Yamaha AX-397 Stereo Amplifier User Manual
Contents
1. To an AC wall outlet AC power supply cord IMPEDANCE SELECTOR OR B 4QMIN SPEAKER A B BOMIN SPEAKER 1 A B 120MIN SPEAKER E Ej ORB SPEAKER SWITCHED 100W MAX TOTAL 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 sssss outlet Korea model sisese ariista None Other models 3 outlets 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 B 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 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz General model AC 110 120 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz 10 General model PLAYING AND RECORDING Playing a source Note A2. 9 ois so 2 SPECIFICATIONS POWER SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power 8 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 019 THD AX 497 85 W AX 397 60 W 6 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0 038 THD AX 497 100 W AX 397 70 W Dynamic Power IHF 8 6 4 2 AX 497 130 150 185 220 AX 397 100 120 140 150 W Maximum Output Power 1 kHz 0 7 THD 4 Q U K and Europe models only AX 497 20W AX 397 95W 1 kHz 10 THD 8 6 AX 497 Asia General China and Korea models only 130 150 W AX 397 Asia General and China models only 100 110 W EC Output Power U K and Europe models only 1 kHz 0 019 THD 8 Q2 AX 497 100 W AX 397 Power Band Width AX 497 0 04 THD 42 5 W 8 Q 10 Hz to 50 kHz AX 397 0 04 THD 30 W 8 Q 10 Hz to 50 kHz Damping Factor 20 Hz to 20 kHz 8 240 or more Maximum Input Signal PHONO 1 kHz 0 003 THD CD etc 1 kHz 0 5 THD 115 mV or more 2 2 V or more Frequency Response CD etc 20 Hz to 20 KHZ nose e ATE RU 00 5 dB CD DVD DIRECT AMP ON 10 Hz to 100 kHz 0x 1 0 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation PHONO ecd be Ense 0 3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion PHONO to REC OUT 20 Hz t0 20 KHz 3 V iiem 0 003 or less CD etc to SP OUT 20 Hz to 20 kHz 42 5 W 8 Q 0 009 or less Sign
3. YAMAHA AX 497 AX 397 Stereo Amplifier OWNER S MANUAL IMPORTANT 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 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 udo Ui WN 10 11 12 13 14 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 registe
4. the impedance of each speaker must be 16 or higher Canada model You can use one set A or B and the impedance of each speaker must be 6 Q or higher Right Other models If you use one set A or B the impedance of each speaker must be 6 Q or higher If you use two sets A and B the impedance of each speaker must be 12 or higher If you use one set A or B the impedance of each speaker must be 4 Q or higher If you use two sets A and B the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Q or higher Left NOILONGOULNI CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers and other components 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 signal However you may hear less noise without the connection to
5. input signals bypass the BASS TREBLE BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound gt o Lights up PURE DIRECT Note As for AX 497 only if both the CD DVD DIRECT AMP and the PURE DIRECT switches are turned on only the CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch will function B Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjusts the high and low frequency response BASS Increases or decreases the low frequency response TREBLE Increases or decreases the high frequency response BASS TREBLE Tose d ec 2 2 2 270752 Be 3 Be 3 a P 4 s 5 5 5 Adjusting the LOUDNESS control Retains a full tonal range at any volume level thus compensating for the human ears loss of sensitivity to high and low frequency ranges at low volume CAUTION If the CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch or the PURE DIRECT switch for AX 497 only is turned on with the LOUDNESS control set at a certain level the input signals bypass the LOUDNESS control resulting in a sudden increase in the sound output level To prevent your ears or the speakers from being undesirably damaged be sure to press the CD DVD 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 1 Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position LOUDNESS 4 FLAT 2 10 9 a 8
6. 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 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Please check that you received all of the following parts Remote control Batteries 2 AAA UM 4 122 53 3 3 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Front panel B AX 497 2 2 fe O fe z B AX 397 0 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 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
7. 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 Want You recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from excessive volume levels LISTENING For ALitetime IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FCC INFORMATION for US customers 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 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 NOTE This product has been tested and found to comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations Part 15 for Class 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
8. this function is turned on See page 13 for details 9 PHONES jack Outputs audio for private listening with headphones Press both SPEAKERS A and B switches on the front panel to release them outward to the OFF position SPEAKERS A B Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the SPEAKERS A and or B terminals on the rear panel each time the corresponding button is pressed BASS Increases or decreases the low frequency response The 0 position produces a flat response See page 13 for details TREBLE Increases or decreases the high frequency response The 0 position produces a flat response See page 13 for details 4 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 a full 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 5 REC OUT selector AX 497 only Selects a source 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 B Opening and closing the front panel door When you want to use the controls behind the
