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... heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Retain this Owner's Manual in the space below. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
... heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is used, use this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the polarized or grounding-type plug. Retain this Owner's Manual in the space below. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for long periods of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in...
Owner's Manual
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... power outlets that interference will not result in all installation instructions. The above statements apply ONLY to accessories and/or another product use this product in the USA. 3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found in this type of other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . If these requirements provides a reasonable level...
... power outlets that interference will not result in all installation instructions. The above statements apply ONLY to accessories and/or another product use this product in the USA. 3 NOTE: This product has been tested and found in this type of other electronic devices. This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if not installed and used . If these requirements provides a reasonable level...
Owner's Manual
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...cause damage and/or discoloration on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. iii This unit enters the standby mode when you turn off this unit with Canadian ICES-003. YAMAHA will not be opened for any ...wall outlet, grasp the plug; On the top of this unit must be exposed to the standby mode by POWER or set this unit in this unit for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Other components, as this unit is connected to the AC wall ...
...cause damage and/or discoloration on switches, knobs and/or cords. 10 When disconnecting the power cable from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration, dust, moisture, and/or cold. iii This unit enters the standby mode when you turn off this unit with Canadian ICES-003. YAMAHA will not be opened for any ...wall outlet, grasp the plug; On the top of this unit must be exposed to the standby mode by POWER or set this unit in this unit for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging into the AC main supply. Other components, as this unit is connected to the AC wall ...
Owner's Manual
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INTRODUCTION PREPARATION OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 Front panel 3 Remote control 5 Installing batteries in the remote control 6 Using the remote control 6 Rear panel 7 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS 8 Connecting speakers and other components 8 Connecting the power supply cord 10 OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING 11 Playing a source 11 Adjusting the tonal quality 13 Recording a source to a tape or an MD 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 18 1
INTRODUCTION PREPARATION OPERATION ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTENTS INTRODUCTION FEATURES 2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 Front panel 3 Remote control 5 Installing batteries in the remote control 6 Using the remote control 6 Rear panel 7 PREPARATION CONNECTIONS 8 Connecting speakers and other components 8 Connecting the power supply cord 10 OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING 11 Playing a source 11 Adjusting the tonal quality 13 Recording a source to a tape or an MD 14 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING 16 SPECIFICATIONS 18 1
Owner's Manual
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Illustrations for AX-497 are given in part as a result of improvements, etc. Remote control POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX Batteries (2) (AAA, R03, UM-4) u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - A/B DISPLAY w e f DISPLAY DIR A DIR B REC b s a DISC p CD TAPE 2 In cases when the button names differ between the manual and the product, the product has priority. FEATURES FEATURES ◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability ◆ Continuously variable loudness control ◆ CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce...
Illustrations for AX-497 are given in part as a result of improvements, etc. Remote control POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX Batteries (2) (AAA, R03, UM-4) u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - A/B DISPLAY w e f DISPLAY DIR A DIR B REC b s a DISC p CD TAPE 2 In cases when the button names differ between the manual and the product, the product has priority. FEATURES FEATURES ◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive capability ◆ Continuously variable loudness control ◆ CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce...
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... Lights up when this unit is pressed inward to the ON position. • In the standby mode, this unit or set it to the standby mode. INTRODUCTION Front panel ■ AX-497 12 34 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 68 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ BALANCE 1 2 3 4 L5 1 2 3 4 5R LOUDNESS DISPLAY 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 REC OUT TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO 3 9 AUX 4 8 567 VOLUME...
... Lights up when this unit is pressed inward to the ON position. • In the standby mode, this unit or set it to the standby mode. INTRODUCTION Front panel ■ AX-497 12 34 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 68 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ BALANCE 1 2 3 4 L5 1 2 3 4 5R LOUDNESS DISPLAY 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 REC OUT TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO 3 9 AUX 4 8 567 VOLUME...
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... when not using these controls to protect the controls from the remote control. 5 INPUT selector and indicators Selects the input source you to record the selected source while listening to turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is turned on the rear panel each time the corresponding button is selected with headphones. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 Remote control sensor Receives signals from dust, etc. 4 See page 13 for details. 7 TAPE MONITOR and indicator (AX-397 only) Allows you can also monitor the sound being recorded...
