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2

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 operating and other instructions
should be followed.

5

Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near
water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

6

Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.

6A

A unit and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7

Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to
a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8

Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation.  For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

9

Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances
that produce heat.

10

Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.

11

Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12

Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.

13

Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

14

Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.

15

Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:

A.

The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or

B.

Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
unit; or

C.

The unit has been exposed to rain; or

D.

The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E.

The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16

Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond those means described in the operating
instructions.  All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

17

Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.

18

Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)  instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT!
Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.

Model:
Serial No.:

The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.
Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.

Summary of Contents for AX-492, AX-592, AX-892

Page 1: ...er Amplificateur stéréo de la série Natural Sound Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier Nous vous remercions d avoir porté votre choix sur cet amplificateur stéréo YAMAHA OWNER S MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI AX 492 592 892 ...

Page 2: ...s recommended by the manufacturer 13 Nonuse Periods The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time 14 Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the inside of the unit 15 Damage Requiring Service The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A The power s...

Page 3: ...hich can be determined by turning the unit OFF and ON please try to eliminate the problem by using one of the following measures Relocate either this product or the device that is being affected by the interference Utilize power outlets that are on different branch circuit breaker or fuse circuits or install AC line filter s In the case of radio or TV interference relocate reorient the antenna If ...

Page 4: ... switch used to eliminate undesirable ultra low frequency signals AX 592 and AX 892 only PRE OUT MAIN IN terminals useful for connecting an equalizer sound processor etc AX 592 and AX 892 only Remote control capability AX 892 AX 592 AX 492 Remote Control Transmitter Batteries size AA R6 UM 3 4 CONTENTS FEATURES Supplied accessories After unpacking check that the following accessories are included ...

Page 5: ...g disconnect the AC power plug and antenna cable when there is an electrical storm 11 Make sure that the unit is always properly grounded and polarized 12 Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide 13 Voltage Selector General Model only The voltage selector on the rear panel of this unit must be set for...

Page 6: ...ame numbered terminals on this unit CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CONNECT SETTING PHONO CD TUNER R L R L 1 2 TAPE 1 TAPE PB TAPE 2 MD AUX 3 REC OUT 4 TAPE PB 3 REC OUT 4 GND SPEAKERS AC OUTLETS SWITCHIED 100W MAX TOTAL A L R R L B VOLTAGE SELECTOR IMPEDANCE SELECTOR A OR B 4Ω MIN SPEAKER A B 8Ω MIN SPEAKER A OR B 6Ω MIN SPEAKER A B 12Ω MIN SPEAKER OUTPUT GND OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT LINE OUT L...

Page 7: ... MAX TOTAL SWITCHIED A OR B 4Ω MIN SPEAKER A B 8Ω MIN SPEAKER A B R L R R L R L A OR B 6Ω MIN SPEAKER A B 12Ω MIN SPEAKER GND OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT LINE OUT LINE IN LINE OUT LINE IN GND VOLTAGE SELECTOR AX 592 General model Turntable Tape deck 1 Tape deck 2 Speakers A Speakers B Video cassette player LD player etc Tuner Compact disc player Right Left Right Left To electrical outlet For de...

Page 8: ...0W MAX TOTAL A OR B 4Ω MIN SPEAKER A B 8Ω MIN SPEAKER R L R A OR B 6Ω MIN SPEAKER A B 12Ω MIN SPEAKER B R L A R L COUPLER LINE OUT OUTPUT OUTPUT AUDIO OUT OUTPUT GND LINE IN LINE OUT LINE IN VOLTAGE SELECTOR AX 892 Turntable Tape deck 1 Tape deck 2 Speakers A Speakers B Video cassette player LD player etc Tuner Compact disc player Right Left Right Left To electrical outlet For descriptions of the ...

Page 9: ... into the corresponding terminal except for UK and Europe models One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit If you connect only one speaker system connect it to either SPEAKERS A or B terminals Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear panel For AX 592 s SPEAKERS A terminals only and for AX 892 s SPEAKERS A and B terminals CONNECTING SPEAKERS REAR PANEL PARTS 1 2 3 ...

Page 10: ...ng system such as a graphic equalizer or sound processor If a sound processor or other external unit is connected between these terminals the VOLUME control of this unit can be used for overall adjustment of the sound level To connect such a unit remove the jumper pins from the PRE OUT MAIN IN terminals connect the inputs of that unit to the PRE OUT terminals and its outputs to the MAIN IN termina...

Page 11: ...ce of each speaker must be 4 Ω or higher 8 Ω If you use both speaker systems A and B at the same time the impedance of each speaker must be 8 Ω or higher Lower position 6 Ω If you use either speaker system A or B the impedance of each speaker must be 6 Ω or higher 12 Ω If you use both speaker systems A and B at the same time the impedance of each speaker must be 12 Ω or higher A OR B 4Ω MIN SPEAKE...

Page 12: ...APE 2 MD AUX PHONO TUNER TAPE 2 MD AUX TAPE 1 CD db 16 0 2 60 4 40 8 28 12 20 2 3 1 E D C A 0 9 8 6 5 4 NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX 592 PHONES CD DIRECT AMP SPEAKERS A ON OFF B POWER INPUT VOLUME PURE DIRECT 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 PHONO TUNER ...

