Yamaha AX-497 Omistajan opas

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION, USA

6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA PARK, CALIF. 90620, U.S.A.

YAMAHA CANADA MUSIC LTD.

135 MILNER AVE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA

YAMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROPA G.m.b.H.

SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY

YAMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A.

RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 77312 MARNE-LA-VALLEE CEDEX02, FRANCE

YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD.

YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND

YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B.

J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN

YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD.

17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA

©

AX-497/AX-397

Printed in Malaysia WG02780

AX-497/AX-397

Stereo Amplifier

Amplificateur Stéréo

OWNER’S MANUAL

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BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

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MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1 To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2 Install this sound system in a well ventilated, cool, dry, clean

place – away from direct sunlight, heat sources, vibration,

dust, moisture, and/or cold. Allow ventilation space of at least

30 cm on the top, 20 cm on the left and right, and 20 cm on

the back of this unit.

3 Locate this unit away from other electrical appliances, motors,

or transformers to avoid humming sounds.

4 Do not expose this unit to sudden temperature changes from

cold to hot, and do not locate this unit in an environment with

high humidity (i.e. a room with a humidifier) to prevent

condensation inside this unit, which may cause an electrical

shock, fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

5 Avoid installing this unit where foreign objects may fall onto

this unit and/or this unit may be exposed to liquid dripping or

splashing. On the top of this unit, do not place:

– Other components, as they may cause damage and/or

discoloration on the surface of this unit.

– Burning objects (i.e. candles), as they may cause fire,

damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

– Containers with liquid in them, as they may fall and liquid

may cause electrical shock to the user and/or damage to

this unit.

6 Do not cover this unit with a newspaper, tablecloth, curtain,

etc. in order not to obstruct heat radiation. If the temperature

inside this unit rises, it may cause fire, damage to this unit,

and/or personal injury.

7 Do not plug in this unit to a wall outlet until all connections

are complete.

8 Do not operate this unit upside-down. It may overheat,

possibly causing damage.

9 Do not use force on switches, knobs and/or cords.

10 When disconnecting the power cable from the wall outlet,

grasp the plug; do not pull the cable.

11 Do not clean this unit with chemical solvents; this might

damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

12 Only voltage specified on this unit must be used. Using this

unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may

cause fire, damage to this unit, and/or personal injury.

YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage

resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than

specified.

13 Do not attempt to modify or fix this unit. Contact qualified

YAMAHA service personnel when any service is needed. The

cabinet should never be opened for any reasons.

14 When not planning to use this unit for long periods of time

(i.e. vacation), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall

outlet.

15 Install this unit near the AC outlet and where the AC power

plug can be reached easily.

16 Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section on

common operating errors before concluding that this unit is

faulty.

17 Before moving this unit, press STANDBY/ON to set this unit

in the standby mode, and disconnect the AC power plug from

the wall outlet.

18 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

into the AC main supply. Voltages are:

General model.............AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Asia model ................................AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

■ For U.K. customers

If the socket outlets in the home are not suitable for the

plug supplied with this appliance, it should be cut off and

an appropriate 3 pin plug fitted. For details, refer to the

instructions described below.

The plug severed from the mains lead must be destroyed, as a

plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged in a live

socket outlet.

■ Special Instructions for U.K. Model

CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

As long as this unit is connected to the AC wall outlet,

it is not disconnected from the AC power source even

if you turn off this unit by POWER or set it to the

standby mode by STANDBY/ON.

This unit enters the standby mode when you press

POWER inward to the ON position and then press

STANDBY/ON. In this state, this unit is designed to

consume a very small quantity of power.

Note

IMPORTANT

THE WIRES IN MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:

Blue: NEUTRAL

Brown: LIVE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this

apparatus may not correspond with the coloured

markings identifying the terminals in your plug,

proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected

to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or

coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured

BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is

marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Making sure that neither core is connected to the earth

terminal of the three pin plug.