9. to the ON position In the standby mode this unit consumes a small amount of power to receive infrared signals from the remote control CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control 5 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 6 PURE DIRECT and indicator AX 497 only Allows you to listen to a source in the purest possible sound The indicator above it lights up when this function is turned on See page 13 for details 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 Notes 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 turn off the function the indicator turns off as a result When TAPE tape deck is selected with the INPUT selector this function will not turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is pressed CD DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Allows you to listen to a CD or a DVD source in the purest sound The indicator above it lights up when
10. 0 120 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz c 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz Asia model 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 viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES vivcsscscessesstecesescsucscsessesosstocectencsedscetatecenss SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES m CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 Front panel s a sac tp te epe os 3 Remote control Installing batteries in the remote control 6 Using the remote control sss 6 Rear panel ue eei Re ent 7 z D zd O z
11. CKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD HERTS WD18 7GQ ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A B J WETTERGRENS GATA 1 BOX 30053 400 43 V STRA FR LUNDA SWEDEN YAMAHA CORPORATION YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 17 33 MARKET ST SOUTH MELBOURNE 3205 VIC AUSTRALIA Printed in Malaysia c WG02700
12. EAKERS 06 some 6 PHONO jacks and GND terminal See page 8 for connection information Audio input output jacks See page 8 for connection information 8 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 8 for connection information 6 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR See IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on this page B 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 AOR B ADMIN A B BAMIN SPEAKEF U S A model B 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 off Select the switch position left or right according to the impedance of the speakers in your system Switch position Impedance level Asia model If you use one set A or B the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Q or higher If you use two sets A and B
13. EEY 6 2 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 VOLUME VOLUME X Front panel Remote control 3 Rotate the LOUDNESS control until the desired volume is obtained LOUDNESS 5 7 13 D je i4 ET e PLAYING AND RECORDING Recording a source to a tape oran MD Notes 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 B AX 497 1 Rotate the REC OUT selector on the front panel to select the source you want to record REC OUT TApE 0090 2 Play the source 3 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 INPUT 2 Front panel Remote control 14 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel or press VOLUME on the remote control to adjust the sound output level ies or VOLUME X Front panel Remote control 5 Begin recording on the tape deck or the MD recorder 6 Rotate the INPUT selector the front panel
14. HA dealer or service center B General Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page This unit fails to turn The power supply cord is not connected or Connect the power supply cord firmly 2 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 a short circuit etc other and then turn the power of this unit back on The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch 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 a strong 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 Turn off the TAPE MONITOR function 4 on The SPEAKERS A B switches are not set Set the corresponding SPEAKERS A or B switch to 11 properly t
15. PREPARATION 5 Connecting speakers and other components Connecting the power supply cord NOILWuaVdsdd OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING 11 Playing A SOULCE s nun nE is m Adjusting the tonal quality gt Recording a source to a tape or an MD 14 a 2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING eret 16 SPECIFICATIONS eere tette 18 2 gt og 9 aS 20 FEATURES Highly dynamic power low impedance drive AX 497 capability Minimum RMS output power 9 Continuously variable loudness control 85 W 85 W 8 0 019 THD 20 Hz to 20 kHz CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce the REC OUT selector independent of input source purest CD and DVD sound selection Remote control capability PURE DIRECT switch used to reproduce the purest source sound AX 397 Minimum RMS output power 60 W 60 W 8 Q 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 indicates a tip for your operation Some operations can be performed by using either
16. TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones The power of this unit is turned off or this unit is set to the standby mode Turn on the power of this unit connected to the CD H player or the tape deck connected to this unit The sound level is The LOUDNESS control is functioning Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position 13 low The input source The CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch is Turn off the CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch B cannot be changed turned on although the INPUT E selector is rotated The TAPE MONITOR function is turned Turn off the TAPE MONITOR function 4 on Using the BASS The CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch or The CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch or the PURE TREBLE BALANCE the PURE DIRECT switch for AX 497 DIRECT switch for AX 497 only must be turned off and LOUDNESS only is turned on to use those controls 13 controls does affect the tonal quality B Remote control Refer to Problem Cause Remedy page The remote control Wrong distance or angle The remote control will function within a maximum does not work nor range of 6 m 19 7 ft and no more than 30 degrees 6 function properly off axis from the front panel Direct sunlight or lighting from an Reposition this unit inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc is striking the remote control sensor of this unit The batteries are weak Replace all batteries 6 17 2 o
17. aging carefully as these different types of batteries may have the same shape and color We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries Ifthe 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 throw away batteries with general house waste dispose of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations Using the remote control The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote control sensor on the front panel of this unit during operation B 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 a bath places of high temperature such as near a heater or a stove 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 Rear panel CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS SP
18. al to Noise Ratio IHF A Network PHONO input shorted es 88 dB or more CD input shorted CD DVD DIRECT AMP ON 110 dB or more Residual Noise IHF A Network AX 497 CD DVD DIRECT AMP ON PURE DIRECT ON AX 397 CD DVD DIRECT AMP ON CD DVD DIRECT AMP OFF 18 CONTROL SECTION Input Sensitivity Input Impedance PHONG mcer ENS 2 5 mV 47 a interest E E een RS 150 mV 47 kQ Output Level Output Impedance REC OUT 9497 Lieb n rad 195 mV 1 6 kO or less IS esr honena otai 165 mV 1 6 kO or less Headphone Output Impedance CD etc Input 1 kHz 150 mV 8 0 019 THD AX 497 AX 397 Channel Separation CD etc 5 1 input shorted 1 10 kHz 65 50 dB or more Tone Control Characteristics BASS Boost Cut 20 Hz Turnover Frequency TREBLE Boost up 20 EH nen tos EIU NEAR 10 dB Turnover Frequency 3 5 kHz Continuous Loudness Control Alten stion 1 RZ Oa ee 30 dB GENERAL Power Supply U S A and Canada models AC 120 V 60 Hz Asia model AC 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz General model AC 110 120 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz China model AC 220 V 50 Hz Korea model AX 497 only AC 220 V 60 Hz Australia model AC 240 V 50 Hz AC 230 V 50 Hz U K and Eu
19. damage Do 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 a clean dry cloth 12 Only 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 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 14 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 11
20. eat 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 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances motors or transformers to avoid humming sounds Do 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 Avoid 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 Do 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 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections are complete Do not operate this unit upside down It may overheat possibly causing
21. 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 Remote control This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit ora YAMAHA CD player tuner tape deck etc with the remote control capability Note Some components may not be controlled by this remote control PRESET VOLUME amp YAMAHA B Controlling this unit CD Infrared signal transmitter Sends signals to this unit POWER Turns on this unit Note z j 2 fe Cc O fe z 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 Notes 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 a small 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 VOLUME Controls the sound output level This does not affect the REC OUT level B 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 component
22. he 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 a short circuit etc correct Check that the speaker wires are not touching each 8 other and then turn 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 7 7 Incorrect setting for the BALANCE Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate 13 control position There is a lack 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 a turntable The turntable should be connected to this unit through low while playing a with an MC cartridge the MC head amplifier record The volume level The component connected to the TAPE Turn 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
23. 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 CAUTION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT 1 9 To assure the finest performance please read this manual carefully Keep it in a safe place for future reference Install this sound system in a well ventilated cool dry clean place away from direct sunlight h
