Yamaha AX-497 User manual
OWNER'S
MANUAL
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
•Explanation of Graphical Symbols
&
CAUTION
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RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
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NOT
OPEN
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do
not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do
not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves,
or
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
Do
not defeat the safety purpose
of
the polarized
or
grounding-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. Agrounding type plug has two
blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade
or
the
third prong are provided for your safety. Ifthe provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement
of
the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on
or
pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
8)
bracket,
or
table specified by the
manufacturer,
or
sold with the apparatus.
When acart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms
or
when
unused for long periods
of
time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been
damaged
in
any
way, such as power-supply cord
or
plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled
or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain
or
moisture, does not
operate normally,
or
has been dropped.
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13
11
12
10
9
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
The
lightning
flash
with
arrowhead
symbol,
within
an
equilaterdl triangle,
is
intended
to
alert
you
to
the
presence
of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage"
within
the
product's enclosure
that
may
be
of sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute a
risk
of electric
shock
to
persons.
The
exclamation point
within
an
equilateral triangle
is
intended
to
alert
you
to
the
presence
of important
operating
and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in
the
literature accompanying
the
appliance.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEl.
IMPORTANT
Please record the serial number
of
this unit in the space
below.
MODEL:
Serial No.:
The serial number
is
located on the rear
of
the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual
in
asafe place for future
reference.
We Want
You
Listening For ALifetime
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out
of
your
equipment by playing it at asafe level. One that lets the sound come through loud
and
clear without annoying blaring
or
distortion -and, most importantly, without affecting your sensitive hearing. Since hearing damage from loud sounds is
often undetectable until it
is
too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
IMPORTANT
NOTICE:
DO
NOT
MODIFY
THIS
UNIT!
This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved
by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted
by
the FCC, to
use the product.
2
IMPORTANT:
When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product MUST
be used. Follow all installation instructions. Failure to
follow instructions could void your FCC authorization
to
use this product in the USA.
3NOTE: This product has been tested and found to comply
with the requirements listed
in
FCC Regulations, Part
15
for Class
"B"
digital devices. Compliance with these
requirements provides areasonable level
of
assurance that
your use
of
this product
in
aresidential environment will
not result in harmful interference with other electronic
devices.
This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions found
in
the users manual, may cause interference harmful
to
the
operation
of
other electronic devices.
Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations.
If
this
product
is
found to be the source
of
interference, which
can be determined
by
turning the unit "OFF" and "ON",
please try
to
eliminate the problem
by
using one
of
the
following measures:
Relocate either this product or the device that
is
being
affected
by
the interference.
Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.
If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized
to
distribute this type
of
product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA
90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products
distributed by Yamaha Corporation
of
America
or
its
subsidiaries.
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CAUTION:
READ
THIS
BEFORE
OPERATING
YOUR
UNIT.
,
1
To
assure the finest performance, please read this manual
carefully. Keep it
in
asafe place for future reference.
2Install this sound system in awell ventilated, cool, dry, clean
place -away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,
dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space
of
at least
30
cm
on the top, 20
cm
on the left and right, and 20
cm
on
the back
of
this unit.
3Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,
or
transformers to avoid humming sounds.
4Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from
cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with
high humidity (Le. aroom with ahumidifier) to prevent
condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical
shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
5Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto
this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping
or
splashing.
On
the top
of
this unit, do not place:
-Other components, as they may cause damage and/or
discoloration on the surface
of
this unit.
-Burning objects (Le. candles), as they may cause fire,
damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
-Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid
may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to
this unit.
6Do not cover this unit with anewspaper, tablecloth, curtain,
etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation.
If
the temperature
inside this unit rises,
it
may cause fire, damage to this unit,
and/or personal injury.
7Do not plug in this unit to awall outlet until all connections
are complete.
8Do not operate this unit upside-down.
It
may overheat,
possibly causing damage.
9Do not use force
on
switches, knobs and/or cords.
10
When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,
grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might
damage the finish. Use aclean, dry cloth.
12
Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this
unit with ahigher voltage than specified
is
dangerous and may
cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.
YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage
resulting from use
of
this unit with avoltage other than
specified.
13
Do not attempt to modify
or
fix this unit. Contact qualified
YAMAHA service personnel when any service
is
needed.
The
cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.
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When not planning to use this unit for long periods
of
time
(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall
outlet.
15 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power
plug can be reached easily.
16
Be sure to read the
"TROUBLESHOOTING"
section on
common
operating errors before concluding that this unit is
faulty.
17
Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit
in the standby mode, and disconnect the
AC
power plug from
the wall outlet.
18
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
into the AC main supply. Voltages are:
General model AC 110/120/220/230-240
V,
50/60 Hz
Asia model AC 220/230-240
V,
50/60 Hz
WARNING
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet,
it is not disconnected from the AC power source even
if
you
tum
off
this unit by POWER
or
set it to the
standby mode by STANDBY/ON.
This unit enters the standby mode when you press
POWER inward to the
ON
position and then press
STANDBY/ON. In this state, this unit
is
designed to
consume avery small quantity
of
power.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of
plug to
wide slot and fully insert.
This Class Bdigital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS
Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la
plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de
la prise et pousser
jusqu'
au fond.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe
Best
conforme a
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
FEATURES
2
SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES
2
CONTROLS
AND
FUNCTIONS
3
Front panel 3
Remote controL 5
Installing batteries
in
the remote control 6
Using the remote control 6
Rear panel 7
PREPARATION
CONNECTIONS
8
Connecting speakers and other components 8
Connecting the power supply cord
10
OPERATION
PLA
YING AND
RECORDING
11
Playing asource
11
Adjusting the tonal quality
13
Recording asource
to
atape or an MD
14
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
16
SPECiFiCATIONS
18
1
FEATURES
•Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive
capability
•Continuously variable loudness control
•CO/OVO DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce the
purest
CO
and OVO sound
•Remote control capability
[AX-497 ]
•Minimum RMS output power
85
W+
85
W(8 Q), 0.019% THO, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
•REC OUT selector independent
of
input source
selection
•PURE DIRECT switch used to reproduce the purest
source sound
[AX-397 ]
•Minimum RMS output power
60 W+60 W(8 Q), 0.019% THO, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
•TAPE MONITOR switch used to monitor the sound
being recorded
•This document
is
the owner's manual for both AX-497 and AX-397. Model names are given where the details
of
functions are unique
to each model. Illustrations for AX-497 are mainly used for explanations.
•
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indicates atip for your operation.
•Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button
names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the names
of
the buttons on the remote control are given
in
parentheses.
•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.
SUPPLIED
ACCESSORIES
Please check that you received all
of
the following parts.
Remote
control
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POWER
Press inward
to
the
ON
position to provide this unit with
power supply from the AC wall outlet.
In
this state, you
can turn on this unit or set it to the standby mode by
pressing STANDBY/ON.
When you turn on this unit, there will be afew second
delay before this unit can reproduce sound.
Press again to release it outward to the OFF position to
completely cut
off
power supply from the AC wall outlet.
®STANDBY
indicator
Lights
up
when this unit
is
in the standby mode.
@STANDBY/ON
Turns on this unit or sets it
to
the standby mode.
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•This switch
is
operational only when POWER is pressed inward
to the ON position.
•
In
the standby mode, this unit consumes asmall amount
of
power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.
3
CONTROLS
AND
FUNCTIONS
@Remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
®INPUT selector and indicators
Selects the input source you want to listen to.
The input source indicators light up when the
corresponding input sources are selected.
®PURE DIRECT and indicator
(AX-497 only)
Allows you to listen to asource
in
the purest possible
sound.
The indicator above it lights up when this function is
turned on.
See page
13
for details.
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TAPE MONITOR and indicator
(AX-397 only)
Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the tape
deck connected to the TAPE terminals on the rear panel
of
this unit.
When the tape deck is used for recording, you can also
monitor the sound being recorded.
The indicator above it lights up when this function is
turned on.
•When this function is on (the indicator lights up), TAPE (tape
deck) cannot be selected with the INPUT selector.