1

PREPARATIONINTRODUCTION

OPERATION

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

English

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

CONNECTIONS .................................................... 8

Connecting speakers and other components.............. 8

Connecting the power supply cord .......................... 10

PLAYING AND RECORDING .......................... 11

Playing a source....................................................... 11

Adjusting the tonal quality....................................... 13

Recording a source to a tape or an MD ................... 14

TROUBLESHOOTING....................................... 16

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 18

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

PREPARATION

OPERATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FEATURES

2

◆ Highly dynamic power, low impedance drive

capability

◆ 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

◆ 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 to monitor the sound

being recorded

• This document is the owner’s manual for both AX-497 and AX-397. Model names are given where the details of functions are unique

to each model. Illustrations for AX-497 are mainly used for explanations.

• y indicates a tip for your operation.

• Some operations can be performed by using either the buttons on the main unit or on the remote control. In cases when the button

names differ between the main unit and the remote control, the names of the buttons on the remote control are given in parentheses.

• This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part as a result of improvements, etc. In

case of differences between the manual and the product, the product has priority.

Please check that you received all of the following parts.

FEATURES

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AUX

+

–

u

d

DISPLAY

A/B

REC

DISC

DIR A

p

DIR B

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

VOLUME

TAPECD

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

Remote control

Batteries (2)

(AAA, R03, UM-4)

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

3

INTRODUCTION

English

■ AX-497

■ AX-397

1 POWER

Press inward to the ON position to provide this unit with

power supply from the AC wall outlet. In this state, you

can turn on this unit or set it to the standby mode by

pressing STANDBY/ON.

When you turn on this unit, there will be a few second

delay before this unit can reproduce sound.

Press again to release it outward to the

OFF

position to

completely cut off power supply from the AC wall outlet.

2 STANDBY indicator

Lights up when this unit is in the standby mode.

3 STANDBY/ON

Turns on this unit or sets it to the standby mode.

• This switch is operational only when POWER is pressed inward

to the ON position.

• In the standby mode, this unit consumes a small amount of

power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

Front panel

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

INPUT

PHONES SPEAKERS BASS

A

POWER

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

AUX MD TAP E CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

B

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

TUNER

PHONO

TAP E

MD

AUX

R

L

LOUDNESS REC OUT

VOLU ME

7

–

30dB

FLAT CD/DVD

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

8

DISPLAY

41

3

25

FD

CBA90 E

8

6

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

INPUT

PHONES SPEAKERS BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

A

POWER

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

AUX MD TAP E CD/DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE MONITOR CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

B

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

R

L

LOUDNESS

VOLU ME

7

–

30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

48

2

3

DISPLAY

41

3

25

D

CBA90

8

7

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

F

Notes

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

4

4 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

5 INPUT selector and indicators

Selects the input source you want to listen to.

The input source indicators light up when the

corresponding input sources are selected.

6 PURE DIRECT and indicator

(AX-497 only)

Allows you to listen to a source in the purest possible

sound.

The indicator above it lights up when this function is

turned on.

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 TAPE terminals on the rear panel of

this unit.

When the tape deck is used for recording, you can also

monitor the sound being recorded.

The indicator above it lights up when this function is

turned on.

• When this function is on (the indicator lights up), TAPE (tape

deck) cannot be selected with the INPUT selector.

• To listen to the source selected with the INPUT selector, press

again to turn off the function (the indicator turns off as a result).

• When TAPE (tape deck) is selected with the INPUT selector,

this function will not turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is

pressed.

8 CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator

Allows you to listen to a CD or a DVD source in the

purest sound.

The indicator above it lights up when this function is

turned on.

See page 13 for details.

9 PHONES jack

Outputs audio for private listening with headphones.

Press both SPEAKERS A and B switches on the front

panel to release them outward to the OFF position.

0 SPEAKERS A/B

Turns on or off the speaker set connected to the

SPEAKERS A and/or B terminals on the rear panel each

time the corresponding button is pressed.

A BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response. The 0

position produces a flat response.

See page 13 for details.

B TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response. The 0

position produces a flat response.

See page 13 for details.

C BALANCE

Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right

speakers to compensate for sound imbalances caused by

speaker locations or listening room conditions.

See page 13 for details.

D LOUDNESS

Retains a full tonal range at any volume level to

compensates for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to high

and low-frequency ranges at low volume.

See page 13 for details.

E REC OUT selector

(AX-497 only)

Selects a source for recording to the MD recorder or the

tape deck independently of the INPUT selector setting,

allowing you to record the selected source while listening

to another source.

See page 14 for details.

F VOLUME

Controls the sound output level.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

■ Opening and closing the front panel

door

When you want to use the controls behind the front panel

door, open the door by gently pressing on the lower part of

the panel. Keep the door closed when not using these

controls to protect the controls from dust, etc.

Notes

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

5

INTRODUCTION

English

This section describes the function of each control on the

remote control used to control this unit or a YAMAHA

CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. with the remote control

capability.

Some components may not be controlled by this remote control.

■ Controlling this unit

1 Infrared signal transmitter

Sends signals to this unit.

2 POWER

Turns on this unit.

This button is operational only when POWER on the front panel

is pressed inward to the ON position.

3 STANDBY

Sets this unit to the standby mode.

• This button is operational only when POWER on the front

panel is pressed inward to the ON position.

• In the standby mode, 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.

5 VOLUME +/–

Controls the sound output level.

This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

■ Controlling other components

The functions of the buttons to control other YAMAHA

components are the same as those of the corresponding

buttons on those components. Refer to those components’

instruction manuals for details.

6 Tuner buttons

Control various functions of the tuner.

PRESET +/–

Selects a preset station number (1 to 8).

A/B/C/D/E

Selects a preset station group (A to E).

7 CD player / tape deck buttons

Control various functions of the CD player or the tape

deck.

• DIR B and A/B apply only to the double cassette tape deck.

• Pressing DIR A will reverse the tape direction on the single

cassette tape deck with the automatic reverse function.

8 CD/TAPE selector switch

Switches to control either CD player functions or tape

deck functions.

Remote control

Note

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AUX

+

–

u

d

DISPLAY

A/B

REC

DISC

DIR A

p

DIR B

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

VOLUME

TAPECD

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

1

2

4

7

6

8

3

5

Note

Notes

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

6

1 Open the battery compartment cover.

2 Insert two supplied batteries

(AAA, R03, UM-4) according to the polarity

markings (+ and –) on the inside of the

battery compartment.

3 Close the cover back.

■ Notes on batteries

• Change all of the batteries if you notice the following

conditions; the operation range of the remote control decreases,

the indicator does not flash or its light becomes dim.

• Use AAA, R03, UM-4 batteries.

• Make sure that the polarities are correct. See the illustration

inside the battery compartment.

• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for an

extended period of time.

• Do not use old batteries together with new ones.

• Do not use different types of batteries (such as alkaline and

manganese batteries) together. Read the packaging carefully as

these different types of batteries may have the same shape and

color.

• We strongly recommend using alkaline batteries.

• If the batteries have leaked, dispose of them immediately. Avoid

touching the leaked material or letting it come into contact with

clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before

installing new batteries.

• Do not throw away batteries with general house waste; dispose

of them correctly in accordance with your local regulations.

The remote control transmits a directional infrared beam.

Be sure to aim the remote control directly at the remote

control sensor on the front panel of this unit during

operation.

■ Handling the remote control

• The area between the remote control and this unit must

be clear of large obstacles.

• Do not spill water or other liquids on the remote

control.

• Do not drop the remote control.

• Do not leave or store the remote control in the

following types of conditions:

– places of high humidity, such as near a bath

– places of high temperature, such as near a heater or

a stove

– places of extremely low temperatures

– dusty places

• Do not expose the remote control sensor to strong

lighting, in particular, an inverter type fluorescent

lamp; otherwise, the remote control may not work

properly. If necessary, position this unit away from

direct lighting.

