Yamaha AX-492, AX-592, AX-892 manual

Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier Amplificateur stéréo de la série “Natural Sound” Thank you f or selecting this Y AMAHA stereo amplifier . Nous v ous remercions d’a voir por té v otre choix sur cet amplificateur stéréo Y AMAHA. O WNER’S MANU AL MODE D’EMPLOI AX-492/592/892[...]

2 1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the unit is operated. 2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions – All op[...]

3 English 1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to accessories and/or ano[...]

Supplied accessories .....................................................4 Connections ...................................................................6 Controls and their functions ..........................................12 Remote control .............................................................14 Basic operations .......................[...]

English 1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future use. 2. Install this unit in a cool, dry and dust-free area. Do not place it in direct sunlight or near sources of heat (e.g., a stove, etc.). Make sure that it is well ventilated and not exposed to rain or moisture and that it is o[...]

6 CONNECTIONS ● Before making any connections to or from this unit, first switch it and any other connected components off. ● Properly connect this unit and other components, L (left) to L , R (right) to R , “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual of each component which is to be connected to this unit[...]

7 English CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CONNECT SETTING PHONO CD TUNER COUPLER PRE OUT MAIN IN R L L R L MM MC 1 2 TAPE 1 TAPE PB TAPE 2 (MD) AUX 3 REC OUT 4 TAPE PB 3 REC OUT 4 REMOTE CONTROL PHONO SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS 100W MAX. TOTAL SWITCHIED A OR B : 4 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER A + B : 8 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER A B R L R R L R L A OR B[...]

8 CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CONNECT SETTING PHONO CD TUNER PRE OUT MAIN IN R L L R L MM MC 1 2 TAPE 1 TAPE PB TAPE 2 (MD) AUX 3 REC OUT 4 TAPE PB 3 REC OUT 4 GND REMOTE CONTROL PHONO SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR AC OUTLETS SWITCHIED 100W MAX. TOTAL A OR B : 4 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER A + B : 8 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER R L R A OR B : 6 Ω MIN. /SPEAKER A[...]

9 English 9 Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with cable of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the speakers are improperly connected, no sound will be heard. Connect each speaker making sure that the polarity (+ and –) is correct. Red: positive (+) Black: negative (–) If the cables are reversed, the sound will be unnat[...]

10 GND terminal (for turntab le use) Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to this terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected. COUPLER PRE OUT MAIN IN L R MM MC REMO TE CONTROL (PHONO) connector If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, conne[...]

11 English 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. IMPED ANCE SELECT OR switch Mak[...]

12 CONTR OLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS FR ONT P ANEL NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-492 PHONES INPUT VOLUME CD DIRECT AMP PURE DIRECT POWER SPEAKERS A ON OFF B BASS 1 2 3 4 – 5 1 2 3 4 5 + 0 LOUDNESS 1 2 3 4 5 -30db 10 9 8 7 FLAT 6 BALANCE 1 2 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R 0 TREBLE 1 2 3 4 – 5 1 2 3 4 5 + 0 REC OUT CD TUNER PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (MD) AUX PHON[...]

13 English 1 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. 2 PO WER switc h Press this switch to turn the power on and off. When the power is on, the indicator will be illuminated. * Standby mode <Except for U.S.A. and Canada models> While the power is on, pressing the POWER key on the remote control switches the unit to the[...]

14 The remote control provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of the unit. If the CD player, tuner, turntable and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this remote control will also control the various functions of those components. KEY FUNC[...]

15 English To open the door To close the door Battery installation Battery replacement If you find that the remote control must be used closer to the unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both batteries with new ones. Note ● Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement. ● Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside the b[...]

16 PLA YING A SOURCE VOLUME -db 16 0 ∞ 2 60 4 40 8 28 12 20 POWER INPUT PHONO TUNER TAPE 2 (MD) AUX TAPE 1 CD SPEAKERS A ON OFF B NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-892 PHONES INPUT VOLUME CD DIRECT AMP PURE DIRECT SPEAKERS A ON OFF B POWER SUBSONIC FILTER ON OFF MUTING ON OFF BASS 1 2 3 4 – 5 1 2 3 4 5 + 0 LOUDNESS 1 2 3 4 5 -30db 10 9 8 7 FLAT[...]

17 English RECORDING A SOURCE T O A T APE (OR DUBBING FR OM T APE T O T APE) REC OUT selector setting for dubbing tape to tape INPUT VOLUME -db 16 0 ∞ 2 60 4 40 8 28 12 20 PHONO TUNER TAPE 2 (MD) AUX TAPE 1 CD INPUT PHONO TUNER TAPE 2 (MD) AUX TAPE 1 CD To tape from tape deck 1 to tape deck 2. To tape from tape deck 2 to tape deck 1. Note ● If [...]

18 Adjusting the B ASS and TREBLE controls Adjusting the B ALANCE control Selecting the SPEAKER system 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. One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit, allowing you to select s[...]

19 English Setting the SUBSONIC FIL TER switch Using the PURE DIRECT switc h You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your sources by setting this switch so that the indicator illuminates. The signals bypass the BASS , TREBLE , BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, the SUBSONIC FILTER switch ( AX-592 and AX-892 only ), and the PRE OUT/MAIN IN terminal[...]

20 SYMPTOM The unit fails to turn on when the POWER switch is pressed, or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. No sound. Sound level is too low. The sound suddenly goes off. Only one speaker outputs sound. There is a lack of bass and no ambience. The sound “hums”. Sound level is low or sound is distorted while playing a record [...]

21 English SPECIFICA TIONS (AX-492) AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD ...................................................85W+85W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.038% THD ...............................................100W+100W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) 8/6/4/[...]

22 SPECIFICA TIONS (AX-592) AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD ...............................................100W+100W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD ...............................................120W+120W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) 8/6/4/2 ohms ....[...]

23 English SPECIFICA TIONS (AX-892) AUDIO SECTION Minimum RMS Output Power per Channel 8 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.015% THD ...............................................115W+115W 6 ohms, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.03% THD ...............................................140W+140W Dynamic Power per Channel (by IHF Dynamic Headroom measuring method) 8/6/4/2 o[...]

CARA CTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES (AX-892) SECTION AUDIO Puissance de sortie minimum RMS par canal 8 ohms, 20 Hz à 20 kHz, 0,015% de DHT .............................................115 W+115 W 6 ohms, 20 Hz à 20 kHz, 0,03% de DHT .............................................140 W+140 W Puissance dynamique par canal (Mesurée par la méthode IHF Dynam[...]