24. 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 esses Remote control Front panel Note 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 PLAYING AND RECORDING B AX 397 sss _________ 4 Begin recording on the tape deck or the MD recorder If the 3 head tape deck is used for recording you can monitor the sound of recording by pressing TAPE MONITOR 1 Play the source 2 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 INPUT 2 Front panel Remote control D je i4 ET e Note You cannot select any input source while the TAPE MONITOR indicator on the front panel lights up 3 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel or press VOLUME on the remote control to adjust the sound output level VOLUME 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 YAMA
25. rope models Power Consumption AX 497 U S A and Canada models Asia model Other models AX 397 220 W 300 VA Standby Power Consumption Asia and General models 110 120 V 220 230 240 V ieee etras ed 11 W The power consumption is 0 W when the POWER switch is released outward to the OFF position Maximum Power Consumption General models only 1 kHz 6 Q 10 THD 49 497 490 W AX 397 ar toe Ree tts 400 W AC Outlets U K and Australia models Korea model General model 3 Total 50 W maximum Other models 3 Total 100 W maximum Dimensions W x H x D 435 x 151 x 390 mm 17 1 8 x 5 15 16 x 15 11 32 None Weight AX 497 9 1 kg 20 165 1 oz AX 397 8 3 kg 18 lbs 5 oz Specifications are subject to change without notice YAMAHA p MO This product mainly uses lead free solder 2005 YAMAHA CORPORATION All rights reserved YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE BUENA PARK CALIF 90620 U S A YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD 135 MILNER AVE SCARBOROUGH ONTARIO M18 3R1 CANADA YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G m b H SIEMENSSTR 22 34 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG GERMANY YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S A RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE LA VALLEE CEDEX02 FRANCE YAMAHA ELECTRONICS UK LTD YAMAHA HOUSE 200 RI
26. rs stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the 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 bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus e When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to ELE 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 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get
27. s instruction manuals for details 6 Tuner buttons Control various functions of the tuner PRESET Selects a preset station number 1 to 8 A B C D E Selects a preset station group A to E CD player tape deck buttons Control various functions of the CD player or the tape deck Notes DIR B and A B apply only to the double cassette tape deck Pressing DIR A will reverse the tape direction on the single cassette tape deck with the automatic reverse function CD TAPE selector switch Switches to control either CD player functions or tape deck functions CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in the remote control 1 5 1 Open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert two supplied batteries AAA R03 UM 4 according to the polarity markings and on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close 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 pack
28. s for AX 397 only if the TAPE MONITOR indicator on the front panel lights up when you listen to a source press TAPE MONITOR on the front panel to turn off the TAPE MONITOR function the TAPE MONITOR indicator turns off as a result 693 1 Set VOLUME on the front panel counterclockwise to the extreme end voLuME 2 Press POWER on the front panel inward to the ON position POWER ON OFF 3 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 INPUT 2 Front panel Remote control aux mo TAPE gp mvp io M ub Lights up 4 Press SPEAKERS A and or B on the front panel to select speakers A and or B SPEAKERS Notes Both SPEAKERS A and B can be selected If you listen with headphones press both switches to release them outward to the OFF position 5 Play the source 6 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel or press VOLUME on the remote control to adjust the sound output level vorume or VOLUME Front panel Remote control 11 NOILvHY3dO 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 Bass TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNE ss nar hot D XU oe CX 109 Y e
29. sa esa Ls sR Si o CD DVD DIRECT AMP Note As for AX 497 only you can also adjust the tonal quality by using PURE DIRECT on the front panel 8 Press 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 STANDBY JON Front panel V Remote control STANDBY or STANDBY o Lights up Note 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 PLAYING AND RECORDING Adjusting the tonal quality B 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 BALANCE 2 E Be 03 E Ls 5R B 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 a result the input signals bypass the INPUT selector and 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 gt o Lights up CD DVD iRECT AMP B Using the PURE DIRECT switch AX 497 only Routes input signals from your audio sources As a result the
30. the GND terminal for some record players Turntable Tuner Tape deck etc Speakers A Audio out Audio out Audio in Audio out SPEAKERS 8 Oo CD DVD R L R R L L Audio out Audio out Audio in Audio out CD player or VCR etc MD recorder Speakers B DVD player etc 1 Remove approximately 10 mm 3 8 in of insulation from the end of each speaker cable and twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits h 10 mm 3 8 in 2 Unscrew the knob Red positive Black negative 3 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal Red positive Black negative Red positive Black negative CONNECTIONS 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 Banana plug Notes One or two speaker sets can be connected to this unit If you use only one speaker set connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel of this unit NOILWuaVdsdd CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord VOLTAGE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search