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AX-497/AX-397
Stereo Amplifier
OWNER’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
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Read these instructions. |
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CAUTION |
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Keep these instructions. |
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK |
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Heed all warnings. |
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Follow all instructions. |
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DO NOT OPEN |
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Do not use this apparatus near water. |
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF |
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Clean only with dry cloth. |
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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance |
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ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE |
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with the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE |
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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat |
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PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO |
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registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) |
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QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. |
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that produce heat. |
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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or |
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grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with |
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one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two |
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an |
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blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the |
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equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the |
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third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug |
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presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within |
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does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for |
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the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient |
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replacement of the obsolete outlet. |
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magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to |
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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched |
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persons. |
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particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point |
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle |
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where they exit from the apparatus. |
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is intended to alert you to the presence of important |
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the |
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operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in |
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manufacturer. |
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the literature accompanying the appliance. |
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Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, |
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bracket, or table specified by the |
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manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. |
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Please record the serial number of this unit in the space |
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When a cart is used, use caution when |
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below. |
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moving the cart/apparatus combination to |
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MODEL: |
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avoid injury from tip-over. |
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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when |
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Serial No.: |
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unused for long periods of time. |
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The serial number is located on the rear of the unit. |
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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing |
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Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future |
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is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any |
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reference. |
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way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid |
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has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the |
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apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not |
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operate normally, or has been dropped. |
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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers)
1IMPORTANT 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.
2IMPORTANT: 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 a reasonable level of assurance that your use of this product in a residential 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.
1To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
2Install this sound system in a well 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 (i.e. a room with a humidifier) 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 (i.e. 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 a newspaper, 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 a wall 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.
10When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet, grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.
11Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
12Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this unit with a higher 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 a voltage other than specified.
13Do 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.
14When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
15Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power plug can be reached easily.
16Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on common operating errors before concluding that this unit is faulty.
17Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
18VOLTAGE 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 turn 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 a very small quantity of power.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS CANADIENS
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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INTRODUCTION |
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FEATURES............................................................. |
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. |
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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... |
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Front panel................................................................. |
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Remote control........................................................... |
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Installing batteries in the remote control ................... |
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Using the remote control ........................................... |
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Rear panel .................................................................. |
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PREPARATION |
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CONNECTIONS .................................................... |
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Connecting speakers and other components.............. |
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Connecting the power supply cord .......................... |
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PLAYING AND RECORDING .......................... |
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Playing a source....................................................... |
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Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... |
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Recording a source to a tape or an MD ................... |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |
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SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. |
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Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability
Continuously variable loudness control
CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce the purest CD and DVD sound
Remote control capability
[ AX-497 ]
Minimum RMS output power
85 W + 85 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD, 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 Ω), 0.019% THD, 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.
•yindicates a tip 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 a result of improvements, etc. In case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.
Please check that you received all of the following parts.
Remote control
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INTRODUCTION
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1 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 a few 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.
2 STANDBY indicator
Lights up when this unit is in the standby mode.
3 STANDBY/ON
Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode.
Notes
•This switch is operational only when POWER is pressed inward to the ON position.
•In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.
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