•To listen to the source selected with the INPUT selector, press
again to tum
off
the function (the indicator turns
off
as aresult).
•When TAPE (tape deck)
is
selected with the INPUT selector,
this function will not tum on even
if
TAPE MONITOR
is
pressed.
®CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator
Allows you to listen to aCD
or
aDVD source in the
purest sound.
The indicator above it lights
up
when this function is
turned on.
See page
13
for details.
®PHONES jack
Outputs audio for private listening with headphones.
Press both SPEAKERS Aand Bswitches on the front
panel to release them outward to the OFF position.
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SPEAKERS AlB
Turns on or
off
the speaker set connected to the
SPEAKERS Aand/or Bterminals on the rear panel each
time the corresponding button
is
pressed.
®BASS
Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0
position produces aflat response.
See page
13
for details.
@TREBLE
Increases
or
decreases the high frequency response. The 0
position produces aflat response.
See page
13
for details.
@BALANCE
Adjusts the sound output balance
of
the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalances caused by
speaker locations or listening room conditions.
See page
13
for details.
@LOUDNESS
Retains afull tonal range at any volume level to
compensates for the human ears' loss
of
sensitivity to high
and low-frequency ranges at low volume.
See page
13
for details.
®REC OUT selector
(AX-497 only)
Selects asource for recording to the MD recorder or the
tape deck independently
of
the INPUT selector setting,
allowing you to record the selected source while listening
to another source.
See page
14
for details.
@VOLUME
Controls the sound output level.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.
•Opening and closing the front panel
door
When you want to use the controls behind the front panel
door, open the door by gently pressing on the lower part
of
the panel. Keep the door closed when not using these
controls to protect the controls from dust, etc.
CONTROLS
AND
FUNCTIONS
This section describes the function
of
each control on the
remote control used to control this unit or aYAMAHA
CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. with the remote control
capability.
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Some components may not be controlled by this remote control.
•Controlling this unit
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Infrared signal transmitter
Sends signals to this unit.
®POWER
Turns on this unit.
®VOLUME
+1-
Controls the sound output level.
This does not affect the REC OUT level.
®Tuner buttons
Control various functions
of
the tuner.
•Controlling other components
The functions
of
the buttons to control other YAMAHA
components are the same as those
of
the corresponding
buttons on those components. Refer to those components'
instruction manuals for details.
•This button is operational only when POWER on the front
panel
is
pressed inward to the ON position.
•
In
the standby mode, this unit consumes asmall amount
of
power
in
order to receive infrared-signals from the remote
control.
@Input selector buttons
Select the input source you want to listen to.
This button is operational only when POWER on the front panel
is pressed inward to the ON position.
@STANDBY
Sets this unit to the standby mode.
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Selects apreset station number (I to 8).
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Selects apreset station group (A to E).
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CD player Itape deck buttons
Control various functions
of
the CD player or the tape
deck.
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•Pressing
D1R
Awill reverse the tape direction on the single
cassette tape deck with the automatic reverse function.
®CDITAPE selector switch
Switches to control either CD player functions or tape
deck functions.
5
CONTROLS
AND
FUNCTIONS
1Open the battery compartment cover.
2Insert two supplied batteries
(AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity
markings (+ and
-)
on the inside of the
battery compartment.
3Close the cover back.
•Notes on batteries
•Change all
of
the batteries
if
you notice the following
conditions; the operation range
of
the remote control decreases,
the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim.
•Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries.
•Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration
inside the battery compartment.
•Remove the batteries
if
the remote control
is
not used for an
extended period
of
time.
•Do not use old batteries together with new ones.
•Do not use different types
of
batteries (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as
these different types
of
batteries may have the same shape and
color.
•
We
strongly recommend using alkaline batteries.
•
If
the batteries have leaked, dispose
of
them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material
or
letting
it
come into contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before
installing new batteries.
•Do not
throwaway
batteries with general house waste; dispose
of
them correctly
in
accordance with your local regulations.
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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.
•Handling the remote control
•The area between the remote control and this unit must
be clear
of
large obstacles.
•Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote
control.
•Do not drop the remote control.
•Do not leave or store the remote control in the
following types
of
conditions:
places
of
high humidity, such as near abath
places
of
high temperature, such as near aheater or
astove
-places
of
extremely low temperatures
dusty places
•Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong
lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent
lamp; otherwise, the remote control may not work
properly.
If
necessary, position this unit away from
direct lighting.
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AND
FUNCTIONS
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PHONO jacks and GND terminal
See page 8for connection information.
®Audio input/output jacks
See page 8for connection information.
@AC OUTLET(S)
Use to supply power to your other audio/video
components.
See page
10
for details.
@AC power supply cord
See page
10
for connection information.
®SPEAKERS terminals
Connect one or two speaker sets.
See page 8for connection information.
®IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
See "IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch" on this page.
•Asia and General models only
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
is
only applicable to the Asia and
General models.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
See page
10
for details.
•IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
CAUTION
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
while the power
of
this unit
is
turned on, as doing so may
damage the unit.
If
this unit fails to turn on, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch may not be fully slid to either position.
If
this
is
the
case, slide the switch all the way
to
either position when
this unit's power supply
is
completely cut
ofT.
Select the switch position (left or right) according to the
impedance
of
the speakers in your system.
Switch Impedance level
position
Asia model
•
If
you use one set (A or B), the impedance
of
each speaker must be 8nor higher.
•
(fyou
use two sets (A and B), the impedance
of
each speaker must be
16
nor higher.
Canada model
Right •
You
can use one set (A or B), and the
impedance
of
each speaker must be 6nor
higher.
Other models
•Ifyou use one set (A or B), the impedance
of
each speaker must be 6nor higher.
•
(fyou
use two sets (A and
B),
the impedance
of
each speaker must be
12
nor higher.
•
If
you use one set (A or B), the impedance
of
Left each speaker must be 4nor higher.
•
If
you use two sets (A and
B),
the impedance
of
each speaker must be 8nor higher.
7
CONNECTIONS
CAUTION
•Do not connect this unit
or
other components to the main power until all connections between components are
complete.
•
Do
not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let 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 type pin plug cables for audio/video units except speakers.
•Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in the signa1. However, you may hear less noise without
the connection to the GND terminal for some record players.
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CD
player
or
VCR,
etc.
MD
recorder,
DVD
player etc.
Speakers A
Speakers B
CONNECTIONS
1Remove approximately 10
mm
(318
in)
of
insulation from
the
end
of
each speaker
cable and
twist
the exposed wires
of
the
cable together
to
prevent
short
circuits.
•Connecting the banana plug
(With the exception
of
Asia, Korea, U.K. and
Europe models)
First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into
the end
of
the corresponding terminal.
2Unscrew
the
knob.
Banana
plug
•One or two speaker sets can be connected to this unit.
If
you use
only one speaker set, connect
it
to either the SPEAKERS Aor B
terminals.
•Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear
panel
of
this unit.
Red:
positive
(+)
Black: negative
(-)
3Insert
one
bare wire
into
the
hole in the side
of
each terminal.
Red:
positive
(+)
Black: negative
(-)
4Tighten the knob
to
secure the wire.
Red:
positive
(+)
Black: negative
(-)
9
CONNECTIONS
AC
power
supply
cord
(General model)
•Connecting the
AC
power supply cord
Plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after
all other connections are complete.
•AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)
U.K. and Australia models Ioutlet
Korea model None
Other models 3outlets
Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your
other components to this unit. The power to the AC
OUTLET(S) is controlled by POWER or STANDBY/ON
on the front panel
of
this unit (or on the remote control).
The outlet(s) supply power to any connected component
whenever the power
of
this unit is turned on. For
information on the maximum power (total power
consumption
of
components), see "SPECIFICATIONS"
on page
18.
•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 power supply cord into the AC wall outlet.
Voltages are as follows:
Asia
modeL
AC 2201230-240
V,
50/60 Hz
General model AC 110/120/220/230-240
V,
50/60 Hz
10
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AND
RECORDING
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or
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up
INPUT
Front panel
A B
SPEAKERS
Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel
(or press one of the input selector buttons on
the remote control) to select the input source
you want to listen to.