Installing batteries in the remote

control

1

3

2

Using the remote control

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

INPUT

PHONES SPEAKERS BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

A

POWER

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

B

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE

MD

AUX

R

L

LOUDNESS REC OUT

VOLUME

7

–

30dB

FLAT CD/DVD

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

30 30

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AUX

+

–

MUTE

A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

TAPECD

u

d

PRESET

DISPLAY

A/B

REC

DISC

DIR A

p

DIR B

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

Approximately 6 m

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

7

INTRODUCTION

English

1 PHONO jacks and GND terminal

See page 8 for connection information.

2 Audio input/output jacks

See page 8 for connection information.

3 AC OUTLET(S)

Use to supply power to your other audio/video

components.

See page 10 for details.

4 AC power supply cord

See page 10 for connection information.

5 SPEAKERS terminals

Connect one or two speaker sets.

See page 8 for connection information.

6 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

See “IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch” on this page.

■ Asia and General models only

VOLTAGE SELECTOR is only applicable to the Asia and

General models.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

See page 10 for details.

■ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

while the power of this unit is turned on, as doing so may

damage the unit.

If this unit fails to turn on, the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

switch may not be fully slid to either position. If this is the

case, slide the switch all the way to either position when

this unit’s power supply is completely cut off.

Select the switch position (left or right) according to the

impedance of the speakers in your system.

Rear panel

AC OUTLETS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SPEAKERS

TUNER

TAPE

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

MD

AUX

GND

PHONO

CD/DVD

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

SWITCHED

100W MAX. TOTAL

++

A

B

––

A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER

A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER

A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER

5

12 3 4

6

(U.S.A. model)

Switch

position

Impedance level

Right

Asia model

• If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of

each speaker must be 8

Ω or higher.

• If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance

of each speaker must be 16

Ω or higher.

Canada model

• You can use one set (A or B), and the

impedance of each speaker must be 6

Ω or

higher.

Other models

• If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of

each speaker must be 6

Ω or higher.

• If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance

of each speaker must be 12

Ω or higher.

Left

• If you use one set (A or B), the impedance of

each speaker must be 4

Ω or higher.

• If you use two sets (A and B), the impedance

of each speaker must be 8

Ω or higher.

CAUTION

CONNECTIONS

8

• Do not connect this unit or other components to the main power until all connections between components are

complete.

• Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could

damage this unit and/or the speakers.

• All connections must be correct: L (left) to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. If the connections are faulty,

no sound will be heard from the speakers, and if the polarity of the speaker connections is incorrect, the sound will be

unnatural and lack bass. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each of your components.

• Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio/video units except speakers.

• Connect your turntable to the GND terminal to reduce noise in the signal. However, you may hear less noise without

the connection to the GND terminal for some record players.

•

CONNECTIONS

Connecting speakers and other components

CAUTION

SPEAKERS

TUNER

TAPE

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

MD

AUX

GND

PHONO

CD/DVD

IN

(PLAY)

OUT

(REC)

++

A

B

––

LR

R L

L

R

LR

L

R

+– +–

LR LR

Turntable Tuner

Audio in

Audio out

Tape deck, etc.

CD player or

DVD player

VCR, etc. MD recorder,

etc.

Audio out

GND

Audio out Audio out Audio outAudio in

Speakers A

Speakers B

9

CONNECTIONS

PREPARATION

English

1 Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8 in) of

insulation from the end of each speaker

cable and twist the exposed wires of the

cable together to prevent short circuits.

2 Unscrew the knob.

3 Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side

of each terminal.

4 Tighten the knob to secure the wire.

■ Connecting the banana plug

(With the exception of Asia, Korea, U.K. and

Europe models)

First, tighten the knob and then insert the banana plug into

the end of the corresponding terminal.

• One or two speaker sets can be connected to this unit. If you use

only one speaker set, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B

terminals.

• Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear

panel of this unit.

