DIRECT is
selected as the input source, no signals are output at the PRE
OUT, REC, and PHONES jacks.
(jJ) AUDIO MUTE
Press downward to reduce the current volume level by
approximately 20 dB. Press again to restore the audio
output to the previous volume level.
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•The AUDIO MUTE indicator lights up while the mute function
IS on .
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You can also rotate VOLUME on the front panel or press
VOL
+1- on the remote control to resume the audio output.
©VOLUME
Controls the volume level. This does not affect the REC
level.
Note
The VOLUME control does not affect when you select MAIN
DIRECT as the input source. Adjust the volume level using the
volume control
on the extemal amplifier connected to the MAIN
DIRECT jacks.
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Controls and functions
•Rear panel
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OUT jacks
CD SPEAKERS LlR CH terminals
®INPUT jacks
@ L1NE2 jacks
@MAIN IN jacks
Note
Adjust the volume level using the volume control on the external
amplifier connected to the MAIN DIRECT jacks when you select
MAIN DIRECT as the input source.
Notes
•When you connect audio pin plugs to the PRE OUT jacks to
drive the speakers using an external amplifier, it is not
necessary to use the SPEAKERS LlR CH terminals.
• The signal output at the PRE OUT jacks are affected by the tone
control settings.
• The PRE OUT jacks output the same channel signal as the
SPEAKERS LlR CH terminals.
•When you use asubwoofer, connect it to the PRE OUT jacks
and speakers to the SPEAKERS LlR CH terminals.
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SPEAKERS LCH VOLTAGE SELECTOR
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Use this inlet to plug in the supplied power cable.
(j) VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(Asia and General models only)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
must
be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging
the
AC power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper
setting
of the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage
to this unit and create apotential fire hazard.
Rotate
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR clockwise or
counterclockwise
to the correct position using astraight
slot screwdriver.
Voltages are
as follows:
AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz
®Foot
The feet of this unit include built-in spikes. Using the
spikes can reduce the effect
of vibrations on the set. When
using the spikes, remove the magnet foot
by pulling it.
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Caution
When using the feet's built-in spikes, the spikes may scratch the
shelfor floor
on which this unit is installed. Use the supports
when placing this unit
on expensive furniture, etc.
Ifthis unit
is unstable, you can adjust the foot height by rotating
it.
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A-S2000
Controls andfunctions
•Remote control
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CD Infrared signal transmitter
Outputs infrared control signals.
®Yamaha tuner control buttons
Control functions of Yamaha tuner. Refer to the owner's
manual
of your tuner for details.
Note
Some components may not be controlled by this remote control.
@Yamaha CD player control buttons
Control various functions of Yamaha CD player. Refer to
the owner's manual of your CD player for details.
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Press 0010 once to pause and t\\ice to stop playback.
Note
Some components may not be controlled by this remote control.
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G) Amplifier control buttons
INPUT
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Selects the input source you want to listen to.
Notes
•When MAIN 01 RECT is selected as the input source, no
signals are output at the PRE OUT and REC jacks.
• If headphones are plugged into the PHONES jack while MAl I
DIRECT is selected as the input source, no audio is output at
the
PHONES jack.
VOL +/-
Controls the volume level.
Note
The VOLUME control does not affect when you select MAl
DIRECT as the input source. Adjust the volume level using the
volume control on the external amplifier connected to the MAl
DIRECT jacks.
MUTE
Reduces the current volume level by approximately 20
dB. Press again to restore the audio output to the previous
volume level.
You can also press VOL +/- to resume the audio output.
•Installing batteries in the remote control
1Press the Vpart and slide the battery
compartment cover off.
2Insert the two supplied batteries
(AA, R6, UM-3) according to the polarity
markings (+ and
-) on the inside of the
battery compartment.
3Slide the cover back until it snaps into place.

A-52000
Connections
Tuner
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Speakers B
(R channel) L.- __ -'
Caution
• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not Jet
them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage this
unit and/or the speakers.
