UCA AX-596 STEREO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI I
• Explanation of Graphical Symbols CAUTION 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. 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.
FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only) 1. 2. 3. 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.
UNPACKING DEBALLAGE After unpacking, check that the following items are contained. Après le déballage, vérifier que les pièces suivantes sont incluses. STANDBY/ON ● Remote control ● Télécommande DECK A/B TAPE DIR A ● Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) ● Piles (format AA, R6, UM-3) DIR B DISC SKIP CD – PRESET + A/B/C/D/E TUNER MD TAPE CD/DVD AUX PHONO TUNER – VOLUME + Opening and closing the front cover Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the panel are not used.
English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier. FEATURES v 100W + 100W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.015% THD, 20–20,000 Hz v Highly Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability v 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.
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. 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. 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).
Battery installation Remote control operation range English NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL Since the remote control will be used for many of this unit’s control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1. Turn the remote control over and remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries (AA, R6, UM-3 type) according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery compartment cover.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL 1 2 3 4 NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER 5 6 AX–596 STANDBY AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 PHONES SPEAKERS A BASS l B 0 l 2 STANDBY/ON OFF l 2 3 ON TREBLE 3 4 4 5 0 l 2 l 2 3 3 4 5 BALANCE 4 5 5 0 REC OUT FLAT CD/DVD l l 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 LOUDNESS 5 R —30dB I0 2 3 9 4 TAPE MD l2 28 8 60 2 TUNER PHONO AUX 4 40 8 5 6 7 0 –dB 7 1 2 3
English 8 PHONES jack When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set both SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position. A PHONES PHONES B C 9 0 SPEAKERS Press the switch A or B (or both) inward (ON) for the speakers you will use. Press and release the switch outward (OFF) for the speakers you do not use. Tone controls BASS Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response.
REMOTE CONTROL The remote control is designed to control the most commonly used functions of the main unit. If you have a YAMAHA CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. with remote control compatibility, this remote control will also control their various functions. For Control of This Unit 1 STANDBY/ON 1 DECK A/B STANDBY/ON Press this key to turn on this unit or turn it into the standby mode. This key can be used only when the POWER switch on the main unit is set in the ON position.
English CONNECTIONS Caution: Plug in this unit and other components after all connections are completed. ● All connections must be correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components. ● Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units except speakers. ● The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc.
m Connecting speakers Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire with the proper gauge (keep it as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the + and – polarity markings of the speaker wires are observed and set correctly. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. ● One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit.
English m Rear panel parts GND terminal (For turntable use) * 1 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.
OPERATION m Playing a source 5 8 4 STANDBY 2 3 STANDBY AUX 8 MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PURE DIRECT PHONO CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 SPEAKERS PHONES A BASS l B 0 STANDBY/ON 3 4 OFF l 2 3 ON TREBLE l 2 5 BALANCE l l 2 3 4 5 0 2 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 3 3 4 4 L5 LOUDNESS l 2 5 R FLAT —30dB I0 2 3 9 4 l2 REC OUT TAPE MD CD/DVD 28 1, 7 4 8 TUNER PHONO AUX 4 40 8 5 6 7 2 60 0 –dB 1 5 l6 20 l2 28 8 Select speakers A or B.
English m Recording a source to tape (or MD) 4, 6, 7 STANDBY AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP POWER ON OFF INPUT VOLUME l6 20 PHONES SPEAKERS A BASS l B 0 2 STANDBY/ON 3 4 OFF l 2 3 ON TREBLE l 4 5 5 0 BALANCE l 2 l 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 2 3 3 4 4 L5 LOUDNESS l 5 R FLAT —30dB I0 2 3 9 4 l2 REC OUT TAPE MD CD/DVD 28 8 TUNER PHONO AUX 4 40 8 5 6 7 2 60 0 –dB 2 1 2 Follow the steps 1–3 of “Playing a source” on pa
m Sound control Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. BASS l 0 2 l 0 3 4 4 5 5 0 l 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 l 2 2 3 3 4 BASS: Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.
Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem The unit cannot be turned on or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. This unit does not work normally. No sound. Cause Power cord is not plugged in nor completely inserted.
SPECIFICATIONS Power Section Control Section Minimum RMS Output Power 8Ω, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD ................ 100W+100W Input Sensitivity/Impedance CD/DVD, etc. ............................................... 150 mV/47 kΩ PHONO (MM) ............................................... 2.5 mV/47 kΩ Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) (1 kHz, 10% THD) 8/6Ω ........................................................................ 145/170W Output Level PRE OUT ...................................................
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