10 mm (3/8 in)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Red: positive (+)

Black: negative (–)

Notes

Banana plug

10

CONNECTIONS

■ Connecting the AC power supply cord

Plug the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet after

all other connections are complete.

■ AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

U.K. and Australia models ..................................... 1 outlet

Korea model .............................................................. None

Other models ........................................................ 3 outlets

Use these outlets to connect the power cords from your

other components to this unit. The power to the AC

OUTLET(S) is controlled by POWER or STANDBY/ON

on the front panel of this unit (or on the remote control).

The outlet(s) supply power to any connected component

whenever the power of this unit is turned on. For

information on the maximum power (total power

consumption of components), see “SPECIFICATIONS”

on page 18.

■ VOLTAGE SELECTOR

(Asia and General models only)

The VOLTAGE SELECTOR on the rear panel of this unit

must be set for your local main voltage BEFORE plugging

the power supply cord into the AC wall outlet.

Voltages are as follows:

Asia model.......................... AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

General model ...... AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

Connecting the power supply cord

AC OUTLETS

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SWITCHED

100W MAX. TOTAL

A OR B: 4ΩMIN / SPEAKER

A+B: 8ΩMIN / SPEAKER

A OR B: 6ΩMIN / SPEAKER

A+B: 12ΩMIN / SPEAKER

(General model)

To an AC wall outlet

AC power supply cord

PLAYING AND RECORDING

11

English

OPERATION

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).

1 Set VOLUME on the front panel

counterclockwise to the extreme end.

2 Press POWER on the front panel inward to

the ON position.

3 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel

(or press one of the input selector buttons on

the remote control) to select the input source

you want to listen to.

The indicator of the selected input source lights up.

4 Press SPEAKERS A and/or B on the front

panel to select speakers A and/or B.

• Both SPEAKERS A and B can be selected.

• If you listen with headphones, press both switches to release

them outward to the OFF position.

5 Play the source.

6 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust

the sound output level.

PLAYING AND RECORDING

Playing a source

Note

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

INPUT

PHONES SPEAKERS BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

A

POWER

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

B

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE

MD

AUX

R

L

LOUDNESS REC OUT

VOLUME

7

–

30dB

FLAT CD/DVD

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

43

8

7

1,6

27

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AU X

+

–

u

d

DISPLAY

A/B

REC

DISC

DIR A

p

DIR B

A/B/C/D/E

PRESET

VOLUME

TAPECD

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

8

6

3

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

VOLUME

POWER

ON

OFF

Notes

INPUT

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AU X

AUX MD TAP E CD/DVD TUNER PHONO

Front panel Remote control

or

Lights up

SPEAKERS

A

ON OFF

B

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

12

PLAYING AND RECORDING

7 Adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS,

TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls

or the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch on the

front panel.

As for AX-497 only, you can also adjust 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 this unit and set it to the standby

mode.

The STANDBY indicator lights up.

To completely cut off power supply from the AC wall outlet,

press POWER on the front panel to release it outward to the OFF

position.

Note

BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

R

L

LOUDNESS

7

–

30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

or

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

Remote control

Front panel

or

Lights up

13

PLAYING AND RECORDING

OPERATION

English

■ Adjusting the BALANCE control

Adjusts the sound output balance of the left and right

speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by

speaker locations or listening room conditions.

■ Using the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch

Routes input signals from your CD or DVD player

directly to the specially built-in amplifier for the CD or

DVD player. As a result, the input signals bypass 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 the CD or DVD signals

and creating the purest possible sound.

■ Using the PURE DIRECT switch

(AX-497 only)

Routes input signals from your audio sources. As a result,

the input signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE

and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations

to the audio signals and creating the purest possible sound.

As for AX-497 only, if both the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and the

PURE DIRECT switches are turned on, only the CD/DVD

DIRECT AMP switch will function.

■ Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE

controls

Adjusts the high and low frequency response.

BASS

Increases or decreases the low frequency response.

