Yamaha AX-497: инструкция

Yamaha
AX-497

Раздел: Бытовая, кухонная техника, электроника и оборудование

Тип: Ресивер/Усилитель

Инструкция к Ресиверу/Усилителю Yamaha AX-497

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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

© 2005                                      All rights reserved.

AX-497/AX-397

Printed in Malaysia  

  WG02770

AX-497/AX-397

Stereo Amplifier

Amplificateur Stéréo

OWNER’S MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

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AX-497_397_GB-cv.fm  Page 1  Tuesday, August 30, 2005  5:05 PM

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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.

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1

PREP

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INTR

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ADDITIONA

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INF

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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

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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 

), 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 

), 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

TAPE

CD

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

Remote control

Batteries (2) 

(AAA, R03, UM-4)

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

3

INTR

ODUCTION

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

TAPE

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

TAPE

MD

AUX

R

L

LOUDNESS

REC OUT

VOLUME

7

–30dB

FLAT

CD/DVD

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

0

12

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

8

DISPLAY

4

1

3

2

5

F

D

C

B

A

9

0

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

TAPE

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

VOLUME

7

–30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

4

8

2

3

DISPLAY

4

1

3

2

5

D

C

B

A

9

0

8

7

0

12

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

F

Notes

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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

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

5

INTR

ODUCTION

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

TAPE

CD

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

1

2

4

7

6

8

3

5

Note

Notes

Notes

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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

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

CD/DVD

PHONO

TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE

AUX

+

MUTE

A/B/C/D/E

VOLUME

TAPE

CD

u

d

PRESET

DISPLAY

A/B

REC

DISC

DIR A

p

DIR B

w

e

f

b

s

a

DISPLAY

Approximately 6 m

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

7

INTR

ODUCTION

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: 4

MIN / SPEAKER

A+B: 8

MIN / SPEAKER

A OR B:   6

MIN / SPEAKER

5

1

2

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 

 or higher.

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

of each speaker must be 16 

 or higher.

Canada model

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

impedance of each speaker must be 6 

 or 

higher.

Other models

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

each speaker must be 6 

 or higher.

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

of each speaker must be 12 

 or higher.

Left

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

each speaker must be 4 

 or higher.

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

of each speaker must be 8 

 or higher.

CAUTION

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CONNECTIONS

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• 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

L

R

R

L

R

L

L

R

L

R

L

R

+

+

+

+

L

R

L

R

Turntable

Tuner

Audio in

Audio out

Tape deck, etc.

CD player or 

DVD player

VCR, etc.

MD recorder, 

etc.

Audio out

Audio out

GND

Audio out

Audio out

Audio out

Audio in

Speakers A

Speakers B

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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

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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: 4

MIN / SPEAKER

A+B: 8

MIN / SPEAKER

A OR B:   6

MIN / SPEAKER

A+B: 12

MIN / SPEAKER

(General model)

To an AC wall outlet

AC power supply cord

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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

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-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

4

3

8

7

1,6

2

7

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

TAPE

CD

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s

a

DISPLAY

8

6

3

0

12

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

POWER

ON

OFF

Notes

INPUT

CD/DVD

PHONO

TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE

AUX

AUX

MD

TAPE

CD/DVD

TUNER

PHONO

Front panel

Remote control

or

Lights up

SPEAKERS

A

ON

OFF

B

0

12

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

+

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

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PLAYING AND RECORDING

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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

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

STANDBY

Remote control

Front panel

or

Lights up

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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

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

+

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

LOUDNESS

7

–30dB

FLAT

10

9

5

6

1

4

2

3

8

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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

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-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

4

1

TUNER

PHONO

TAPE

MD

AUX

REC OUT

CD/DVD

INPUT

CD/DVD

PHONO

TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE

AUX

Remote control

Front panel

or

Note

0

12

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

+

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

CD/DVD

PHONO

TUNER

POWER

STANDBY

MD

TAPE

AUX

Remote control

Front panel

or

INPUT

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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

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-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 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

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

AUX

0

12

12

2

8

4

20

20

60

60

26

26

40

40

16

16

-dB

-dB

VOLUME

+

VOLUME

Remote control

Front panel

or

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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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.

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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.

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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 

)

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

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

• Maximum Output Power

(1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 

) [U.K. and Europe models only]

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

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

(1 kHz, 10% THD, 8/6 

)

[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 

)

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

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

• Power Band Width

[AX-497] (0.04% THD, 42.5 W, 8 

)  .................10 Hz to 50 kHz

[AX-397] (0.04% THD, 30 W, 8 

)  ....................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 

)

............................. 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 k

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

• Output Level/Output Impedance

OUT (REC)

[AX-497]  ...............................................  195 mV/1.6 k

 or less

[AX-397]  ...............................................  165 mV/1.6 k

 or less

• Headphone Output/Impedance

CD, etc. (Input 1 kHz, 150 mV, 8 

 , 0.019% THD)

[AX-497]  ................................................................ 0.3 V/680 

[AX-397] .............................................................. 0.25 V/680 

• Channel Separation

CD, etc. (5.1 k

 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 

 , 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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