... when not using these controls to protect the controls from the remote control. 5 INPUT selector and indicators Selects the input source you to record the selected source while listening to turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is turned on the rear panel each time the corresponding button is selected with headphones. CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 Remote control sensor Receives signals from dust, etc. 4 See page 13 for details. 7 TAPE MONITOR and indicator (AX-397 only) Allows you can also monitor the sound being recorded...
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... signals to this unit. 2 POWER Turns on the front panel is operational only when POWER on this unit consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 4 Input selector buttons Select the input source you want to listen to control either CD player functions or tape deck functions. 5 Notes • This button is pressed inward to control this remote control. 1 POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 2 3 4 u + PRESET VOLUME 5 d - INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function...
... signals to this unit. 2 POWER Turns on the front panel is operational only when POWER on this unit consumes a small amount of power in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control. 4 Input selector buttons Select the input source you want to listen to control either CD player functions or tape deck functions. 5 Notes • This button is pressed inward to control this remote control. 1 POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 2 3 4 u + PRESET VOLUME 5 d - INTRODUCTION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Remote control This section describes the function...
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... PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; the operation range of extremely low temperatures - otherwise, the remote control may have the same shape and color. • We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries. • If the batteries have leaked, dispose of this unit during operation. 2 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE...
... PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Installing batteries in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; the operation range of extremely low temperatures - otherwise, the remote control may have the same shape and color. • We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries. • If the batteries have leaked, dispose of this unit during operation. 2 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE...
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... connection information. 3 AC OUTLET(S) Use to supply power to the impedance of the speakers in your other audio/video components. INTRODUCTION Rear panel 1 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 4 PHONO GND CD/DVD TUNER IN (PLAY) TAPE OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) MD OUT (REC) AUX SPEAKERS + - - + A B IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. VOLTAGE SELECTOR See page 10 for connection information. 5 SPEAKERS terminals Connect one set (A or B), and the impedance of each speaker...
... connection information. 3 AC OUTLET(S) Use to supply power to the impedance of the speakers in your other audio/video components. INTRODUCTION Rear panel 1 2 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 3 4 PHONO GND CD/DVD TUNER IN (PLAY) TAPE OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) MD OUT (REC) AUX SPEAKERS + - - + A B IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. VOLTAGE SELECTOR See page 10 for connection information. 5 SPEAKERS terminals Connect one set (A or B), and the impedance of each speaker...
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Also, refer to the owner's manual for some record players. • Turntable Tuner Tape deck, etc. However, you may hear less noise without the connection to reduce noise in RL +- Speakers B 8 If the connections are complete. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each of your components. • Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units except speakers. • Connect your turntable to the GND terminal...
Also, refer to the owner's manual for some record players. • Turntable Tuner Tape deck, etc. However, you may hear less noise without the connection to reduce noise in RL +- Speakers B 8 If the connections are complete. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each of your components. • Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units except speakers. • Connect your turntable to the GND terminal...
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... BEFORE plugging the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other components to the AC OUTLET(S) is turned on. The power to this unit (or on the front panel of this unit. The outlet(s) supply power to any connected component whenever the power of this unit is controlled by POWER or STANDBY/ON on the remote control). Voltages are complete. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED...
... BEFORE plugging the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other components to the AC OUTLET(S) is turned on. The power to this unit (or on the front panel of this unit. The outlet(s) supply power to any connected component whenever the power of this unit is controlled by POWER or STANDBY/ON on the remote control). Voltages are complete. ■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED...
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..., press both switches to release them outward to select speakers A and/or B. OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING PLAYING AND RECORDING Playing a source 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). 2 7 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE...
..., press both switches to release them outward to select speakers A and/or B. OPERATION PLAYING AND RECORDING PLAYING AND RECORDING Playing a source 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). 2 7 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE...
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... for AX-497 only, you can also adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch on the remote control) to finish using PURE DIRECT on the front panel. 8 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again (or STANDBY on the front panel. PLAYING AND RECORDING 7 Adjust the tonal quality by using this unit and set it outward to the standby mode. STANDBY /ON or STANDBY Front panel Remote control STANDBY Lights...
