CONNECTIONS.. 13

Before connecting components. 13 Connecting video components.. 14 Connecting audio components.. 16 Connecting the antennas... 17 Connecting an external amplifier.. 18 Connecting an external decoder.. 18 Connecting the power supply cords. 19 Turning on the power... 19
ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS.. 51 ADJUSTING THE DELAY TIME. 52 ADJUSTING THE PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR PRO LOGIC MUSIC.. 53
Changing parameter settings.. 53 PRO LOGIC Music parameter descriptions. 53

BASIC OPERATION

SPEAKER MODE SETTINGS. 20 ADJUSTING SPEAKER OUTPUT LEVELS. 21
Before you begin... 21 Using the test tone... 21

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING.. 54 GLOSSARY... 58 SPECIFICATIONS... 60

BASIC PLAYBACK.. 23

Input modes and indications. 25 Selecting a sound field program.. 26
DIGITAL SOUND FIELD PROCESSING (DSP)... 29
Understanding sound fields.. 29 Hi-Fi DSP programs.. 29

CINEMA-DSP.. 30

Sound design of CINEMA-DSP.. 30 CINEMA-DSP programs.. 32

TUNING

RX-V630RDS

... 34

Automatic and manual tuning.. 34 Presetting stations.. 35 Tuning in to a preset station. 37 Exchanging preset stations.. 37

RECEIVING RDS STATIONS

Description of RDS data... 38 Changing the RDS mode... 38 PTY SEEK function.. 39 EON function... 39

SLEEP TIMER... 40

Setting the sleep timer.. 40 Canceling the sleep timer.. 40

English

RECORDING.. 41
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FEATURES

Built-in 6-channel power amplifier
N Minimum RMS output power (0.06% THD, 20 Hz 20 kHz, 8) Main: 75 W + 75 W Center: 75 W Rear: 75 W + 75 W Rear center: 75 W

Other features

N 96-kHz/24-bit D/A converter N SET MENU for optimizing this unit for your Audio/Video system N Test tone generator for easier speaker balance adjustment N 6-channel external decoder input N S-video signal input/output capability N Component video input/output capability N Optical and coaxial digital audio signal jacks N Sleep timer N Remote control with preset manufacturer codes
Multi-mode digital sound field processing
N N N N Dolby Pro Logic/Dolby Pro Logic decoder Dolby Digital/Dolby Digital EX decoder DTS/DTS-ES compatible decoder CINEMA DSP: Combination of YAMAHA DSP technology and Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital or DTS N Virtual CINEMA DSP N SILENT CINEMA DSP

Sophisticated AM/FM Tuner
N 40-Station random access preset tuning N Automatic preset tuning N Preset station shifting capability (Preset editing)

I About this manual

This document is the owners manual for both RX-V630RDS and DSP-AX630SE. Since DSP-AX630SE does not incorporate a tuner, descriptions on tuning are not applicable for DSP-AX630SE. Illustrations for the RX-V630RDS 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 button name on the remote control is given in parentheses. This manual is printed prior to production. Design and specifications are subject to change in part for the reason of the improvement in operativity ability, and others. In this case, the product has priority.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Pro Logic, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DTS, ES and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.
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GETTING STARTED

Checking the package contents
Check your package to make sure it contains the following items.

Remote control

CODE SET
Batteries (4) (AAA, R03, UM-4)

TRANSMIT

SYSTEM

POWER TV CD

POWER AV MD/CD-R

STANDBY

AM loop antenna

D-TV/CBL

6CH INPUT
Indoor FM antenna (U.S.A., Canada, China, Korea and General models)

VCR2/DVR

TV VOL

VOLUME

TV MUTE

TV INPUT

ROCK CONCERT

ENTERTAINMENT

JAZZ CLUB

TV SPORTS

MONO MOVIE

MOVIE THEATER 1

MOVIE THEATER 2
Front VIDEO AUX jack cap 75-ohm/300-ohm antenna adapter (U.K. model) (Europe, U.K., Australia and Singapore models)

/DTS SUR.

SELECT

STEREO

EFFECT

LEVEL TITLE

PRESET/CH

SET MENU

A/B/C/D/E

DISPLAY

RETURN

AUDIO DISC SKIP

Installing batteries in the remote control

1 STANDBY/ON

Turns this unit on, or set it to the standby mode. When you turn this unit on, you will hear a click and there will be a 4 to 5-second delay before this unit can reproduce sound. Standby mode In this mode, this unit will consume a small amount of power in order to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

5 INPUT l / h

Selects the input source you want to listen to or watch.

6 VOLUME

Controls the output level of all audio channels. This does not affect the OUT (REC) level.

7 6CH INPUT

Selects the audio source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks. This audio takes priority over the source selected with INPUT l / h (or the input selector buttons on the remote control).

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

3 Front panel display

Shows information about the operational status of this unit.
8 SILENT (PHONES jack) Allows you enjoy DSP effect for private listening with headphones. When you connect headphones, no signals are output to the speakers or the OUTPUT jacks. 9 SPEAKERS A/B
Turns the set of main speakers connected to the A and/or B terminals on or off.

4 INPUT MODE

Sets the priority for the types of input signals (AUTO, DTS, ANALOG) to receive when one component is connected to two or more input jacks. Priority cannot be set when 6CH INPUT is selected as the input source.
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0 STEREO/EFFECT

Switches between normal stereo and DSP effect reproduction. When STEREO is selected, 2-channel signals are directed to the main left and right speakers without effect sounds and all Dolby Digital and DTS signals (except the LFE channel) are mixed down to the main left and right speakers.

u RDS MODE/FREQ

When an RDS station is received, press this button to change the display mode among the PS mode, PTY mode, RT mode, CT mode (if the station offers those RDS data service) and/or frequency display mode in turn.

q PROGRAM l / h

Selects the DSP program.

i PTY SEEK MODE

Press this button to set the unit in the PTY SEEK mode.
PRESET/TUNING l / h Selects preset station numbers 1 to 8 when the colon (:) appears in the front panel display. Selects the tuning frequency when the colon (:) does not appear.

o PTY SEEK START

Press this button to begin searching for a station after the desired program type has been selected in the PTY SEEK mode.
SET MENU /+ Adjusts the setting on the SET MENU.
Press this button to select the desired program type (NEWS, INFO, AFFAIRS, SPORT) when you want to tune in to a radio program of that type automatically.
A/B/C/D/E Selects preset station groups A to E.
DSP-AX630SE NEXT Selects the SET MENU mode.

