Owner's Manual
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... 1. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to clean the unit with a voltage other equipments. Never open the cabinet. YAMAHA will rise rapidly; Do not attempt to rain or water. 3. customers If the socket outlets in your dealer. 4. Note: The plug severed from... panel or the remote control, the STANDBY indicator on switches, controls or connection wires. Precautions should be completely cut off . (Europe model) SPEAKERS L EE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. This state is an electric storm. 12. This unit's power supply cannot be cut off from the...
... 1. To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to clean the unit with a voltage other equipments. Never open the cabinet. YAMAHA will rise rapidly; Do not attempt to rain or water. 3. customers If the socket outlets in your dealer. 4. Note: The plug severed from... panel or the remote control, the STANDBY indicator on switches, controls or connection wires. Precautions should be completely cut off . (Europe model) SPEAKERS L EE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING. This state is an electric storm. 12. This unit's power supply cannot be cut off from the...
Owner's Manual
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... correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". Also refer to page 5 for audio/video units except speakers. ● The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. MD recorder, etc. on the rear panel must be connected to the same-numbered terminals of signals...
... correct, that is to say L (left) to L, R (right) to R, "+" to "+" and "-" to "-". Also refer to page 5 for audio/video units except speakers. ● The output (or input) terminals of YAMAHA audio/video units numbered 1, 2, 3, 4, etc. MD recorder, etc. on the rear panel must be connected to the same-numbered terminals of signals...
Owner's Manual
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...wire. [Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") insulation from the speakers. A OR B : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B : I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER (Right position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be set to either end when this unit. Caution ...the power to this unit may be connected to this unit's power supply is on . English Connecting speakers Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire with the specified impedance shown on when the POWER switch is pressed: The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR...
...wire. [Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8") insulation from the speakers. A OR B : 6ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B : I2ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A OR B : 4ΩMIN. /SPEAKER A B : 8ΩMIN. /SPEAKER (Right position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be set to either end when this unit. Caution ...the power to this unit may be connected to this unit's power supply is on . English Connecting speakers Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire with the specified impedance shown on when the POWER switch is pressed: The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 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 TAPE...
... 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 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 TAPE...
Owner's Manual
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...source while listening to another source. C LOUDNESS Used to compensate for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 6 TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to turn on the power. This setting is in the standby mode. 3 STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn this unit... Press this switch inward (ON) to use . Press this switch, and the indicator above it . Press and release the switch outward (OFF) for the speakers you can listen to a CD or DVD source in the standby mode. * This switch can also monitor the sound being recorded. * To listen to the...
...source while listening to another source. C LOUDNESS Used to compensate for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function. 6 TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to turn on the power. This setting is in the standby mode. 3 STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn this unit... Press this switch inward (ON) to use . Press this switch, and the indicator above it . Press and release the switch outward (OFF) for the speakers you can listen to a CD or DVD source in the standby mode. * This switch can also monitor the sound being recorded. * To listen to the...
Owner's Manual
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... lights up .) To completely cut off the TAPE MONITOR indicator. 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...
... lights up .) To completely cut off the TAPE MONITOR indicator. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... MD recorder) with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording. 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...
... MD recorder) with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 4 60 2 0 -dB - + - VOLUME + Note Turn off the TAPE MONITOR indicator when the recording is used for AX-496 only) have no effect on the tape deck (or MD recorder). 4 If the tape deck is finished by pressing TAPE MONITOR... copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Notes on copyright laws. 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 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...
... 4 60 2 0 -dB - + - VOLUME + Note Turn off the TAPE MONITOR indicator when the recording is used for AX-496 only) have no effect on the tape deck (or MD recorder). 4 If the tape deck is finished by pressing TAPE MONITOR... copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Notes on copyright laws. 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 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...
Owner's Manual
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...purest possible sound from your audio sources by pressing this switch. With this function on , input signals from your CD or DVD player by speaker location or listening room conditions. TREBLE: Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to turn it lights up . Adjusting the continuously ...of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for AX-496 only) is adjustable to the power amplifier. With this reason, be sure to press the CD/ DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-396 only), and then sent to retain full tonal range...
...purest possible sound from your audio sources by pressing this switch. With this function on , input signals from your CD or DVD player by speaker location or listening room conditions. TREBLE: Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to turn it lights up . Adjusting the continuously ...of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for AX-496 only) is adjustable to the power amplifier. With this reason, be sure to press the CD/ DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-396 only), and then sent to retain full tonal range...
Owner's Manual
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... Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. No sound. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls does...a record. Replace the batteries with an MC cartridge. The volume level is turned off this unit. Speaker connections are weak. The + and - The record is distorted. Turn off or in nor completely inserted...turns off . Turn on . The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be changed, though the INPUT selector is off suddenly soon after the power...
... Refer to the chart below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. No sound. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls does...a record. Replace the batteries with an MC cartridge. The volume level is turned off this unit. Speaker connections are weak. The + and - The record is distorted. Turn off or in nor completely inserted...turns off . Turn on . The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) must be changed, though the INPUT selector is off suddenly soon after the power...