01EN_AX-497_397_U.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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. 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.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. 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 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.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION FEATURES............................................................. 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ................................. 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ......................... 3 PREPARATION Front panel ................................................................. 3 Remote control........................................................... 5 Installing batteries in the remote control ................... 6 Using the remote control ....................................
FEATURES FEATURES ◆ 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.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS INTRODUCTION Front panel ■ AX-497 3 4 12 5 6 8 PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP STANDBY POWER AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO ON OFF 16 20 VOLUME INPUT PHONES SPEAKERS TREBLE BASS BALANCE LOUDNESS 1 B STANDBY /ON 1 1 2 2 3 ON – 5 5 1 2 3 3 4 4 OFF 1 2 3 – 5 FLAT –30dB 10 2 3 4 L 5 + 5 1 2 3 4 4 + 1 2 3 4 5 R 9 8 60 2 REC OUT DISPLAY A TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO 40 4 AUX 8 4 5 6 7 ∞ 9 0 A
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 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.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control Note Some components may not be controlled by this remote control. ■ Controlling this unit INTRODUCTION This section describes the function of each control on the remote control used to control this unit or a YAMAHA CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. with the remote control capability. 1 Infrared signal transmitter Sends signals to this unit. 2 POWER Turns on this unit.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in the remote control 1 3 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.
CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Rear panel 2 3 4 INTRODUCTION 1 TUNER IN (PLAY) AC OUTLETS SPEAKERS + TAPE PHONO – – + OUT (REC) IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A IN (PLAY) GND A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER MD OUT (REC) CD/DVD B AUX A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTAL (U.S.A. model) 5 1 PHONO jacks and GND terminal See page 8 for connection information. 2 Audio input/output jacks See page 8 for connection information.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS Connecting speakers and other components CAUTION • 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 “–”.
CONNECTIONS 1 ■ Connecting the banana plug 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. (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. 10 mm (3/8 in) Banana plug Unscrew the knob.
CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord VOLTAGE SELECTOR To an AC wall outlet AC power supply cord AC OUTLETS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 12ΩMIN / SPEAKER SWITCHED 100W MAX. TOTAL (General model) ■ 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 .....................................
PLAYING AND RECORDING PLAYING AND RECORDING Playing a source 3 Note As 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). 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.
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 1 TREBLE 1 2 1 2 4 – 5 4 5 + BALANCE 1 2 3 3 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 – 5 5 1 2 FLAT –30dB 10 2 3 4 L 5 + LOUDNESS 1 3 4 5 R 3 9 8 4 5 6 7 or 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.
PLAYING AND RECORDING ■ Adjusting the LOUDNESS control Adjusting the tonal quality ■ 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.
PLAYING AND RECORDING Recording a source to a tape or an MD 4 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level. Notes 16 20 12 VOLUME • 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.
PLAYING AND RECORDING ■ AX-397 4 Begin recording on the tape deck or the MD recorder. y STANDBY POWER AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE MONITOR CD/DVD DIRECT AMP ON OFF 16 12 20 If the 3-head tape deck is used for recording, you can monitor the sound of recording by pressing TAPE MONITOR.
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 YAMAHA dealer or service center. ■ General Problem Cause Remedy Refer to page The power supply cord is not connected or the plug is not completely inserted. Connect the power supply cord firmly.
TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the CD player or the tape deck connected to this unit. The power of this unit is turned off, or this unit is set to the standby mode. The sound level is low. The LOUDNESS control is functioning. Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position. The input source cannot be changed although the INPUT selector is rotated. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch is turned on. Turn off the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS POWER SECTION CONTROL SECTION • Minimum RMS Output Power (8 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD) [AX-497] .............................................................. 85 W + 85 W [AX-397] .............................................................. 60 W + 60 W (6 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD) [AX-497] .......................................................... 100 W + 100 W [AX-397] ..............................................................
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