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AX-596
STEREO AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO
U C A
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
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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
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the unit is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other
instructions should be followed.
5 Water 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.
6 Carts 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.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted
to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8 Ventilation – 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.
9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
that produce heat.
10 Power 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.
11 Power-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.
12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
14 Object 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.
15 Damage 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.
16 Servicing – 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.
17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
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18 Grounding 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
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
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 After unpacking, check that the following items are contained. DEBALLAGE Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses.
DISC SKIP
MD
AUX
–
PRESET
STANDBY/ON
TUNER
VOLUME
DECK A/B
TAPE
DIR BDIR A
CD
A/B/C/D/E
+–
CD/DVD
TAPE
TUNERPHONO
+
● Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)
● Piles (format AA, R6, UM-3)
● Remote control
● Télécommande
Opening and closing the front cover
Close the front cover whene ver 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
Pour ouvrir le couvercle avant
To close the front cover
Pour fermer le couvercle avant
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Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier.
FEATURES
100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz
v
Highly Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability
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Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control
v
CD/DVD DIRECT AMP Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest CD and DVD Sound
v
PURE DIRECT Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound
v
REC OUT Selector Independent of Input Source Selection
v
PRE OUT/MAIN IN Terminals for Connecting An Equalizer, Surround-Sound Processor, etc.
v
Remote Control Capability
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English
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................................................................................................... 14
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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 a safe place for future
reference.
2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical
shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.
3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the
set, contact your dealer.
4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the
power plug and the wires connected to other
equipments. Never pull the wires themselves.
5. The openings on the unit cover assure proper
ventilation of the unit. If these openings are
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
prevent fire or damage.
<Europe, U.K. and China models only>
Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20
cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the
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
specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other
accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for
any damage resulting from use of this unit with a
voltage other than specified.
7. Always set the VOLUME control to “
” before starting
∞
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually
to an appropriate level after the play has been started.
8. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents
as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry
cloth.
9. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section
regarding common operating errors before concluding
that the unit is faulty.
10. When not planning to use this unit for a long period
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from
the wall outlet.
To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
11.
plug when there is an electric storm.
12. Grounding or polarization – Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization of an
appliance is not defeated.
13. Do not connect any audio equipment to the AC outlet
on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power
than the outlet is rated to provide.
14. VOLTAGE SELECTOR
(China 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 110/120/220/240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
When this unit is turned off by pressing the STANDBY/ON
switch on the front panel or the remote control, the
STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights up. This state
is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is
designed to consume a small amount of power. This
unit’s power supply is completely cut off from the AC line
only when the POWER switch on the front panel is set in
the OFF position or the AC power cord is disconnected.
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.
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. If so, set the switch to either end when this
unit’s power supply is completely cut off.
(U.S.A. model)
SPEAKERS
R L
A
CAUTION
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SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
A B : 8
R
B
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
SET BEFORE POWER ON
A OR B : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER
A B : I2
Ω
MIN. /SPEAKER
Ω
MIN. /SPEAKER
AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED
I20V 60Hz
l00W MAX. TOTAL
MAINS
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