I Speaker cables

10 mm (3/8)
A speaker cord is actually a pair of insulated cables running side by side. One cable is colored or shaped differently, perhaps with a stripe, groove or ridge.
Remove approximately 10 mm (3/8) of insulation from each of the speaker cables. Twist the exposed wires of the cable together to prevent short circuits.
I Connecting to the SPEAKERS terminals
Red: positive (+) Black: negative ()
Unscrew the knob. Insert one bare wire into the hole in the side of each terminal. Tighten the knob to secure the wire.
I MAIN SPEAKERS terminals
One or two speaker systems can be connected to these terminals. When using only one speaker system, it can be connected to either the MAIN A or the MAIN B terminals.
I REAR SPEAKERS terminals
A rear speaker system can be connected to these terminals.
I CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
I REAR CENTER SPEAKER terminals
A rear center speaker can be connected to these terminals.
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Main B speaker Right Left
Main A speaker Right Left Center speaker
R DIGITAL INPUT AUDIO R AUDIO L OUT CD CD VCR 2 /VDR IN TUNER AM ANT OUT (REC) MD /CD-R IN (PLAY) OUT GND VCR 1 DVD IN 75 UNBAL. D-TV /CBL COMPONENT VIDEO PB/CB PR/CR Y VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO

SPEAKERS REAR CENTER L

CENTER

COAXIAL OPTICAL D-TV/CBL

AC OUTLETS
R OUTPUT L REAR (SURROUND) L

MD/CD-R

D-TV /CBL

FM ANT MONITOR OUT

R R MAIN

REAR CENTER

SURROUND
DVD MAIN A OR B: 8 A+B:16 : 8 CENTER REAR CENTER : 8 : 8 REAR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

MD/CD-R OPTICAL
SUB WOOFER CENTER DIGITAL OUTPUT 6CH INPUT
SUB WOOFER S VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

MAIN A OR B :4 MIN. /SPEAKER A+B :8 MIN. /SPEAKER CENTER :6 MIN. /SPEAKER REAR CENTER :6 MIN. /SPEAKER REAR :6 MIN. /SPEAKER
MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER MIN. /SPEAKER

REAR (SURROUND)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

Subwoofer system

Rear speaker

Rear center speaker

The diagram shows the speaker layout in the listening room.

I SUBWOOFER jack

When using a subwoofer with built-in amplifier, including the YAMAHA Active Servo Processing Subwoofer System, connect the input jack of the subwoofer system to this jack. Low bass signals distributed from the main, center and/or rear channels are directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections. The LFE (low-frequency effect) signals generated when Dolby Digital or DTS is decoded are also directed to this jack in accordance with your SPEAKER SET selections.
The cut-off frequency of the SUBWOOFER jack is 90 Hz. If you do not use a subwoofer, designate the signals to the main left and right speakers by changing the setting of SPEAKER SET item 1E BASS on the SET MENU to MAIN. Use the control on the subwoofer to adjust its volume level. It is also possible to adjust the volume level by using this units remote control (see ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS on page 51).

TV/digital TV/ cable TV

AUDIO OUTPUT

AUDIO INPUT

VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO OUTPUT

DIGITAL INPUT

AUDIO R

AUDIO L OUT

VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO
VCR 2 /VDR IN TUNER AM ANT
OUT (REC) MD /CD-R IN (PLAY)
OUT GND VCR 1 DVD IN 75 UNBAL. D-TV /CBL COMPONENT VIDEO PR/CR PB/CB Y

DVD player Video monitor

(RX-V630RDS) indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables indicates right analog cables indicates optical cables indicates video cables
Game console or camcorder
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Connecting audio components

I Connecting a CD player

Connect the coaxial digital output jack on your CD player to the DIGITAL INPUT CD jack.
The AUDIO jacks are available for an CD recorder or MD recorder which does not have optical digital input or output jack.
Once you have connected a recording component to this unit, keep its power turned on while using this unit. If the power is off, this unit may distort the sound from other components. DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and analog OUT (REC) jacks are independent. Only digital signals are output from DIGITAL OUTPUT jack and analog signals from OUT (REC) jacks.
The AUDIO jacks are available for a CD player which does not have coaxial digital output jack.
I Connecting a CD recorder or MD recorder
Connect the optical digital signal input jack on your CD recorder or MD recorder to the DIGITAL OUTPUT MD/ CD-R jack for digital recording. Connect the optical digital output jack on your CD recorder or MD recorder to the DIGITAL INPUT MD/ CD-R jack to play a source from your recording component.

Connecting a tuner

Connect the output jacks on your tuner to the TUNER jacks.

COAXIAL OUTPUT

AUDIO R L R

AUDIO L OUT VCR 2 /VDR

TUNER CD CD

CD player

OUT VCR 1 IN
CD recorder or MD recorder

OPTICAL INPUT

(DSP-AX630SE)
indicates signal direction
indicates left analog cables indicates right analog cables indicates coaxial cables indicates optical cables
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Connecting the antennas

Both AM and FM indoor antennas are included with this unit. In general, these antennas should provide sufficient signal strength. Connect each antenna correctly to the designated terminals.
AM loop antenna (included) Indoor FM antenna (included)
I Connecting the AM loop antenna
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

EO VIDEO

APPENDIX English

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Start playback or select a broadcast station on the source component. Refer to the operation instructions for the component. Adjust the volume to the desired level. The volume level is displayed digitally. Example: 70 dB Control range: VOLUME MUTE (minimum) to 0 dB (maximum) The volume level indicator also shows the current volume level as a bar graph. If desired, use BASS and TREBLE. These controls only effect the sound from the main speakers.
I BGV (background video) function
The BGV function allows you to enjoy video images from a video source together with sounds from an audio source. For example, you can enjoy listening to classical music while having beautiful scenery from a video source on the video monitor. Select a source from the video group, then select a source from the audio group using the input selector buttons on the remote control. BGV selections cannot be made with INPUT l / h on the front panel.

I To mute the sound

Press MUTE on the remote control. To resume the audio output, press MUTE again.
You can also cancel mute by pressing VOLUME +/, etc. During muting, the MUTE indicator flashes on the front panel display.
If you increase or decrease the high-frequency or the lowfrequency sound to an extreme level, the tonal quality from the center and rear speakers may not match that of the main left and right speakers. If you have connected a recording component to the VCR 1 OUT, VCR 2/DVR OUT, or MD/CD-R OUT jacks, and you notice distortion or low volume during playback of other components, try turning the recording component on.
I When you have finished using this unit
Press STANDBY/ON (STANDBY on the remote control) to set this unit in the standby mode.
Select a DSP program if desired. Use PROGRAM l / h (DSP program buttons on the remote control) to select a DSP program. See pages 29 to 33 for details about DSP programs. When using the remote control, press AMP before selecting a DSP program.

