Summary of Contents for Yamaha AX-492, AX-592, AX-892
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AX-492/592/892 Natural Sound Stereo Amplifier 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...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION 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. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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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 another product use only high quality shielded cables.
Supplied accessories ...4 Connections ...6 Controls and their functions ...12 Remote control ...14 Basic operations ...16 Troubleshooting ...20 Specifications ...21 Supplied accessories Remote Control Transmitter YAMAHA HiFi SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER DIR A DIR B REC/PAUSE PLAY TAPE 2 TAPE 1 TUNER...
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CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future use. 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.).
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. If you have YAMAHA components numbered output (input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals on this unit.
AX-592 Turntable Tape deck 1 PHONO COUPLER MAIN TAPE TAPE TUNER TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (MD) PHONO REMOTE CONTROL Compact disc player * For descriptions of the shaded areas, refer to page 10. Tape deck 2 SPEAKERS CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CONNECT SETTING Tuner Video cassette player, LD player, etc.
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AX-892 Turntable COUPLER PHONO MAIN TAPE TAPE TUNER TAPE 1 TAPE 2 (MD) Compact disc player * For descriptions of the shaded areas, refer to page 10. Tape deck 1 Tape deck 2 SPEAKERS CAUTION SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CONNECT SETTING REMOTE CONTROL PHONO...
CONNECTING SPEAKERS 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 unnatural and will...
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REMOTE CONTROL (PHONO) connector AX-592 and AX-892 only If you have a YAMAHA turntable with a terminal for remote control, connect it to this connector using the cable provided with the turntable. This connection allows you to control the turntable with the remote control.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch Make sure that the power to the unit is off, before you set the switch. Select the appropriate setting for your speaker system. Upper position 4 Ω: If you use either speaker system A or B, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 Ω, or higher.
AX-892 NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-892 POWER – 5 BASS SPEAKERS PHONES Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. POWER switch 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.
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.
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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 battery compartment.) Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time.
POWER PHONES * The AX-492 does not have a SUBSONIC FILTER and MUTING switch. * The AX-592 does not have a MUTING switch. PLAYING A SOURCE ∞ Turn the control to “ ”. VOLUME Turn the power on. POWER Select the desired input source. INPUT TAPE 1 TAPE 2...
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NATURAL SOUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AX-892 POWER PHONES SPEAKERS * The AX-492 does not have a SUBSONIC FILTER and MUTING switch. * The AX-592 does not have a MUTING switch. RECORDING A SOURCE TO A TAPE (OR DUBBING FROM TAPE TO TAPE) Select the source to be recorded.
Adjusting the BALANCE control 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. BALANCE Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls BASS Turn this control clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low-frequency response.
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Using the PURE DIRECT switch 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 terminals ( AX-592 and AX- 892 only ), eliminating any alterations to the signals.
If the unit fails to operate normally, check the following points to determine whether the fault can be corrected by the simple measures suggested. If it cannot be corrected, or if the fault is not listed in the SYMPTOM column, disconnect the AC power plug and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center for help. SYMPTOM...
SPECIFICATIONS (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) 8/6/4/2 ohms ...130/150/185/220W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel [Europe model only]...
SPECIFICATIONS (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 ...140/170/220/290W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel [Europe model only]...
SPECIFICATIONS (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 ohms ...150/200/250/330W DIN Standard Output Power per Channel [Europe model only]...
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