The indicator
of
the selected input source lights up.
•
80th
SPEAKERS Aand 8can be selected.
•
If
you listen with headphones, press both switches to release
them outward to the OFF position.
4Press SPEAKERS Aand/or Bon the front
panel to select speakers Aand/or
B.
3
1,6
6
8
74
3
8 3
Not.
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As for AX-397 only,
if
the TAPE MONITOR indicator on the
front panel lights up when you listen to asource, press TAPE
MONITOR on the front panel to
tum
otT
the TAPE MONITOR
function (the TAPE MONITOR indicator turns
otT
as aresult).
1Set VOLUME on the front panel
counterclockwise to the extreme end. 5Play the source.
6Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press
VOLUME
+/-
on the remote control) to adjust
the sound output level.
2Press POWER on the front panel inward to
the ON position.
or
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Front panel Remote control
11
PLAYING
AND
RECORDING
7
Adjust
the tonal
quality
by
using
the
BASS,
TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS
controls
or
the
CD/DVD DIRECT AMP
switch
on
the
front
panel.
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As for AX-497 only, you can also adjust the tonal quality by
using PURE DIRECT on the front panel.
8Press STANDBY/ON
on
the
front
panel again
(or STANDBY on the remote
control)
to
finish
using
this
unit
and
set
it
to
the
standby
mode.
The STANDBY indicator lights up.
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ION
or
~
Front panel +Remote control
STAt<-...
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1\
To
completely cut
off
power supply from the AC wall outlet,
press POWER on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF
position.
12
PLA
YING
AND
RECORDING
LOUONI!SS
or
(
,FLAT
"O.~
~B
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...
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8
·7
Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press
VOLUME
+/-
on the remote control) to set the
sound output level to the loudest listening
level that you would listen to.
2
If
the CD/OVO DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE
DIRECT switch for AX-497 only) is turned on with the
LOUDNESS control set at acertain level, the input signals
bypass the LOUDNESS control, resulting in asudden
increase in the sound output level.
To
prevent your ears or
the speakers from being undesirably damaged, be sure
to
press the CO/OVD DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE
DIRECT switch for AX-497 only) AFTER lowering the
sound output level or AFTER checking that the
LOUDNESS control
is
properly set.
CAUTION
1Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT
position.
•Adjusting the LOUDNESS control
Retains afull tonal range at any volume level, thus
compensating for the human ears' loss
of
sensitivity to
high and low-frequency ranges at low volume.
•Using the PURE DIRECT switch
(AX-497 only)
Routes input signals from your audio sources. As aresult,
the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE
and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations
to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound.
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Lights up
pUR,{oftleCT
(
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Lights
up
COIDVD
6o~CT
....
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•Using the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch
Routes input signals from your
CD
or DVD player
directly to the specially built-in amplifier for the CD or
DVD player. As aresult, the input signals bypass the
INPUT selectorand the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and
LOUDNESS controls (and the TAPE MONITOR switch
for AX-397 only) and then sent to the power amplifier,
thus eliminating any alterations to the CD or DVD signals
and creating the purest possible sound.
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•Adjusting the BALANCE control
Adjusts the sound output balance
of
the left and right
speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by
speaker locations or listening room conditions.
3Rotate the LOUDNESS control until the
desired volume is obtained.
'lfl«lll
As for AX-497 only,
ifboth
the COIDVO DIRECT AMP and the
PURE DIRECT switches are turned on, only the CO/OVO
DIRECT AMP switch will function.
Front panel Remote control
•Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE
controls
Adjusts the high and low frequency response.
BASS
Increases or decreases the low frequency response.
LOUDNESS
TREBLE
Increases or decreases the high frequency response.
BASS
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...
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+
TREBLE
(
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13
PLAYING
AND
RECORDING
4Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press
VOLUME
+/-
on the remote control) to adjust
the sound output level.
N()t~i
•The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and
LOUDNESS controls and the
CD/DVD
DIRECT AMP switch
(and the PURE DIRECT switch for AX-497 only) have no
effect on the source being recorded.