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I Selecting PRO LOGIC

You can enjoy the 2-channel sources decoded into five or six discrete channels by selecting PRO LOGIC in program No. 9.
Press SELECT repeatedly to select the decoder; PRO LOGIC or PRO LOGIC.
After selecting on the decoder (PRO LOGIC ), select the mode appropriate for the source by pressing q/DTS SUR. The selection switches as follow; PRO LOGIC Movie PRO LOGIC Music
DVD D-TV/CBL V-AUX 6CH INPUT
You can select PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC Movie, and PRO LOGIC Music by pressing PROGRAM l / h on the front panel repeatedly.
Select a 2-channel source and start playback on the source component. Press AMP.
Press q/DTS SUR. The previously selected sub program appears on the front panel display.

PRO LOGIC /

PRO LOGIC
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I Playing Dolby Digital Surround EX or DTS ES software
Press EX/ES to turn on the Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES compatible decoder.
The MATRIX indicator lights up.

I SILENT CINEMA DSP

You can enjoy a powerful sound field similar to what you could expert from actual speakers with SILENT CINEMA DSP. You can listen to SILENT CINEMA DSP by connecting your headphones to the PHONES jack while the digital sound field processor is on. Enjoy all the DSP program using the headphones. The SILENT indicator lights up on the front panel display. (When sound effects are off, you listen to the source with normal stereo reproduction.)

Spectacle EX

The display changes AUTO Matrix6.1 OFF each time the EX/ES button is pressed. AUTO: This mode automatically switches Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES compatible depending on the signal. Rear center speaker does not work for 5.1 channel sources. This setting produces 6-channel playback of the input source using the Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES compatible decoder. The rear center speaker can be used when playing a 5.1-channel source. Rear center speaker does not work in this setting. (Except for when the DSP program 6ch is selected.)
This feature is not available when 6CH INPUT is selected or 96-kHz sampling digital signals are input to this unit. The sound of LFE channel will be mixed and output from the headphone.

Right surround DSP sound field
Left surround DSP sound field
I Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES compatible + DSP sound field effect
These programs provide you with the maximum experience of the spacious surround effects by adding an extra rear center DSP sound field created from the rear center channel.
I Dolby Pro Logic + DSP sound field effect

Surround DSP sound field

Most movie software has 4-channel (left, center, right, and surround) sound information encoded by Dolby Surround matrix processing and stored on the left and right tracks. These signals are processed by the Dolby Pro Logic decoder. The MOVIE THEATER programs are designed to recreate the spaciousness and delicate nuances of sound that tend to be lost in the encoding and decoding processes.

I Dolby Pro Logic

Dolby Pro Logic decodes Dolby Surround software into 5 discrete full-range channels (3 channels in front and 2 channels in rear). There are 2 modes; MOVIE for movies and MUSIC for 2-channel audio sources.
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CINEMA-DSP programs

I For movie programs: No. 7 to 9
This unit automatically chooses the appropriate decoder and DSP sound field pattern according to the input signal format. Table of Program Names for Each Input Format
Input 2 channel Stereo No. 7 Program MOVIE THEATER mm Spectacle 70 mm Sci-Fi 8 MOVIE THEATER mm Adventure 70 mm General 9 DOLBY DIGITAL DTS DIGITAL SUR PRO LOGIC Normal Enhanced PRO LOGIC Movie Music DGTL Spectacle DGTL Sci-Fi DGTL Adventure DGTL General Normal Enhanced DTS Spectacle DTS Sci-Fi DTS Adventure DTS General Normal Enhanced 5.1 channel DOLBY DIGITAL DTS 6.1 channel * DOLBY DIGITAL EX Spectacle EX Sci-Fi EX Adventure EX General EX Dolby D EX Enhanced EX DTS-ES compatible Spectacle ES Sci-Fi ES Adventure ES General ES DTS-ES Enhanced ES
* means the Dolby Digital EX decoder or the DTS-ES compatible decoder is ON.
If a Dolby Digital signal or DTS signal is input when the input mode is set to AUTO, the DSP program will automatically switch to the Dolby Digital playback sound field or DTS playback sound field. If Dolby Digital Surround EX software or DTS ES software is played when AUTO is selected by pressing the EX/ES button on the remote control, the Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES compatible decoder usually turns on and the corresponding DSP program is selected. EX/ES on the remote control can be used to play Dolby Digital or DTS 5.1 channel sources with the rear center speaker. In this case the program name changes to the corresponding name for 6.1 channel. When playing a 6.1 channel source with the Dolby Digital EX decoder or the DTS-ES compatible decoder turned off, the program name changes to the corresponding name for 5.1 channel.

Lights up

Press and hold MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM) for more than 3 seconds. The preset number and the MEMORY and AUTO indicators flash. Then, after about 5 seconds, automatic preset tuning begins from the frequency currently displayed toward the higher frequencies.

MEMORY MAN'L/AUTO FM

AUTO MEMORY
When automatic preset tuning is completed, the front panel display shows the frequency of the last preset station.
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I Manually presetting stations
You can also store up to 40 stations (8 stations x 5 groups) manually.
Press PRESET/TUNING l / h to select a preset station number (1 to 8) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. Press h to select a higher preset station number. Press l to select a lower preset station number.

TUNED MEMORY

C3:AM 63O kHz
Tune in to a station. See page 34 for tuning instructions.
VCR2/DVR VCR1 V-AUX D-TV/CBL DVD MD/CD-R TUNER

63O kHz

When tuned in to a station, the front panel display shows the frequency of received station.
Press MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM) on the front panel while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. MEMORY The station band and MAN'L/AUTO FM frequency appear on the front panel display with the preset group and number you have selected.
Press MEMORY (MANL/AUTO FM). The MEMORY indicator flashes for about 5 seconds.

MAN'L/AUTO FM

Shows the displayed station has been stored as C3.

