Yamaha AX-596 User Manual

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Yamaha AX-596 User Manual

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AX-596

STEREO AMPLIFIER

AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI I

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 system in the space below.

Model:

Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the main unit.

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future reference.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral 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.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions should be followed.

5Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

6Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

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10Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit.

11Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

13Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit.

15Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A.The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or

C.The unit has been exposed to rain; or

D.The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

18Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

1.

IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that

 

UNIT!

interference will not occur in all installations. If this

 

This product, when installed as indicated in the

product is found to be the source of interference, which

 

instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC

can be determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”,

 

requirements. Modifications not expressly approved

please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the

 

by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the

following measures:

 

FCC, to use the product.

Relocate either this product or the device that is being

2.

IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to

affected by the interference.

 

accessories and/or another product use only high

 

 

 

quality shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit

 

product MUST be used. Follow all installation

breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

 

instructions. Failure to follow instructions could void

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient

 

your FCC authorization to use this product in the

 

USA.

the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to

lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

 

comply with the requirements listed in FCC

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory

 

Regulations, Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices.

 

results, please contact the local retailer authorized to

 

Compliance with these requirements provides a

 

distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the

 

reasonable level of assurance that your use of this

 

appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics

 

product in a residential environment will not result in

 

Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

 

harmful interference with other electronic devices.

 

90620.

 

 

 

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies

The above statements apply ONLY to those products

 

and, if not installed and used according to the

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its

 

instructions found in the users manual, may cause

subsidiaries.

 

interference harmful to the operation of other

 

 

electronic devices.

 

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s

Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe 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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UNPACKING DEBALLAGE

After unpacking, check that the following items are contained.

Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.

Remote control

Télécommande

 

STANDBY/ON

 

DECK A/B

 

TAPE

DIR A

DIR B

DISC SKIP

 

 

CD

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

Piles (format AA, R6, UM-3)

PRESET + A/B/C/D/E

TUNER

MD TAPE CD/DVD

AUX PHONO TUNER

VOLUME +

Opening and closing the front cover

Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the panel are not used.

Ouverture et fermeture du couvercle avant

Fermer le couvercle avant lorsque les commandes placées à l’intérieur du panneau ne sont pas utilisées.

To open the front cover

To close the front cover

Pour ouvrir le couvercle avant

Pour fermer le couvercle avant

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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier.

FEATURES

v100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz

vHighly Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability

vContinuously Variable LOUDNESS Control

vCD/DVD DIRECT AMP Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest CD and DVD Sound

vPURE DIRECT Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound

vREC OUT Selector Independent of Input Source Selection

vPRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals for Connecting An Equalizer, Surround-Sound Processor, etc.

vRemote Control Capability

CONTENTS

 

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................

II

UNPACKING ...........................................................................................................

IV

FEATURES ...............................................................................................................

1

CAUTION ...................................................................................................................

2

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL ..............................................................

3

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ....................................................................

4

CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................

7

OPERATION ...........................................................................................................

10

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................

13

SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................

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CAUTION: Read this before operating your unit.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this

13. Do not connect any audio equipment to the AC outlet

 

manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future

on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power

 

reference.

than the outlet is rated to provide.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

14. VOLTAGE SELECTOR

 

windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,

(China and General models only)

 

dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming

The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit

 

(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE

 

shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.

plugging into the AC main supply.

3.

Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the

Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.

 

set, contact your dealer.

 

 

When this unit is turned off by pressing the STANDBY/ON

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection

switch on the front panel or the remote control, the

 

wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the

STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights up. This state

 

power plug and the wires connected to other

is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is

 

equipments. Never pull the wires themselves.

designed to consume a small amount of power. This

5.

The openings on the unit cover assure proper

unit’s power supply is completely cut off from the AC line

 

ventilation of the unit. If these openings are

only when the POWER switch on the front panel is set in

 

the OFF position or the AC power cord is disconnected.

 

obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise

 

 

 

rapidly; therefore, avoid placing objects against these

 

 

openings. Install the unit in a well-ventilated area to

For Canadian Customers

 

prevent fire or damage.

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

 

<Europe, U.K. and China models only>

wide slot and fully insert.

 

Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

 

cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the

 

ICES-003.

 

unit to prevent fire or damage.

 

 

6.The voltage used must be the same as that specified

on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than

WARNING

 

specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for

setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise

any damage resulting from use of this unit with a

this unit may be damaged.

voltage other than specified.

If this unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is

7. Always set the VOLUME control to “” before starting

pressed:

the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to

to an appropriate level after the play has been started.

either end. If so, set the switch to either end when this

8. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents

unit’s power supply is completely cut off.

as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry

(U.S.A. model)

cloth.

 

9.

Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

 

SPEAKERS

 

 

 

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A

 

MAINS

 

regarding common operating errors before concluding

 

 

 

l00W MAX. TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

AC OUTLETS

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCHED

 

 

 

 

 

I20V 60Hz

 

that the unit is faulty.

 

CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

 

 

 

 

SET BEFORE POWER ON

 

 

R

L

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

10.

When not planning to use this unit for a long period

B

 

A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A OR B : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

 

 

 

 

A B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

A B : I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER

 

(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from

 

 

 

 

 

the wall outlet.

 

 

 

 

11. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

 

plug when there is an electric storm.

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

12.Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization of an appliance is not defeated.

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