User manual YAMAHA AX-492

[. . . ] AX-492/592/892 Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier Amplificateur stéréo de la série "Natural Sound" Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier. Nous vous remercions d'avoir porté votre choix sur cet amplificateur stéréo YAMAHA. OWNER'S MANUAL MODE D'EMPLOI SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Wall or Ceiling Mounting ­ The unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Ventilation ­ The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. [. . . ] To connect such a unit, remove the jumper pins from the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, connect the inputs of that unit to the PRE OUT terminals and its outputs to the MAIN IN terminals. For details, refer to the owner's manual included with the unit to be connected. COUP PRE OUT LER MAIN IN L R REMOTE CONTROL PHONO REMOTE CONTROL PHONO (AX-592) (AX-892) Note AX-592 and AX-892 only q PHONO (MM/MC) switch Select either MM or MC depending on your phono cartridge. To select MM, press the switch again, so that it releases. q MM MC q If you will not use the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminals, never remove the jumper pins. If you will use this unit with an external unit connected between the PRE OUT and MAIN IN terminals, make sure that the CD DIRECT AMP and PURE DIRECT switches on the front panel are turned off. If you will use this unit as a power amplifier, connect the outputs of an external control amplifier, etc. In this case, this unit's controls will not function, except the PHONES jack and the SPEAKERS switches, so use the controls on the external control amplifier to make volume adjustment, etc. 10 English IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Make sure that the power to the unit is off, before you set the switch. Upper position 4 : If you use either speaker system A or B, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 , or higher. 8 : If you use both speaker systems A and B at the same time, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 , or higher. Lower position 6 : If you use either speaker system A or B, the impedance of each speaker must be 6 , or higher. 12 :If you use both speaker systems A and B at the same time, the impedance of each speaker must be 12 , or higher. VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch (General model only) If the pre-set setting is incorrect, set the switch to the proper voltage for your area. Consult your dealer if you are unsure of the correct setting. WARNING Be sure to unplug the unit before setting the VOLTAGE SELECTOR switch. 240V A OR B : 4 MIN. /SPEAKER WARNING Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this unit may be damaged. IF THIS UNIT FAILS TO TURN ON WHEN THE POWER SWITCH IS PRESSED The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch may not be set to either end closely. If so, set the switch to either end closely. 11 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL AX-492 E NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-492 CD DIRECT AMP PURE DIRECT 1 INPUT VOLUME 16 CD TAPE 1 TUNER PHONO 28 8 20 12 D POWER 1 2 3 4 ­5 0 1 2 3 4 5+ 2 3 4 ­5 1 0 1 2 3 4 5+ 2 3 4 L5 1 0 1 2 3 4 5R 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 FLAT -30db 10 9 8 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (MD) AUX CD TUNER PHONO 2 PHONES SPEAKERS A B TAPE 2 (MD) AUX 40 4 C 60 2 BASS TREBLE BALANCE LOUDNESS REC OUT -db 0 3 ON OFF 4 5 6 8 9 0 A AX-592 E NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-592 CD DIRECT AMP PURE DIRECT 1 INPUT VOLUME 16 CD TAPE 1 TUNER PHONO 28 8 20 12 D POWER 1 2 3 4 ­5 0 1 2 3 4 5+ 2 3 4 ­5 1 0 1 2 3 4 5+ 1 0 1 2 3 4 5R 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 FLAT -30db 10 9 8 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (MD) AUX CD TUNER PHONO 2 PHONES SPEAKERS A B ON OFF TAPE 2 (MD) AUX 2 3 4 L5 40 4 C BASS TREBLE SUBSONIC FILTER 60 2 BALANCE LOUDNESS REC OUT -db 0 3 ON OFF 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A 12 English AX-892 E NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-892 CD DIRECT AMP PURE DIRECT 1 INPUT VOLUME 16 CD TAPE 1 TUNER PHONO 28 8 20 12 D POWER 2 3 4 ­5 1 0 1 2 3 4 5+ 2 3 4 ­5 1 0 1 2 3 4 5+ 1 0 1 2 3 4 5R 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 FLAT -30db 10 9 8 TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (MD) AUX CD TUNER PHONO 2 ON OFF TAPE 2 (MD) AUX 2 3 4 L5 40 4 C BASS TREBLE SUBSONIC FILTER 60 2 BALANCE LOUDNESS REC OUT -db 0 PHONES SPEAKERS B A MUTING 3 ON OFF ON OFF B 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A AX-592 and AX-892 only 1 Remote control sensor 2 POWER switch Receives signals from the remote control. and Canada models> While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control switches the unit to the standby mode. (In this mode, the power indicator on the unit is halfilluminated. ) When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set both SPEAKERS A and B switches to OFF. PHONES 7 SUBSONIC FILTER switch 8 BALANCE control Used to eliminate undesirable ultra-low-frequency signals caused by turntable rumble or warped records without losing sound quality. Adjusts the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for channel imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions. (Refer to page 18. ) 9 Continuously variable LOUDNESS control 0 REC OUT selector 3 PHONES jack This switch can be used to select a source and send its signal directly to the REC OUT terminals on the rear panel, independently of the setting of the INPUT selector. This function allows you to record the selected source while listening to another source. Selects an input source to listen to. AX-892 only A INPUT selector B MUTING switch Press this switch to temporarily reduce the volume. AX-592 and AX-892 only Press this switch (the indicator lights up) to listen to a source in the purest possible sound. (Refer to page 19. ) Press this switch (the indicator lights up) to listen in the purest possible sound from your CD. [. . . ] Output Level/Impedance REC OUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mV/0. 6 k-ohms Headphone Jack Rated Output/ Impedance Output Level (8 ohms, 0. 019% THD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 3V Impedance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 680 ohms Frequency Response (20 Hz to 20 kHz) CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0±0. 5 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation PHONO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0±0. 3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz) PHONO to REC OUT (3V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 003% CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX to SP OUT (42. 5W/8 ohms) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 008% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network) PHONO (5 mV Input Shorted) . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 dB Residual Noise (IHF-A Network) CD (CD DIRECT AMP ON) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 µV PURE DIRECT ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 µV Channel Separation CD/TUNER/TAPE/AUX (Input 5. 1 k-ohms Terminated 1 kHz/10 kHz). . . . . . . . . 65 dB/50 dB GENERAL Power Supply [Europe and U. K. models] . . . AC 230V, 50 Hz [General model] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 110/120/220/240V, 60/50 Hz Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210W AC Outlets [Europe and General models] 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS . . 100W max. total Dimensions (W x H x D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435 x 151 x 391 mm (17-1/8" x 6. 0" x 15-3/8") Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9. 6 kg (21 lbs. [. . . ]