TREBLE

Increases or decreases the high frequency response.

■ Adjusting the LOUDNESS control

Retains a full tonal range at any volume level, thus

compensating for the human ears’ loss of sensitivity to

high and low-frequency ranges at low volume.

If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE

DIRECT switch for AX-497 only) is turned on with the

LOUDNESS control set at a certain level, the input signals

bypass the LOUDNESS control, resulting in a sudden

increase in the sound output level. To prevent your ears or

the speakers from being undesirably damaged, be sure to

press the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE

DIRECT switch for AX-497 only) AFTER lowering the

sound output level or AFTER checking that the

LOUDNESS control is properly set.

1 Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT

position.

2 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to set the

sound output level to the loudest listening

level that you would listen to.

3 Rotate the LOUDNESS control until the

desired volume is obtained.

Adjusting the tonal quality

Note

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

R

L

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

Lights up

PURE DIRECT

Lights up

BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

CAUTION

LOUDNESS

7

–

30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

LOUDNESS

7

–

30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

14

PLAYING AND RECORDING

• 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.

• Check the copyright laws in your country to record from

records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording copyright-protected

material may infringe on copyright laws.

■ AX-497

1 Rotate the REC OUT selector on the front

panel to select the source you want to

record.

2 Play the source.

3 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel

(or press one of the input selector buttons on

the remote control) to select the input source

you want to listen to.

4 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust

the sound output level.

5 Begin recording on the tape deck or the MD

recorder.

6 Rotate the INPUT selector on the front panel

(or press TAPE or MD on the remote control)

to select TAPE or MD and then monitor the

sound being recorded on the tape deck or

the MD recorder.

Selecting another source with the INPUT selector on the front

panel (or the corresponding input selector button on the remote

control) while recording is in progress will not affect the

recording.

Recording a source to a tape

or an MD

Notes

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

INPUT

PHONES SPEAKERS BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

A

POWER

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO PURE DIRECT CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

B

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE

MD

AUX

R

L

LOUDNESS REC OUT

VOLUME

7

–

30dB

FLAT CD/DVD

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

3,6

41

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE

MD

AUX

REC OUT

CD/DVD

INPUT

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AU X

Remote control

Front panel

or

Note

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AU X

Remote control

Front panel

or

INPUT

15

PLAYING AND RECORDING

OPERATION

English

■ AX-397

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 select the input source

you want to listen to.

You cannot select any input source while the TAPE MONITOR

indicator on the front panel lights up.

3 Rotate VOLUME on the front panel (or press

VOLUME +/– on the remote control) to adjust

the sound output level.

4 Begin recording on the tape deck or the MD

recorder.

y

If the 3-head tape deck is used for recording, you can monitor the

sound of recording by pressing TAPE MONITOR.

Note

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

STANDBY

/ON

STANDBY

INPUT

PHONES SPEAKERS BASS

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

A

POWER

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE MON ITO R CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

B

+

–

TREBLE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

+

–

BALANCE

5

1

4

2

3

5

1

4

2

3

R

L

LOUDNESS

VOLUME

7

–

30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

2

3

Remote control

Front panel

or

INPUT

CD/DVD PHONO TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE AU X

0

12

2

8

4

∞

20

60

26

40

16

-dB

VOLUME

+

–

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

TROUBLESHOOTING

16

Refer to the chart below if this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or

if the instructions below do not help, set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the power cord, and contact the nearest

authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center.

■ General

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy

Refer to

page

This unit fails to turn

on.

The power supply cord is not connected or

the plug is not completely inserted.

Connect the power supply cord firmly.

—

The impedance setting is incorrect. Set the impedance to match your speakers.

7

The protection circuitry has been activated

because of a short circuit, etc.

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each

other and then turn the power of this unit back on.

8

The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on

the rear panel is not set to either end.

Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to either

end when the power of this unit is turned off.

7

This unit has been exposed to a strong

external electric shock (such as lightning

or strong static electricity).