Page 13: ...tion or listening room conditions 9 Continuously variable LOUDNESS control Used to boost high and low frequency ranges at low volume Refer to page 18 0 REC OUT selector This switch can be used to select a source and send its signal directly to the REC OUT terminals on the rear panel independently of the setting of the INPUT selector This function allows you to record the selected source while list...

Page 14: ...de to the standby mode and vice versa In this mode the power indicator on the unit is half illuminated To control other components Identify the remote control keys with your component s keys If the keys are identical the functions will be the same If the keys are different refer to the component s manual for their functions 1 Tape deck keys Control the tape deck DIR A DIR B and A B are applicable ...

Page 15: ...ing the leaked material or letting it come in contact with clothing etc Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries Remote control operation range Note There should be no large obstacles between the remote control and the unit If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong lighting especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc it might prevent the...

Page 16: ...trols Refer to page 18 1 Turn the control to 4 Select the speakers to be used Be sure that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is correctly set as explained on page 11 If you use two speaker systems press both the A and B switches to ON If you listen with headphones press both the A and B switches to OFF 5 Play the source 6 Adjust the volume to the desired level 2 Turn the power on 3 Select the desired ...

Page 17: ...ce with the INPUT selector and use the VOLUME control to make sure that the proper source is selected 4 Set the tape deck used for recording in the recording mode 5 To monitor the sound of the recording select the tape deck being used for recording REC OUT CD TUNER PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 MD AUX REC OUT CD TUNER PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 MD AUX REC OUT CD TUNER PHONO TAPE 1 TAPE 2 MD AUX NATURAL SOUND STERE...

Page 18: ...control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level 1 Set the control to FLAT 2 Set the volume to the highest desired listening level 3 Turn until the desired volume is gained BALANCE 1 2 3 4 L 5 1 2 3 4 5 R 0 BASS 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 0 TREBLE 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 0 SPEAKERS A ON OFF B VOLUME db 16 0 2 60 4 40 8 28 12 20 LOUDNESS 1 2 3 4 5 30db 10 9 8 7 FLAT 6 BASS Turn this contro...

Page 19: ...lluminates The CD input signal is sent to a separate circuit bypassing the INPUT selector BASS TREBLE BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls SUBSONIC FILTER switch AX 592 and AX 892 only and the PRE OUT MAIN IN terminals AX 592 and AX 892 only and then goes directly to the amplifier This signal routing ensures the purest CD sound eliminating any alterations to the original CD signals CD DIRECT AMP Using th...

Page 20: ...tion AX 592 and AX 892 only The power to the component connected to the REC OUT terminals of this unit is off The CD DIRECT AMP or PURE DIRECT switch is on The CD DIRECT AMP switch is on Direct sunlight or lighting of an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc is striking the remote control sensor of the unit The batteries of the remote control are too weak The power to this unit is off REMEDY Firml...

Page 21: ...UNER TAPE AUX 0 0 5 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation PHONO 0 0 3 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 20 Hz to 20 kHz PHONO to REC OUT 3V 0 003 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to SP OUT 42 5W 8 ohms 0 008 Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A Network PHONO 5 mV Input Shorted 88 dB CD CD DIRECT AMP ON Shorted 110 dB Residual Noise IHF A Network CD CD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV PURE DIRECT ON 90 µV Channel Separation CD TUNER TAPE AUX Inpu...

Page 22: ...stortion 20 Hz to 20 kHz PHONO MM to REC OUT 3V 0 003 PHONO MC to REC OUT 3V 0 007 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to PRE OUT 1 V 0 005 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to SP OUT 50W 8 ohms 0 008 Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A Network PHONO MM 5 mV Input Shorted 92 dB PHONO MC 500 µV Input Shorted 76 dB CD CD DIRECT AMP ON Shorted 110 dB Residual Noise IHF A Network CD CD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV PURE DIRECT ON 90 µV Channel Separati...

Page 23: ... IN 0 0 5 dB RIAA Equalization Deviation PHONO MM 0 0 3 dB PHONO MC 0 0 5 dB Total Harmonic Distortion 20 Hz to 20 kHz PHONO MM to REC OUT 3V 0 003 PHONO MC to REC OUT 3V 0 007 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to PRE OUT 1 V 0 005 CD TUNER TAPE AUX to SP OUT 57 5W 8 ohms 0 008 Signal to Noise Ratio IHF A Network PHONO MM 5 mV Input Shorted 92 dB PHONO MC 500 µV Input Shorted 76 dB CD CD DIRECT AMP ON Shorted 110...

Page 24: ...F réseau A PHONO MM 5 mV entrée court circuitée 92 dB PHONO MC 500 µV entrée court circuitée 76 dB CD CD DIRECT AMP ON court circuitée 110 dB Bruit résiduel IHF réseau A CD CD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV PURE DIRECT ON 90 µV Séparation des canaux CD TUNER TAPE AUX entrée terminée 5 1 k ohms 1 kHz 10 kHz 65 dB 50 dB Caratéristiques de contrôle de la tonalité BASS Augmentation coupure 10 dB 20 Hz Fréquence ...

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