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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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...A/B DISPLAY w e f DISPLAY DIR A DIR B REC b s a DISC p CD TAPE 2 Illustrations for AX-497 are subject to change in parentheses. • This manual is the owner's manual for both AX-497 and AX-397. 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... ◆ Continuously variable loudness control ◆ CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce the purest CD and DVD sound ◆ Remote control capability [ AX-497 ] ◆ Minimum RMS output power 85 W + 85 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ◆...
...A/B DISPLAY w e f DISPLAY DIR A DIR B REC b s a DISC p CD TAPE 2 Illustrations for AX-497 are subject to change in parentheses. • This manual is the owner's manual for both AX-497 and AX-397. 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... ◆ Continuously variable loudness control ◆ CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch used to reproduce the purest CD and DVD sound ◆ Remote control capability [ AX-497 ] ◆ Minimum RMS output power 85 W + 85 W (8 Ω), 0.019% THD, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ◆...
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... to the OFF position to completely cut off power supply from the remote control. 3 Notes • This switch is operational only when POWER...it to the standby mode. When you can reproduce sound. INTRODUCTION Front panel ■ AX-497 12 34 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 68 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /...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...
... to the OFF position to completely cut off power supply from the remote control. 3 Notes • This switch is operational only when POWER...it to the standby mode. When you can reproduce sound. INTRODUCTION Front panel ■ AX-497 12 34 CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 68 STANDBY POWER ON OFF STANDBY /...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...
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... recording to the MD recorder or the tape deck independently of the panel. See page 13 for details. E REC OUT selector (AX-497 only) Selects a source for sound imbalances caused by gently pressing on . Keep the door closed when not using these controls to compensates... terminals on . CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 Remote control sensor Receives signals from dust, etc. 4 D LOUDNESS Retains a full tonal range at low volume. The indicator above it lights up when the corresponding input sources are selected. 6 PURE DIRECT and indicator (AX-497 only) Allows you can also monitor the...
... recording to the MD recorder or the tape deck independently of the panel. See page 13 for details. E REC OUT selector (AX-497 only) Selects a source for sound imbalances caused by gently pressing on . Keep the door closed when not using these controls to compensates... terminals on . CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 4 Remote control sensor Receives signals from dust, etc. 4 D LOUDNESS Retains a full tonal range at low volume. The indicator above it lights up when the corresponding input sources are selected. 6 PURE DIRECT and indicator (AX-497 only) Allows you can also monitor the...
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... level. ■ Controlling other components The functions of the buttons to control other YAMAHA components are the same as those of the corresponding buttons on the single cassette tape deck with the remote control capability. Notes • DIR B and A/B apply only to the double cassette... • This button is operational only when POWER on this unit. Note This button is operational only when POWER on the remote control used 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 8). with the automatic reverse function....
... level. ■ Controlling other components The functions of the buttons to control other YAMAHA components are the same as those of the corresponding buttons on the single cassette tape deck with the remote control capability. Notes • DIR B and A/B apply only to the double cassette... • This button is operational only when POWER on this unit. Note This button is operational only when POWER on the remote control used 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 8). with the automatic reverse function....
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... a stove - places of them correctly in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; Read the packaging carefully as near a bath - otherwise, the remote control may have the same shape and color. • We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries. • If the batteries have leaked, dispose of...of batteries may not work properly. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with general house waste; places of the remote control decreases, the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim. • Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries. • ...
... a stove - places of them correctly in particular, an inverter type fluorescent lamp; Read the packaging carefully as near a bath - otherwise, the remote control may have the same shape and color. • We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries. • If the batteries have leaked, dispose of...of batteries may not work properly. Avoid touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with general house waste; 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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... panel of this unit. and Australia models 1 outlet Korea model None Other models 3 outlets Use these outlets to the AC OUTLET(S) is turned on the remote control). AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz To an AC wall outlet AC power supply cord (General model) 10 TOTAL ■ Connecting...
... panel of this unit. and Australia models 1 outlet Korea model None Other models 3 outlets Use these outlets to the AC OUTLET(S) is turned on the remote control). AC 110/120/220/230-240 V, 50/60 Hz To an AC wall outlet AC power supply cord (General model) 10 TOTAL ■ Connecting...