•All connections must be correct: L(left) to L, R(right) to R,
"+" to "+", and "-" to '"_'". If the connections are faulty, no
sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the
speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be unnatural
and lack bass. Also, refer to the owner's manual for each of
your components.
•Use RCA unbalanced cables to connect other components
except speakers. Use "male" XLR balanced cables to connect a
CD player with XLR balanced output jacks to the CD SAL
jacks of this unit.
• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in
the signal. However, you may hear less noise without the
connection to the GND tenninal for some record players.
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Preamplifier,
AV receiver, etc. External amplifier or
active subwoofer
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CD recorder,
tape deck, etc.
Caution
•Because the power amplifier of A-S2000 is of the floating
balanced type, the following types
of connections are not
possible.
-Connecting with the left channel
"-" terminal and the right
channel ,,-,. terminal as
well as "+" terminals (Fig. 1).
-Deliberately connecting with the left/right channel "-"
terminals and metal part on the rear panel of this unit, as well
as accidentally touching them.
-Connecting with the
left channel "-" terminal and the right
channel
"-" terminal inverted (cross connection, Fig. 2) .
•
Do not connect your active subwoofer to the SPEAKERS
terminal. Connect
it to the PRE OUT jacks of this unit.
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A-S2000
Connections
• Connecting the speakers
1Remove approximately 10 mm (0.4 in) of
insulation from the end of each speaker
cable and
twist the exposed wires of the
cable together
to prevent short circuits.
10 mm (0'4In)I~ .. ~
2Unscrew the knob and then insert the bare
wire into the hole.
3Tighten the knob.
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•Connecting the banana plug
(Except for Europe models)
First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana
plug into the end
of the corresponding terminal.
•Connecting the V-shaped lug
1Unscrew the knob and then sandwich the Y-
shaped lug between the ring part and base.
2Tighten the knob.

•Bi-wire connection
The bi-wire connection separates the woofer from the
combined midrange and tweeter section. Abi-wire
compatible speaker has four binding post terminals. These
two sets of terminals allow the speaker to be split into two
independent sections. This split connects the mid and high
frequency drivers to one set of terminals and the low
frequency driver to the other pair.
Caution
To lise the bi-wire connections, the impedance of each speaker
mList be 8nor higher.
Notes
•Remove the shorting bars or bridges to separate the LPF (low
pass filter) and
HPF (high pass lilter) crossovers.
•
To Lise the bi-wire connections, switch the SPEAKERS selector
to the A+S SI-WIRING position.
•Connecting to the CD BAL jacks
Connect your CD player with the XLR balanced output
jacks. The pin assignments for these jacks are shown
below. Refer to the owner's manual supplied with your
CD player and verify that its XLR balanced output jacks
are compatible with the pin assignments.
2: hot &
1: ground
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3: cold
When connecting, be sure to match the pins and insert the
connector of the "male" XLR balanced cable until you
hear a"click". When disconnecting, pull out the "male"
XLR balanced cable while holding down the lever of the
CD SALjacks.
"Female" XLR connector
"Male" XLR connector
Note
To Lise the XLR balanced connection, you must switch the
INPUT selector on the front panel to the CD SAL position.
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A-52000
Connections
•VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(Asia and General models only)
Caution
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit
must be set for
your local voltage BEFORE plugging the
power cable into the AC wall outlet. Improper setting of
the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may cause damage to this
unit and create apotential fire hazard.
Rotate the VOLTAGE SELECTOR clockwise or
counterclockwise to the correct position using astraight
slot screwdriver.
Voltages are as follows:
........................ AC 110/120/220/230-240
V, 50/60 Hz
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
f-----f- Voltage
indication
•Connecting the power cable
Plug the power cable into the AC IN connector when all
connections are complete, and then plug
in the power
cable to the AC outlet.
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A-52000
Specifications
POWER SECTION CONTROL SECTION
•Minimum RMS Output Power
(S 0,20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.02% THO) .. 90 W+90 W
(40,20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.02% THO) 150 W+150 W
•Dynamic
Power (IHF) (S/6/4/2 Q) 105/135/190/220 W
•Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance
CD, etc.