Set this unit to the standby mode, disconnect the

power supply cord, plug it back in after 30 seconds,

then use it normally.

—

No sound Incorrect input or output cable

connections.

Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,

the cables may be defective.

8

No appropriate input source has been

selected.

Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT

selector on the front panel (or one of the input

selector buttons on the remote control).

11

The TAPE MONITOR function is turned

on.

Turn off the TAPE MONITOR function.

4

The SPEAKERS A/B switches are not set

properly.

Set the corresponding SPEAKERS A or B switch to

the ON position.

11

Speaker connections are not secure. Secure the connections.

8

The sound suddenly

goes off.

The protection circuitry has been activated

because of a short circuit, etc.

Check that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR setting is

correct.

7

Check that the speaker wires are not touching each

other and then turn the power of this unit back on.

8

Only the speaker on

one side can be

heard.

Incorrect cable connections. Connect the cables properly. If the problem persists,

the cables may be defective.

8

Incorrect setting for the BALANCE

control.

Set the BALANCE control to the appropriate

position.

13

There is a lack of bass

and no ambience.

The + and – wires are connected in

reverse at the amplifier or the speakers.

Connect the speaker wires to the correct + and –

phase.

8

A “humming” sound

can be heard.

Incorrect cable connections. Connect the audio plugs firmly. If the problem

persists, the cables may be defective.

8

No connection from the turntable to the

GND terminal.

Make the GND connection between the turntable and

this unit.

8

The volume level is

low while playing a

record.

The record is being played on a turntable

with an MC cartridge.

The turntable should be connected to this unit through

the MC head amplifier.

—

The volume level

cannot be increased,

or the sound is

distorted.

The component connected to the TAPE

OUT or the MD OUT terminals of this

unit is turned off.

Turn on the power of the component.

—

17

TROUBLESHOOTING

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

English

■ Remote control

The sound is

degraded when

listening with the

headphones

connected to the CD

player or the tape

deck connected to

this unit.

The power of this unit is turned off, or this

unit is set to the standby mode.

Turn on the power of this unit.

11

The sound level is

low.

The LOUDNESS control is functioning. Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position.

13

The input source

cannot be changed

although the INPUT

selector is rotated.

The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch is

turned on.

Turn off the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch.

13

The TAPE MONITOR function is turned

on.

Turn off the TAPE MONITOR function.

4

Using the BASS,

TREBLE, BALANCE

and LOUDNESS

controls does not

affect the tonal

quality.

The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or

the PURE DIRECT switch for AX-497

only) is turned on.

The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or the PURE

DIRECT switch for AX-497 only) must be turned off

to use those controls.

13

Problem Cause Remedy

Refer to

page

The remote control

does not work nor

function properly.

Wrong distance or angle. The remote control will function within a maximum

range of 6 m and no more than 30 degrees off-axis

from the front panel.

6

Direct sunlight or lighting (from an

inverter type of fluorescent lamp, etc.) is

striking the remote control sensor of this

unit.

Reposition this unit.

—

The batteries are weak. Replace all batteries.

6

SPECIFICATIONS

18

POWER SECTION

• Minimum RMS Output Power

(8 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD)

[AX-497] .............................................................. 85 W + 85 W

[AX-397] .............................................................. 60 W + 60 W

(6 Ω , 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD)

[AX-497] .......................................................... 100 W + 100 W

[AX-397] .............................................................. 70 W + 70 W

• Dynamic Power (IHF) (8/6/4/2 Ω)

[AX-497] ....................................................... 130/150/185/220 W

[AX-397] ....................................................... 100/120/140/150 W

• Maximum Output Power

(1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ω) [U.K. and Europe models only]

[AX-497] ......................................................................... 120 W

[AX-397] ........................................................................... 95 W

(1 kHz, 10% THD, 8/6 Ω)

[AX-497]

[Asia, General, China and Korea models only] .... 130/150 W

[AX-397]

[Asia, General and China models only] ................ 100/110 W

• IEC Output Power [U.K. and Europe models only]

