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...the apparatus has been exposed to get the most importantly, without annoying blaring or distortion - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to qualified service personnel. Since hearing damage from being walked on the...cloth. 7 Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . When a cart is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus near any heat...
...the apparatus has been exposed to get the most importantly, without annoying blaring or distortion - We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to qualified service personnel. Since hearing damage from being walked on the...cloth. 7 Do not block any way, such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other . When a cart is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you to avoid prolonged exposure from tip-over. 13 Unplug this apparatus near any heat...
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...to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. Utilize power outlets that is found in FCC Regulations, Part 15 ... ONLY to the operation of the following measures: Relocate either this product is being affected by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to those products distributed by the interference.
...to follow instructions could void your FCC authorization to be the source of interference, which can not locate the appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA 90620. Utilize power outlets that is found in FCC Regulations, Part 15 ... ONLY to the operation of the following measures: Relocate either this product is being affected by Yamaha Corporation of America or its subsidiaries. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may cause interference harmful to those products distributed by the interference.
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... this unit to sudden temperature changes from the AC power source even if you press POWER inward to wide slot and fully insert. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any damage resulting from use this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - The cabinet should never be used. FOR ... for long periods of plug to the ON position and then press STANDBY/ON. Keep it may cause fire, damage to liquid dripping or splashing. YAMAHA will not be exposed to this unit, and/or personal injury. 7 Do not plug in them, as they may fall onto this unit and/...
... this unit to sudden temperature changes from the AC power source even if you press POWER inward to wide slot and fully insert. Contact qualified YAMAHA service personnel when any damage resulting from use this unit in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean place - The cabinet should never be used. FOR ... for long periods of plug to the ON position and then press STANDBY/ON. Keep it may cause fire, damage to liquid dripping or splashing. YAMAHA will not be exposed to this unit, and/or personal injury. 7 Do not plug in them, as they may fall onto this unit and/...
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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
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..., 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), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ◆ TAPE MONITOR switch used for ...explanations. • y indicates a tip for both AX-497 and AX-397. Illustrations for AX-497 are unique to monitor the sound being recorded • This document is printed prior to change in parentheses. • This manual is...
..., 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), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ◆ TAPE MONITOR switch used for ...explanations. • y indicates a tip for both AX-497 and AX-397. Illustrations for AX-497 are unique to monitor the sound being recorded • This document is printed prior to change in parentheses. • This manual is...
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...STANDBY/ON. When you can turn on 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... LOUDNESS DISPLAY 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 REC OUT TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO 3 9 AUX 4 8 567 VOLUME 16 20 12 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 ■ AX-397 12 34 9 0 A B C DE 5 F 78 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...
...STANDBY/ON. When you can turn on 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... LOUDNESS DISPLAY 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 REC OUT TAPE CD/DVD TUNER MD PHONO 3 9 AUX 4 8 567 VOLUME 16 20 12 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 ■ AX-397 12 34 9 0 A B C DE 5 F 78 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...
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...the rear panel of this function is pressed. F VOLUME Controls the sound output level. See page 13 for details. 7 TAPE MONITOR and indicator (AX-397 only) Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the tape deck connected to the SPEAKERS A and/or B terminals on . The indicator...14 for sound imbalances caused by gently pressing on (the indicator lights up when the corresponding input sources are selected. 6 PURE DIRECT and indicator (AX-497 only) Allows you to listen to the source selected with headphones. Notes • When this function is pressed. 8 CD/DVD DIRECT ...
...the rear panel of this function is pressed. F VOLUME Controls the sound output level. See page 13 for details. 7 TAPE MONITOR and indicator (AX-397 only) Allows you to listen to the sound played back on the tape deck connected to the SPEAKERS A and/or B terminals on . The indicator...14 for sound imbalances caused by gently pressing on (the indicator lights up when the corresponding input sources are selected. 6 PURE DIRECT and indicator (AX-497 only) Allows you to listen to the source selected with headphones. Notes • When this function is pressed. 8 CD/DVD DIRECT ...
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...to those components. This does not affect the REC OUT level. ■ Controlling other components The functions of the buttons to control this unit or a YAMAHA CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. A/B/C/D/E Selects a preset station group (A to E). 7 CD player / tape deck buttons Control various functions ...on those components' instruction manuals for details. 6 Tuner buttons Control various functions of each control on the remote control used to control other YAMAHA components are the same as those of the CD player or the tape deck. Refer to the ON position. 3 STANDBY Sets this ...
...to those components. This does not affect the REC OUT level. ■ Controlling other components The functions of the buttons to control this unit or a YAMAHA CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. A/B/C/D/E Selects a preset station group (A to E). 7 CD player / tape deck buttons Control various functions ...on those components' instruction manuals for details. 6 Tuner buttons Control various functions of each control on the remote control used to control other YAMAHA components are the same as those of the CD player or the tape deck. Refer to the ON position. 3 STANDBY Sets this ...
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the operation range of high temperature, such as near a bath - Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. • Do not throw away batteries with clothing, etc. If necessary, position this unit must be clear of large obstacles. • Do not spill water or other liquids on batteries • Change all of them immediately. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may not work properly. places of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. • Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries. ...
the operation range of high temperature, such as near a bath - Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries. • Do not throw away batteries with clothing, etc. If necessary, position this unit must be clear of large obstacles. • Do not spill water or other liquids on batteries • Change all of them immediately. Read the packaging carefully as these different types of batteries may not work properly. places of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. • Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries. ...