Flashes

Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations.
Press A/B/C/D/E repeatedly to select a preset station group (A to E) while the MEMORY indicator is flashing. The group letter appears and make sure that the colon (:) appears on the front panel display.
Any stored station data existing under a preset number is cleared when you store a new station under that preset number. The reception mode (stereo or monaural) is stored along with the station frequency.
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Tuning in to a preset station
You can tune any desired station simply by selecting the preset station number under which it was stored.
Exchanging preset stations
You can exchange the assignment of two preset stations. The example below describes the procedure for exchanging preset station E1 with A5.

1,3 1,3

Tune in to preset station E1 by using the A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h. See Tuning in to a preset station at left. Press and hold PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) for more than 3 seconds. E1 and the MEMORY indicator flash on the front panel display.
Press A/B/C/D/E (A/B/C/D/E on the remote control) to select the preset station group. The preset group letter appears on the front panel display and changes each time you press A/B/C/D/E.

E1:FM 87.5

Press PRESET/TUNING l / h (PRESET u / d on the remote control) to select a preset station number (1 to 8). The preset group and number appear on the front panel display along with the station band, frequency and the TUNED indicator lights up.
Tune in to preset station A5 by using the A/B/C/D/E and PRESET/TUNING l / h. A5 and the MEMORY indicator flash on the front panel display.

A5:FM 9O.6 MHz

Press PRESET/TUNING (EDIT) again. The stations stored at the two preset assignments are exchanged.

EDIT E1-A5

Shows the exchange of stations has been completed.
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RDS (Radio Data System) is a data transmission system by FM stations in many countries. RDS data contains various information such as PS (Program Service name), PTY (Program Type), RT (Radio Text), CT (Clock Time), EON (Enhanced Other Networks), etc. The RDS function is carried out among the network stations.

Description of RDS data

This unit can receive, PS, PTY, RT, CT, and EON data when receiving RDS broadcasting stations.

Changing the RDS mode

The four modes are available in this unit for displaying RDS data. When an RDS station is being received, PS, PTY, RT and/or CT mode indicators that correspond to the RDS data services offered by the station light up on the front panel display. Press RDS MODE/FREQ repeatedly to change the display mode among the RDS data offered by the transmitting station in the order shown below.
I PS (Program Service name) mode:
The name of the RDS station being received is displayed.
I PTY (Program Type) mode:
There are 15 program types to classify RDS stations.
NEWS AFFAIRS INFO SPORT EDUCATE DRAMA CULTURE SCIENCE VARIED POP M ROCK M M.O.R. M LIGHT M CLASSICS OTHER M News Current affairs General information Sports Education Drama Culture Science Light entertainment Pops Rock Middle-of-the-road music (easy-listening) Light classics Serious classics Other music

PS mode

PTY mode

RT mode

CT mode

RDS mode OFF

When an RDS station is being received, do not press RDS MODE/FREQ until one or more RDS mode indicators light up on the front panel display. If you press the button before the indicators light up on the front panel display, the mode cannot be changed. This is because this unit has not yet received all of the RDS data on the station. RDS data not offered by the station cannot be selected. The RDS data service cannot be utilized by this unit if the received signal is not strong enough. In particular, the RT mode requires a large amount of data to be received, so it is possible that the RT mode may not be displayed even if other RDS modes (PS, PTY, etc.) are displayed. RDS data cannot sometimes be received under poor reception conditions. If so, press TUNING MODE so that the AUTO indicator goes off from the front panel display. Although the reception mode is changed to monaural by this operation, when you change the display to RDS mode, RDS data may be displayed. If the signal strength is weakened by external interference during the reception of an RDS station, the RDS data service may be cut off suddenly and.WAIT will appear on the front panel display.

I To cancel this function
Press EON repeatedly until no program type name lights up on the front panel display.
Press PTY SEEK MODE twice.
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SLEEP TIMER

Use this feature to automatically set this unit in the standby mode after the amount of time you have set. The sleep timer is useful when you are going to sleep while this unit is playing or recording a source. The sleep timer also automatically turns off the external component(s) connected to AC OUTLET(S). The sleep timer can only be set with the remote control.
Canceling the sleep timer
Press SLEEP repeatedly until SLEEP OFF appears on the front panel display. After a few seconds, SLEEP OFF disappears, the SLEEP indicator goes off and the display returns to the previous indication.
By connecting a commercially available timer to this unit, you can also set a wake-up timer. Refer to the operation instructions of the timer.
The sleep timer setting can also be canceled by setting this unit in the standby mode by using STANDBY on the remote control (or STANDBY/ON on the front panel) or by disconnecting the AC power cord from the AC outlet.

Setting the sleep timer

Select a source and start playback on the source component. Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the amount of time. Each time you press SLEEP, the front panel display changes as shown below.

SLEEP VOLUME

12Omin
The SLEEP indicator lights up on the front panel display soon after the sleep timer has been set. The display then returns to the previous indication.

CONCERT HALL

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RECORDING

Recording adjustments and other operations are performed from the recording components. Refer to the operation instructions for these components.
Do a test recording before you start an actual recording. When this unit is set in the standby mode, you cannot record between the components connected to this unit. The setting of BASS, TREBLE, VOLUME, 5 L/R BALANCE on the SET MENU and DSP programs does not effect the recorded material. A source connected to the 6CH INPUT jacks on this unit cannot be recorded. A given input source is not output to the same OUT (REC) channel. (For example, the signal input from VCR 1 IN is not output to VCR 1 OUT.) Check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, CDs, radio, etc. Recording of copyrighted material may infringe copyright laws.
If you playback a video source that uses scrambled or encoded signals to prevent it from being dubbed, the picture itself may be disturbed due to those signals.
I Special considerations when recording DTS software
The DTS signal is a digital bitstream. Attempting to digitally record the DTS bitstream will result in noise being recorded. Therefore, if you want to use this unit to record sources that have DTS signals recorded on them, the following considerations and adjustments need to be made. For LDs, DVDs and CDs encoded with DTS, when your player is compatible with the DTS format, follow its operation instruction to make a setting so that the analog signal will be output from the player.