(1 kHz, 0.019% THD, 8 Ω)

[AX-497] ......................................................................... 100 W

[AX-397] ........................................................................... 75 W

• Power Band Width

[AX-497] (0.04% THD, 42.5 W, 8 Ω) .................10 Hz to 50 kHz

[AX-397] (0.04% THD, 30 W, 8 Ω) ....................10 Hz to 50 kHz

• Damping Factor

20 Hz to 20 kHz, 8 Ω ..................................................240 or more

• Maximum Input Signal

PHONO (1 kHz, 0.003% THD) .......................... 115 mV or more

CD, etc. (1 kHz, 0.5% THD) ................................... 2.2 V or more

• Frequency Response

CD, etc. (20 Hz to 20 kHz) .......................................... 0 ± 0.5 dB

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP ON (10 Hz to 100 kHz) ...... 0 ± 1.0 dB

• RIAA Equalization Deviation

PHONO ........................................................................... ± 0.3 dB

• Total Harmonic Distortion

PHONO to OUT (REC)

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 3 V) .......................................... 0.003% or less

CD, etc. to SP OUT

(20 Hz to 20 kHz, 42.5 W, 8 Ω) ............................. 0.009% or less

• Signal to Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

PHONO (input shorted) .......................................... 88 dB or more

CD (input shorted)

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP ON ............................ 110 dB or more

• Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

[AX-497]

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP ON .......................................... 35 µV

PURE DIRECT ON ......................................................... 90 µV

[AX-397]

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP ON .......................................... 35 µV

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP OFF ....................................... 100 µV

CONTROL SECTION

• Input Sensitivity/Input Impedance

PHONO .................................................................. 3.0 mV/47 kΩ

CD, etc. .................................................................. 150 mV/47 kΩ

• Output Level/Output Impedance

OUT (REC)

[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 Separation

CD, etc. (5.1 kΩ input shorted, 1/10 kHz) ....... 65/50 dB or more

• Tone Control Characteristics

BASS

Boost/Cut (20 Hz) ........................................................... ±10 dB

Turnover Frequency ........................................................ 350 Hz

TREBLE

Boost/Cut (20 kHz) ......................................................... ±10 dB

Turnover Frequency ....................................................... 3.5 kHz

• Continuous Loudness Control

Attenuation (1 kHz) ........................................................... –30 dB

GENERAL

• Power Supply

[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................. AC 120 V, 60 Hz

[Asia model] .................................. AC 220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

[General model] ............... AC 110/120/220/230–240 V, 50/60 Hz

[China model] .................................................... AC 220 V, 50 Hz

[Korea model] (AX-497 only)............................ AC 220 V, 60 Hz

[Australia model] ............................................... AC 240 V, 50 Hz

[U.K. and Europe models] ................................. AC 230 V, 50 Hz

• Power Consumption

[AX-497]

[U.S.A. and Canada models] ............................. 220 W, 300 VA

[Asia model] .................................................................... 190 W

[Other models] ................................................................. 220 W

[AX-397] ............................................................................ 170 W

• Standby Power Consumption

[Asia and General models]

(110/120 V).........................................................................1.1 W

(220/230-240 V) .................................................................2.7 W

[Other models] ..................................................................... 1.1 W

(The power consumption is 0 W when the POWER switch is

released outward to the OFF position.)

• Maximum Power Consumption [General models only]

(1 kHz, 6 Ω , 10% THD)

[AX-497] ......................................................................... 490 W

[AX-397] ......................................................................... 400 W

• AC Outlets

[U.K. and Australia models] ............... 1 (Total 100 W maximum)

[Korea model] ....................................................................... None

[General model]......................................3 (Total 50 W maximum)

[Other models] .................................... 3 (Total 100 W maximum)

• Dimensions (W x H x D) ................................. 435 x 151 x 390 mm

•Weight

[AX-497] ............................................................................. 9.1 kg

[AX-397] ............................................................................. 8.3 kg

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

SPECIFICATIONS

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