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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Section

Minimum RMS Output Power

8

, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD

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AX-496

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...................................................... 85W+85W

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AX-396

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...................................................... 60W+60W

Maximum Output Power (EIAJ)
 (1 kHz, 10% THD)

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AX-496

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8/6

Ω ........................................................................

130/150W

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AX-396

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6

Ω ...................................................................................

110W

Dynamic Power (IHF)

8/6/4/2

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........................................ 130/150/185/220W

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AX-396

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........................................ 100/120/140/150W

DIN Standard Output Power
(4

, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD)

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AX-496

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................................................................ 120W

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AX-396

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.................................................................. 95W

IEC Output Power (8

, 1 kHz, 0.019% THD)

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AX-496

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................................................................ 100W

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AX-396

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.................................................................. 75W

Power Band Width

8

, Half power, 0.04% THD ...................... 10 Hz to 50 kHz

Damping Factor

8

, 20 Hz to 20 kHz ..................................................... 240

Frequency Response .................... 20 Hz to 20 kHz

5

0.5 dB

Total Harmonic Distortion (20 Hz to 20 kHz)

CD/DVD to SP OUT (8

, Half power) ..................... 0.008%

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF-A Network)

CD/DVD (Input Shorted, CD/DVD DIRECT AMP: ON)

...............................................................................  110 dB

PHONO (Input Shorted) ..........................................  88 dB

Residual Noise (IHF-A Network)

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

µ

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Control Section

Input Sensitivity/Impedance

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

PHONO ........................................................ 2.5 mV/47 k

Output Level

REC OUT ................................................... 150 mV/1.6 k

Headphone Output ............................................. 0.25V/680

Channel Separation (1 kHz/10 kHz)

CD/DVD (Input 5.1 k

 Terminated) ................ 65 dB/50 dB

Tone Control Characteristics

BASS ........................................................

5

10 dB (20 Hz)

TREBLE ..................................................

5

10 dB (20 kHz)

Continuous LOUDNESS Control

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

General

Power Supply

[Europe and U.K. models] ......................... AC 230V, 50 Hz
[Australia model] ....................................... AC 240V, 50 Hz
[China model] ........................................... AC 220V, 50 Hz
[General model] .............. AC 110/120/220/240V, 60/50 Hz

Power Consumption

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AX-496

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..................................................  Approx. 210W

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AX-396

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..................................................  Approx. 150W

AC Outlets

3 SWITCHED OUTLETS

[Europe, China and General models] ..... 100W max. total

1 SWITCHED OUTLET

[U.K. and Australia models] .................... 100W max. total

Dimensions (W x H x D) ....................... 435 x 151 x 391 mm

(17-1/8” x 5-15/16” x 15-3/8”)

Weight

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.................................................. 9.5 kg (21 lbs.)

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AX-396

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......................................... 8.7 kg (19 lbs. 3 oz.)

Accessories .................................................. Remote control

Batteries

Specifications subject to change without notice.

Summary of Contents for AX-496/396

Page 1: ...AX 496 396 STEREO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO OWNER S MANUAL MODE D EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING G B ...

Page 2: ...d closing the front cover Close the front cover whenever the controls inside the panel are not used Ouverture et fermeture du couvercle avant Fermer le couvercle avant lorsque les commandes placées à l intérieur du panneau ne sont pas utilisées Öffnen und Schließen der Reglerfachklappe Schließen Sie die Reglerfachklappe wenn Sie die Regler im Fach nicht verwenden Öppning och stängning av frontluck...

Page 3: ...nuously Variable LOUDNESS Control v CD DVD DIRECT AMP Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest CD and DVD Sound v Remote Control Capability AX 496 only v REC OUT Selector Independent of Input Source Selection v PURE DIRECT Switch Used to Reproduce the Purest Source Sound CONTENTS UNPACKING Inside of Front Cover FEATURES 1 CAUTION 2 NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL 3 CONNECTIONS 4 CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCT...

Page 4: ...n of an appliance is not defeated 13 Do not connect any audio equipment to the AC outlet on the rear panel if the equipment requires more power than the outlet is rated to provide 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 bel...