•Check the copyright laws in your country to record from
records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording copyright-protected
material may infringe on copyright laws. Front panel
or
Remote control
•AX-497
3,6
1 4
5Begin recording on the tape deck or the MD
recorder.
6Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel
(or press TAPE or MD on the remote control)
to select TAPE or MD and then monitor the
sound being recorded on the tape deck or
the MD recorder.
INPUT
fi'fj'M
,JL,al
Selecting another source with the INPUT selector on the front
panel (or the corresponding input selector button on the remote
control) while recording is in progress will not affect the
recording.
1Rotate the REC OUT selector on the front
panel to select the source you want to
record.
2Play the source.
3Rotate the INPUT selector
on
the front panel
(or press one of the input selector buttons on
the remote control) to select the input source
you want to listen to.
Front panel
or
Remote control
INPUT
Front panel
14
or
Remote control
PLA
YING
AND
RECORDING
•AX·397 4Begin recording on
the
tape deck
or
the MD
recorder.
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~<i'~
If
the 3-head tape deck is used for recording, you can monitor the
sound
of
recording by pressing TAPE MONITOR.
23
1Play the source.
2Rotate the INPUT selector
on
the
front
panel
(or
press
one
of
the
input
selector buttons
on
the remote control)
to
selectthe
input
source
you
want
to
listen to.
Remote
control
or
Front panel
INPUT
You
cannot select any input source while the TAPE MONITOR
indicator on the front panel lights up.
3Rotate VOLUME on the
front
panel
(or
press
VOLUME
+/-
on
the
remote control)
to
adjust
the
sound
output
level.
or
Front panel Remote control
15
TROUBLESHOOTING
Refer to the chart below
if
this unit does not function properly.
If
the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or
if
the instructions below do not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest
authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.
•General
Problem
Cause
Remedy Refer
to
page
This
unit
falls to
turn
The power supply cord
is
not connected
or
Connect the power supply cord firmly. -
on. the plug
is
not completely inserted.
The impedance setting is incorrect. Set the impedance to match your speakers. 7
The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the speaker wires are not touching each 8
because
of
ashort circuit, etc. other and then
tum
the power
of
this unit back on.
The IMPEDANCE SELECTORswitch on Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to either 7
the rear panel
is
not set to either end. end when the power
of
this unit is turned off.
This unit has been exposed to astrong Set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the
external electric shock (such as lightning power supply cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds, -
or strong static electricity). then use it normally.
No sound Incorrect input
or
output cable Connect the cables properly.
If
the problem persists, 8
connections. the cables may be defective.
No appropriate input source has been Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT
selected. selector on the front panel (or one
of
the input
11
selector buttons on the remote control).
The TAPE MONITOR function is turned
Tum
off
the TAPE MONITOR function. 4
on.
The SPEAKERS AlB switches are not set Set the corresponding SPEAKERS Aor Bswitch to
11
properly. the ON position.
Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections. 8
The sound suddenly The protection circuitry has been activated Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting
is
7
goes off. because
of
ashort circuit, etc. correct.
Check that the speaker wires are not touching each 8
other and then tum the power
of
this unit back on.
Only the speaker on Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly.
If
the problem persists, 8
one side can be the cables may be defective.
heard. Incorrect setting for the BALANCE Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate
13
control. position.
There Isalack
of
bass The +and -wires are connected
in
Connect the speaker wires to the correct +and -8
and no ambience. reverse at the amplifier
or
the speakers. phase.
A
"humming"
sound Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly.
If
the problem 8
can
be
heard. persists, the cables may be defective.
No connection from the turntable to the Make the GND connection between the turntable and 8
GND terminal. this unit.
The volume level is The record
is
being played on aturntable The turntable shouldbe connected to this unit through
low while playing awith an MC cartridge. the MC head amplifier. -
record.
The volume level The component connected to the TAPE
Tum
on the power
of
the component.
cannot be increased, OUT
or
the MD OUT terminals
of
this
or
the sound is unit is turned off. -
distorted.
16
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