CD/MD recorder *1Power *2TV power *2TV channel up *2TV channel down *2TV volume up *2TV volume down *2TV mute * TV input Numeric buttons
Tuner *1Power *2TV power *2TV channel up *2TV channel down *2TV volume up *2TV volume down *2TV mute *2TV input Preset stations (1-8) Preset up Preset down
Rec Play Search backward Search forward Pause
*3VCR rec *3VCR play *3VCR search backward *3VCR search forward *3VCR pause
Disc skip Play Search backward Search forward Pause Skip backward Skip forward
Rec (MD) Play Search backward Search forward Pause Skip backward Skip forward Stop Index A/B/C/D/E Display

d t y a

w ENTER e MENU r DISPLAY

Stop Enter

*3VCR stop Enter

Stop Index Display

*1 This button functions only when the original remote control of the component has POWER button. *2 These buttons can operate your TV without switching the input if the manufacturer code is set in D-TV/CBL. *3 These buttons can operate your VCR without switching the input to VCR if the manufacturer code is set in VCR.
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ADJUSTING THE LEVEL OF THE EFFECT SPEAKERS
You can adjust the output level of each effect speaker (center, rear left and right, rear center and subwoofer) while listening to a source. Adjustment should be made with the remote control.
Press j / i to adjust the speaker output level. The control range for the center or rear left and right speakers is from +10 dB to 10 dB. The control range for the subwoofer is from 0 dB to 20 dB.
When the speaker output modes for 1A CENTER and 1C REAR LR are set to NON, and 1E BASS to MAIN, the output level of those speakers cannot be adjusted because there is no sound coming from these speakers. When you adjust the output level with LEVEL, the settings you made with the test tone will be changed. We recommend adjusting the speakers by following the steps described in Using the test tone on pages 21 and 22.

I For 6ch Stereo

You can adjust the volume level for each channel in 6channel stereo mode. Control range: 0 to 100% CT level (Center level) RL level (Rear left level) RR level (Rear right level) RC level (Rear center level)
Press LEVEL repeatedly to select the speaker(s) you want to adjust. Each time you press LEVEL, the selected speaker changes and appears on the front panel display as follows: center, rear right, rear center, rear left and subwoofer.

08V630RDS_code(GB) 3 1/11/02, 9:16 PM
GRANADA (UK) 0052, 0092, 0462, 0602, 0812, 0822 GRUNDIG 0052, 0062, 0092, 0232, 0252, 0262, 0752, 0802 HANSEATIC 0052, 0812 HARMAN/KARDON 0122, 0922 HCM 0002 HINARI 0002, 0202, 0412, 0442, 0522 HITACHI 0042, 0172, 0292, 0432, 0602, 0662, 0812, 1022 IMPERIAL 0072, 0432 INGERSOL 0442 INNO HIT 0002, 0052, 0072 INNOVATION 1142, 1162, 1172 INTERFUNK 0022, 0052 IRRADIO 0002, 0012 ITT 0022, 0032, 0042, 0072, 0292, 0492, 0532, 0572, 0762 ITT-NOKIA 0022, 0032, 0042, 0072, 0292, 0492, 0532, 0572, 0762 JENSEN 0042 JVC (VICTOR) 0042, 0102, 0142, 0272, 0742, 0762, 0782, 0902 KARCHER 0052, 0072, 0812 KENDO 0492 KENWOOD 0042, 0142, 0572 LIFETEC 1142, 1162, 1172 LLOYD 0432 LOEWE OPTA 0052, 0092, 0152 LOGIK 0002, 0072, 0442 LUMA 0162 LUXOR 0492, 0572, 0812 M ELECTRONIC 0432 MAGNADYNE 0052 MAGNASONIC 0572 MANESTH 0012 MARANTZ 0012, 0052, 0092, 0122, 0502 MARK 0012 MARTA 0012 MATSUI 0012, 0442, 0512, 0522, 0812, 0972 MEDION 1142, 1162, 1172 MEMOREX 0012, 0132, 0432, 0482, 0532, 0572 METZ 0062, 0092, 0932 MGA 0912 MICROMAXX 1142, 1162, 1172 MINERVA 0062, 0092, 0252 MINOLTA 0172, 0602 MITSUBISHI 0052, 0062, 0142, 0912, 0922 MTC 0072, 0432 MULTITECH 0002, 0052, 0062, 0282, 0432 MURPHY 0432 N.E.I. 0012, 0052 NATIONAL 0462 NEC 0042, 0122, 0142 NECKERMANN 0032, 0042, 0052, 0072, 0092, 0202, 0522, 0572, 0762, 0812 NIKKAI 0112 NOBLIKO 0092
0022, 0032, 0042, 0072, 0292, 0492, 0532, 0572, 0762, 1152 NORDMENDE 0042, 0102, 0142, 0192, 0222, 0242, 0392, 0402, 0632, 0732, 0742, 0762, 0782, 0792, 0832, 0842, 0872 OLYMPUS 0462 OPTONICA 0132, 0502 ORION 0162, 0202, 0312, 0442, 0512, 0522, 0982 OSAKA 0432 OSAKI 0002, 0012, 0432 OTTO VERSAND 0052, 0062, 0812 PANASONIC 0022, 0212, 0462, 0672, 0992, 1092, 1102, 1182 PENTAX 0172, 0602 PERDIO 0432 PHILCO 1062 PHILIPS 0052, 0082, 0092, 0152, 0182, 0362, 0372, 0382, 0472, 0502, 1072 PHONOLA 0052, 0152 PILOT 0012 PIONEER 0052, 0142, 0372, 0472 PORTLAND 0112 PROLINE 0432 PYE 0052, 0152 QUARTZ 0572 QUELLE 0012, 0032, 0042, 0052, 0062, 0072, 0092, 0202, 0462, 0522, 0942 RADIONETTE 0022 REALISTIC 0012, 0072, 0132, 0432, 0482, 0502, 0532, 0572 RET 1072 REX 0042, 0742, 0782 RICOH 0952 SABA 0042, 0142, 0192, 0222, 0242, 0392, 0632, 0732, 0742, 0762, 0772, 0782, 0792, 0872 SAISHO 0162, 0202, 0292, 0442, 0512, 0522, 0972 SALORA 0192, 0572, 0812, 0822, 0912 SAMSUNG 0052, 0072, 0622, 0652, 1192 SANSUI 0042, 0142 SANYO 0482, 0532, 0562, 0572 SBR 0052, 0152, 0182 SCHAUB LORENZ 0022, 0042 SCHNEIDER 0002, 0012, 0052, 0072, 0432 SEG 0002, 0072 SEI-SINUDYNE 0442 SELECO 0042 SENTRA 0112 SHARP 0132, 0502, 0702 SHINTOM 0002 SIEMENS 0062, 0092, 0252, 0572