Page 5: ...e battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert the batteries AA R6 UM 3 type according to the polarity markings on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Close the battery compartment cover Battery replacement If you notice that the remote control must be used closer to the main unit the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones Notes Use AA R6 UM 3...

Page 6: ...ts after all connections are completed All connections must be correct that is to say L left to L R right to R to and to Also refer to the owner s manual for each of your components Use RCA type pin plug cables for audio video units except speakers The output or input terminals of YAMAHA audio video units numbered 1 2 3 4 etc on the rear panel must be connected to the same numbered terminals of th...

Page 7: ... 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 If so set the switch to either end when this unit s power supply is completely cut off Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets Right position If you use one pair of speakers the impedance of each speaker must be 4Ω or higher If...

Page 8: ...IRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD LOUDNESS 5 6 7 4 3 2 l FLAT I0 30dB 9 8 4 3 2 1 8 9 0 B C E G F A 6 7 NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX 496 VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R SPEAKERS A ON OFF B STANDBY ON POWER ON OFF STANDBY INPUT PURE DIRECT CD DVD DIRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD...

Page 9: ...ITOR is pressed 7 CD DVD DIRECT AMP and indicator Press this switch and the indicator above it lights up You can listen to a CD or DVD source in the purest sound with this function Refer to page 12 for details Press this switch again to cancel this function 8 Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control 9 PHONES jack When you listen with headphones connect the headphones to the P...

Page 10: ...l tape decks DIR A B and A B apply only to double cassette tape decks Pressing DIR A will reverse the tape direction on a single cassette tape deck with the automatic reverse function 2 CD player keys These keys control compact disc players DISC SKIP is used for disc changers only 3 Tuner keys These keys control tuners PRESET Press this key to select the next preset station number PRESET Press thi...

Page 11: ... when you listen to a source press TAPE MONITOR to turn off the TAPE MONITOR indicator When you finish using this unit Press STANDBY ON again to set this unit in the standby mode The STANDBY indicator lights up To completely cut off this unit s power supply from the AC line Press POWER to release it outward OFF OPERATION 2 8 4 m Playing a source VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 ...

Page 12: ... to another source by selecting it with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R SPEAKERS A ON OFF B STANDBY ON POWER ON OFF STANDBY INPUT CD DVD DIRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD LOUDNESS 5 6 7 4 3 2 l FLAT I0 30dB 9 8 REC OUT CD DVD TUNER PHONO TAPE...

Page 13: ...UX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD TAPE MONITOR VOLUME l6 20 28 40 60 l2 8 4 2 0 dB PHONES BASS 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 TREBLE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 BALANCE 5 5 4 3 2 l 0 l 2 3 4 L R SPEAKERS A ON OFF B STANDBY ON POWER ON OFF STANDBY INPUT CD DVD DIRECT AMP AUX PHONO TUNER CD DVD TAPE MD LOUDNESS 5 6 7 4 3 2 l FLAT I0 30dB 9 8 REC OUT CD TUNER PHONO TAPE MD AUX TAPE MONITOR 4 2 1 Notes on recording The ...

Page 14: ... AMP switch will function Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the low frequency response TREBLE Turn this knob clockwise to increase or counter clockwise to decrease the high frequency response Adjusting the continuously variable LOUDNESS control This control compensates for the human ears loss of sensitivity to high and...

Page 15: ...rn on the power to this unit Set the LOUDNESS control to the FLAT position Switch off the CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch The CD DVD DIRECT AMP switch or PURE DIRECT switch for AX 496 only must be switched OFF to use those controls Replace the batteries with new ones The remote control will function from a maximum range of 6 meters and no more than 30 degrees off axis from the front panel Reposition of t...

Page 16: ...HF A Network CD DVD DIRECT AMP ON 35 µV Control Section Input Sensitivity Impedance CD DVD etc 150 mV 47 kΩ PHONO 2 5 mV 47 kΩ Output Level REC OUT 150 mV 1 6 kΩ Headphone Output 0 25V 680Ω Channel Separation 1 kHz 10 kHz CD DVD Input 5 1 kΩ Terminated 65 dB 50 dB Tone Control Characteristics BASS 510 dB 20 Hz TREBLE 510 dB 20 kHz Continuous LOUDNESS Control Attenuation 30 dB 1 kHz General Power S...

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