.. 150 mV/47 kQ
MM
.. 2.5 mV/47 kQ
MC 100 flV/50 Q
MAIN
IN .. IV/47 kQ
•Maximum
Output PO\\'er
(I kHz, 0.7% THO, 4
Q) [U.K. and Europe models only] 160 W
•Output Level/Output Impedance
REC
OUT .150 mV/1.5 kQ
PREOUT........................................................ I
V/I.5kQ
.............................................0.02%
•IEC Output Power [U.K. and Europe models only]
(I kHz, 0.02% THO, S/4 Q)................ .. 95/155 W
•
Maximum Input Signal
CD, etc
,. .. 2.S V
PHONO MM (I kHz) 120 mV
PHONO MC (I kHz) ,.... .. 7 mV
.. 80 W
. ..... 0 W
.. .. ±9 dB
.. ...... 3.5 kHz
.. ........ 30mW
. -20 dB (approx.)
•Headphone Rated Output
IkHz, 32 Q , 0.2%
THO ..
•Channel Separation
CD, etc. (5. JkQ Terminated, I kHz/10kHz) 74/54 dB
PHONO MM (Input shorted, IkHz/1 0kHz, Vol.:-30 dB)
.................................................................................... 90/77 dB
PHONO MC (Input shorted, IkHz/IO kHz, Vol.:-30 dB)
..................................................................................... 66/77 dB
•Tone Control Characteristics
BASS
Boost/Cut
(50 Hz) ",9 dB
Turnover Frequency.............................................. 350 Hz
TREBLE
Boost/Cut (20 kHz) ..
Turnover Frequency... .. ..
•Audio muting ..
GENERAL
•Power Supply
[U.S.A. and Canada models] AC 120
V, 60 Hz
[Asia model] AC
220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz
[General model]
.. AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz
[China model]
.. AC 220 V, 50 Hz
[Korea model] AC 220
V, 60 Hz
[Australia model] , , AC 240
V, 50 Hz
[U.K. and Europe models] AC 230
V. 50 Hz
•Power consumption 350 W
•Idling power consumption
•OtT-state power consumption
..
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
•Dimensions
(W x H x D) ..
..... 435 x137 x465 mm
(17-I/S" x5-3/S" xIS-5/16")
•Weight 22.7 kg (50 Ibs.)
..........
+0/-3 dB
......
+0/-0.3 dB
.160
...,9S dB
..93 dB
.. ... S5 dB
.±0.5 dB
....................... ±0.5 dB
.. 0.67 dB
•Maximum Useful Output
Power (.IEITA)
(I kHz, 10% THO, S/4
Q)
[Asia, General, China and Korea models only] ....... 120/190 W
•Dynamic Headroom
SO ..
• Damping Factor
IkHz,
SQ ..
•Frequency Response
CD, etc. (Flat Position, 5Hz to 100 kHz)
CD, etc. (Flat Position, 20 Hz to 20 kHz)
•RIAA Equalization Deviation
PHONO MM (20 Hz to 20 kHz) ........
PHO 0MC
(20 Hz to 20 kHz)
•Total Harmonic Distortion
CD BAL to SP OUT
(20Hzt020 kHz, 90 W/SO) 0.01%
CD. etc. to
SP OUT
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 90 W/S Q) .. 0.015%
PHO 0MM to REC
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 2
V) . 0.005%
PHO 0MC to REC
(20
Hz to 20 kHz, 2V) .. 0.05%
•Intermodulation Distortion
CD, etc. to SP
OUT
(Rated output/S Q) .......
•Signal to Noise Ratio
(IHF-A Network)
CD, etc. (150 m
V, Input shorted)
PHONO MM (5 mY, Input shorted) .
PHONO MC (500 flV, Input shorted) ..
•Residual Noise (II-IF-A Network) (CD, etc.) ........ . ... 33 ~IV
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