SINUDYNE

0052, 0382, 0442, 0932 SONOKO 0282 SONY 0432, 0552, 0682, 0692, 0942, 0952, 0962, 1122, 1132 STS 0602 SUNKAI 0512 SUNSTAR 0432 SYLVANIA 0432, 0912 SYMPHONIC 0432, 0912 TANDBERG 0062, 0162, 0522, 0932 TASHIKO 0132, 0432 TATUNG 0042, 0052, 0432, 0922 TCM 1142, 1162, 1172 TEAC 0042, 0432 TECHNICS 0462 TEKNIKA 0012, 0432 TELEFUNKEN 0042, 0192, 0632, 0732, 0742, 0762, 0782, 0882, 0892 TEMPEST 1032, 1042, 1052 TENOSAL 0002 THOMSON 0042, 0102, 0142, 0192, 0402, 0632, 0762 THORN 0042, 0902 THORN-FERGUSON 0042, 0222, 0302, 0712, 0722, 0742, 0762, 0852, 0862, 0872, 0902 TMK 0522 TONSAI 0002 TOSHIBA 0042, 0622, 0912 TOTEVISION 0012, 0072 TRIUMPH 0922 UHER 0042, 0072 ULTRAVOX 0032 UNITECH 0072 VECTOR RESEARCH 0122 VIDEON 1162, 1172 WELTBLICK 0012 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 0032 XENON 0162 YAMAHA 0042, 1202 YOKO 0012, 0062, 0072

AX-496/396

STEREO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFICATEUR STEREO
OWNERS MANUAL MODE DEMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG BRUKSANVISNING MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
UNPACKING DEBALLAGE AUSPACKEN UPPACKNING DISIMBALLAGGIO DESEMBALAJE UITPAKKEN
q q q q q q q Remote control Tlcommande Fernbedienung Fjrrkontroll Telecomando Control remoto Afstandbediening
After unpacking, check that the following items are contained. Aprs le dballage, vrifier que les pices suivantes sont incluses. Nach dem Auspacken berprfen, ob die folgenden Teile vorhanden sind. Kontrollera efter det apparaten packats upp att fljande delar finns med. Verificare che tutte le parti seguenti siano contenute nellimballaggio dellapparecchio. Desembale el aparato y verifique que los siguientes accesorios estn en la caja. Controleer na het uitpakken of de volgende onderdelen voorhanden zijn.

STANDBY/ON

DECK A/B TAPE

DISC SKIP CD

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

CD/DVD

q q q q q q q

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3) Piles (format AA, R6, UM-3) Batterien (Gre AA, R6, UM-3) Batterier (Storl. AA, R6, UM-3) Batterie (dimensioni AA, o R6, o UM-3) Pilas (tamao AA, tipo R6, UM-3) Batterijen (maat AA, R6, UM-3)

VOLUME

Opening and 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 places lintrieur du panneau ne sont pas utilises.
ffnen und Schlieen der Reglerfachklappe
Schlieen Sie die Reglerfachklappe, wenn Sie die Regler im Fach nicht verwenden.
ppning och stngning av frontluckan
Ha frontluckan stngd nr kontrollerna innanfr den inte anvnds.
Apertura e chiusura dello sportello anteriore
Richiudere sempre lo sportello anteriore quando i comandi non vengono utilizzati.
Apertura y cierre de la cubierta delantera
Cierre la cubierta delantera cuando no utilice los controles del panel.
Openen en sluiten van het voorklepje
Sluit het voorklepje steeds wanneer de bedieningsorganen binnen in het paneel niet gebruikt worden. To open the front cover Pour ouvrir le couvercle avant ffnen der Reglerfachklappe ppning av frontluckan Apertura Para abrir la cubierta delantera Openen van het voorklepje To close the front cover Pour fermer le couvercle avant Schlieen der Reglerfachklappe Stngning av frontluckan Chiusura Para cerrar la cubierta delantera Sluiten van het voorklepje
Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA stereo amplifier.

English

FEATURES
AX-496 85W + 85W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 2020,000 Hz AX-396 60W + 60W (8) RMS Output Power, 0.019% THD, 2020,000 Hz 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-496 only REC OUT Selector Independent of Input Source Selection 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 FUNCTIONS... 6 OPERATION.... 9 TROUBLESHOOTING.... 13 SPECIFICATIONS.... 14
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.

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. Note: 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.
2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place away from
windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration, dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming (transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock, do not expose the unit to rain or water.
3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the
set, contact your dealer.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR U.K. MODEL
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.
4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection
wires. When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and the wires connected to other equipments. Never pull the wires themselves.
5. The openings on the unit cover assure proper
ventilation of the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature inside the unit will rise rapidly; therefore, avoid placing objects against these openings. Install the unit in a well-ventilated area to prevent fire or damage. Be sure to allow a space of at least 20 cm behind, 20 cm on both sides and 30 cm above the top panel of the unit to prevent fire or damage.
6. The voltage used must be the same as that specified
on this unit. Using this unit with a higher voltage than specified is dangerous and may result in fire or other accidents. YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than specified.
7. Always set the VOLUME control to before starting
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an appropriate level after the play has been started.
8. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents
as this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.
When this unit is turned off by pressing the STANDBY/ON switch on the front panel or the remote control, the STANDBY indicator on the front panel lights up. This state is called the standby mode. In this mode, this unit is designed to consume a small amount of power. This units power supply cannot be completely cut off from the AC line until the POWER switch on the front panel is set in the OFF position or the AC power cord is disconnected.
9. Be sure to read the TROUBLESHOOTING section
regarding common operating errors before concluding that the unit is faulty.
10. When not planning to use this unit for a long period
(ie., vacation, etc.), disconnect the AC power plug from the wall outlet.
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. If so, set the switch to either end when this units power supply is completely cut off. (Europe model)

11. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power
plug when there is an electric storm.
12. Grounding or polarization Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization 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.

SPEAKERS

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SET BEFORE POWER ON

AC OUTLETS

SWITCHED l00W MAX. TOTAL

A OR B : 6MIN. /SPEAKER A B : I2MIN. /SPEAKER
EE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.
A OR B : 4MIN. /SPEAKER A B : 8MIN. /SPEAKER
NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL

Battery installation

Since the remote control will be used for many of this units control operations, you should begin by installing the supplied batteries. 1. Turn the remote control over and remove the 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.

REC OUT

TAPE MD AUX CD TUNER PHONO
Remote control operation range

Remote control sensor

Within approximately 6 m (19.7 feet)

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 batteries. Be sure 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. If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid touching the leaked material and contact with clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly before installing new batteries.
Notes The area between the remote control and the main unit must be clear of large obstacles. 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 the main unit away from direct lighting.

CONNECTIONS

Caution: Plug in this unit and other components 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 owners 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 this unit.

