AX-492/592/892
Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier
Amplificateur stéréo de la série “Natural Sound”
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur cet amplificateur stéréo YAMAHA.
OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
• 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 UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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 a safe place for future reference.
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 built-in 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.
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.
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FCC INFORMATION
1.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.
3.NOTE : 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.
In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead, change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.
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.
We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only)
YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s |
Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often |
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of |
undetectable until it is too late, YAMAHA and the |
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the |
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer |
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring |
Electronics Group recommend you to avoid |
or distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your |
prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels. |
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Connections ................................................................... |
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Controls and their functions .......................................... |
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Remote control ............................................................. |
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Basic operations ........................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ............................................................ |
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Specifications ............................................................... |
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FEATURES
●AX-492 85W + 85W (8Ω ) RMS Output Power,
0.019% THD, 20–20,000 Hz
●AX-592 100W + 100W (8Ω ) RMS Output Power,
0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz
●AX-892 115W + 115W (8Ω ) RMS Output Power,
0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz
●High Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability
●Continuously Variable Loudness Control
●CD DIRECT AMP switch: used to reproduce the purest CD sound
●PURE DIRECT switch: used to reproduce the purest source sound
●SUBSONIC FILTER switch; used to eliminate undesirable ultra-low-frequency signals (AX-592 and AX-892 only)
●PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals; useful for connecting an equalizer, sound processor, etc. (AX-592 and AX-892 only)
●Remote control capability
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.
1.To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future use.
2.Install this unit in a cool, dry and dust-free area. Do not place it in direct sunlight or near sources of heat (e.g., a stove, etc.). Make sure that it is well ventilated and not exposed to rain or moisture and that it is on a flat, stable surface, free from vibration.
3.Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the unit, contact your dealer.
4.When moving the unit, first disconnect the AC power plug and the cables which are connected to other equipment. Never pull the cables or use excessive force on switches or controls.
5. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the cabinet will rise rapidly, damaging the unit or causing a fire. Avoid blocking the ventilation openings and make sure that the unit is well ventilated. Allow at least 30 cm (12 in) of space above the unit and 20 cm (8 in) of space on the sides and rear.
6.Always set the VOLUME control to “∞ ” before playing the source. Increase the volume gradually to a desired level after the source has started playing.
7.Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the unit. Do not use chemical solvents which might damage the finish.
8.Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section before deciding that the unit is faulty.
9.When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time (e.g., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the electrical outlet.
10.To prevent damage from lightning, disconnect the AC power plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm.
11.Make sure that the unit is always properly grounded and polarized.
12.Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide.
13.Voltage Selector (General Model only)
The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for your local main voltage before plugging into the electrical outlet.
Voltages are 110/120/220/240 V AC, 60/50 Hz.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT
The serial number is located on the rear panel.
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space below.
Serial No.:
Keep this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future use.
Note
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source as long as it is connected to the electrical outlet, even if the unit itself is turned off.
CAUTION (FOR CANADA MODEL)
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.
FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS
THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCECAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.
WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged.
IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS PRESSED
The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end closely. If so, set the switch to either end closely.
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A OR B : 4Ω MIN. /SPEAKER
A + B : 8Ω MIN. /SPEAKER
A OR B : 6Ω MIN. /SPEAKER
A + B :12Ω MIN. /SPEAKER
Example: AX-892
<General model>
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●Before making any connections to or from this unit, first switch it and any other connected components off.
●Properly connect this unit and other components, L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual of each component which is to be connected to this unit.
●If you have YAMAHA components numbered 1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can easily be made by connecting the output (input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals on this unit.
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