Owner's Manual
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... (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20-20,000 Hz AX-396 60W + 60W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20-20,000 Hz ⅷ Highly Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability ⅷ Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control ⅷ CD/DVD DIRECT AMP Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest CD and DVD Sound ⅷ... Front Cover FEATURES ...1 CAUTION ...2 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL 3 CONNECTIONS ...4 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 OPERATION ...9 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 E-1 English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier.
... (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20-20,000 Hz AX-396 60W + 60W (8Ω) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 20-20,000 Hz ⅷ Highly Dynamic Power, Low Impedance Drive Capability ⅷ Continuously Variable LOUDNESS Control ⅷ CD/DVD DIRECT AMP Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest CD and DVD Sound ⅷ... Front Cover FEATURES ...1 CAUTION ...2 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL 3 CONNECTIONS ...4 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 6 OPERATION ...9 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 SPECIFICATIONS 14 E-1 English Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier.
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... 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO AUX PURE DIRECT INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 8 90 A B C DE F G AX-396 1 23 4 6 7 STANDBY POWER ON OFF NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-396 AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO STANDBY/ON PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE...
... 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO AUX PURE DIRECT INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 8 90 A B C DE F G AX-396 1 23 4 6 7 STANDBY POWER ON OFF NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-396 AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO STANDBY/ON PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE...
Owner's Manual
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... only Rotate this knob to select the source for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 6 TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to the OFF position. E Front cover Refer to inside of power in this mode in the purest sound with ...the indicator above it outward (OFF) to completely cut off the indicator. * When this function is on (the indicator is pressed. 7 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Press this switch, and the indicator above it lights up . The 0 position produces a flat response. B BALANCE The balance of corresponding input...
... only Rotate this knob to select the source for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 6 TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to the OFF position. E Front cover Refer to inside of power in this mode in the purest sound with ...the indicator above it outward (OFF) to completely cut off the indicator. * When this function is on (the indicator is pressed. 7 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Press this switch, and the indicator above it lights up . The 0 position produces a flat response. B BALANCE The balance of corresponding input...
Owner's Manual
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..., press both switches to page 12). English OPERATION Ⅵ Playing a source 5 8 4 8 STANDBY AX-496 PURE DIRECT AX-396 TAPE MONITOR 2 3 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY/ON AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS ...A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 I0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPECD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO AUX INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP...
..., press both switches to page 12). English OPERATION Ⅵ Playing a source 5 8 4 8 STANDBY AX-496 PURE DIRECT AX-396 TAPE MONITOR 2 3 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY/ON AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS ...A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 TREBLE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 5 4 5 BALANCE l 0l 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 I0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPECD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO AUX INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP...
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...the tape deck (or MD recorder) with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording. VOLUME + E-10 Ⅵ Recording a source to tape (or MD) AX-496 3, 5, 6 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY/ON AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3... 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 I0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPECD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO AUX PURE DIRECT INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 1 Select the source you want to another source by selecting it with the INPUT selector. - + MD TAPE...
...the tape deck (or MD recorder) with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording. VOLUME + E-10 Ⅵ Recording a source to tape (or MD) AX-496 3, 5, 6 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY/ON AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3... 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 I0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPECD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO AUX PURE DIRECT INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 1 Select the source you want to another source by selecting it with the INPUT selector. - + MD TAPE...
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... MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE MONITOR 2 Play the source and then turn VOLUME up the TAPE MONITOR indicator by pressing TAPE MONITOR. English AX-396 14 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY/ON AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 ... 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 I0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPE CD TUNER MD PHONO AUX TAPE MONITOR INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 12 1 Select the source you can monitor the sound of recording. Notes on copyright laws. E-11 To...
... MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE MONITOR 2 Play the source and then turn VOLUME up the TAPE MONITOR indicator by pressing TAPE MONITOR. English AX-396 14 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY/ON AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS l 0l 2 2 3 3 ... 2 2 3 3 4 L5 4 5R LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB 2 I0 3 9 4 8 5 7 6 REC OUT TAPE CD TUNER MD PHONO AUX TAPE MONITOR INPUT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP VOLUME l6 20 l2 28 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 12 1 Select the source you can monitor the sound of recording. Notes on copyright laws. E-11 To...
Owner's Manual
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... to increase (or counterclockwise to compensate for sound imbalance caused by pressing this reason, be sure to press the CD/ DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) after lowering the volume or after checking that you would listen to. 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 3 LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB...to high and low-frequency ranges at a certain level, the sound will function. E-12 WARNING If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-396 only), and then sent to decrease) the high frequency response. TREBLE: Turn this function on with the LOUDNESS control set ....
... to increase (or counterclockwise to compensate for sound imbalance caused by pressing this reason, be sure to press the CD/ DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) after lowering the volume or after checking that you would listen to. 40 4 60 2 0 -dB 3 LOUDNESS l FLAT -30dB...to high and low-frequency ranges at a certain level, the sound will function. E-12 WARNING If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-396 only), and then sent to decrease) the high frequency response. TREBLE: Turn this function on with the LOUDNESS control set ....
Owner's Manual
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English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. If the problem you are not set to this unit does not function properly. The sound suddenly goes off this unit. ... the front panel. The turntable should be increased, or sound is functioning. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be defective. Turn off the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch. The volume level is ON. The remote control will function from the turntable to the component...
English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. If the problem you are not set to this unit does not function properly. The sound suddenly goes off this unit. ... the front panel. The turntable should be increased, or sound is functioning. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be defective. Turn off the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch. The volume level is ON. The remote control will function from the turntable to the component...