Turntable

Tape deck, etc.

Speakers A

LINE OUT LINE IN

OUTPUT

(Europe model)

TUNER 2

IN (PLAY) 3

TAPE PHONO OUT (REC)

IN (PLAY) 3 MD OUT (REC)

R L R L

CAUTION :SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

AUDIO OUT

LINE IN LINE OUT

To AC outlet

CD player or DVD player
Video cassette player, etc.

MD recorder, etc.

Speakers B
: Refer to page 5 for descriptions. : Indicates the direction of signals.

Connecting speakers

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with the wire with the proper gauge (keep it as short as possible). If the connections are faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the + and polarity markings of the speaker wires are observed and set correctly. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass. Caution Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit. This could damage this unit or the speakers, or both. How to Connect: Red: positive (+) Black: negative () One or two speaker systems can be connected to this unit. If you use only one speaker system, connect it to either the SPEAKERS A or B terminals. Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit. <Australia, China and General models only> Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.
1 Loosen the knob. 2 Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 10 mm (3/8) insulation from the speaker wires.] 3 Tighten the knob and secure the wire.

Rear panel parts

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

AC OUTLET(S) (SWITCHED)

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. If so, set the switch to either end when this units power supply is completely cut off. Select the position whose requirements your speaker system meets.

(Europe, China and General models).. 3 SWITCHED OUTLETS (U.K. and Australia models). 1 SWITCHED OUTLET Use these to connect the power cords of your components to this unit. The power to the SWITCHED outlets is controlled by this units POWER or STANDBY/ON switch. These outlets will supply power to any connected unit whenever this unit is turned on. The maximum power (total power consumption of components) that can be connected to the SWITCHED AC OUTLETS is 100W.
GND terminal (For turntable use)
(Right position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 4 or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 8 or higher. (Left position) If you use one pair of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 6 or higher. If you use two pairs of speakers, the impedance of each speaker must be 12 or higher.
Connecting the ground wire of the turntable to the GND terminal will normally minimize hum, but in some cases better results may be obtained with the ground wire disconnected.
CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL AX-496

NATURAL SOUND

STANDBY

STEREO AMPLIFIER
AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO

PURE DIRECT

CD/DVD DIRECT AMP

ON OFF

PHONES

A B ON OFF 4

l 0 l 3

TREBLE

l 0 l 5

BALANCE

l 4 Ll R

LOUDNESS

l FLAT 30dB I8

TAPE MD AUX CD/DVD

TUNER PHONO

AX-396

TAPE MONITOR
POWER Press this switch inward (ON) to use this unit. In this state, you can turn on this unit or turn this unit in the standby mode by pressing STANDBY/ON. Press this switch to release it outward (OFF) to completely cut off this units power supply from the AC line. STANDBY indicator Lights up only while this unit is in the standby mode.
PHONES jack When you listen with headphones, connect the headphones to the PHONES jack and set both SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF position.
STANDBY/ON Press this switch to turn on the power. Press again to set this unit in the standby mode. * This switch can be used only when POWER is set in the ON position. Standby mode This unit is still using a small amount of power in this mode in order to be ready to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.
SPEAKERS Press the switch A or B (or both) inward (ON) for the speakers you will use. Press and release the switch outward (OFF) for the speakers you do not use. Tone controls BASS Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the low frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response. TREBLE Rotate this knob to increase or decrease the high frequency response. The 0 position produces a flat response. BALANCE The balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers can be adjusted to compensate for sound imbalances caused by the speaker location or listening room conditions. LOUDNESS Used to compensate for the human ears loss of sensitivity to high and low-frequency ranges at low volume. (Refer to page 12 for details.) REC OUT selector AX-496 only Rotate this knob to select the source for recording to an MD recorder or tape deck. This setting is independent of the INPUT selector setting, so this function allows you to record the selected source while listening to another source. Front cover Refer to inside of the front cover on how to open and close the front cover. INPUT selector Turn this knob to select the input source. The selected source will be shown by the lighting of corresponding input source indicator. VOLUME Turn this knob to raise or lower the volume level. (The REC OUT level is not affected.)

Input source indicators The indicator of the currently selected input source lights up.
PURE DIRECT and indicator AX-496 only Press this switch, and the indicator above it lights up. You can listen to a source in the purest sound with this function. (Refer to page 12 for details.) Press this switch again to cancel this function.
TAPE MONITOR and indicator AX-396 only Press this switch to turn on the indicator above it. You can listen to the sound played on the tape deck connected to the TAPE terminals on the rear of this unit. When the tape deck is used for recording, you can also monitor the sound being recorded. * To listen to the source selected with the INPUT selector, press this switch again to turn off the indicator. * When this function is on (the indicator is illuminated), the tape deck (TAPE) cannot be selected with the INPUT selector. * When the tape deck (TAPE) is selected with the INPUT selector, this function will not turn on even if TAPE MONITOR is pressed. 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. Remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control.

REMOTE CONTROL

The remote control is designed to control the most commonly used functions of the main unit. If you have a YAMAHA CD player, tuner, tape deck, etc. with remote control compatibility, this remote control will also control their various functions.

For Control of This Unit

STANDBY/ON Press this key to turn on this unit or turn it into the standby mode. This key can be used only when the POWER switch on the main unit is set in the ON position. Standby mode In this state, this unit consumes a very small quantity of power to receive infrared-signals from the remote control.

DIR A DIR B DISC SKIP CD

Input selector keys Press a key to select the input source. VOLUME +/ Press these keys to increase or decrease the volume.
For Control of Other Components
Note The functions of the keys to control other YAMAHA components are the same as the corresponding keys on those components. Refer to those components instruction manuals for details.
Tape deck keys These keys control 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. CD player keys These keys control compact disc players. * DISC SKIP is used for disc changers only. Tuner keys These keys control tuners. PRESET +: Press this key to select the next preset station number. PRESET : Press this key to select the previous preset station number. A/B/C/D/E: Press this key to select the group (A E) of preset station numbers.

OPERATION

Playing a source

AX-496

8 1, 7 4

Select speakers A or B.

Set to the position.

Press POWER inward (ON).

* Both speakers A and B can be selected. * Be sure that the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is correctly set as explained on page 5. * If you listen with headphones, press both switches to release them outward (OFF).
If the STANDBY indicator is illuminated, press STANDBY/ON to turn on the power. (The STANDBY indicator turns off.)

Play the source.

Adjust the output level.

Turns off.

