Owner's Manual
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... selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier. FEATURES ⅷ AX-496 85W + 85W (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...
... selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier. FEATURES ⅷ AX-496 85W + 85W (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...
Owner's Manual
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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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...high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. (Refer to page 12 for details.) D REC OUT selector AX-496 only Rotate this knob to select the source for recording to compensate for recording, you do not use ... cover on this unit or turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is pressed. 7 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Press this unit is in the ON position. You can listen to a CD or ... to page 12 for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 6 TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to compensate for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 8 Remote...
...high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. (Refer to page 12 for details.) D REC OUT selector AX-496 only Rotate this knob to select the source for recording to compensate for recording, you do not use ... cover on this unit or turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is pressed. 7 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Press this unit is in the ON position. You can listen to a CD or ... to page 12 for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 6 TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to compensate for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 8 Remote...
Owner's Manual
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...8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB - + - 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...
...8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB - + - 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...
Owner's Manual
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l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB - + - 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 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 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 will not...
l6 20 28 l2 8 40 4 60 2 0 -dB - + - 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 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 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 will not...
Owner's Manual
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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 4 ... 0l 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. E-11 l6 20 28 l2 8 40...
... 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 4 ... 0l 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. E-11 l6 20 28 l2 8 40...
Owner's Manual
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... the left and right speakers to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. E-12 WARNING If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) after lowering the volume or after checking that the LOUDNESS control is pressed to the audio signals. Ⅵ... Sound control Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of sensitivity to compensate for AX-396 only), and then sent to decrease) the high frequency response. The indicator above this function on , only the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch will suddenly increase and may damage your ears or the speakers. (The ...
... the left and right speakers to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. E-12 WARNING If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) after lowering the volume or after checking that the LOUDNESS control is pressed to the audio signals. Ⅵ... Sound control Adjusting the BALANCE control Adjust the balance of sensitivity to compensate for AX-396 only), and then sent to decrease) the high frequency response. The indicator above this function on , only the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch will suddenly increase and may damage your ears or the speakers. (The ...
Owner's Manual
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...problem persists, the cords may be defective. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be connected to reset the protection circuit. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) is a lack of the main unit. If ...wires in nor completely inserted. Set the LOUDNESS control to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the FLAT position. Sound "hums". The volume level is distorted. The volume level cannot be...
...problem persists, the cords may be defective. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be connected to reset the protection circuit. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) is a lack of the main unit. If ...wires in nor completely inserted. Set the LOUDNESS control to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the FLAT position. Sound "hums". The volume level is distorted. The volume level cannot be...