... for AX-497 only, you can also adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch on the remote control) to finish using PURE DIRECT on the front panel. 8 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again (or STANDBY on the front panel. PLAYING AND RECORDING 7 Adjust the tonal quality by using this unit and set it outward to the standby mode. STANDBY /ON or STANDBY Front panel Remote control STANDBY Lights...
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... set the sound output level to the loudest listening level that the LOUDNESS control is obtained. LOUDNESS 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 3 9 4 8 567 ■ Using the PURE DIRECT switch (AX-497 only) Routes input signals from your ears or the speakers from your CD or DVD player directly to . 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ 2 Rotate VOLUME on , only the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch will function. ■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjusts...
... set the sound output level to the loudest listening level that the LOUDNESS control is obtained. LOUDNESS 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 3 9 4 8 567 ■ Using the PURE DIRECT switch (AX-497 only) Routes input signals from your ears or the speakers from your CD or DVD player directly to . 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ 2 Rotate VOLUME on , only the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch will function. ■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjusts...
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INPUT or POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 4 Rotate VOLUME on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level. 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- Front panel Remote control 14 Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on copyright laws. ■ AX-497 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ ...
INPUT or POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 4 Rotate VOLUME on the remote control) to adjust the sound output level. 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- Front panel Remote control 14 Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on copyright laws. ■ AX-497 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ ...
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... the front panel lights up. 3 Rotate VOLUME on the tape deck or the MD recorder. Remote control 15 y If the 3-head tape deck is used for recording, you can monitor the sound of recording by pressing TAPE MONITOR. 2 3 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 . OPERATION ■ AX-397 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ BALANCE 1 2 3 4 L5...
... the front panel lights up. 3 Rotate VOLUME on the tape deck or the MD recorder. Remote control 15 y If the 3-head tape deck is used for recording, you can monitor the sound of recording by pressing TAPE MONITOR. 2 3 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 . OPERATION ■ AX-397 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /ON INPUT AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ TREBLE 1 2 3 4 -5 1 2 3 4 5+ BALANCE 1 2 3 4 L5...
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... not function properly. reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. The volume level The component connected to the correct + and - If the problem you are connected in after 30 seconds, - correct. 7 Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting is not connected or Connect the power supply cord firmly. Connect the speaker wires to the TAPE Turn on the remote control). record. cannot be defective. 8 Set the BALANCE control to properly. distorted. 16 selector on the front panel...
... not function properly. reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. The volume level The component connected to the correct + and - If the problem you are connected in after 30 seconds, - correct. 7 Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting is not connected or Connect the power supply cord firmly. Connect the speaker wires to the TAPE Turn on the remote control). record. cannot be defective. 8 Set the BALANCE control to properly. distorted. 16 selector on the front panel...
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... The input source cannot be turned off and LOUDNESS controls does not only) is turned on . on. 4 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 changed The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch is turned on . The TAPE MONITOR function is turned Turn off the TAPE MONITOR function. Direct sunlight or lighting (from the front panel. The batteries are weak. TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is The power...
... The input source cannot be turned off and LOUDNESS controls does not only) is turned on . on. 4 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 changed The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch is turned on . The TAPE MONITOR function is turned Turn off the TAPE MONITOR function. Direct sunlight or lighting (from the front panel. The batteries are weak. TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is The power...
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.../DVD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV CD/DVD DIRECT AMP OFF 100 µV CONTROL SECTION • Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance PHONO 2.5 mV/47 kΩ CD, etc 150 mV/47 kΩ • Output Level/Output Impedance REC OUT [AX-497 195 mV/1.6 kΩ or less [AX-397 165 mV/1.6 kΩ or less • Headphone Output/Impedance CD, etc. (Input 1 kHz, 150 mV, 8 Ω , 0.019% THD) [AX-497 0.3 V/680 Ω [AX-397 0.25 V/680 Ω • Channel...
.../DVD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV CD/DVD DIRECT AMP OFF 100 µV CONTROL SECTION • Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance PHONO 2.5 mV/47 kΩ CD, etc 150 mV/47 kΩ • Output Level/Output Impedance REC OUT [AX-497 195 mV/1.6 kΩ or less [AX-397 165 mV/1.6 kΩ or less • Headphone Output/Impedance CD, etc. (Input 1 kHz, 150 mV, 8 Ω , 0.019% THD) [AX-497 0.3 V/680 Ω [AX-397 0.25 V/680 Ω • Channel...