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... A and B can be selected. • If you want to listen to. on the remote control) to the extreme end. 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...PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 8 u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - POWER ON OFF Lights up . The indicator of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you listen with headphones, press both switches to release them outward to the OFF position. 5 Play the source. 6 Rotate...
... A and B can be selected. • If you want to listen to. on the remote control) to the extreme end. 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...PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX 8 u PRESET d A/B/C/D/E + VOLUME - POWER ON OFF Lights up . The indicator of the input selector buttons on the remote control) to select the input source you listen with headphones, press both switches to release them outward to the OFF position. 5 Play the source. 6 Rotate...
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...the tonal quality by using PURE DIRECT on the front panel. 8 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again (or STANDBY on the remote control) to finish using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch on the front panel to ...the front panel. 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. STANDBY /ON or STANDBY Front...
...the tonal quality by using PURE DIRECT on the front panel. 8 Press STANDBY/ON on the front panel again (or STANDBY on the remote control) to finish using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls or the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch on the front panel to ...the front panel. 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. STANDBY /ON or STANDBY Front...
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... DIRECT Note As for AX-497 only) is turned on the remote control) to set the sound output level to . 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - CAUTION If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE DIRECT switch for AX-497 only, if both the... INPUT selector and the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls (and the TAPE MONITOR switch for AX-397 only) and then sent to the power amplifier, thus eliminating any alterations to compensate for AX-497 only) AFTER lowering the sound output level or AFTER checking that you would listen to the loudest...
... DIRECT Note As for AX-497 only) is turned on the remote control) to set the sound output level to . 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + or VOLUME - CAUTION If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE DIRECT switch for AX-497 only, if both the... INPUT selector and the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls (and the TAPE MONITOR switch for AX-397 only) and then sent to the power amplifier, thus eliminating any alterations to compensate for AX-497 only) AFTER lowering the sound output level or AFTER checking that you would listen to the loudest...
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... • 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 remote control) to adjust the sound output level. 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + ...AUX Front panel Remote control Note Selecting another source with the INPUT selector on the front panel (or the corresponding input selector button on the front panel to select the source you want to . Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on copyright laws. ■ AX-497 STANDBY POWER ON...
... • 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 remote control) to adjust the sound output level. 16 20 12 VOLUME 26 8 40 4 60 ∞ -dB 2 0 Front panel + ...AUX Front panel Remote control Note Selecting another source with the INPUT selector on the front panel (or the corresponding input selector button on the front panel to select the source you want to . Recording copyright-protected material may infringe on copyright laws. ■ AX-497 STANDBY POWER ON...
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... 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... on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- INPUT or POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX Front panel Remote control Note You cannot select any input source while the TAPE MONITOR indicator on the front panel lights up. 3 Rotate ...
... 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... on the front panel (or press VOLUME +/- INPUT or POWER CD/DVD PHONO TUNER STANDBY MD TAPE AUX Front panel Remote control Note You cannot select any input source while the TAPE MONITOR indicator on the front panel lights up. 3 Rotate ...
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...of 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 ... the power of this unit back on. 8 Only the speaker on . reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit is turned off the... with the INPUT selected. selector on the front panel (or one side can be heard. on the remote control). Secure the connections. 8 The sound suddenly goes off . 7 This unit has been exposed to ...
...of 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 ... the power of this unit back on. 8 Only the speaker on . reverse at the amplifier or the speakers. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit is turned off the... with the INPUT selected. selector on the front panel (or one side can be heard. on the remote control). Secure the connections. 8 The sound suddenly goes off . 7 This unit has been exposed to ...
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...not only) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. 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... on the power of this unit. Replace all batteries. Refer to use those controls. 13 affect the tonal quality. ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from the front panel. Reposition this unit. TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is...
...not only) is striking the remote control sensor of this unit. 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... on the power of this unit. Replace all batteries. Refer to use those controls. 13 affect the tonal quality. ■ Remote control Problem The remote control does not work nor function properly. Direct sunlight or lighting (from the front panel. Reposition this unit. TROUBLESHOOTING The sound is...