Adjust the tonal quality by using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls or the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only). (Refer to page 12).
Select the desired input source. AX-396 only

MD TAPE CD/DVD

If the TAPE MONITOR indicator is illuminated 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 units power supply from the AC line
The indicator of the selected source lights up. Press POWER to release it outward (OFF).
Recording a source to tape (or MD)

3, 5, 6

Select the source you want to record.
TAPE MD AUX CD/DVD TUNER PHONO
Begin recording on the tape deck (or MD recorder).
The sound of the recording can be monitored by selecting the tape deck (or MD recorder) with the INPUT selector.
Select the source with the INPUT selector and adjust VOLUME to check the sound output.
Listening to another source by selecting it with the INPUT selector will not affect the recording.
AUX MD TAPE CD/DVD TUNER PHONO POWER
TAPE MONITOR CD/DVD DIRECT AMP INPUT VOLUME

TAPE MD AUX CD

TAPE CD/DVD
If the tape deck is used for recording, you can monitor the sound of recording. To monitor the sound of recording, light up the TAPE MONITOR indicator by pressing TAPE MONITOR.
Play the source and then turn VOLUME up to check the sound output.
Note Turn off the TAPE MONITOR indicator when the recording is finished by pressing TAPE MONITOR.
Notes on recording The VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, LOUDNESS controls and CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (and PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) have no effect on the material being recorded. Please check the copyright laws in your country to record from records, compact discs, radio, etc. Recording of copyright material may infringe on copyright laws.

Sound control

Adjusting the BALANCE control
Adjust the balance of the output volume to the left and right speakers to compensate for sound imbalance caused by speaker location or listening room conditions.
Adjusting the BASS and TREBLE controls

l l 5 5

l 0 l 4
Turn this knob clockwise to increase (or counterclockwise to decrease) the low frequency response.
Using the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch
You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your CD or DVD player by pressing this switch. The indicator above it lights up. With this function on, input signals from the CD or DVD player are sent directly to the built-in special amplifier for CD/DVD bypassing the INPUT selector, the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls (and the TAPE MONITOR switch for AX-396 only), and then sent to the power amplifier. This signal routing reproduces the purest sound eliminating any alterations to the CD or DVD signals.
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 low-frequency ranges at low volume. This control is adjustable to retain full tonal range at any volume level.
Set to the FLAT position.
2 Using the PURE DIRECT switch AX-496 only
You can enjoy the purest possible sound from your audio sources by pressing this switch. The indicator above this switch lights up. With this function on, the audio signals bypass the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls, thus eliminating any alterations to the audio signals.
Set to the loudest listening level that you would listen to.
Turn until the desired volume is obtained.
Note If both the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP and PURE DIRECT switches are on, only the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch will function.
WARNING If the CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) is pressed to turn it on with the LOUDNESS control set at a certain level, the sound will suddenly increase and may damage your ears or the speakers. (The LOUDNESS control function may be bypassed.) For this reason, be sure to press the CD/ DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) after lowering the volume or after checking that the LOUDNESS control is properly set.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the chart below when this unit does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions given below do not help, disconnect the power cord and contact your authorized YAMAHA dealer or service center. Problem The unit cannot be turned on or turns off suddenly soon after the power is turned on. This unit does not work normally. Cause Power cord is not plugged in nor completely inserted. The IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch on the rear panel is not set to either end. There is an influence of strong external noise (lightning, excessive static electricity, etc.) or a misoperation on this unit while using this unit. Incorrect output cord connections. What to Do Firmly plug in the power cord. Set the switch to either end when this unit is off. Turn off this unit by pressing the POWER switch. After about 30 seconds have passed, turn on this unit and operate this unit again. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Select an appropriate input source with the INPUT selector. Set the corresponding SPEAKERS switch to the ON position. Secure the connections. Turn off this unit by pressing the POWER switch, and then turn this unit on to reset the protection circuit. Adjust it to the appropriate position. Connect the cords properly. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Connect the speaker wires in the correct phase (+ and ). Firmly connect the audio plugs. If the problem persists, the cords may be defective. Make the GND connection between the turntable and this unit. The turntable should be connected to this unit through the MC head amplifier. Turn on the power to the component.

No sound.

Appropriate input source is not selected. The SPEAKERS switches are not set properly. Speaker connections are not secure. The protection circuit has been activated because of short circuit etc. Incorrect setting of the BALANCE control. Incorrect cord connections.
The sound suddenly goes off.
Only one of the speakers produces the sound.

There is a lack of bass and no ambience. Sound hums.
The + and wires are connected in reverse at the amplifier or speakers. Incorrect cord connections.
The volume level is low while playing a record. The volume level cannot be increased, or sound is distorted. The sound is degraded when listening with the headphones connected to the compact disc player or tape deck that are connected with this unit. Sound level is low. The input source cannot be changed, though the INPUT selector is turned. Using the BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE and LOUDNESS controls does not affect the tone. The remote control does not work. The remote control does not function properly.
No connection from the turntable to the GND terminal. The record is being played on a turntable with an MC cartridge. The component connected to the TAPE OUT or MD OUT terminals of this unit is turned off. This unit is turned off or in the standby mode.
Turn on the power to this unit.
The LOUDNESS control is functioning. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch is ON. The CD/DVD DIRECT AMP switch (or PURE DIRECT switch for AX-496 only) is ON. The batteries of this remote control are weak. Wrong distance or angle.
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 the main unit.
Direct sunlight or lighting (of an inverter type fluorescent lamp etc.) is striking the remote control sensor of the main unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power Section
Minimum RMS Output Power 8, 20 Hz to 20 kHz, 0.019% THD <AX-496>.. 85W+85W <AX-396>.. 60W+60W Maximum Output Power (EIAJ) (1 kHz, 10% THD) <AX-496> 8/6.. 130/150W <AX-396> 6... 110W Dynamic Power (IHF) 8/6/4/2 <AX-496>.. 130/150/185/220W <AX-396>.. 100/120/140/150W DIN Standard Output Power (4, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD) <AX-496>... 120W <AX-396>... 95W IEC Output Power (8, 1 kHz, 0.019% THD) <AX-496>... 100W <AX-396>... 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 5.0dB 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 V

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... 01dB (20 Hz) TREBLE.. 01dB (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 <AX-496>.. Approx. 210W <AX-396>.. 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 <AX-496>.. 9.5 kg (21 lbs.) <AX-396>... 8.7 kg (19 lbs. 3 oz.) Accessories.. Remote control Batteries
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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