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See page 10 for details. 4 AC power supply cord See page 10 for details. (U.S.A. See page 8 for connection information. 3 AC OUTLET(S) Use to supply power to either position when this page. ■ Asia and General models only VOLTAGE SELECTOR is the case, slide the switch all the way to the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher. 7 model) 6 ■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch CAUTION Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch while the power of this unit is turned on this unit's power supply is completely cut off. If this is only applicable to turn on, the ...
See page 10 for details. 4 AC power supply cord See page 10 for details. (U.S.A. See page 8 for connection information. 3 AC OUTLET(S) Use to supply power to either position when this page. ■ Asia and General models only VOLTAGE SELECTOR is the case, slide the switch all the way to the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher. 7 model) 6 ■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch CAUTION Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch while the power of this unit is turned on this unit's power supply is completely cut off. If this is only applicable to turn on, the ...
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Speakers B 8 If the connections are complete. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each of your turntable to the GND terminal to the main power until all connections between components are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of this unit. Speakers A GND Audio out RL Audio out RL Audio out RL Audio in RL +- -+ PHONO GND CD/DVD TUNER IN (PLAY) TAPE OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) MD OUT (REC) AUX SPEAKERS + - - + A B RL RL Audio out Audio out RL Audio in the signal. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers. • ...
Speakers B 8 If the connections are complete. • Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each of your turntable to the GND terminal to the main power until all connections between components are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of this unit. Speakers A GND Audio out RL Audio out RL Audio out RL Audio in RL +- -+ PHONO GND CD/DVD TUNER IN (PLAY) TAPE OUT (REC) IN (PLAY) MD OUT (REC) AUX SPEAKERS + - - + A B RL RL Audio out Audio out RL Audio in the signal. This could damage this unit and/or the speakers. • ...
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Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Notes • One or two speaker sets can be connected to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (3/8 in) CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the banana plug (With the exception of Asia, Korea, U.K. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 9 PREPARATION 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of insulation from the end of each terminal. Banana plug 2 Unscrew the knob. and Europe models) First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into the hole in the side of each speaker cable and twist the exposed wires of the cable together to this unit. 3 Insert ...
Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) Notes • One or two speaker sets can be connected to prevent short circuits. 10 mm (3/8 in) CONNECTIONS ■ Connecting the banana plug (With the exception of Asia, Korea, U.K. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (-) 9 PREPARATION 1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of insulation from the end of each terminal. Banana plug 2 Unscrew the knob. and Europe models) First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into the hole in the side of each speaker cable and twist the exposed wires of the cable together to this unit. 3 Insert ...
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The outlet(s) supply power to connect the power cords from your local main voltage BEFORE plugging the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other components to the AC OUTLET(S) is turned on the rear panel of components), see "SPECIFICATIONS" on page 18. ■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on . CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord VOLTAGE SELECTOR IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 12ΩMIN / SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. and ...
The outlet(s) supply power to connect the power cords from your local main voltage BEFORE plugging the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after all other components to the AC OUTLET(S) is turned on the rear panel of components), see "SPECIFICATIONS" on page 18. ■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on . CONNECTIONS Connecting the power supply cord VOLTAGE SELECTOR IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER A+B: 12ΩMIN / SPEAKER AC OUTLETS SWITCHED 100W MAX. and ...
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... 83 47 3 POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 8 u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - 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...
... 83 47 3 POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 8 u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - 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...
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... Front panel Remote control STANDBY Lights up . 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 or LOUDNESS 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 3 9 4 8 567 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP Note As for AX-497 only, you can also adjust the tonal quality by using this unit and set it outward to the standby mode. PLAYING AND RECORDING 7 Adjust...
... Front panel Remote control STANDBY Lights up . 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 or LOUDNESS 1 FLAT -30dB 2 10 3 9 4 8 567 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP Note As for AX-497 only, you can also adjust the tonal quality by using this unit and set it outward to the standby mode. PLAYING AND RECORDING 7 Adjust...
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... will function. ■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjusts the high and low frequency response. Lights up PURE DIRECT Note As for AX-397 only) and then sent to the power amplifier, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound. As a...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 the specially built-in the sound...
... will function. ■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls Adjusts the high and low frequency response. Lights up PURE DIRECT Note As for AX-397 only) and then sent to the power amplifier, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound. As a...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 the specially built-in the sound...
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... sound being recorded. • Check the copyright laws in progress will not affect the recording. 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... an MD Notes • 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 on the tape deck or the MD recorder.
... sound being recorded. • Check the copyright laws in progress will not affect the recording. 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... an MD Notes • 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 on the tape deck or the MD recorder.
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... selector buttons on the remote control) to . VOLUME 16 20 12 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - Remote control 15 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 1 2 3 4 5R LOUDNESS 1 FLAT...
... selector buttons on the remote control) to . VOLUME 16 20 12 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - Remote control 15 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 1 2 3 4 5R LOUDNESS 1 FLAT...
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... can be heard. on. 4 The SPEAKERS A/B switches are not 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 This unit fails to properly. distorted. 16 If the problem you are experiencing...
... can be heard. on. 4 The SPEAKERS A/B switches are not 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 This unit fails to properly. distorted. 16 If the problem you are experiencing...
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..., 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 . Cause Wrong distance or angle. Direct sunlight or lighting...
..., 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 . Cause Wrong distance or angle. Direct sunlight or lighting...